शैडोइंग अभ्यास: English Podcast for Easy English Conversation | 30 Minutes of Daily Conversation Listening Practice - वीडियो के साथ अंग्रेजी बोलना सीखें

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Hello and welcome to English in Comfort.

Today, we will practice listening and speaking through real-life daily conversations.

You will hear people talk the way they normally do, greetings, small talk, conversations about work,

and small everyday moments that you really need in daily life.

This is one of the best and easiest ways to learn English.

Just listen and notice how people say things.

If you want, you can slow down the video.

You can also pause and say the sentences out loud.

That can really help your speaking.

So, get comfortable and let's begin.

Situation 1.

Greetings.

How to greet someone in English.

Sarah?

Oh, hey Tom.

Hey, how's it going?

Pretty good, and you?

Not bad.

Just heading home from work.

Yeah, long day?

Yeah, kind of.

Meetings all day.

You know how it is.

Oh yeah, I totally get that.

You look tired.

I am, but I'm glad the day's over.

What about you?

Same here.

Just finished some errands.

At least the weather's nice today.

Yeah, it really is.

Finally some sun.

Well, it was nice seeing you.

You too.

Have a good evening.

Thanks.

You too.

Situation 2.

Small talks after greetings.

Hey, Sarah.

Do you have a minute?

Yeah, sure.

What's up?

Not much.

I was just wondering how your new job is going.

Oh, it's going well actually.

Still learning a lot, but I like it.

That's good to hear.

Is it busy?

Yeah, pretty busy.

But the people are really nice.

That makes a big difference.

What time do you usually finish?

Around 6 most days.

How about you?

Same here.

I'm usually done by 6 or 6.30.

At least we're almost there.

The day's nearly over.

True.

Any plans for tonight?

Not really.

Just going home and relaxing.

That sounds nice.

I might do the same.

Well, it was nice talking to you.

Yeah, you too.

Catch you later.

See you.

Situation 3.

How to respond if someone is not okay.

Hey, Sarah.

How are you?

Hey, Tom.

Uh, honestly, not so great today.

Oh.

What's wrong?

I didn't sleep very well last night.

I've been feeling really tired all day.

Yeah, you look exhausted.

That sounds rough.

Yeah, I'm okay.

Just a bit worn out.

I get that.

Those days can be hard.

Yeah.

Hopefully tonight will be better.

Hopefully.

Make sure you get some rest.

I will?

Thanks.

No problem.

Take care.

You too.

Situation 4.

Feeling unwell and daily health talk You don't look great today.

Are you feeling okay?

100

Not really.

101

I've been feeling off since this morning.

102

What's wrong?

103

I'm not sick exactly.

104

Just low on energy.

105

That sounds rough.

106

Did you get enough rest?

107

I barely slept last night.

108

Same here lately.

109

My sleep schedule is all over the place.

110

Yeah, mine too.

111

I wake up feeling tired already.

112

Have you been under a lot of stress?

113

Kind of.

114

Work has been non-stop, and I haven't had a break.

115

That'll do it.

116

Your body eventually pushes back.

117

I keep telling myself to slow down, but I don't.

118

Are you eating properly at least?

119

Honestly, I've been skipping meals.

120

That's probably not helping.

121

I know.

122

I just don't feel hungry most of the time.

123

Maybe you should take it easy today.

124

I'm thinking about it.

125

I don't want to push myself too hard.

126

That's smart.

127

Sometimes you just need to listen to your body.

128

Yeah, I might head home early and rest.

129

Good idea.

130

A quiet evening might do you good.

131

I hope so.

132

I just want to feel normal again.

133

Just give it some time.

134

Situation 5.

135

Phone call.

136

Making an appointment.

137

Good morning, Green Clinic.

138

How may I assist you?

139

Hi.

140

I'm calling to schedule an appointment.

141

Certainly.

142

May I ask what the appointment is regarding?

143

Yes.

144

I've been dealing with ongoing back pain, and it's not getting better.

145

Alright, let me pull up our availability.

146

Okay.

147

At the moment, we're fully booked for the next two days.

148

I see.

149

Is there anything available later in the week? week?

150

Let me check.

151

We do have an opening on Thursday morning.

152

That could work.

153

What time is it?

154

10.30.

155

That should be manageable.

156

Would you prefer to see your regular doctor or is anyone fine?

157

I prefer my regular doctor if that's an option.

158

Let me see.

159

Yes, she's available at that time.

160

Great.

161

I'll go ahead and book that for you.

162

Thank you.

163

Could you please confirm your full name and date of birth?

164

Yes, it's Tom Brown, April 12th.

165

Perfect.

166

You're all set.

167

We'll send you a confirmation shortly.

168

Just to be clear, that's Thursday at 1030, correct?

169

Correct.

170

All right.

171

I appreciate your help.

172

No problem at all.

173

We'll see you then.

174

Thanks.

175

Have a good day.

176

You too.

177

Goodbye.

178

Situation 6.

179

Talking about your morning.

180

Morning.

181

Morning.

182

You look tired today.

183

Yeah.

184

I didn't get much sleep last night.

185

What kept you up?

186

I was scrolling on my phone, and I lost track of time.

187

That always happens.

188

Yeah.

189

And then my alarm went off way too early.

190

That's the worst.

191

I know.

192

Mornings are really not my strong point.

193

Same here.

194

Did you get up right away?

195

Not really.

196

I stayed in bed for a bit, trying to wake up.

197

I do that, too.

198

Now I'm running a bit behind.

199

Are you in a rush?

200

Yeah, kind of.

201

I need to leave by 8.30.

202

Do you have time to eat?

203

Just a little.

204

I'll grab something quick.

205

Hopefully the day gets better.

206

Situation 7.

207

At a cafe, ordering and small talk.

208

Hi there.

209

Hi.

210

What can I get started for you?

211

I'm still deciding.

212

Can you give me a minute? Of course.

213

Take your time.

214

Thanks.

215

All right.

216

I'll go with a latte.

217

Sure.

218

Any preference for milk?

219

Regular milk is fine.

220

And would you like it hot or iced today?

221

Hot, please.

222

Sounds good.

223

Actually, could you make it a little less strong?

224

No problem at all.

225

And I'll add something small to eat.

226

What do you recommend?

227

The croissants are fresh this morning.

228

That sounds tempting.

229

I'll take one.

230

Great choice.

231

Is this for here or to go? To go.

232

I'm on my way to work.

233

Got it.

234

It looks pretty busy in here today.

235

Yeah, it's been non-stop since early morning.

236

I can imagine.

237

Everyone needs their coffee.

238

Exactly.

239

Especially on weekdays.

240

How long do you think it'll take?

241

About five minutes.

242

We're moving pretty fast.

243

Perfect.

244

I'm cutting it a bit close today.

245

No worries.

246

We'll call your name as soon as it's ready.

247

Thanks.

248

I appreciate it.

249

Anytime.

250

Situation 8.

251

At the supermarket shopping.

252

This place is packed today.

253

Yeah, I didn't expect it to be this busy.

254

Same.

255

I thought I'd be in and out.

256

Clearly not.

257

How's it going so far?

258

Honestly, not great.

259

Half the things on my list are missing.

260

I noticed that too.

261

A lot of shelves are cleared out.

262

Exactly.

263

The olive oil I usually buy is completely gone.

264

That's annoying.

265

Are you going to wait or switch brands?

266

I'll probably switch.

267

I don't feel like coming back later.

268

Fair enough.

269

Sometimes you just have to make do.

270

True.

271

And prices are all over the place lately.

272

Don't remind me.

273

I keep double-checking the price tags.

274

Same.

275

I catch myself doing the math in my head.

276

Are you shopping for the whole week?

277

Yeah.

278

I'm trying to plan ahead and avoid extra trips.

279

That's smart.

280

I only came in for a few basics, but it's adding up fast.

281

It always does.

282

You start with a plan and it goes out the window.

283

Exactly.

284

At least the checkout doesn't look too bad.

285

Let's hope it moves quickly.

286

Yeah.

287

I'm ready to be done with this.

288

Situation 9.

289

Going to work and talking about work plans.

290

Hey, are you heading to work now?

291

Yeah, I'm just about to leave.

292

Same here.

293

What does your day look like today?

294

Pretty busy, to be honest.

295

I have a full schedule.

296

One of those days, huh?

297

Exactly.

298

I have a meeting first thing in the morning.

299

I hate early meetings.

300

Me too.

301

I barely had time to get ready.

302

Are you working from home today?

303

Or going to the office?

304

I'm going to the office.

305

I need to be there in person.

306

Makes sense.

307

Do you have a lot on your plate?

308

Yeah, I have a few deadlines coming up.

309

That's stressful.

310

It is, but I'll just take it step by step.

311

Good plan.

312

I'm trying to stay on top of things, too.

313

What about you?

314

I'm hoping for a quieter day, but you never know.

315

True.

316

Something always comes up.

317

Exactly.

318

Anyway, I should get going.

319

Same here.

320

Good luck today.

321

Thanks.

322

You too.

323

Situation 10.

324

At work, greeting a co-worker.

325

Good morning, Sarah.

326

Morning, Tom.

327

How are you?

328

I'm good, thanks. And you?

329

I'm okay.

330

A bit tired, to be honest.

331

Yeah, I feel the same.

332

Mondays are always like that.

333

True.

334

Did you have a busy morning?

335

Not too bad so far.

336

I just got in a few minutes ago.

337

Same here.

338

I'm just getting settled.

339

By the way, did you see the message from the team?

340

Yes, I did.

341

I'll check the details in a bit.

342

Sounds good, thanks.

343

No problem.

344

Situation 11. At work.

345

Asking what someone is working on.

346

Hey Sarah, what are you working on this morning?

347

I'm starting with the client report.

348

I want to get the first part done before lunch.

349

Makes sense.

350

Is it a new report or an update?

351

It's an update.

352

Most of the structure's there, but I need to check the details.

353

Yeah, those details always take time.

354

They really do.

355

I've been going through emails and notes from last week.

356

Sounds like a long task.

357

It is, but once I get started, it's okay.

358

What about you?

359

What are you working on today?

360

I'm preparing the presentation for tomorrow's meeting.

361

Right, the team meeting?

362

Yes.

363

I'm updating a few slides and fixing some numbers.

364

Are you working on it alone or with the team?

365

For now, just me.

366

I'll share it later this afternoon.

367

Okay.

368

Let me know if you want a second look.

369

That would be great.

370

Thanks.

371

No problem.

372

Situation 12. At work.

373

Talking about a task and giving a quick update.

374

Hey, Tom.

375

Quick update on the client report.

376

Sure.

377

How's it going?

378

I've finished the first section and I'm working on the data part now.

379

Okay, great.

380

Any issues so far?

381

Nothing major.

382

I just needed to double check a few numbers.

383

That sounds fine.

384

Do you think you'll finish it today?

385

Yes, I think so.

386

I should have a full draft by the end of the day.

387

Perfect.

388

That works for me.

389

I'll send it to you once it's ready.

390

Thanks.

391

Let me know if anything comes up. Will do.

392

No rush, by the way.

393

Just keep me posted.

394

Alright, thanks.

395

Situation 13, at work, asking for help and clarification.

396

Hey Tom, can I ask you something about the report? Of course.

397

What's up?

398

I'm a bit unsure about the last section.

399

Do you want a summary there, or more details?

400

Good question.

401

A short summary should be enough.

402

Okay, that helps.

403

I wasn't sure how detailed to make it.

404

Yeah, it can be confusing.

405

If you want, you can add more details in the appendix.

406

That makes sense.

407

Thanks for clarifying.

408

No problem at all.

409

Also, just to check, the deadline is still today, right?

410

Yes, end of the day is fine.

411

Perfect.

412

I'll finish it this afternoon.

413

Sounds good.

414

Let me know if you need anything else.

415

I will, thanks.

416

Situation 14. At work.

417

Talking about deadlines.

418

Hey, Sarah.

419

Do you think you'll finish the client report on time?

420

Yes, I think so.

421

I've got most of it done already.

422

Great.

423

The meeting is at 3 p.m., right?

424

Yes, 3 p.m.

425

I just need to finalize a few numbers before sending it over.

426

Sounds good.

427

Do you want me to review it before the meeting?

428

If you have time, that would be helpful.

429

But don't worry if you're busy.

430

No problem.

431

I can take a look after lunch.

432

Perfect.

433

I'll make sure it's ready by then.

434

Thanks.

435

And just to check, are we presenting it as is?

436

Or are we adding the appendix?

437

Let's add the appendix.

438

I think it will help make things clearer.

439

Good idea.

440

That shouldn't take long, right?

441

Not too long.

442

I can finish it in 15 to 20 minutes.

443

Perfect.

444

Everything will be ready for the meeting then.

445

Situation 15. At work.

446

Meetings.

447

Hi, Sarah.

448

Are you ready for the quick check-in?

449

Yes, I am.

450

Great.

451

Let's start with the client report.

452

How's it coming along?

453

It's almost done.

454

I finished the first part, and I'm just finalizing the numbers.

455

Perfect.

456

Do you need any help before we share it with the team?

457

Not right now.

458

I'll let you know if anything comes up.

459

Sounds good.

460

And the presentation for tomorrow?

461

Are you ready to share it?

462

Yes, I've updated most of the slides.

463

I just need to add the appendix.

464

Perfect.

465

That should be fine for the team review.

466

Yes.

467

I'll send it to you right after this.

468

Great.

469

Thanks.

470

Anything else we need to cover quickly?

471

No, that's all for now.

472

All right, let's get started then.

473

Situation 16.

474

Ending the Workday.

475

Alright, Sarah.

476

That's everything for today.

477

Yes, I think we're all set.

478

Great.

479

Did you manage to finish the client report?

480

Yes, I sent it to you this afternoon.

481

Perfect.

482

Thanks for getting that done.

483

No problem.

484

And the presentation for tomorrow.

485

Are we ready to share it with the team?

486

Yes, I've added the appendix, so it should be ready.

487

Excellent.

488

Quick question.

489

Are you free for a short check-in in the morning just to go over the agenda?

490

Sure, that works for me.

491

What time?

492

Around 9.30 if that's okay?

493

Perfect.

494

I'll be ready.

495

Great.

496

Well, have a good evening.

497

You too.

498

See you tomorrow.

499

See you.

500

Situation 17.

501

At a job interview.

502

Good morning, Daniel.

503

Please come in.

504

Good morning.

505

Thank you.

506

You can sit here.

507

Thanks.

508

How are you today?

509

I'm doing well, thank you.

510

A little nervous, honestly, but I'm okay.

511

That's completely normal.

512

Did you find the office easily?

513

Yes, I did.

514

I checked the location last night, so it was fine.

515

I actually arrived a bit early.

516

That's good.

517

Thank you for coming in today.

518

Thank you for having me.

519

So let's get started.

520

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

521

Sure.

522

My name is Daniel Cooper.

523

I'm originally from Leeds, but I've been living here for about five years now.

524

I study business administration, and after I finished my studies, I started working in customer support.

525

I've been in that role for a little over three years.

526

Most of my work involves helping customers by email and phone, answering questions, and solving problems.

527

I enjoy working with people and I like finding solutions, especially when a situation is difficult.

528

What made you apply for this position?

529

I applied because I'm looking for a new opportunity and a new challenge.

530

I've learned a lot in my current job, but I feel ready to grow and take on more responsibility.

531

I also read about your company, and I really like the focus on teamwork and customer care.

532

It feels like a place where I could continue learning and improving.

533

Can you tell me more about your current job?

534

What does a typical workday look like for you? Of course.

535

A normal day usually starts with checking emails and responding to customer requests.

536

After that, I take phone calls, especially when customers need quick help.

537

Some days are calm, but other days can be very busy.

538

When that happens, I try to stay organized and focus on one task at a time.

539

I also work closely with my team when a problem is more complicated.

540

What do you enjoy most about your job?

541

I think what I enjoy most is helping people.

542

Sometimes customers are frustrated or stressed when they contact us, and I like being able to calm the situation and help them.

543

I also enjoy working with my colleagues.

544

We support each other when things get busy.

545

Can you tell me about a difficult situation you had at work and how you handled it?

546

Yes.

547

There was a situation where a customer received the wrong product and was very unhappy.

548

They were speaking quickly and sounded quite angry.

549

First, I listened carefully and let them explain the problem.

550

Then I apologized for the mistake and checked their order details.

551

I explained what went wrong and offered a replacement and a refund.

552

It took some time, but in the end, the customer felt better and thanked me for helping.

553

What would you say are your main strengths?

554

I would say my main strengths are communication and patience.

555

I'm good at explaining things clearly, and I try to understand the customer's point of view.

556

I also adapt quickly when something changes.

557

And what about your weaknesses?

558

I think one of my weaknesses is that I sometimes try to do too much by myself.

559

I've learned that it's better to ask for help earlier, and I'm working on improving that.

560

That's very honest.

561

Where do you see yourself in the next few years?

562

In the next few years, I see myself gaining more experience and improving my skills.

563

I'd like to grow within a company and possibly take on more responsibility, like helping new team members.

564

Do you have any questions for us?

565

Yes, I do.

566

I wanted to ask what kind of training you provide for new employees

567

and also what does a typical day look like in this role?

568

We provide training during the first few weeks and there's always support from the team.

569

A typical day is similar to what you described with a focus on communication and teamwork.

570

That sounds great.

571

Thank you for explaining.

572

You're welcome.

573

Thank you for coming in today, Daniel.

574

We'll be in touch soon.

575

Thank you for your time.

576

I look forward to hearing from you.

577

Situation 18.

578

How to express your opinion.

579

Honestly, I think working from home is the best thing ever.

580

I don't think I could ever go back to working in an office every day.

581

Same here.

582

Once you get used to it, it's hard to imagine waking up early, getting dressed, driving to work.

583

Wait, when you say working from home, you mean remote work, right?

584

Yeah, remote work.

585

Just staying home and doing your job online.

586

Oh, okay.

587

Well, I don't know.

588

I'm not sure I agree.

589

Really?

590

Why?

591

I mean, I understand why people like it.

592

You feel comfortable.

593

You don't have to dress up.

594

You don't have to deal with traffic.

595

That part sounds amazing.

596

Exactly.

597

That's the best part.

598

No traffic, no stress in the morning.

599

I wake up, make coffee, sit at my desk.

600

That's it.

601

And you can even work in comfortable clothes.

602

Sometimes I work in pajamas.

603

See, that's the thing.

604

What?

605

For me, that takes away the work mood.

606

What do you mean?

607

When I go to an office, I change my clothes.

608

I prepare myself.

609

I feel like, okay, now it's time to work.

610

But at home, it feels too relaxed.

611

But isn't relax good?

612

Sometimes, yes.

613

But sometimes too relaxed makes me lazy.

614

Hmm.

615

I never thought about it like that.

616

When I'm at home, my bed is there.

617

My TV is there.

618

My kitchen is there.

619

I get distracted easily.

620

I get distracted in the office, too.

621

Same.

622

People talk a lot in offices.

623

That's true.

624

But at least in the office, everyone is working.

625

It pushes you to focus.

626

For me, it's the opposite it.

627

In the office, people interrupt me all the time.

628

Can you help me?

629

Do you have a minute?

630

It breaks my concentration.

631

That's fair.

632

I actually like that part.

633

Sometimes it's nice when someone asks you something.

634

It feels more alive.

635

Yes, that's what I mean.

636

Working from home can feel lonely.

637

Lonely?

638

Yeah.

639

You sit alone all day.

640

You don't talk to anyone in person.

641

After some time, it feels boring.

642

But we have video calls.

643

Video calls are not the same.

644

You join, you talk about work, and you leave.

645

There's no small talk.

646

No laughing together in the kitchen.

647

I don't miss office kitchens at all.

648

I kind of do.

649

Sometimes we used to talk about random things.

650

Movies, food, weekend plans.

651

Exactly.

652

Those little conversations make work more fun.

653

I guess it depends on the person.

654

Yes.

655

In my opinion, some people need that social energy.

656

It gives them motivation.

657

But at home, you save so much time. And money.

658

No gas.

659

No expensive lunches.

660

That's true.

661

I can't deny that.

662

And if you're tired, you can rest for five minutes.

663

Or do laundry during your break.

664

See?

665

That's another problem for me.

666

What now?

667

When I'm home, I start doing house things.

668

Cleaning.

669

Cooking.

670

Then I stop working.

671

That happens to me sometimes, too.

672

I just ignore the mess.

673

I can't.

674

It bothers me.

675

So for you, the office helps you separate work and life?

676

Exactly.

677

When I leave the office, work is finished.

678

At home, work never really feels finished.

679

I actually feel more free at home.

680

And that's okay.

681

I'm not saying remote work is bad.

682

I just think it's not perfect for everyone.

683

That makes sense.

684

I still prefer working from home.

685

And I still prefer having an office.

686

Maybe the best solution is a mix.

687

Maybe.

688

But if I had to choose, I'm staying home.

689

And I'm going to the office.

690

Well, at least we agree that work is work.

691

Yeah.

692

No matter where you do it.

693

Situation 19.

694

Agreeing with someone in a conversation.

695

I only meant to tidy my desk this morning.

696

Somehow, it turned into a full apartment overhaul.

697

Same here.

698

One tiny chore, and suddenly everything's done.

699

I couldn't agree more.

700

It actually feels nice to have it all finished.

701

Totally.

702

When the place is neat, I sleep so much better.

703

I opened all the windows afterward.

704

The whole flat feels lighter.

705

I even move the plant nearer the shelf so it gets more light.

706

Smart move.

707

Do you want to walk to the market later?

708

A short walk would be nice, and I need a couple of things.

709

I second that.

710

A short walk would be nice, and I also need groceries too.

711

Perfect.

712

We can pick up snacks for tonight.

713

By the way, I started that drama we talked about last week.

714

No way.

715

You did?

716

Yeah, I finished the second episode and it surprised me.

717

You took the words right out of my mouth.

718

The second episode hit me the same way.

719

We always end up liking the same shows.

720

We're always on the same page about slow, emotional stories.

721

They just draw you in.

722

Why don't you come over later?

723

We can watch the next episode together.

724

We haven't done that in a while.

725

I'm with you on that.

726

I'll bring the popcorn if you make the tea.

727

It's a deal.

728

It'll be nice to relax after a long morning.

729

Cleaning, a walk, and a cozy show feels like a small victory.

730

You can say that again.

731

Exactly my plan for today.

732

Situation 20.

733

Disagreeing with someone in a conversation.

734

I think we should go to the beach next weekend.

735

The weather's still warm.

736

Hmm, I don't think so.

737

It's getting a bit windy lately, and I don't really want to deal with sand everywhere.

738

True, but the wind makes it cooler.

739

Not too hot.

740

Yeah, I'm not sure I agree.

741

Last time it was windy, we couldn't even sit on the sand without everything flying away.

742

Okay, fair.

743

Then what about the lake?

744

It's quiet and clean.

745

I see your point, but it's kind of far, and we'd need to rent a car.

746

Hmm, maybe.

747

But I think it's worth it for the view.

748

I respectfully disagree.

749

The park near the hills is just as nice, and we can go there by bus us.

750

I don't know.

751

I still prefer water.

752

Lakes just feel peaceful.

753

Yeah, but that's not how I see it.

754

I like places where we can walk around and grab snacks, not just sit all day.

755

You're such a city girl.

756

Maybe, but I love a bit of noise.

757

Well, the park does have food stalls, I guess.

758

See, you're starting to agree with me.

759

I just like trying new places.

760

Fair enough.

761

But if it rains, we'll be stuck in the car at the lake.

762

That's true.

763

But we could always bring umbrellas.

764

I can't agree with that.

765

You know how my hair gets when it's humid.

766

Oh, right.

767

The curls.

768

Okay, okay.

769

I'm just saying, dry weather and a park sound safer.

770

Still, I think a little adventure is fun.

771

I'm afraid I disagree.

772

I want to come home relaxed, not exhausted.

773

You and your comfort plans.

774

Guilty as charged.

775

Well, we'll see.

776

The weather might surprise us.

777

Maybe, but not necessarily.

778

It's been cloudy all week.

779

Okay, okay.

780

The park wins.

781

Deal.

782

And next time, you're driving.

783

We'll see about that.

784

Situation 21.

785

Talking about the weather.

786

Ugh, what's going on with the weather today?

787

I know, right?

788

It's pouring down again.

789

I could barely see the road driving here.

790

It started drizzling when I left home, and by the time I reached the bus stop, it was like a waterfall.

791

Can you believe it?

792

Just yesterday it was a lovely day.

793

I even went out for lunch in the sun.

794

Yeah, it was roasting.

795

I thought summer had finally arrived.

796

And now it's freezing and windy.

797

It's practically blowing a gale out there.

798

No wonder I'm feeling a bit under the weather.

799

This temperature change is messing with me.

800

Tell me about it.

801

I've been snowed under with reports all week, and now the weather's just adding to it.

802

At least you're not the only one.

803

The whole office looks half asleep.

804

Yeah, everyone's got their head in the clouds today.

805

Maybe the clouds outside are contagious.

806

Let's just hope tomorrow's better.

807

I could use some sunshine.

808

Situation 22.

809

Talking about plans for the weekend.

810

Hey, do you have anything planned for the weekend?

811

I was hoping to take it easy for once.

812

That sounds nice.

813

Last week was exhausting.

814

Tell me about it.

815

I barely had time to breathe.

816

Same here.

817

I was thinking of getting out of the house on Saturday.

818

Like doing what?

819

Maybe going for a long walk or grabbing lunch somewhere.

820

That could be nice.

821

I don't want anything too packed or noisy, though.

822

Me neither.

823

I'm in the mood for something low-key.

824

I've been feeling drained lately.

825

Yeah, I know the feeling.

826

Are you free all weekend or just Saturday?

827

Saturday for sure.

828

Sunday depends on how tired I am.

829

Fair enough.

830

I try not to overcommit anymore.

831

Same.

832

If I say yes to too many things, I regret it.

833

Let's play it by ear then.

834

That works for me.

835

If the weather holds up, we can meet in the afternoon.

836

Perfect.

837

And if not, we can always reschedule.

838

Sounds like a plan.

839

Great.

840

I'll text you tomorrow and we'll see how it goes.

841

Alright.

842

Looking forward to it.

843

Situation 23.

844

Ordering at a restaurant.

845

Hi there.

846

Welcome in.

847

Have you two eaten here before?

848

No. It's our first time.

849

It looks really nice in here.

850

Thank you.

851

If you need help choosing something, just ask.

852

Are you ready to order, or do you need a minute?

853

I think we're ready.

854

Yes.

855

So, I would like the grilled chicken, please.

856

Great choice.

857

It's one of our most popular dishes.

858

Oh, good.

859

And, um, can I have a lemonade with that? Of course.

860

Would you like it sweet or less sweet?

861

Less sweet, please.

862

No problem.

863

And for you?

864

Let me see.

865

The pasta looks good.

866

Yeah, I'd like the vegetable pasta, please.

867

Sure.

868

It comes with a small salad.

869

Is that okay?

870

Yes, that's perfect.

871

And could I get a nice tea?

872

Absolutely.

873

With lemon or without? With lemon?

874

Thanks.

875

My pleasure.

876

Anything else?

877

Maybe appetizers?

878

Hmm, maybe next time.

879

Yeah, we'll keep it simple today.

880

So, yes, that's all.

881

Thank you.

882

That's all for me, too.

883

Great.

884

I'll bring your drinks right away and your food will be out soon.

885

Situation 24.

886

Asking for information at a restaurant.

887

Do you have any questions about the menu?

888

Yes, actually.

889

I have a question about this soup.

890

Is it spicy?

891

It has a little bit of chili oil on top, but it's not too hot.

892

Sorry, could you repeat that?

893

It's a bit loud in here.

894

Oh sure.

895

I said it has a little chili oil, but it is not very hot.

896

Ah, okay.

897

Thanks.

898

And what do you recommend?

899

I want something light today.

900

Hmm.

901

The garden salad is excellent.

902

It's very fresh.

903

That sounds good.

904

Does it come with bread?

905

Yes, it comes with two rolls on the side.

906

Perfect.

907

Thank you.

908

Situation 25.

909

Paying at a restaurant. Was everything delicious?

910

Yes, it was great, thank you.

911

I'd like to pay, please. Of course.

912

Just one moment.

913

Do you take card or cash?

914

We take both.

915

Whatever is easiest for you.

916

Okay.

917

I'll pay with card.

918

No problem.

919

You can tap it here.

920

Perfect. And?

921

Can I get the receipt, please?

922

Absolutely.

923

Here's your receipt.

924

Great.

925

That's all.

926

Thank you.

927

And thank you for your help today.

928

You are welcome.

929

Have a nice day.

930

Thanks.

931

You too.

932

And that's the end of today's episode.

933

I hope you enjoyed listening and practicing with us.

934

Remember, learning English does not have to be stressful.

935

Small daily practice can make a big difference.

936

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