Common Expressions
It's been so long since I've seen you.
Nice day out, isn't it?
What are you up to today?
I'll talk to you again soon.
Work has been so busy lately.
Quantities
I need three stacks of regular printer paper and four boxes of blue pens.
Let's order a few large pepperoni pizzas and at least one small vegetarian.
The recipe calls for a cup and a half of flour and two tablespoons of sugar.
Gas prices are about 12% lower than they were two months ago.
In my opinion they should sell smaller portions at a reduced price.
Currency
The total cost of the package is $38.50, taxes included.
There was a loss of 2 million euros in this quarter alone.
The Canadian dollar is currently at 81 cents and is expected to fall further.
The British pound is made up of 100 pence, just like the dollar is divided in cents.
Don't forget to do the conversion when you calculate your income.
Telephone
Hello, may I speak with Mr. or Mrs. Davidson?
I'm afraid Maria is out at the moment.
Would you like to leave a message?
I'll call back another time, thank you.
I'm going to have to let you go now.
Quotes
"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." Lord Byron
"What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step." CS Lewis
"I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?" Mother Teresa
"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." John F. Kennedy
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." Buddha
Request
I'm looking for a book on Greek architecture. I checked in the library database but nothing came up. Could you show me how to do a proper search?
Would you mind picking Chris up from school today? He gets out at 3:30. I'll tell him to wait for you on the curb near the front parking lot.
We're going away for a few weeks and I was wondering if you could water our plants. The weather is supposed to be really hot while we're gone, and I'm worried the garden will die.
Directions
At the T junction make a left onto Addison Road. Continue for about one kilometer until you reach Forest Grove Dr. Turn right on Forest Grove and you will see the community centre on your right.
The visitor parking lot is at the south end of the campus. You're going to pass the main entrance and then you're going to make the next left. Parking is two dollars for each half hour to a maximum of ten dollars.
The visitor parking lot is at the south end of the campus. You're going to pass the main entrance and then you're going to make the next left. Parking is two dollars for each half hour to a maximum of ten dollars.
Instructions 1
First you need to put your coin in the slot. Then turn the key to the left and pull it out. Don't forget to pin the key to your clothing. If you lose it you won't be able to retrieve your belongings.
Stir the batter a little after each ingredient. If it looks a little lumpy, add some water. You're looking for a smooth consistency.
Press the green button and take your parking ticket. Before you leave your vehicle, place the ticket on your dashboard. You can pay with cash or credit card on your way out.
What you need to do is take this prescription to the pharmacy. You will need to have your health card and your insurance card with you. You do have insurance, right?
First you can file all of these documents in alphabetical order for me. Make sure you do it by last name. I asked a new employee to do this last week and she filed them by the client's first name.
Small Talk
I can't believe how mild it has been this fall. I'm so used to having to put winter coats on the kids at this time of year. Yesterday they were running around in shorts and T-shirts.
I guess you'll be heading to Mexico soon, huh? Jesse said you're staying in a five star hotel right on the beach. I'm so glad you decided to treat yourself to this vacation.
This bus is always late. One time I waited over an hour for it. I eventually went home and called in sick to work because I had no way to get there.
Lecture
I mean I don't know how to not have fun. I'm dying and I'm having fun. I'm going to keep having fun every day I have left. Because there's no other way to play it. So my next piece of advice is, you just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore. I think I'm clear where I stand on the great Tigger/Eeyore debate. Never lose the childlike wonder. It's just too important. It's what drives us.
Before you take a lunch order, make sure to tell the guests about the specials. Our soup of the day is cream of broccoli and our sandwich is a cheeseburger with fries.
