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• 04.31 Intermediate | Mexican Food 10.06.2025 10min

  Dialogue: A: Hello sir, welcome to Pistolera restaurant. May I take your order?B: Yes, I would like the chicken cheese enchiladas with a side of guacamole.A: I’m sorry sir, but we ran out of chicken. May I suggest our delicious beef burritos or cheese quesadillas? Both include a side of guacamole and jalapenos.B: Sure I’ll have the burrito.. Do you have nachos?A: Of course sir. Our nachos come with melted cheese and chili.B: Sounds good.A: Would you like anything to drink?B: Sure, I’ll have a Corona.
• 04.30 Intermediate | Returning A Product 09.06.2025 12min

  Dialogue: A: Hi I would like to return this TV.B: Sure, do you have the receipt?A: Yeah here you go. Actually I also want to return this keyboard.B: Ok, may I ask what is the reason for returning these products?A:: The TV flickers a lot when I am watching a movie and at times the image is not very clear.B: I see, and what about the keyboard?A: I spilled some coffee on it and now it won’t work.B: I am sorry sir, but we can only exchange or refund defective products, we cannot take responsibility for misuse or damages.A: Fine! I don’t know why they make these things so delicate anyways.
• 04.29 Intermediate | Vegan Or Vegetarian? 09.06.2025 12min

  Dialogue: A: Hey Julie, you want to go grab something to eat?B: Sure! What do you feel like having?A: I really feel like having a big juicy steak!B: Oh. ok. I don’t eat meat, but that’s fine, I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right?A: I didn’t know you were a vegetarian!B: I’m not, I am a vegan.A: A what?B: A vegan. I don’t eat or use any animal based products. I don’t wear leather, eat eggs, drink milk or anything that comes from an animal. I used to be a pescatarian before, which basically means you don’t eat meat, but still have fish and seafood.A: Wow! That’s interesting! It must be tough!B: It’s a bit difficult to find vegetarian friendly restaurants sometimes, but since more and more people are vegetarians or vegans nowadays, it’s getting a bit less difficult.
• 04.28 Intermediate | Picking A University 09.06.2025 14min

  Dialogue: A: I've never heard of AmLion College. Could you...B: Of course sir, let me give you a brief overview. AmLion College is located in the center of New York city. The school covers a wide range of academic subjects; and eighty percent of the courses are transferable to other state universities. And, last year AmLion College was ranked number one in terms of graduate employment.A: Interesting, and what about the tuition fees, then?B: You'll be looking at somewhere around fifteen thousand US dollars per semester.A: Okay, well.B: And, did I mention our on-campus housing? Students can stay in our newly renovated dorms for as little as three thousand dollars per month!A: Sounds good. Well. I'll just grab one of your flyers.B: Sir, you got the wrong flyer. Sir, sir!
• 04.27 Intermediate | Handyman 09.06.2025 12min

  Dialogue: A: The air conditioning is not working! We need to call a handyman before we start to fry in here!B: Dan is on top of that. I think they are also getting the handyman to fix the bathroom toilet that keeps clogging up.A: That would be convenient. They might as well ask him to fix the electrical wiring. The circuit breakers keep going out all the time. It’s really annoying!B: Yeah you are right. This office is falling apart! Frank told me the other day that the gutters outside were clogged and that’s why the parking lot was flooded.A: I know! I was in ankle deep water trying to get to my car that day! The handyman definitely has his work cut out for him.
• 04.26 Intermediate | Breaking Up 09.06.2025 15min

  Dialogue: Lydia: Hello?Maggie: Hey! Do you want to go out tonight?Lydia: No, I think I’ll pass. Mark broke up with me. I feel awful.Maggie: What?!? What happened? Just last week you were talking about going on vacation together!Lydia: I don't know what I did wrong. He said he needed some space to figure things out... He said I didn’t do anything wrong, that I’m a great person... just not the one for him...Maggie: Ugh! That’s so cliché. Mark’s not worth your time, Lydia. You deserve so much better!Lydia: I know we had hit a rough patch but I had hoped we could work it out next weekend, when we both had some time off... I think he found someone else. I had been getting suspicious because he had been spending a lot of time with a coworker...Maggie: Whatever. He’s a jerk, forget about him! There are many more fish in the sea.Lydia: Talk about being cliché, Maggie! But you’re right. There’s no use for me to sulk around... Let’s go out tonight!
• 04.25 Intermediate | Telephone Services 09.06.2025 11min

  Dialogue: A: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?B: Yes, I’d like to activate my voice mail service please.A: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services ,call waiting and also three way calling.B: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?A: Not at all. No hidden fees or surcharges, it is a flat monthly rate.B: Perfect. I also wanted to know if there is any call forwarding service? I am usually out of town and would like my calls to be forwarded to a local number.A: Yes of course. We can activate all these services in about an hour.
• 04.24 Intermediate | Kitchen Appliances 09.06.2025 11min

  Dialogue: A: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven’t finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need!B: What are you getting?A: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker.B: Don’t forget to also get a new mixer. I lent the old one to my brother and he broke it.A: Yeah I know. I also decided to throw away the old toaster and get a new one. I am also getting a rice cooker and steamer to make some nice steamed fish or veggies.B: I’m actually thinking of completely refurnishing the kitchen and getting a new stove, oven, dishwasher and trash compacter.A: That’s a good idea ! The kitchen will look amazing!
• 04.23 Intermediate | Nationalities 09.06.2025 15min

  Dialogue: A: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!B: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.A: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian, a Chilean, a New Zealander, though he prefers to call himself a Kiwi. Who else do we have? Oh, we also have a Moroccan, a Togolese, a Pakistani, and two Indonesians!B: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstani, and one Russian.A: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.B: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.A: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.B: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.A: Well, there is that, yes.
• 04.22 Intermediate | Describing Someone’s Face 09.06.2025 12min

  Dialogue:  A: Let’s play a game! B: Ok! How about Scrabble? A: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I’m going to describe someone’s face, and you guess who it is! B: Ok! A: Let’s see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples! B: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin! A: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! Ok, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald! B: Your future husband! A: Not funny.
• 04.21 Intermediate | You’re Grounded! 09.06.2025 13min

  Dialogue: A: Do you know what time it is?B: Um. Ten?A: Get in this door young man. It's midnight, you are two hours past curfew.B: I know, but it wasn't my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldn't leave the party!A: I don't care! You are grounded for life mister!B: Mom! That is so unfair!A: You know the rules and you broke them. No allowance and no TV for a week. I usually never ground you but this time I have to put my foot down!B: What! For being a couple of hours late? You have to be kidding!A: I don't want to hear it! Now go to your room!
• 04.20 Intermediate | Making Breakfast 09.06.2025 12min

  Dialogue: A: Smells good! What's for breakfast?B: Well, since we are getting up so late, I decided to make a big breakfast!A: Nice! Brunch!B: Kind of, so I made scrambled and soft boiled eggs, some French toast and buttermilk pancakes!A: Wow! You really went all out! Did you make any coffee?B: Yeah, just the way you like it! I also put out some cereal and muesli if you feel like having something more light.A: Looks good! I'll squeeze us some fresh orange juice.B: Get the jam and butter while you are in there! Oh! And don't forget the syrup!
• 04.19 Intermediate | Getting A Pet 09.06.2025 13min

  Dialogue: A: We have been over this a hundred times ! We are not getting a pet!B: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy. or a kitty!A: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?B: I will! I'll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard !A: What if we want to take a vacation ? Who will we leave it with? Plus, our apartment is too small for that breed of dog.B: Ok. How about we get a cat or a ferret!A: We're planning on having children soon, I don't think those animals are a good idea with a baby in the house.B: Fine! Let's get a bird then! We can keep it in its cage and teach it to talk! A parrot would be awesome!A: I'll tell you what, I can get you some hamsters and we'll take it from there .B: Yay!
• 04.18 Intermediate | Trying To Sleep 09.06.2025 15min

  Dialogue: Alex, what’s up with you? You look dreadful!Alex: Hey Jill, I don’t know. I’ve been having trouble sleeping these past few weeks. I usually lie in bed for hours trying to get to sleep . I’ve tried stretching and different breathing techniques before going to bed . I’ve tried eating and not eating different foods. I’ve even tried counting sheep! And then when I finally get to sleep , I have these really disturbing nightmares, so I usually wake up in a panic and more tired than before I went to sleep .Jill: Wow, maybe you should get that checked out. Maybe you’re stressed?C: Just take some sedatives! Works for me! Every so often having some melatonin on hand helps me when I have trouble sleeping . It works on all kinds of sleeping disorders . It’s the stuff pilots use to regulate their sleeping patterns .  Jill: I heard of that. But does that apply to Alex’s situation?C: Ya sure, why not ? Sounds like he only has transient insomnia since it’s a recent thing so taking melatonin do the trick.  Jill: But shouldn’t he be looking into WHY it’s been happening?C: Well aren’t you the little psychologist? Our buddy’s having trouble sleeping , it’s easy and curable. It’s not something freakish like if he was a sleepwalker.Alex: Well, there’s that too.
• 04.17 Intermediate | Toys 09.06.2025 18min

  Dialogue: TV: Spongebob Squarepants will be right back after these brief messages! What's that on the horizon? A pirate ship! Raid villages and find buried treasure with this new Pirates Lego set. Build the ship and decide who rules the sea! Har!A: Cool!TV: The New PLAY-DOH Sparkling Brights Precious Gem Press! Make large colorful gems for you and your friends with five special molds! Comes with the new Sparkling Brights PLAY-DOH compound in four new colors! Treasure chest sold separately.B: Wow! Mommy, can I get that for my birthday?TV: Wolverine! Jean Grey! Rogue! And Professor X! Collect all four of these special-edition collectible X-Men action figures and decide the future of mutants in our world!A: No way! I want Professor X !TV: The new Collector's Edition Nursery Rhymes Porcelain Dolls! Little Bo Peep comes with her own sheep and staff! Her clothes are made with the finest fabrics and real Italian lace, and her face has been hand-painted by our finest artists. Only $199.A: Oooo! She's pretty! I've never had a porcelain doll before.B: I doubt Mom and Dad would get you that for your birthday. She costs a pretty penny. Plus, you'd most likely break her.TV: What is better than one board game ?Three board games in one! Enjoy playing Chess and Checkers on this side of the board. But if you're looking for some more fun, flip it and play the classic game of Sorry!B: That's ingenious! Why hasn't anyone thought of that before?TV: Now you can take Spongebob Squarepants wherever you go with the new Spongebob Squarepants Glow-in-the-Dark Yoyo! And now back to our show!
• 04.16 Intermediate | Gardening 08.06.2025 14min

  Dialogue:A: I've decided to grow my own garden!B: What? You don't know the first thing about gardening!A: On the contrary, I have been reading a lot of books about the subject.B: Oh yeah? Tell me then, smarty pants, how will you go about setting up your garden?A: Well, first I need to buy some things, such as fertilizer, seeds and tools.B: What type of tools?A: You know, the basics. A rake, shovel, spade and a hoe.B: Right. Well it seems like you have all your bases covered . What's next?A: I'll till the soil and then sow the seeds. I'll then add some fertilizer and voila! Gardening all done!B: Well, good luck with your garden, especially considering we are in the dry season and it won't rain for the next three months!
• 04.15 Intermediate | Healthy Food 08.06.2025 11min

  Dialogue:John: Ok darling, got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!Kelly: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That’s all junk food!John: Hrumph! Right, so what did you get?Kelly: Well, healthy food , of course! I got some whole wheat bread, skimmed milk, fresh fish and organic carrots….John: Organic? What’s organic? Do we need organic carrots…?Kelly: They were grown without using any chemicals that are harmful to our health. And yes, John, we need organic carrots….John: Oh, so organic vegetables are the ‘green’ option, right?Kelly: Yup, better for the environment and better for us!John: Wait a minute, that? …Doughnuts? they organic doughnuts, Kelly?Kelly: …. I like doughnuts.
• 04.14 Intermediate | Funeral Arrangements 08.06.2025 15min

  Dialogue: A: Hi Daniel, how are you holding up? I am greatly sorry for your loss.B: Thank you, I'm doing much better. I've begun organizing everything for the funeral.A: How's that going ?B: It's a lot harder than I imagined. There are many things that you have to to arrange. I booked a time and date with the funeral home, but I still have a lot of things to do.A: Have you bought a burial plot and a casket?B: No. Wendy is being cremated. She always talked about how she didn't want to be buried. I already chose a cremation urn and we plan to spread the ashes in the ocean.A: I see, that sounds like something she would have really liked. I am sure the memorial service will be tasteful. You are doing a great job.B: Thanks, it hasn't been easy, but luckily we have life insurance and Wendy left behind a detailed will that will sort out any other legal matters.
• 04.13 Intermediate | Office Gossip 08.06.2025 11min

  Dialogue:Pam: Psssst! Pssssssssst! Hey! Eric, have you heard?Eric: Hm? No… go on, tell me, what’s the latest office gossip?Pam: Well, you didn’t hear this from me but the rumor is………. is getting a promotion!Eric: No way! But… she’s a terrible worker… and you can’t trust her… she’s so two-faced – you can’t believe anything she says!Paula: Hey guys, what are you two whispering about?Eric: Oh Hi Paula! How are you?Paula: I’ve got some good news! I’m getting a promotion!Pam: Congratulations! Eric and I were just saying that you are the best person for the job….Eric: Yes! You’re the best!
• 04.12 Intermediate | Talking To Your Roommate 08.06.2025 12min

  Dialogue: A: Charlie, do you have a second?B: Yeah what's up?A: Well, I went and paid the bills today and you still haven't given me your half.B: Yeah I wanted to talk to you about that. I agreed we would go halves on allthe bills, but frankly I think it's unfair.A: Unfair! Why?B: Well, you have long hair and use the hairdryer every morning. I don't. You leave your computer on all night downloading torrents. I don't. You see what I'm getting at here?A: You leave the air conditioner on day and night! You also take 30 minute showers which means you are using way more gas and water than me!B: Well, while we are at it, stop bringing your friends over for drinks every weekend. You always leave a mess and keep me up all night!A: Maybe you should just move out and find another place.B: Maybe you should move out!