- 01Sharing a meal“Could you pass the rice when you get a chance?”
- 02Cooking side by side“Do you want me to chop the onions while you start the rice?”
- 03Clearing up after dinner“Let me help with the dishes. I'll wash and you dry.”
- 04Writing a grocery list“We're running low on eggs, so I'll add them to the list.”
- 05Planning the week's meals“What do you feel like eating this week?”
- 06At the grocery store“Excuse me, which aisle is the olive oil in?”
- 07Talking about pets“Would you mind feeding my cat while I'm away this weekend?”
- 08Bringing home a new pet“We're thinking about adopting a dog, but we haven't decided yet.”
- 09Feeding, walks and the vet“I need to take the dog for a walk before it gets dark.”
- 10Leaving the kids with a sitter“Bedtime is at eight, and she's allowed one story.”
- 11At the bank“I'd like to open a checking account, please.”
- 12Keeping track of your money“I'm trying to cut back on eating out this month.”
- 13Talking about saving and investing“I've started saving a little every month for the future.”
- 14Mail and packages“Has the mail come yet, or is it running late today?”
- 15Sending a package“I'd like to send this package to Toronto, please.”
- 16When the mail arrives“My package says delivered, but it isn't here.”
- 17Keeping the apartment in shape“The kitchen faucet is leaking again, so I'm calling the landlord.”
- 18Yard work and outside jobs“I need to mow the lawn before it rains this weekend.”
- 19Making and taking calls“Sorry, you're breaking up. Can I call you back in a minute?”
- 20Answering the phone at home“She's not here right now. Can I take a message?”
- 21When the computer acts up“My laptop keeps freezing, so I'm backing up my files tonight.”
- 22Getting the internet working“What's the Wi-Fi password? I can't get connected.”
- 23Talking about email“I'll email you the details tonight, so keep an eye on your inbox.”
- 24Learning to drive“I'm taking driving lessons, and my test is next month.”
- 25On the road“Traffic's backed up, so I'll be about fifteen minutes late.”
- 26Renting a car“I'd like to rent a small car for three days, please.”
- 27Taking the car in for service“My car's making a strange noise, so I'm taking it in tomorrow.”
- 28Selling your car“I'm selling my car, and I'm asking eight thousand dollars.”