Do you like stories? I want to tell you a true story. It happened to a friend of mine a year ago. While my friend, George, was reading in bed, two thieves climbed into his kitchen. After they had ente...
When my husband was going into the dining-room this morning , he dropped some coins on the floor. There were coins everywhere. We looked for them, but we could not find them all. While we were having...
Helen: Isnt there anyone at home? Jim: Ill knock again, Helen. Everythings very quiet. Im sure theres no one at home. Helen: But thats impossible. Pat and Tom invited us to lunch. Look through the window. Helen: Can you see anything? Jim: Nothing at...
Conductor: Fares please! Man: Trafalgar Square please. Conductor: I’m sorry, sir. I can’t change a pound note. Haven’t you got any small change? Man: I’ve got no small change, I’m afraid. Co...
Mr Frith: I like this record-player very much. How much does it cost please? Assistant: It’s the most expensive model in the shop. It costs sixty-four pounds. Mrs Frith: That’s too expensive for u...
Betty: Shall I make some coffee, Jane? Jane: That’s a good idea, Betty. Betty: It’s ready. Do you want any milk? Jane: Just a little please. Betty: What about some sugar? Two teaspoonfuls? Jane: N...
Assistant: Do you like this dress, madam? Lady: I like the colour very much. It’s a lovely dress, but it’s too small for me. Assistant: What about this one? It’s a lovely dress. It’s very smar...
The Boss: Wheres Miss Simpson, Bob? I want her. Bob: Do you want to speak to her, sir? The Boss: Yes, I do. I want her to come to my office. Tell her to come at once. Miss Simpson: Did you want to see me, sir? The Boss: Ah, yes, Miss Simpson. How do...
Harry: How was the examination, Dick? Dick: Not too bad. I think I passed in English and Mathematics. The questions were very easy. How about you, Harry? Harry: The English and Maths papers werent easy enough for me. I hope I havent failed. Dick: I...
Grandmother: Read Jimmy’s card to me please, Mary. Mary: “I have just arrived in Scotland and I’m staying at a Youth Hostel.” Grandmother: Eh? Mary: He says he’s just arrived in Scotland. He...