Practical English Conversations with Audio 14 – Travel:
- Visiting a Travel Agent
- Making a Plane Reservation
- Booking a Flight Online
- Buying a Plane Ticket
- Making a Hotel Reservation
- Getting a Passport
- Luggage Limits
- Carry-on Luggage
- Dropping Off at the Airport
- Picking Up at the Airport
- Going through the Customs
- Talking to a Curbside Agent
- Talking to a Flight Attendant
- Talking to a Seatmate
- Ordering Food and Drink
- Missing Connecting Flight
- Ground Transportation
- Arranging a Tour of the City
- Complaining about a Tour
- Sightseeing
- Making Alternate Plans
- Shopping for Souvenirs
- Trying to Find a Doctor
- Losing the Wallet and Passport
- Being Cautious in a Big City
- Local Customs
- Shuttle Bus at the Airport
- Arriving Home
Practical English Conversations with Audio 15 – in a New Neighborhood:
1. What to Do in the Neighborhood
5. Where to Find a Movie Theater
6. Where to Find Places to Eat
9. Searching for a Book in the Library
10. Hailing a Cab
11. Taking a Walk around a Park
12. Playing with Kids at the Park
13. Enrolling a Child in a New School
Practical English Conversations with Audio 16 – Vote:
- Election Day
- Election System
- Polling Place
- Absentee Ballot
- Speaking Negatively about the Candidate
- Speaking Positively about the Candidate
- Fundraising for Campaigns
- Volunteering for Campaigns
- Working at the Polling Place
- Asking Questions at the Polling Place
- Meeting Candidate before Voting
- Interviewing a Voter
- Excitement after Voting
- Discussing Who You Voted For
- Disappointed at the Result
- Happy with the Result
- Comments on the New President
Practical English Conversations with Audio 17 – Employment:
- How to Find a Job
- Preparing for a Job Interview
- Greeting by Receptionist
- Job Interview (1)
- Job Interview (2)
- Asking Questions at an Interview
- Accepting a Job Offer
- Talking on the Phone
- Making a Request for Office Supplies
- Offering Help
- Asking for Help
- Responding to a Plea for Help
- How to Do a Timesheet
- Making a Phone Call
- Making an Appointment for a Meeting
- Rearranging an Appointment
- Giving an Excuse for Being Late to Work
- Accepting Excuses for Not Meeting Commitments
- Asking for a Description of a Person
- Asking for Permission
- Agreement and Disagreement
- Certainty and Uncertainty
- Likes and Dislikes
- Making Promises
Practical English Conversations with Audio 18 – Unemployment:
- Collecting Unemployment Benefits
- Forms to Fill Out
- Questions about the Forms
- EDD Office
- Payment Not Received
- Reduced Payment
- Looking for Jobs at EDD
- Talking to People at EDD
- Attending a Workshop at EDD
- How to Go to an Interview
- Finding a Job
Practical English Conversations with Audio 19 – Buying a Car:
1. Asking a Friend About Car Insurance
5. Detecting a Problem with the Car
6. How to Pay for the Used Car
7. Making an Appointment with the DMV
8. Negotiating a Price with a Student
9. Negotiating a Price with a Dealer
11. Title Transfer
Practical English Conversations with Audio 20 – Driving:
1. Applying For a Driving Permit
7. Getting the Driver’s License
8. Asking Where to Park on Campus
10. Paying Off Parking Tickets
11. Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign
12. Driving Through a Red Light
13. Fighting a Ticket in Court (1)
14. Fighting a Ticket in Court (2)
16. Calling a Traffic School to Make an Appointment
17. Talking to the Traffic School Instructor
19. A Car Accident