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At the Travel Agents - LINC 3.08

Published on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
if you cancel   •  a kitchenette   •  accommodation   •  sightseeing   •  very reasonable   •  guided nature tours   •  book very soon   •  make the reservation   •  charter bus   •  the Rockies   •  golf course passes   •  senior citizens   •  holiday packages   •  The Okanagan   •  qualify  
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AGENT: Hello, can I help you?
ALF: Yes, we'd like some information. We're planning our vacation.
AGENT: Do you know where you'd like to go?
TERESA: We're thinking about , or somewhere south.
AGENT: Great. Well, please have a seat. I can give you some information about some of our different .
ALF: Thank you.
AGENT: When would you like to leave?
ALF: Well, we'd like to leave around the 20th (twentieth), and come back around the 3rd (third).
AGENT: Okay. Just a moment, please. Well, I have a very nice holiday package in Banff.
TERESA: That sounds interesting.
AGENT: Yes, it's a package leaving from Vancouver on the 22nd (twenty-second).
TERESA: A charter bus? Could you tell us more about that?
AGENT: Certainly. It's a seven-day package. You leave at dinner time, sleep through the night on the bus, and arrive in Banff the next morning. This package includes and meals and some in the area.
TERESA: Is it like a hiking tour?
AGENT: Not exactly. There are some hiking trips and some .
ALF: It's interesting. But I really want to play some golf.
AGENT: Well, you can do some golfing in Banff as well. Or, I have a special ten-day golfing holiday in the Okanagan and it's .
TERESA: ? That sounds nice, too.
ALF: How much does it cost?
AGENT: Well, do you as senior citizens?
TERESA: Yes, we do.
AGENT: Well, it is cheaper for . The total for the two of you would be $975 (nine hundred seventy-five), plus tax.
TERESA: What does that include?
AGENT: That includes your air fare tickets to Kelowna, your accommodation in a motel, and your .
TERESA: How about the meals?
AGENT: The meals are not included. But there are several very reasonable restaurants nearby.
ALF: Is there in the motel room?
AGENT: No, but I can book you in another motel. And it's not very far from the golf course.
TERESA: Same price?
AGENT: This motel is a little bit more expensive. You would have to spend about $15 (fifteen dollars) per night more.
ALF: But we could do our own cooking, right?
AGENT: Yes. There is a kitchenette right in the room. And there's a grocery store right down the street.
ALF: So, we could save some money on the meals.
TERESA: I think it could be cheaper staying at the more expensive motel.
AGENT: You could save between twenty and thirty dollars a day.
TERESA: I like that.
AGENT: If you would like to go, you would have to . There are very few seats left.
ALF: Can we make any changes after we ?
AGENT: No, this package doesn't allow that. And , you would have to pay a $100 (one hundred dollar) penalty.
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Buying a TV - LINC 3.09

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Employee Records - LINC 3.10

Published on Monday, July 23, 2012 in , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
accumulated   •  for two months   •  I've wanted   •  ever had   •  hasn't had   •  been waiting   •  ever thought   •  been   •  ever been   •  worked   •  been filling in   •  been working   •  been wanting   •  seen   •  since 1990   •  Have you been   •  has worked   •  taken  
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ERIC: Hi, Louise.
LOUISE: Hi, Eric.
ERIC: Are you ready to go over the employment records?
LOUISE: Sure. Let's get started.
ERIC: Okay. Has this record updated since the new fiscal year?
LOUISE: Yes, it has.
ERIC: Okay, let's start with George. How long has George here?
LOUISE: Um, George here since 1985.
ERIC: Okay. Has he promoted?
LOUISE: No, he hasn't. But he was transferred from sales to current accounts.
ERIC: How long has he there?
LOUISE: He's been working there for five years now.
ERIC: Has he a raise?
LOUISE: No. Just a cost of living increase.
ERIC: Okay. What about Judy?
LOUISE: Judy has been here .
ERIC: Isn't she on maternity leave?
LOUISE: Yes, she is. She's been on maternity leave now. Have you her baby?
ERIC: No, I haven't.
LOUISE: He is so cute. Anyway, Marsha has for Judy. And she a holiday in almost two years.
ERIC: How much holiday time has she ? 3,10
LOUISE: She's accumulated six weeks.
ERIC: She's going to have to take those holidays soon.
LOUISE: Yes. Just as soon as Judy is back, Marsha's planning a trip to the Okanagan Valley.
ERIC: The Okanagan's great. to the Okanagan?
LOUISE: Yes, I have.
ERIC: I've to do some water-skiing up there. Have you ever been water-skiing?
LOUISE: No, I haven't. But to try for a long time.
ERIC: Have you your holidays yet?
LOUISE: No. I've since the summer to take my holidays.
ERIC: Why haven't you taken them?
LOUISE: I haven't been able to because I need someone to fill in for me.
ERIC: Really? Well, that isn't really fair.
LOUISE: No, it isn't, is it?
ERIC: I mean, you work hard. You deserve a break.
LOUISE: Eric.
ERIC: Yeah?
LOUISE: Have you about filling in for me?
ERIC: No, I haven't.
LOUISE: Well, would you fill in for me?
ERIC: I guess I don't have a choice.
LOUISE: No, you haven't.
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Video courtesy TRU University – Open Learning Division
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Hospital Trainee - LINC 3.12

Published on Sunday, July 22, 2012 in , , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
worked as a   •  should I clean   •  what needs   •  could cause   •  Should I use   •  change   •  have to remove   •  making   •  should save   •  have to look after   •  should come   •  to check   •  should clean   •  done   •  Working   •  should I mop   •  to protect   •  there are   •  to rinse  
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MRS. BANKS: Hello.
ALICE: Oh, hello. Mrs. Banks?
MRS. BANKS: Yes.
ALICE: Are you finished at the personnel office?
MRS. BANKS: Yes, I'm all done. They told me I and see you.
ALICE: Good. Well, we'll start you off right away.
MRS. BANKS: Good. Thanks.
ALICE: This room still needs cleaning. So I'll explain to you to be done, and I'll leave you to try it on your own.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. That sounds good.
ALICE: Have you this kind of job before?
MRS. BANKS: Yes, I've done similar jobs. I worked with an office cleaning company. And I also chambermaid in a motel.
ALICE: I see. at the hospital is little different. We the safety and comfort of the patients and also maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene.
MRS. BANKS: I understand.
ALICE: Okay, then. You'll start by the bed.
MRS. BANKS: Should I the sheets?
ALICE: Yes. And when you change the bed linens, make sure no wrinkles on the sheets.
MRS. BANKS: Oh?
ALICE: It bed sores. The patients usually spend most of the day in the bed.
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ALICE: When you are finished with the bed, take the cloth, wipe down the table and all the counters. Make sure the cloth in the disinfectant solution.
MRS. BANKS: Where's the solution?
ALICE: Here. You'll mix it in this bucket. Always wear rubber gloves your skin.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. Then the floor?
ALICE: No. You the mopping until the end.
MRS. BANKS: Okay.
ALICE: Next, you out the bathroom. Use this strong cleaner and go over the bathroom fixtures twice.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. And how the bathroom floor?
ALICE: Use the squeeze mop.
MRS. BANKS: this cleaner for the floor, too?
ALICE: No, here. Use this cleaner for the floor. It has wax in it and makes a nice job of it.
MRS. BANKS: And I use this cleaner for the room floor, too, right?
ALICE: Yes. But before you do the floor, do the mirrors, the wall around the switches, and the door handles.
MRS. BANKS: And I use this solution?
ALICE: Yes. And for the mirrors you'll find a soft rag on the cart.
MRS. BANKS: No problem.
ALICE: You all the dirty towels from the bathroom and replace them with clean ones.
MRS. BANKS: Right.
ALICE: And make sure the soap.
MRS. BANKS: Okay.
ALICE: When you are done with the bathroom, do the floor.
MRS. BANKS: The bathroom and the room floor, right?
ALICE: Right. It'll take about half an hour for the floor to dry. I'll come back and we'll go over your work together.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. I'll start with the bed.
ALICE: Sure.
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Farm Work - LINC 3.11

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Looking for a Job - LINC 3.13

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Reporting a Break-in - LINC 3.14

Published on Friday, July 20, 2012 in , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
do our best   •  is broken   •  what they took   •  so quickly   •  call in   •  Breaking into   •  such a mess   •  to lock   •  must have broken in   •  was going to   •  may have taken   •  makes me   •  what to say   •  work stored   •  valuables taken   •  carefully   •  must have happened  
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ESTER: I don't believe this. Who would do a thing like this?
LLOYD: This is terrible. people's homes is the most disgusting thing. They left .
ESTER: I feel like I want to cry.
LLOYD: Did they take anything special?
ESTER: Yes! My grandmother's candlestick holders. I mean, what are they going to do with something like that?
LLOYD: They stole your computer from the bedroom, too.
ESTER: Did they take the TV, too?
LLOYD: Yes, they did. And the VCR.
ESTER: I don't know .
LLOYD: That's probably the police. I'll get it. Okay.
ESTER: Thanks.
OFFICER: Hello. I'm Officer Rankin.
ESTER: Hello. Thank you for coming .
OFFICER: No problem. Ester?
LLOYD: Yes, please have a seat.
OFFICER: Thank you.
LLOYD: This is very upsetting. They this afternoon.
OFFICER: Yes, it is upsetting. I understand. Ester, were you home during the day?
ESTER: No. I was at work. Ah, my shift is between 8:30 in the morning and five o'clock.
OFFICER: And were you here today, sir?
LLOYD: No, I came in about thirty minutes ago. I take Ester out for dinner.
OFFICER: So that means no one was here between ...
ESTER: Between about 8:15 (eight-fifteen) and 5:30 (five-thirty).
OFFICER: Okay. Now, do you have an answering machine?
ESTER: Well, I did. Until this afternoon.
OFFICER: I see. And did you for messages during the day?
ESTER: Yes, I called in twice. Once about noon and again about three o'clock, on my coffee break.
OFFICER: And the machine was still here?
ESTER: Yes, I had two messages in the morning, and one message in the afternoon.
LLOYD: So the break-in between three and 5:30 (five thirty).
OFFICER: That sounds reasonable. Unless the burglars were here already when Ester called in this afternoon.
ESTER: Oh, that really gets me.
OFFICER: How do you think they got in?
ESTER: The lock on the front door . I think they forced it.
LLOYD: What I don't understand is—how did they get into the apartment building?
ESTER: I'm always very careful the doors.
OFFICER: Locks aren't always burglar-proof. And there are many ways they can get into the building.
ESTER: When I got home this afternoon and saw all of this, I called the building manager. But he was away for the day.
OFFICER: The burglars advantage of that.
ESTER: I guess.
LLOYD: Do you want to know ?
OFFICER: Yes. And your insurance company will need a list of stolen property, as well.
LLOYD: Well, that's okay.
OFFICER: Did they take any jewellery?
ESTER: No, but they took a pair of silver candlestick holders. They were my grandmother's.
OFFICER: Oh, that's too bad. Were any other ?
LLOYD: They stole her computer. And she had lots of on the hard drive.
OFFICER: No backups?
ESTER: Not everything. I know, my fault. I should do it.
OFFICER: Yeah. Ah, anything else?
LLOYD: Well, they stole the TV and the VCR.
OFFICER: Oh. Have you noticed anything else missing?
ESTER: Not so far. No .
OFFICER: You should check the whole apartment .
ESTER: Of course.
OFFICER: Well, at least they didn't damage too much.
LLOYD: Well, they left quite a mess in the bedroom.
OFFICER: Oh. Can I take a look at that?
LLOYD: Yes, of course. It's this way ...
OFFICER: Just relax. We'll call dispatch right away and fill out a report.
ESTER: Thanks. It just so upset.
OFFICER: We'll to catch them. And maybe you'll get your candlesticks back.
ESTER: I hope.
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