LOOKING FOR A JOB   Situation: John just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Finance. As a result, he wants to find a job in his field of studies instead of continuing to hold his current Payroll position. Nancy: Hi. It is good to see you, John. John: Same here, Nancy. It has been a long time since I last saw you. Nancy: Yes, the last time we saw each other...

  FORMAL CONVERSATION   Situation: Jane, Leslie, and Mary are having lunch at the restaurant. Since they will have to give a presentation on etiquette rules next week, they try to practice by talking very formally to each other. Jane: Leslie, may I borrow your cell phone to call my mother after we finish lunch? Leslie: Yes, of course, Jane. And please, do not forget to ask your mother whether you may go...

    LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT   Situation: John and James will start their first semester at the University of Southern California soon, and they are trying to find an apartment before school starts. John: Hey, James. What are you doing here? James: I am looking for an apartment to rent. What are you doing here? Looking for an apartment also? John: Yes. Since my parents’ house is so far away, I...

I NEED HELP! Situation: Henry is having problems with his homework. His friend Tim is having problems with building a doll house. They are seeking each other’s help.   Tim: Henry, what are you doing? Henry: I have been trying to solve this physics problem for the last half hour, and I still have no idea how to do it. Tim: When do you have to turn it in? Henry: It is due...

GOING TO THE MARKET   Situation: Laura’s mother had asked her to go grocery shopping before she went to work this morning. Since Laura is still busy with her homework, she asks her sister Martha to go to the market for her.   Laura: Mom had asked me to go grocery shopping before she left for work this morning, but I need to finish my school project. Can you go for me, Martha? Martha:...

  A VISIT TO THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE   Situation:Laura has not been feeling well lately. Today she goes to see her doctor for a physical checkup. Laura: Good morning, I have an appointment with Doctor Clark at 8:30. Clerk: Let me pull your record. In the meantime, please sign-in and have a seat. Nurse: Laura Nicholson. Laura: Here Nurse: Follow me to Room A please. Nurse: Here we are. What are your...

Winter Break Plans Situation: Mike is discussing plans for Winter break with his friend Brendan while they are driving home from their basketball game.   Brendan: Hey Mike, throw your stuff in the back and ride up front with me. Mike: OK, Brendan. Thank you for giving me a ride home. I did not want to call my parents because they were at Mimi’s Café for my aunt’s birthday. Brendan: Mimi’s Café? That...

  Weekend Plans Situation: Laurie, Christie, and Sarah are making plans for the coming weekend.   Laurie: So, what are your plans for this weekend? Christie: I don’t know. Do you want to get together or something? Sarah: How about going to see a movie? Cinemax 26 on Carson Boulevard is showing Enchanted. Laurie: That sounds like a good idea. Maybe we should go out to eat beforehand. Sarah: It is...