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[영어 회화] You don't say? (Irene and Randy are having coffee … ) Irene: So how are you, Randy? Randy: I'm good. And yourself? Irene: I'm good. Randy: It was great running into you at the mall yesterday. Irene: Yes. I was so surprised to see you. Randy: Do you still work downtown? Irene: Yes. I'm still working at the bank. And you? Randy: I'm teaching English at a private school near downtown. Irene: You don't say? Randy:..
[영어 회화] We just didn't see eye to eye with each other on a lot of things. (Randy is talking to Irene at a mall a friend he hasn't seen in a long time … ) Randy: Hi Irene! How are you? Irene: I'm good. It's been a long time. Randy: Yes it has about six months. Irene: You're looking good. Randy: Thank you and you as well. How's your boyfriend Cliff? Irene: Oh, we're not together anymore. We parted ways. Randy: You broke up? Irene: Yes. We just didn't see eye to eye with..
[영어 회화] You must have paid a mint for it. (Matt is talking to his friend Dave … ) Matt: Hey Dave, come take a look at my new car. Dave: (looking at Matt's car) New car? You mean the old car. That's 1957 isn't it? Matt: Yes it is. And it's in cherry condition. Dave: You must have paid a mint for it. Matt: Not really. I bought it off a man who is retired and he didn't want it anymore. Dave: 1957! That brings back memories. Matt: It does, ..
[영어 회화] Well when it comes to teachers you're suck-up. (Two friends are talking after class … ) Sally: Charlie why don't you pay attention in class? Charlie: Because I can't catch on to what the teacher is saying. Sally: You are the only one in class that doesn't. Charlie: It's not my fault that she's so boring. Sally: She isn't that bad. You're not open-minded when it comes to teachers. Charlie: Well when it comes to teachers you're suck-up. Sally:..
[영어 회화] Well I finally had it out with John. (Hal and Gene are at work … ) Hal: Well I finally had it out with John. Gene: What about? Hal: He's always parking in my space in the parking lot. Gene: What did you say to him? Hal: I told him I had to get something off my chest. Gene: And what happened? What did he say? Hal: He got all bent out of shape. Gene: Did he deny it? Hal: No. He just said it was no big deal. Gene: It's good that you f..
[영어 읽기] The word is out. Everybody is talking about it. (Two friends meet in the gym … ) Glen: Hi Ron. How are you? I haven't seen you for a while. Ron: I've been very busy. How are you doing? Glen: Not bad. I'm alive. Ron: You're more than that. I heard you're going out with Jenny. Glen: Where did you get that idea? Ron: Oh come on. The word is out. Everybody is talking about it. Glen: Okay you're right. And I'm not bragging but she is as beautiful ..
[영어 회화] I'm proud of you. (Dan is talking to his son Gabriel … ) Dan: So it's been a month since you started working at the supermarket. Gabriel: Yes and I saved up enough money to buy my bicycle. Dan: I'm proud of you. Gabriel: Why is that dad? Dan: You worked long hours after school and kept your grades up. Gabriel: Well I really did want the bike but school comes first. Dan: You did well son you did well. Gabriel: Tha..
[영어 회화] I'm trying to set aside some money. (Dan is talking to his son Gabriel … ) Dan: I haven't seen you much this week. Gabriel: I've been working longer hours at the supermarket after school. Dan: You're putting in longer hours at the supermarket? Gabriel: Yes. Dan: Why is that? Gabriel: I'm trying to set aside some money. Dan: What are you looking to buy? Gabriel: A new bicycle. Dan: These longer hours at work aren't going to cut int..
[영어 회화] He finally popped the question to his girlfriend. (Roger is talking to Jim at work … ) Roger: Guess who I ran into yesterday. Jim: Who? Roger: Jay! Jim: Jay? Really? You ran into Jay? Where? Roger: At the health club. He was working out next to me. Jim: What's up with him? Roger: He's living in L.A. And he's married! Jim: Really? He's married? Roger: Yes. He finally popped the question to his girlfriend. Jim: They've been living together for a ..
[영어 회화] I'm a little shaken up but I think I'm okay. (Abby is stopped at a stop sign when a car plows into the rear of her car. The other driver walks over to see the damage … ) Driver: Are you okay? Abby: I'm a little shaken up but I think I'm okay. Driver: My brakes blew out. Abby: Is there any damage? Driver: It's not too bad. Should we call the police? Abby: I don't think that's necessary but I would like your name, address, phone number, and ..
[영어 회화] You may change your tune. (Amanda and her daughter Toni are visiting their neighbor Annie … ) Annie: I sure appreciate the good job that you did Toni when I was away. Toni: Thank you but I think that you paid me too much. Annie: No. You are worth every penny. Amanda: I wish she worked as hard around our house. Toni: I would if you paid me this much. Annie: I hope I didn't start anything. Amanda: No this happens every day..
[영어 회화] We have to stop relying on the Middle East for our oil. (Jim is talking to Roger at work … ) Jim: Gas is coming down. Roger: I know. I filled up my car last night. Jim: How much did it run you? Roger: Twenty-five dollars. It's usually higher than that. Jim: We have to find another source of fuel other than oil. Roger: I know. We have to stop relying on the Middle East for our oil. Jim: We have to try other sources. Roger: But the oil industry in this..
[영어 회화] Well it's working. I can see the difference. (Roger and his friend Bobbie are talking at the health club … ) Roger: You're looking good too Bobbie. Bobbie: Thanks. Roger: What are you doing to keep in shape? Bobbie: I mostly run and lift light weights. Roger: Well it's working. I can see the difference. Bobbie: Thanks. I haven't seen you here for some time. Roger: I've been doing some traveling. Bobbie: Business or pleasure? Roger: Both. I..
[영어 회화] Once in a while I get the urge to have some ice cream. (Roger is talking to a friend Bobbie at a health club … ) Bobbie: You're looking great Roger. Roger: Thanks. It hasn't been easy. Bobbie: What's been the most difficult thing about losing weight? Roger: The food. Giving up what I love to eat hasn't been easy. Bobbie: I know what you mean. Roger: Once in a while I get the urge to have some ice cream. Bobbie: What do you do? Roger: I drink water i..
[영어 회화] That's okay. That's to be expected. (Dan is talking to his son Gabriel … ) Dan: Is tonight your second date with Katie? Gabriel: Yes and I'm a little nervous. Dan: That's okay. That's to be expected. Are you taking her out to dinner? Gabriel: No, we did that on our first date. I thought I'd invite her to my apartment and make her dinner. Dan: Very good. What are you going to make? Gabriel: I'm going to bake some fish. Dan: Play so..
[영어 회화] I just thought about the good I can do. (Two college friends who haven't seen each other in many years are having coffee … ) Mark: So you became a lawyer? David: Yes. Just like my father. Mark: So you followed in your father's footsteps. David: Yes. But I didn't like studying law at first. Mark: What changed your mind? David: I just thought about the good I can do. How about you? Mark: Architecture. David: You always loved drawing hou..
[영어 회화] You know you don’t need to lose weight. Jina: Come and have some dinner, Inge. This is called kimchijjigye, a slightly spicy stew. Inge: Wait. You’re not eating? Jina: Actually, I’m on a diet. Inge: Come on. You know you don’t need to lose weight. Jina: I want to lose about three kilograms, but it’s not easy. Jina: I’ve tried a few different kinds of diets but nothing was successful. Jina: 와서 저녁 먹어, 잉거. 이건 김치찌개라고 하는 건데, 약간 매운 스튜야. Ing..
[영어 회화] I can't get used to you with a new haircut. (Marcia is talking to her friend Kelly … ) Marcia: Wow! Kelly! Kelly: What? Marcia: I can't get used to you with a new haircut. Kelly: Yes, it is a new look. Marcia: Your hair is so short. Kelly: I was ready for a makeover. Marcia: I think I like it. It's so different. Kelly: Why don't you change your hairstyle? Marcia: Me? No. I'm happy with the way I look. Kelly: A new hairstyle can perk up yo..
[영어 회화] If I rent it I'll wind up with nothing. (Joel and Claude are having a drink in a bar … ) Claude: I'm thinking of buying a cabin up in Lake Tahoe. Joel: Really? Claude: Yes. Joel: Real estate is expensive up there, isn't it? Claude: Yes, but in the long run I'll be better off. Joel: What do you mean? Claude: If I rent it I'll wind up with nothing. Joel: That's true. Claude: If I buy it it will be a good investment. Joel: You're beginni..
[영어 회화] She really has her work cut out for her. (Mike and Cary are jogging in the park … ) Cary: I haven't seen you running in the park lately. Mike: I've been very busy. Cary: What have you been up to? Mike: Well, work has been busy and I've been helping my wife get a school off the ground. Cary: Oh, what kind of school? Mike: It's a school for homeless children. Cary: What a wonderful idea! Mike: Thanks. She really has her work cut out for ..
[영어 회화] What's the scoop? (Barry and Tim are eating lunch … ) Barry: Hey Tim have you heard about the Firemen's Ball? Tim: No. What's the scoop? Barry: Our volunteer fire department is having a dance to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Tim: When is it going to take place? Barry: On August 1st at the Hilton Hotel. Tim: It'll cost a pretty penny, won't it? Barry: Not really. It's only thirty bucks a couple. T..
[영어 회화] It's way too hot. It's over 90 degrees out there. (Susan is talking to her friend Roberta … ) Susan: Do you want to play tennis today? Roberta: No way! Susan: Why not? Roberta: It's way too hot. It's over 90 degrees out there. Susan: So what do you want to do? Roberta: Let's walk around an air-conditioned mall. Susan: Now you're talking. I'll drive. Roberta: Which mall do you want to go to? Susan: The new mall that just opened is so far away. R..
[영어 회화] I thought so. (David is talking to his brother Brian one Saturday morning while having breakfast… ) David: It looks like it's going to be a nice day. Brian: Yes it does. What are you going to do? David: After I finish off these eggs I'm going to wash my car. Brian: Wash your car? Are you going some place special today? David: Yes. I'm going out with Janice tonight. And what are you doing? Brian: I'm going to ..
[영어 회화] I guess we're out of large. (Roger is shopping in a sports store … ) Roger: (holding up a baseball jersey) Excuse me does this come in large? Salesman: Yes it does. Roger: I looked but I couldn't find a large. Salesman: (searching the shelf) I'm sorry. I guess we're out of large. Roger: Can I order one? Salesman: We'll be getting more in next week. Roger: Would you hold a size large for me? Salesman: Sure. I'll just need a..
[영어 회화] He's sporting a mustache. (Two co-workers are talking…) John: Did you see the boss today? Steve: No why? John: He's sporting a mustache. Steve: Really? He grew a mustache? John: Yeah and he looks good. Steve: I'd like to have a mustache but it's not going to happen. I can't grow one. John: I was going to get a tattoo of my girlfriend's name but I changed my mind. Steve: Why? John: We broke up. Steve: It's a good thing yo..
[영어 회화] Count me in. I'll be there this Friday. (Roger is talking to Leroy a friend he hasn't seen in a long time…) Leroy: So how have you been? Roger: Good I'm good. And yourself? Leroy: I'm good. Are you playing any music? Roger: I play my guitar now and then. I'm taking up the piano. Leroy: Really? That's great. Roger: Are you playing any music? Leroy: Yeah. I play with a blues band on the weekends. Roger: Great. I'll have to check you out..