- 01Running into an old friend“It's been ages. What have you been doing with yourself?”
- 02A familiar face at the gate“Sorry, you look really familiar. Have we met somewhere before?”
- 03Word gets around“Let's not jump to conclusions until we hear it from her.”
- 04The boxes on the fourth floor“I heard it through the grapevine, so it might not be true.”
- 05Back in the day“Back in the day, we used to call each other on the house phone.”
- 06That's not how it happened“Funny, I remember it differently. I thought you were driving.”
- 07The quiet teenager“My daughter is going through a phase. She doesn't talk to me much.”
- 08A family tree on a napkin“I take after my dad, but I'm closer to my mom.”
- 09Always too busy“I'm swamped this week, but I can fit you in on Friday.”
- 10A packed Saturday“This weekend is packed. I've got a lot on my plate.”
- 11You two should meet“I'd like you to meet my friend Omar. I think you'll hit it off.”
- 12The new roommate's drums“I'm still settling in, but the new place already feels like home.”
- 13A dentist at eight“I'd love to come, but can I take a rain check this time?”
- 14The orange sweater“I told a white lie so I wouldn't hurt her feelings.”
- 15The sofa won't fit“I'm moving on Saturday. Could you give me a hand?”
- 16Five in the morning“Thanks so much for the ride. I owe you one.”
- 17The wrong apartment“I don't know anyone at this party, so I'm going to mingle a bit.”
- 18Did you do something different?“I'm having second thoughts about my haircut, but it's growing on me.”
- 19Two wheels, no license“I have my heart set on it, but I'll sleep on it first.”
- 20The house with the garden“We're thinking of downsizing now that the kids have moved out.”
- 21The card in her pocket“I can't figure out how he did that trick.”
- 22Waiting in the dark“We're throwing him a surprise party, so please don't spoil it.”
- 23Three hours of rain“The movie really dragged on. I almost dozed off halfway through.”
- 24Whose side are you on?“I see your point, but I'd rather stay out of it.”
- 25The dishwasher debate“I'm still getting the hang of this new dishwasher.”
- 26A knock at midnight“Sorry to bother you, but could you keep it down a little?”
- 27The room with the view“The room looks nothing like the photos. Can I speak to someone?”
- 28Halfway up the hill“Sorry, I know I've been complaining all day. My feet are killing me.”
- 29Office hours“I've fallen behind in math, so I'm going to ask for help.”
- 30The best man's speech“When I get nervous, I talk too fast, so I'm practicing slowing down.”
- 31Bumper to bumper“We're stuck in traffic, so we'll be about twenty minutes late.”
- 32The goose on the highway“Sorry I'm late again. I'm running late every morning this week.”
- 33Between floors“I'm stuck in the elevator, so I'll be a few minutes late.”
- 34Twelve floors a day“I'm trying to get in shape, so I'm taking the stairs today.”
- 35Rain in Kyoto“The trip got called off, so we need a plan B.”
- 36Actually, make that hot“Sorry, I've changed my mind. Can I get the tea instead?”
- 37The missing slice“I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until I know what happened.”
- 38Whose idea was it?“I don't want to take credit for her idea. I'll tell the team.”
- 39The placement test“I'd like to brush up on my English before my trip.”
- 40You sound different“My English has come a long way since I started speaking every day.”
- 41No receipt, no problem“There's no need to be rude. I'd like to return this, please.”
- 4212B or 21B?“My order still hasn't arrived. Could you check where it is?”
- 43The cushion cover-up“I spilled coffee on my shirt, but no harm done.”
- 44A suit by morning“I'm in a rush. Is there any way this could be ready today?”
- 45A cancellation at four“I'd like to book an appointment. Is there anything this week?”
- 46The cookie at the picnic“I'm allergic to peanuts, so I have to check what's in everything.”
- 47When your barber is away“I need a quick trim before Friday. Are you booked up this week?”
- 48Just a little off the ends“Could you take a little off the ends? Not too much, please.”
- 49The yellow jacket“They sent the wrong color, so I'm sending it back.”
- 50With deepest sympathy“I think there's been a mix-up. Let me sort it out.”