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A Plumbing Problem - Part 2 - LINC 3.18

Published on Monday, September 9, 2013 in Community, LINC-3

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.

have to fix • have to shower • need the pipe fixed • would call • you'll have to be • have it repaired • he'll be obliged • get some repairs done • fill it out • If you win • long enough

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Two Days Later

ESTER: Mr. Carmichael! I need to talk to you.

MANAGER: Sure. What can I do for you?

ESTER: It's been four days now, and I still don't have any hot water. I at my friend's.

MANAGER: Well, don't worry. I'll by tomorrow.

ESTER: You said that two days ago! You've been saying that since the pipe broke.

MANAGER: Well, patient. Plumbers take their time.

ESTER: I've been patient . I want hot water by tomorrow.

MANAGER: No problem.

Six Days Later

RECEPTIONIST: Yes?

ESTER: I'm a tenant. Can you help me in my apartment?

RECEPTIONIST: What's the problem?

ESTER: Well, a pipe started to leak underneath the kitchen sink. I called my landlord and he tried to fix it. Then he said he a plumber.

RECEPTIONIST: Well, how long has this been?

ESTER: About six days. I have no hot water. I have to take shower at a friend's. Doesn't the landlord it?

RECEPTIONIST: Yes, he does. Now what was your name?

ESTER: Ester Gueverra.

RECEPTIONIST: Miss Gueverra, if you'd just like to have a seat, I'll have an information officer speak to you right away.

ESTER: Thanks.

INFORMATION OFFICER: Ms. Gueverra?

ESTER: Yes?

INFORMATION OFFICER: Hi, I'm George Simpson. So, how long have you been without hot water?

ESTER: It's been about six days now.

INFORMATION OFFICER: Have you informed the landlord in writing that you ?

ESTER: No, but I've told him over and over again. He keeps promising to get it fixed, then he doesn't.

INFORMATION OFFICER: Okay. You can make an application under section nine to bring the case to arbitration. , then he'll have to fix the leak immediately…

ESTER: Okay, how do I make an application?

INFORMATION OFFICER: Fill out this form. Leave one with me and take two for yourself. Give one to the manager. Then by law to come to the hearing.

ESTER: Okay. Can I fill it out here?

INFORMATION OFFICER: Sure. This paper here has the time and place of the hearing, so just come back at the time on that paper.

ESTER: Okay, I'll right away.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University – Open Learning Division

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At the Post Office - LINC 1.07

Published on Monday, August 27, 2012 in Community, Lesson 04, Lessons, LINC, LINC-1

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.

your address · will be · his postal code · your brother's name · your name · perfect · my · It's · day · your postal code · your telephone number · do · his address · would like · your last name · can I · your first name

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CLERK: Good morning. How help you?

ALI: I to mail an express letter to brother in Nelson.

CLERK: Sure.

CLERK: Can I have ?

ALI: Ali Ran.

CLERK: Ran is ?

AU: Right.

CLERK: How you spell it?

ALI: R-a-n.

CLERK: And Ali is ?

ALI: Yes.

CLERK: And ?

ALI: 423 Main Street, Vancouver.

CLERK: 423 Main Street .

CLERK: Do you know ?

ALI: V2P 6M2

CLERK: V2P 6M2. And ?

ALI: Sujit Ran. That's S-u-j-i-t Ran.

Clerk: Do you know ?

ALI: Yes, I do. 1534 High Road, Nelson.

CLERK: 1534 High Road, Nelson.

CLERK: Do you know ?

ALI: Yes, I do. VIL 3Z9

CLERK: VIL 3Z9. Good. Now I need .

ALI: 224-2257

CLERK: 224-2257. That's fine.

CLERK: And that $3.00 including tax.

ALI: Okay.

CLERK: Oh, .

ALI: Thank you.

CLERK: Thank you. Bye-bye.

ALI: Good .

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Conversations at the Library

Published on in Community, Lesson 06, Lessons

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Getting a Haircut - LINC 1.16

Published on Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Community, Lesson 10, Lessons, LINC, LINC-1, Offers, Requests

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.

would you like · we'll make · take · would · forecast · nervous · Anything else · need · wedding · to get · which · fine · Pardon · visits · like · shorter · could you · can I

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Rico the barber shop because he wants to look good for his . He is a little nervous. Here is part of the conversation.

BARBER: Good morning! What do for you?

RICO: I a haircut. I have to go to a wedding.

BARBER: A wedding. That's nice. Can I your coat?

RICO: Oh, yea. Sure, thanks.

BARBER: So what today?

RICO: I'd like a haircut, please.

BARBER: And would you a shave, too?

RICO: I guess so-I mean, sure.

BARBER: Okay. ?

RICO: No thanks, I don't think so.

BARBER: No problem. So, you like your hair kept long or made shorter?

RICO: Yes. That would be .

BARBER: Excuse me, would be fine?

RICO: ?

BARBER: Longer or ?

RICO: Oh, shorter, I guess-. I'm sorry, I'm a little .

BARBER: No problem. So, it shorter. And a shave?

RICO: Yes, please.

BARBER: Beautiful day, isn't it?

RICO: Yes, it is.

BARBER: May not last too long though, the calls for rain.

RICO: Rain!

BARBER: Oh, keep your head still, please? I don't want the foam all over you.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Asking for Directions 1 - LINC 1.22

Published on in Community, Directions, Lesson 15, Lessons, LINC, LINC-1

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store · the second floor · go to · walk straight · I'm looking · Go down · a good day · in front of · Down the stairs · these stairs · you will see · very much · the post office · Excuse me · next to · could you · turn left · Take · catch that · behind · that name · looking for · turn left · Pardon me · very welcome

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PERSON 1: .

CLERK: Yes. Can I help you?

PERSON 1: for the passport office.

CLERK: Passport office? the elevator the coffee shop.

PERSON 1: Ah, where's that?

CLERK: Go to that corner, , and go to the next corner and take the elevator to .

PERSON 1: I'm sorry, repeat that?

CLERK: Certainly. From here, turn around and that corner.

PERSON 1: Yes?

CLERK: Then, and go to the next corner.

PERSON 1: Okay, I go left, then I go to the next corner. Yes.

CLERK: At that corner the elevators. Take the elevator to the second floor.

PERSON 1: Great! Thank you .

CLERK: You're .

CLERK: Hello, can I help you?

PERSON 2: Please. I'm the Skytrain.

CLERK: The Skytrain! these stairs, turn left, walk across until you come to the next set of stairs. Go down them and turn right.

PERSON 2: ! I didn't quite !

CLERK: Go down and turn left.

PERSON 2: Turn left, yes.

CLERK: Then until you see another set of stairs in front of you.

PERSON 2: Oh, yes!

CLERK: Go down these stairs and turn right.

PERSON 2: I see. Thank you.

CLERK: You're welcome. Have now.

PERSON 2: Bye-bye.

PERSON 3: Hello. Can you help me? I'm looking for my friend Renee. She works here.

CLERK: I'm sorry, I don't recognize . Does she work in one of the offices upstairs?

PERSON 3: Oh no! She works in the stationary .

CLERK: Oh, the stationary store, just next to .

PERSON 3: Yes.

CLERK: Go down these stairs. Turn left and then turn right.

PERSON 3: , turn left, and then right. Thank you very much.

PERSON 4: Hi! Where's the Arabaca?

CLERK: The cafe!

PERSON 4: Yes, the Arabaca Coffee Shop!

CLERK: Go down these stairs, and walk around the stairs. It'll be you.

PERSON 4: Great. Thanks a lot.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Asking for Directions 2 - LINC 1.23

Published on in Community, Directions, Lesson 16, Lessons, LINC-1

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.

get off · make · very much · welcome · on the third floor · appreciate · are · straight ahead · take the elevator · go through · I'm looking for · take · is · is · Do you know · good · Can you tell me · next · I think · that's right · take the stairs · a minute · the other

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MANUEL: Excuse me. the passport office.

SONYA: The passport office? Oh. it's in the old post office. You go out this door, you turn right, you turn right again at the corner, you those doors to the elevator lobby. I think it's up .

MANUEL: On the third floor. And the elevator lobby is through those doors?

SONYA: Yes, .

MANUEL: Thank you .

SONYA: You're . Good luck.

MANUEL: Excuse me. where the passport office ?

CLERK: The passport office? Well, it's not in this building. I think it's in building.

MANUEL This way?

CLERK: Yes. Go , and then to the right.

MANUEL: Thank you.

MANUEL: Excuse me. where the passport office ?

ZEPO: Certainly. Go to the corner, turn left, and go to the next corner. On your right to the second floor, and then turn left when you the elevator. It's in room 220.

MANUEL: Just . I go to the corner. That corner?

ZEPO: Yes, that's right. Go to that corner, turn left. Let me you a map.

MANUEL: Oh, hey. I really it.

ZEPO: We are here. Go to this corner, turn left, and go to the corner.

MANUEL: Yes.

ZEPO: At this corner , there elevators on your right.

MANUEL: And I the elevator to the second floor?

ZEPO: That's right. Or you can . When you get off the elevator, turn

left.

MANUEL: That's it! Great.

ZEPO: Have a day, now.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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The Driving Lesson - Vocabulary

Published on in Community, Lesson 17, Lessons, Vocabulary

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On the Road - Vocabulary

Published on in Community, Lesson 17, Lessons, Vocabulary

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Receiving Driving Directions - LINC 1.24

Published on in Community, Lesson 17, Lessons, LINC, LINC-1

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.

start · do · drive · intersection · Good luck · Watch · we'll · Turn · Slow · Wait · understand · stop sign · Be · Change · Go straight down

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INSTRUCTOR: Today just drive around and practice, Carlos.

STUDENT: All right.

INSTRUCTOR: Please the car.

STUDENT: Okay, which way I go?

INSTRUCTOR: First, to the corner and turn right.

STUDENT: Okay. right at the corner.

INSTRUCTOR: for on-coming traffic.

STUDENT: What kind of traffic?

INSTRUCTOR: On-coming traffic-traffic coming towards you.

STUDENT: Okay, I . Here we go.

INSTRUCTOR: Now, turn left at the next .

STUDENT: At the ?

INSTRUCTOR: Yes, at the stop sign.

STUDENT: Okay.

INSTRUCTOR: careful. Go slow in the school zone. And watch for the

pedestrian crossing.

STUDENT: She wants to cross.

INSTRUCTOR: Okay, then. down, and stop.

STUDENT: Right.

INSTRUCTOR: Good. Now you can go again.

STUDENT: Which way now?

INSTRUCTOR: Turn left and go down to Brody. Okay. for a break in the

traffic. Then turn onto Brody.

STUDENT: Which lane should I be in?

INSTRUCTOR: into the left lane when it's safe. And then turn left at the

lights.

STUDENT: Now, where?

INSTRUCTOR: Turn right at the church.

STUDENT: Right at the church.

INSTRUCTOR: one block, then turn right again.

STUDENT: Turn right on Schaffer.

INSTRUCTOR: Well, that's very good. I think you're ready for your exam next

week.

STUDENT: I hope so!

INSTRUCTOR: Thanks. Your exam is on Thursday at 10 o'clock.

STUDENT: Okay, I'll be there. Bye now.

INSTRUCTOR: Bye. !

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Phoning Around for Repairs - LINC 1.33

Published on in Community, Home, Lesson 25, Lessons, LINC-1, Telephone

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One moment please · have reached · Why don't you · What's the matter · I don't think · There's · Would you like · Good idea · Do you have · had to fill · Do you think · Please hold · Why don't we · have to go

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ESTER: Sorry about this. I the kettle from the bathroom tap.

PAUL: What's wrong?

ESTER: The kitchen tap is broken. I need some parts for it.

PAUL: Oh, that's inconvenient.

ESTER: It's okay. I just to the plumbing store on West Broadway. It's only about a fifteen minute walk.

PAUL: try Paul's Plumbing on east Fifth. It's only two blocks away.

ESTER: they will be open till five o'clock?

PAUL: give them a call?

ESTER: Good idea.

PAUL: Here they are “872-3766”.

ESTER: 872-3766.

VOICE: Hello.

ESTER: Hello. Is this Paul's Plumbing on West Fifth?

VOICE: No. This is Antonio's Bakery.

ESTER: Oh, I'm sorry. Wrong number.

PAUL: ?

ESTER: Oh, I dialed the wrong number.

ESTER: 872-3766.

RECORDED MESSAGE: The number you is not in service.

PAUL: Well, what now?

ESTER: It's not in service.

PAUL: Maybe they moved. Why don't you try 411-the directory assistance?

ESTER: Okay. .

OPERATOR: Be. Tel Directory. What city, please?

ESTER: Vancouver.

OPERATOR: Go ahead, please.

ESTER: a listing for Paul's Plumbing on West Fifth?

OPERATOR: . Sorry. There's no Paul's Plumbing on West Fifth. I am showing a Paul and John's Plumbing and Electrical in Surrey.

ESTER: No, that's it. It should be in Vancouver. Could there be a new listing?

OPERATOR: Yes. a new listing for Paul's Plumbing on Pine Street.

ESTER: Oh, that would be it.

OPERATOR: to try that?

ESTER: Sure. Thanks.

OPERATOR: for the new number.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English
Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

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Directions - Behind - In Front of - Listening

Published on in Community, Lesson 15, Lessons, LINC

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Directions - Go Straight - Listening

Published on in Community, Lesson 15, Lessons

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How to Give Directions in English

Published on in Community, Lesson 15, Lessons

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Asking for Directions - Is there an ATM around here?

Published on in Community, Lesson 15, Lessons

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At the Drycleaners - LINC 2.03

Published on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Community, Lesson 28, Lessons, LINC, LINC-2

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation.

is · have · is · have · to have · see · spell · had to use · would · was · can I · to pick up · should be · is getting · want · had to · had · would be · be · will

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MANSOUREH: Hello.

CLERK: Hello. Nice day, isn't it?

MANSOUREH: Yes, but it a little chilly.

CLERK: How help you?

MANSOUREH: I'd like my dry cleaning, please. I brought it in last night.

CLERK: Do you a claim check?

MANSOUREH: Yes, here it is. The name Ran, Mansoureh Ran.

CLERK: You one suit and two pairs of pants?

MANSOUREH: That's right. Well, the suit my husband's.

CLERK: I'll if they're ready.

MANSOUREH: Oh, I have these dresses that I'd like cleaned, too. Do you take these coupons?

CLERK: "Special offer-two dresses cleaned for the price of one." I'm sorry, you use this before yesterday.

MANSOUREH: Before yesterday?

CLERK: Yes, they're good till Thursday and yesterday Thursday.

MANSOUREH: Oh, I thought I it before next Thursday.

CLERK: No, I'm sorry. It was this Thursday. Do you the dresses cleaned anyway?

MANSOUREH: Yes. They do need cleaning. How much that be?

CLERK: It's $5 (five dollars) for each dress, that's $10 (ten dollars), plus tax.

MANSOUREH: Okay. That's fine.

CLERK: Could you your name, please?

MANSOUREH: Yes. My last name is Ran. That's R-a-n. And my first name is Mansoureh. That's M-a-n-s-o-u-r-e-h.

CLERK: Could I your phone number, please?

MANSOUREH: My phone number is 742-1131.

CLERK: When you like to pick them up?

MANSOUREH: When will they ready?

CLERK: They ready tomorrow afternoon.

MANSOUREH: That great.

CLERK: No problem.

MANSOUREH: Thanks.

This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English Video courtesy TRU University - Open Learning Division

A Plumbing Problem - Part 2 - LINC 3.18

At the Post Office - LINC 1.07

Conversations at the Library

Getting a Haircut - LINC 1.16

Asking for Directions 1 - LINC 1.22

Asking for Directions 2 - LINC 1.23

The Driving Lesson - Vocabulary

On the Road - Vocabulary

Receiving Driving Directions - LINC 1.24

Phoning Around for Repairs - LINC 1.33

Directions - Behind - In Front of - Listening

Directions - Go Straight - Listening

How to Give Directions in English

Asking for Directions - Is there an ATM around here?

At the Drycleaners - LINC 2.03

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