1481 Dialogues in English, Egyptian Arabic and Standard Arabic
- Total Dialogues: 1481
- Total Sentences: 29,169
- Total Words: 242,743
School Life
- Buying Textbooks
- Class Registration
- Too Many Full Classes
- First Day of School
- A New Student
- Last Minute
- Forgetting It at Home
- Doing the Right Thing
- To Borrow It from the Library
- Suspension
- School and Work
- Eating in Class
- Livng in the Dorms
- Popularity
- The Vending Machine
- Class Presentation
- Show and Tell
- Choosing Partners
- A Laptop for School
- Help from a Classmate
- English Dictionary
- The Bully
Jobs
- Choosing a Job
- Money and Happiness
- A Job at 16
- Starting a Business
- You Have to Get a Job
- Finding a Job
- The Job Interview
- Being a Teacher
- The First Job
- A Bad First Day of Work
- Lunch Break
- Night Shift
- The Customer Is Always Right
- A Bad Customer
- Framed
- Should I Move?
- A Doctor or a Nurse?
- Overtime
- Asking for a Raise
- Night Owl
Housing
- Key Confusion
- A Nice Blue Color
- Broken Window
- Air Conditioning
- Nails in the Wall
- Christmas Decorations
- Outdoor Barbeque
- Roommates
- Pets in the House
- Late Mortgage Payment
- Closet Space
- The Big Announcement
- Termites
- Atti
- House Warming Party
- House Hunting
- Lawn Management
- A filthy Pool
- Shingles
- Raccoons
- Noisy Neighbor
- A Perfect Place
- Furniture
- Roommates
Taking the Bus
- Bus Lines
- Bus Schedule
- Alternate Bus Route
- Bus Tickets
- Tap Card
- Discounts
- So Many Bus lines
- Muni Bus
- Bus Route
- Metro
- Big Luggage
- Buying Tickets on the Bus
- Window Seat
- Seating
- Outlets and Wifi
- Wheelchair
- Sleeping Neighbor
- Falling Asleep on the Bus
- Eating on the Bus
- Baby On the Bus
- Chatty Neighbor
- Lost a Ticket
- Tap Card Trouble
- Overnight Buses
- Standing in Line
- Sleeping on the Greyhound
Social Networking
- Online Accounts
- Joining Facebook
- Profile Picture
- Birthdate
- Private Messaging
- Pictures on Facebook
- Foreign Friends
- Facebook Games
- Detention
- Pictures on Facebook
- Too Irresponsible
- Deleting My Profile
- Blogging
- Tumblr Famous
- Application Obsession
Banking
- Different Bank Accounts
- Opening a Bank Account
- Asking about Checks
- Making a Deposit
- Making a Withdrawal
- A Bounced Check
- Transferring Money
- Cashing a Check
- Canceling a Check
- Over Withdrawal
- Using ATM
- ATM Card Being Declined
- Asking about Fees
- Paying Fees
- Minimum Balance Requirement
- Not Getting a Bank Statement
- Reporting Wrong Charges
- Opening a Savings Account
- Canceling an Account
Dating
- Should I?
- Dating Two People
- Personality
- A Forgotten Anniversary
- Paying the Restaurant Bill
- Stood Up
- Money Lover
- Date Locations
- Breaking Up
- Dating After College
- A Bad Boyfriend
- The Worst Date
- Maybe Marriage
- Meeting the Parents
- Sending a Drink
- The First Kiss
- The Perfect Date
- Double Date
- A Fairy Tale
- A Shorter Man
- Who's Prettier?
Driving
- Going Slow
- Driving Fast to Work
- Feeling Unsafe
- Carpooling to School
- Decorating the Car
- Scratching the Car
- Scared for Life
- Santa Anita Mall
- Asking Dad for a Car
- Customized License Plate
- A Long Trip
- My Car Was Stolen
- Buying a New Car
- Put Your Seatbelt On
- California Driving Test
- Switching Lanes
- Watch the Walker
- The Fancy Car
- To Get a Ride
- Bird Poop
- Running Out of Gas
- Crazy Traffic
- Oil Change
Shopping
- Nice Shoes
- A Salesperson
- A Woman's Eye
- Choosing Flowers
- Picky Shopper
- Buying a Bicycle
- Online Shopping
- Bargaining
- A Bad Employee
- A Hat
- Skateboard
Sports
- Joining a Club
- Swimming (1)
- Swimming (2)
- Soccer Ball
- Running
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Boxing
- Track Racing
- Cycling
- Snowboard
- Hockey
- Roller Rinks
- Not Like a Real Sport
- Watching Soccer Games
- Sports Shop
- Dodgers Fan
- Playing Hockey
- Soccer Mom
Social Happenings
- Getting a Ride
- Going to the Movies
- You Need Coffee
- Banquet Attire
- A Slow Party
- Where is the Bathroom
- Anime Expo
- Dancing
- Hanging Out
- Sending Invitations
- At a Dinner Party
- Amusement Parks
- At a Supermarket
- Hopeless Husband Gift Exchange
- Silent Rave
- Making New Friends
Daily Life
- Guitar Lessons
- Spyware
- A Public Pool
- A Get-Well Card
- Ceiling Fans
- An Earthquake
- Shiny Shoes
- A Community Tree
- The Phone Bill
- Like James Bond
- Rain Gods
- A New Phone
- Pets
- Vacation Time
- Flying on an Airplane
- I Live in Pasadena
- I Have a Honda
- Do You Have a Girlfriend?
- Walking the Dog
- Borrowing Money
- Going to the Beach
- My Wife Left Me
- What's on TV?
- A Nice Place to Live
- The New Mattress
- My Laptop Is So Slow
- How about a Pizza?
- The New House
- Fish Are Everywhere
- A Bad Boyfriend
- Talking Animals
- Housecleaning Day
- A TV Lover
- Write to Your Grandma
- Are You Sleepy?
- God Is Watching
- Feed the Cat
- Shave Your Face
- Two Polite People
- Give Me a Puppy
- Kittens to Give Away
- Happy in Heaven
- His Line Is Never Busy
- Friday the 13th
- Do You Love Me?
- Dad Has a Girlfriend
- What's That Smell?
- They Deliver
- A Lost Button
- Did You Say Something?
- Washed and Folded
- Talk Radio
- A Bad Diet
- A Ham Sandwich
- Time for Your Bath
- A Black Screen
- A New Hard Drive
- Your Email Address
- Time for a Nap
- Thinking about His Funeral
- The Elephant
- You Can Have Some of My Friends
- If You Cheat, You Will Die
- Let's Not Go Out
- Fill Out the Form
- The Animal Shelter
- Is It Raining?
- It's So Hot
- A Snowman
- The ATM
- Move the Blue Bin
- Digital TV
- Just Shoot Me
- Don't Be a Racist
- Use a Tissue
- Two Little Ones
- But Is It Art?
- Life Is for Living
- A Tough Choice
- Patch It or Sew It?
- What's So Funny?
- Spanish Spoken Here
- It's the Only Earth We've Got
- No Time for Rhyme
- Dumb and Happy
- Live from NBC 4!
- Life after Death
- Wipe Your Feet
- Mother's Day
- A New Flag
- Work up an Appetite
- Dialing for a Dollar
School Life (2)
- I Go to College
- A Lost Pen
- Gravity for All
- New Glasses
- School Items
- A Good Magazine
- Shake Your Pen
- Do Your Homework
- The Soldier
- The English Major
- No Parking
- Keep Your Eyes Open
- Two Plus Two
- Prayers
- Hit and Run
Entertainment
- A Great Movie
- A Card Game
- I Have Four Aces
- Too Much Volume
- Don't Waste Your Money
- Rained Out
- A Sip of Coffee
- A Chilly Day
- A Crazy Driver
- It Isn't News
- The Great Wall
- The Beatles
- See a Movie
- People-Watching
- Free Money
- Old Movies
- Something for Nothing
- Judge Judy
- A Good Singer
- Going Digital
Dating (2)
- A Blind Date
- Let's Have Dinner
- Blue Eyes
- True Love
- Ask Her Out
- A Night by Himself
- Go on a Blind Date
- Two Pineapples
- One Date Only
- A Bad Date
- Sweet Dreams
- I Love You More than Money
- A Good Nose
Eating Out
- I Feel Like Chinese
- A Slow Burger
- A Good Lunch
- A Bad Steak
- Dirty Nails
- Hot Bread
- Fear of Germs
- Bad Service
- A Good Table
- Do I Hear $60,000?
Sports
- Take Me to the Ball Game
- Golf Is Silly
- Fresh Fish
- I Love Baseball
- New Shoes
- New Shoes
- Where Is Tiger From?
- Babe Ruth
- Babe Ruth
- Cheap Seats
- Golf Is No Picnic
- A Player Cheats
Safety
- Too Much Crime
- No One Ever Leaves
- Fire and Smoke
- Play with Fire
- Fasten Your Seatbelt
- Use the Stepladder
- A Puddle on the Floor
- The Fire Alarm
- Double-Check Everything
- Guns for All
- Crime Reduction
- Two Different States
Jobs (2)
- I Need a Job
- Before Going to an Interview
- Work Is Hard
- Peas in a Pod
- I Am a Babysitter
- Hire Me
- What If?
- Become a Teacher
- Over and Over
- A Bad Boss
- Light My Fire
- Still Working
- All His Eggs in One Basket
- His Parents Are Disappointed
- Nice Doggy
- Knock, Knock!
Food
- A Good Salad
- We Get Cheese from Cows
- I Used to Work in a Deli
- A New Diet
- Bad Manners
- Same Old Diet
- A Pink Orange
- Roasted or Boiled
- A Pound a Week
- No More for Me
- Don't Be Lazy
Shopping
- I Like That Shirt
- Pants That Fit
- The Shopping List
- Poor Pockets
- Wipe Everything
- The 99 Cents Store
- PC or Mac?
- Bad Business
- Sharpen the Pencil
- To Save Money
- A New House
Housing (2)
- We Can't Afford This House
- On the Corner
- A Great Apartment
- Fix the Doorbell
- Almost Perfect
- Life Was Hard
- Sell Now
- Who Cares?
- Hungry Bears
Vote
- A Stomachache
- A Blood Stain
- Sore Fingers
- Too Much Stress
- A Paper Cut
- Cigarette Smoke
- Nose Drops
- Skin Cancer
- Quitting Smoking
- A Bad Back
- Three a Day
- Brush, Brush
- A Hot Hike
- Another Pimple
- No Need to Worry
- Use a Tissue
- A Dirty Remote
- An Earful of Pain
- A New Face
- A Sore Hand
Everyday Life
- Calling Credit Card Company
- Disputing a Charge
- Ordering Services
- Making Inquiries
- Reporting a Service Problem
- Asking for Credit
- Troubleshooting a Computer Problem
- Making an Appointment
- Making Requests
- Paying for the Service
- Making a Complaint
- Time to Do Your Laundry
- Operating a Dryer
- Fabric Softener
- Waking Up for School
- Returning a Call
- Meeting Teacher at School
- An Angry Parent
- Time for Bed
- Cleaning up the Room
- Caring for Puppies
- Cooking Dinner
Small Talk
- Greetings (1)
- Greetings (2)
- Weather (1)
- Weather (2)
- Weather (3)
- Calling a Friend
- Describing People (1)
- Describing People (2)
- Expressing Concern
- Expressing Joy
- Compliment
- Leisure Activities
- Favorite Movie
- Favorite Music
- Sports (1)
- Sports (2)
- Sports (3)
- Invitation
- Asking for Donation
- Sharing News
- Changing the Subject
- Receiving Visitors
- Ending a Conversation
- Leave-taking
College Life
- Easy or Hard?
- A Restriction
- The Quiet Student
- Finding the Classroom
- Buying Textbooks
- Professor Hernandez
- A Busy Professor
- Turning Homework in Late
- An Honest Student
- Borrowing Class Notes
- 90% Is a B
- Rounding It Up
- Being Absent
- Leaving School
- In Need of a Counselor
- Talking to a Counselor
- Adding a Class
- Writing Workshop
- Studying Abroad
- Job Fair
- A Restaurant by the College
- Vending Machine Problems
- Forgetting Your Student ID
- The Overdue Hold
- Post-Undergraduate Plans
- Purchasing a Parking Permit
- Parking Issue
- Fighting a Parking Ticket
- Sports
- Clubs
- Early Morning Class
- A Bad Roommate
- Homesick
- Changing Majors
- Dropping Out
- Freshman 15
At the Library
- A Special Library
- Where Is the Book?
- Tiger Books
- Reserving a Book
- Late Fees
- Borrowing a Book from Another Library
- Checking Out a Book
- Checking Out a Magazine
- Checking Out a Video
- Checking Books for Damage
- Barely Late
- Computer Limit
- Using a Copier
- People at the Printer
- Be Quiet
- The Library Restroom
- Volunteering at the Library
- Studying at the Library
- Reference Books
- A Gross Book
Transfer to a University
- Planning to Transfer
- What University to Transfer to
- Classes Unrelated to Your Major
- Taking Speech 101
- Classes Needed for Transfer
- College Application Questions
- Applying to Many Universities
- Lying on College Applications
- Classes Needed for Transfer
- A Class Desperately Needed
- Talking to a Counselor
- A Recommendation Letter (1)
- A Recommendation Letter (2)
- Personal Statement Workshop
- Not Accepted to a University
- Deciding not to Transfer
- Accepted to a University
- First Day at a New School
Food (2)
- Where to Buy Food
- How to Cook a Meal
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Fruits
- Salads
- Desserts
- Meat
- Snacks
- Vegetables
- Nutrition of Foods
- Ordering Fast Food (1)
- Ordering Fast Food (2)
- Using Coupons
- At the Market
Shopping (2)
- Shopping Budget
- Where to Buy What
- Making a Shopping List
- Shopping for New Clothes
- Trying on a New Outfit
- Trying on Shoes
- Buy Furniture
- Buying an Appliance
- Negotiating a Price
- Scheduling a Delivery
- Not Delivered on Time
- Calling to Reschedule a Time
- Getting Things Fixed
- Returning a Defective Item
- Buying a Warranty
- Using the Warranty
- Warranty Expired
Buying a Car
- Deciding to buy a Car
- Where to buy a Used Car
- Declining to Buy the Car
- Detecting a Problem with the Car
- How to Pay for the Used Car
- Negotiating a Price with the Owner
- Negotiating a Price with a Dealer
- Test Driving the Car
- Taking It to the Mechanic
- Title Transfer
- Making an Appointment with DMV
- At the Window of DMV
- Asking about Car Insurance
- Buying Insurance
Driving (2)
- Applying for a Driving Permit
- Taking the Written Test
- Learning how to Drive (1)
- Learning how to Drive (2)
- Failing the Road Test
- Passing the Road Test
- Getting the Driver's License
- Where to Park on Campus
- Getting a Parking Ticket
- Paying off Parking Tickets
- Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign
- Driving through a Red Light
- Fighting a Ticket in Court (1)
- Fighting a Ticket in Court (2)
- Paying the Ticket Fine
- Calling a Traffic School
- Talking to the Traffic School Instructor
- A Traffic Incident
- A Car Accident
- Calling the Insurance Company
Looking for an Apartment
- How to Find an Apartment (1)
- How to Find an Apartment (2)
- Finding an Apartment
- Visiting a Rental Agent (1)
- Visiting a Rental Agent (2)
- Asking About the Apartment Location (1)
- Asking About the Apartment's Location (2)
- Asking About the Neighborhood (1)
- Asking About the Neighborhood (2)
- Asking About Safety Features
- Asking About a Floor Plan
- Discrimination
- Scheduling an Apartment Viewing (1)
- Scheduling an Apartment Viewing (2)
- Negotiating the Price (1)
- Negotiating the Price (2)
- Going Over the Lease
- Security Deposit (1)
- Security Deposit (2)
- Policy Towards Pets (1)
- Policy Towards Pets (2)
- Checking the Apartment for Damage (1)
- Checking the Apartment for Damages (2)
- Asking about Public Transportation (1)
- Asking About Public Transportation (2)
- Finding an Apartment (2)
- Asking a Friend to Help Move In (1)
- Asking a Friend to Help Move In (2)
- Calling a Moving Company (1)
- Calling a Moving Company (2)
- Where to Put the Furniture (1)
- Where to Put the Furniture (2)
- Calling the Water Company (1)
- Calling the Water Company (2)
Living in an Apartment
- Greeting the Neighbor (1)
- Greeting the Neighbor (2)
- Questions about Parking
- Prohibited Parking
- Meeting the Mailman
- Asking about Local Restaurants
- Trash and Recycling (1)
- Trash and Recycling (2)
- Where Is the Laundry Room
- Laundry Room Rules
- Asking for Directions (1)
- Asking for Directions (2)
- Neighbors and Help (1)
- Neighbors and Help (2)
- Visitors and Extra Tenants (1)
- Visitors and Extra Tenants (2)
- Key and Lock Problems (1)
- Key and Lock Problems (2)
- Checking Smoke Detectors
- Mailbox Key Missing
- Locked Out
- A Noisy Neighbor (1)
- A Noisy Neighbor (2)
- Plumbing Problems
- Poor Upkeep
- Reporting a Problem to the Landlord
Taking the Bus (2)
- Which Bus to Take (1)
- Which Bus to Take (2)
- Taking the Bus for the First Time
- Paying the Bus Fare
- Asking for a Transfer (1)
- Asking for a Transfer (2)
- Where to Get Off (1)
- Where to Get Off (2)
- Complaining about a Late Bus (1)
- Complaining about a Late bus (2)
- Getting Off Too Early (1)
- Getting Off Too Early (2)
- How to Buy a Pass (1)
- How to Buy a Pass (2)
- How to Buy a Pass (3)
- Missing the Bus Stop (1)
- Missing the Bus Stop (2)
- On the Wrong Bus (1)
- On the Wrong Bus (2)
- Student Discount (1)
- Student Discount (2)
- Talking on the Bus (1)
- Talking on the Bus (2)
- The Bus System (1)
- The Bus System (2)
- Why to Buy a Pass (1)
- Why to Buy a Pass (2)
- Where to Buy a Pass (1)
- Where to Buy a Pass (2)
- Where to Take the Bus (1)
- Where to Take the Bus (2)
- Where to Change the Bus (1)
- Where to Change the Bus (2)
Employment
- Looking for a Job
- Preparing for a Job Interview (1)
- Preparing for a Job Interview (2)
- Greeted by Receptionist
- Job Interview (1)
- Job Interview (2)
- Asking questions at an Interview
- Accepting a Job Offer
- Talking on the Phone
- Request for Office Supplies
- Offering Help
- Asking for Help
- Responding to a Plea for Help
- How to Do a Timesheet
- Making a Phone Call
- Schedule an Appointment for a Meeting
- Rearranging an Appointment
- Giving an Excuse for Being Late to Work
- Accepting Excuses for Not Meeting Commitments
- Asking for a Description of a Person
- Asking for Permission
- Express Agreement
- Express Disagreement
- Express Certainty
- Express Uncertainty
- Express Likes
- Express Dislikes
- Making Promises
Unemployment
- Unemployment Insurance
- Calling EDD to Report Unemployment
- How to Collect Unemployment Benefits
- Questions about the Forms
- At the EDD Office
- Payment not Received
- Reduced Payments
- Looking for Jobs at EDD
- Talking to People at EDD
- Attending a Workshop at EDD
- How to prepare for an Interview
Crime
- A News Report on Crime
- About a Robbery
- Being Robbed
- Witnessing a Robbery
- Reporting a Break-in
- Picking a Suspect Out of a Line-up
- Answering Questions of the Police
- Being Pulled Over
- Being Arrested
- Pleading Not Guilty in Court
- Being Set Free
- Discussing a Lawsuit against the Police
- Talking to a Lawyer
- Filing a Complaint at the Police Station
Dating (3)
- Dating in America
- Asking for a Date (1)
- Asking for a Date (2)
- A Blind Date
- Dating a long-time friend (1)
- Dating a long-time friend (2)
- Calling After the Date (1)
- Calling After the Date (2)
- Accepting an Invitation
- Rejecting an Invitation
- An Argument (1)
- An Argument (2)
- Stopping the Relationship
Health
- Health Insurance
- A Medical Emergency
- Going to an Emergency Room
- A Stomachache
- A Toothache
- Buying Over-the-Counter Medicine
- Filling Prescription
- Calling about Test Results
- Calling in Sick
- Discussing Test Results
- Changing an Appointment Time
- Going Home Early Because Of Being Ill
- Having a Blood Test in the Lab
- Having a Cold
- Making a Doctor's Appointment
- Blood Pressure
- Not Feeling Well
- Physical Check-up
- Seeing a Doctor in an Emergency
- Taking an X-Ray
- Seeing the Doctor
- Asking the Doctor Questions
- Taking a Urine Sample
- How to Stay Healthy
- Prescribing Medicine
At a Hotel
- Calling to Make a Reservation
- Making an Online Reservation
- Checking into the Hotel
- Requesting a Wake-up Call
- Asking the Concierge for Sightseeing Advice
- Asking the Concierge for Restaurant Advice
- Talking to Room Service
- Calling to Report a Cockroach Problem (1)
- Calling to Report a Cockroach Problem (2)
- Asking about the Hotel Gym
- Asking for More Amenities
- Asking Where to Make a Copy
- Calling to Report a Medical Emergency
- Calling for a Wireless Connection
- Requesting More Supplies for the Minibar
- Asking about the Swimming Pool
- Getting a Taxi via the Front Desk
- Checking Out
- Disputing the Bill
- Storing Luggage for a Few Hours
- To Hold a Parcel for Pick-up
- Calling to Cancel a Reservation
Socializing
- Making Plans for the Weekend
- Going to a Party
- Inviting a Friend to a Birthday Party
- Inviting Your Boss to a Dinner Party
- Accepting an Invitation to a Party
- Decline an Invitation to a Party
- Buying Flowers
- Choosing a Gift
- Greeting a Visitor
- Greeting an Old Friend
- Accepting Food or Drinks
- Declining Food or Drinks
- Gossiping
- Wedding Discussion
- At Beach
Travel
- Visiting a Travel Agent
- Making a Plane Reservation
- Booking a Flight Online
- Buying a Plane Ticket
- Making a Hotel Reservation
- Getting a Passport
- Luggage Limits
- Carry-on Luggage
- Dropping Off at the Airport
- Picking Up at the Airport
- Going through the Customs
- Talking to a Curbside Agent
- Talking to a Flight Attendant
- Talking to a Seatmate
- Ordering Food and Drink
- Missing Connecting Flight
- Ground Transportation
- Arranging a Tour of the City
- Complaining about a Tour
- Sightseeing
- Making Alternate Plans
- Shopping for Souvenirs
- Losing the Wallet and Passport
- Being Cautious in a Big City
- Local Customs
- Shuttle Bus at the Airport
- Arriving Home
Voting
- Election Day
- Election System
- Polling Place
- Absentee Ballot
- Speaking Negatively about the Candidate
- Speaking Positively about the Candidate
- Fundraising for Campaigns
- Volunteering for Campaigns
- Working at the Polling Place
- Asking Questions at the Polling Place
- Meeting Candidate before Voting
- Interviewing a Voter
- Excitement after Voting
- Discussing Who You Voted for
- Disappointed at the Result
- Happy with the Result
- Comments on the New President
Buying a House
- Going to an Open House
- First Meeting with a Realtor
- Pre-Qualifying for a Loan
- An Appointment to View Houses
- Viewing Houses with a Realtor
- Do not Like the House (1)
- Do not Like the House (2)
- Find a House You Like
- Making an Offer through the Realtor
- Discussing a Counter-Offer
- Re-offering and Acceptance
- Discussing Home Inspection
- Signing Escrow Papers
- Details of Moving In
Selling a House
- Ready To Sell the House
- Marketing the House
- Setting an Asking Price
- Signing a Contract with a Realtor
- Home Security During Listing
- Fixing up the Interior
- Fixing up the Exterior
- Preparing for an Open house
- Accepting an Offer
- Counteroffer
- Rejecting a Counteroffer
- Accepting a Counteroffer
- Deciding Which Offer to Accept
- Deed Transfer
- Preparing to Move Out
- Moving Day
At a Restaurant
- Choosing a Good Restaurant
- Making a Reservation
- Being seated at the Restaurant
- Ordering Drinks
- Ordering Appetizers
- Ordering Main Entree
- Ordering Dessert
- A mistake by the Waitress
- Making Positive Comments on Food
- Making Negative Comments on Food
- Good Tips for Good Service
- Little Tips for Bad Service
- Talking Positively About a Restaurant
- Talking Negative about a Restaurant
- At a Fast Food Restaurant
A New Neighborhood
- Moving Into a New Neighborhood
- Meeting New Neighbors
- Nearby Grocery Stores
- Find a Church
- Find Places to Eat
- The Nearest Mall
- At the Public Library
- Enrolling a Child in School
- Hailing a Cab
- Taking a Walk around a Park
- Playing with Kids at the Park
Entertainment (2)
- A New Game
- A Comic Book
- Anime Series
- Comic-Con
- Sitting on the Swings
- Enjoy Reading
- LARPing
- Arcade
- Movie Stars
- Awards Show
- Movie Rental
- Not a Shooting Game
- Enthusiastic Fan
- Record it for Me
- Beautiful Opera
Small Talk (2)
- Greetings
- Weather (1)
- Weather (2)
- Weather (3)
- Calling a Friend
- Describing People
- Expressing Concern for Someone
- Expressing Joy at Someone's Success
- Complimenting Someone's Clothes
- Leisure Activities
- Favorite Movie
- Favorite Music
- Sports
- Invitation to a Movie
- A Sick Classmate
- Sharing News and Information
- Changing the Subject
- Receiving Visitors
- Waiting for an Invitation
- Accepting an Invitation to a Party
- Declining an Invitation to a Party (1)
- Declining an Invitation to a Party (2)
- Ending a Conversation
- Leave-Taking
College Life (2)
- Registering for a Class
- Meeting New Students
- Finding a Classroom
- Buying Textbooks
- Talking about a Professor
- Making an Appointment with Your Professor
- Turning Homework in Late
- Finding an Error in Your Test Score
- Borrowing Class Notes
- Grading Policy
- Discussing Your Grades with Your Professor
- Talking to Professor about Being Absent
- Talking to Professor about Leaving Early
- Talking to a Counselor
- Adding a Class
- Date and Time of a Field Trip
- Where to Buy Lunch
- Using a Vending Machine
- Getting a Library Card
- Returning Overdue Books
- Using a Parking Meter
- Parking at School
- Fighting a Parking Ticket
At the Library
- Applying for a Library Card
- Applying for a Passport
- Asking Questions at the Information Desk
- Asking the Librarian for Assistance
- Reserving a Book
- Late Fees
- Borrowing a Book from Another Library
- Checking Out a Book
- Checking Out a Magazine
- Checking Out a Video
- Paying for Damage Made to a Book
- Returning Books Late
- Using a Computer
- Using a Copier
Transferring to a University
- Transfer Plans
- What College to Transfer to
- Classes Taken for Transfer
- Classes Needed for Transfer
- Filling out a College Application
- Registering for Classes Needed for Transfer
- Talking to a Counselor about Transferring
- Asking a Professor to Write a Reference Letter
- Not Accepted to a University
- Deciding not to Transfer
- Accepted to a University
- Before Transferring to a New School
- First Day At a New School
- Transferring from another school
Socializing
- Going to a Party
- Making Plans for the Weekend
- Inviting a Friend to a Birthday Party
- Inviting Boss to a Dinner Party
- Accepting Invitation to a Party
- Buying Flowers
- Choosing a Gift
- Greeting a Visitor
- Greeting an Old Friend
- Accepting Food or Drinks
- Declining Food or Drinks
- Gossiping
- Wedding Discussion
- Going to the Beach
Dating
- Dating Discussion
- Asking for a Date (1)
- Asking for a Date (2)
- Meeting a Blind Date
- Calling After the Date
- An Argument
- Rejecting an Invitation
- Stopping the Relationship
Renting an Apartment
- Scheduling an Apartment Viewing
- A Broken Window
- Asking about Public Transportation
- Interviewing a Potential Roommate
- Garbage Disposal
- Security Deposit
- Warning about Late Rent Payment
- Checking Smoke Detectors
- Mailbox Key Missing
- Calling the Landlord about Moving Out
- Looking for an Apartment
- Subleasing
- Responding to an Ad for Roommates
- Finding an Apartment
- Asking about the Apartment Location
- Asking about the Neighborhood
- Asking about Safety Features
- Asking about Floor Plan
- Visiting a Rental Agent
- Discrimination
- Making an Appointment for an Apartment Viewing
- Talking about the Lease
- Negotiating the Price (1)
- Negotiating the Price (2)
- Policy Towards Pets
- Checking the Apartment for Anything Damaged
- Asking a Friend to Help Move In
- Calling a Moving Company
- Calling the Water Company
- Where to Put the Furniture
- Greeting a Neighbor
- Prohibited Parking
- Trash and Recycling
- Laundry Room Rules and Hours
- Neighbors and Help
- Visitors and Extra Tenants
- Locked Out
- Noisy Neighbors
- Asking the Neighbor Not to Make Noise
- Poor Area Lighting
- Recreation Area Problems
- Fumigation and Relocation for a Night
- Key and Lock Problems
- Calling the Landlord to Report a Leak
- Roof Leaking
- Plumbing
- Threatening not to Rent
- Poor Upkeep
- Asking the Landlord about Fixing a Problem
- Explaining the Problem to the Plumber
- Calling the Police about a Burglary
- Talking about Apartment Upgrades
- Moving Out
- Eviction Notice
- Getting the Deposit Back
Taking the Bus
- Asking about Where to Get Off
- Asking for a Transfer
- Complaining about a Late Bus
- Getting Off Too Early
- How to Buy a Pass
- Missing the Bus Stop
- On a Wrong Bus
- Student Discount
- Talking to Someone on a Bus
- The Bus System in LA
- Where to Buy a Pass
- Where to Take the Bus
- Where to Change the Bus
- Which Bus to Take
- Why to Buy a Pass
Daily Life
- Calling Credit Card Company
- Disputing a Charge
- Ordering Cable Services
- Inquiring about Internet Services
- Installing High Speed Internet
- Reporting an Internet Problem
- Asking for Credit for Service Interrupted
- Troubleshooting a Computer Problem
- Making an Appointment to Have a Haircut
- Making Requests to the Hairdresser
- Paying the Hairdresser
- Complaining to the Hairdresser
- Talking to People at the Laundromat
- Operating the Washer and Dryer
- Returning a Call to Child's Teacher at School
- Meeting Child's Teacher at School
- Asking Someone to Run Errands
- Riding the Bus
- Talking with Angry Parent
- Cleaning Up the Room
- Buying a Burrito
- Caring for Puppies
- Cooking Dinner
- Washing Clothes
- Time for Bed
- Waking Up for School
Shopping
- Talking to Someone about a Sweater
- Shopping for a Sweater
- After Trying on the Sweater
- Returning a Radio (1)
- Returning a Radio (2)
- Exchanging a DVD Player
- Exchanging a DVD
- Looking for a Perfect Gift (1)
- Looking for a Perfect Gift (2)
- Applying for a Credit Card (1)
- Applying for a Credit Card (2)
- The Sale Is Over
- Misleading Advertisement
- Exchanging a Dress
- Buying Flowers
- Going to an Antique Shop
- Buying a Pan
- Grocery Shopping (1)
- Grocery Shopping (2)
- Buying Business Cards
- Flea Markets
- Asking about a Furniture Set
- Buying a Refrigerator
- Calling to Reschedule a Time
- Shopping Budget
- Getting Things Fixed
- Making a Shopping List
- Negotiating a Price
- Not Delivered on Time
- Returning a Defective Item
- Scheduling a Delivery
- Shopping for New Clothes
- Trying on a New Outfit
- Warranty Expired
- Where to Buy What
At the Bank
- Setting up a Bank Account
- Asking about Checks
- Making a Deposit
- Making a Withdrawal
- A Check Bounces
- Transferring Money
- Canceling an Account
- Cashing a Check
- Canceling a Check
- Using the ATM
- The Card Gets Declined
- Asking about Fees
- Paying Fees
- Minimum Balance Requirements
- Not Getting a Bank Statement
- Reporting Wrong Charges
- Opening Another Account
Food
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Fruit
- Salads
- Desserts
- Meat
- Snacks
- Vegetables
- Nutrition of Foods
- Foods Available at the Cafeteria (1)
- Foods Available at the Cafeteria (2)
- Ordering Food at the Cafeteria (1)
- Ordering Food at the Cafeteria (2)
- Where to Buy Food
- Making a Shopping List
- Buying Meat
- Comparing Foods from Different Stores
- Finding Foods in the Supermarket
- How to Cook a Meal
At a Restaurant
- Choosing a Good Restaurant
- Making a Reservation
- Being Seated at the Restaurant
- Ordering Food and Drinks
- Ordering Appetizers
- Ordering Main Entree
- Ordering Drinks
- Ordering Dessert
- A Mistake by the Waitress
- Making Positive Comments on Food
- Making Negative Comments on Food
- Good Tips for Good Service
- Little Tips for Bad Service
- Talking Positively About the Restaurant
- Talking Negatively about the Restaurant
- Ordering Fast Food
Buying a Car
- Asking a Friend About Car Insurance
- Buying Insurance
- Deciding to Buy the Car
- Declining to Buy the Car
- Detecting a Problem with the Car
- How to Pay for the Used Car
- Making an Appointment with the DMV
- Negotiating a Price with a Student
- Negotiating a Price with a Dealer
- Test Driving the Car
- Title Transfer
- Where to Buy a Used Car
- At the Window of the DMV
Driving
- Applying For a Driving Permit
- Taking the Written Test
- Learning How to Drive (1)
- Learning How to Drive (2)
- Failing the Road Test
- Passing the Road Test
- Getting the Driver's License
- Asking Where to Park on Campus
- Getting a Parking Ticket
- Paying Off Parking Tickets
- Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign
- Driving Through a Red Light
- Fighting a Ticket in Court (1)
- Fighting a Ticket in Court (2)
- Paying the Ticket Fine
- Calling a Traffic School to Make an Appointment
- Talking to the Traffic School Instructor
- A Traffic Incident
- A Car Accident
- Calling the Insurance Company
Health
- Health Insurance
- A Medical Emergency
- Going to an Emergency Room
- A Stomachache
- A Toothache
- Buying Over-the-Counter Medicine
- Filling Prescription
- Normal Test Results
- Calling in Sick
- Missing Classes
- Discussing Test Results
- Changing an Appointment Time
- Going Home Early Because Of Being Ill
- Having a Blood Test in the Lab
- Having a Cold
- Making a Doctor's Appointment
- Blood Pressure
- Not Feeling Well
- Physical Check-up
- Seeing a Doctor in an Emergency
- Taking an X-Ray
- Seeing the Doctor
- Talking to the Doctor about Problems
- Taking a Urine Sample
- How to Stay Healthy
- Prescribing Medicine
Employment
- How to Find a Job
- Preparing for a Job Interview
- Greeting by Receptionist
- Job Interview (1)
- Job Interview (2)
- Asking Questions at an Interview
- Accepting a Job Offer
- Talking on the Phone
- Making a Request for Office Supplies
- Offering Help
- Asking for Help
- Responding to a Plea for Help
- How to Do a Timesheet
- Making a Phone Call
- Making an Appointment for a Meeting
- Rearranging an Appointment
- Giving an Excuse for Being Late to Work
- Accepting Excuses for Not Meeting Commitments
- Asking for a Description of a Person
- Asking for Permission
- Agreement and Disagreement
- Certainty and Uncertainty
- Likes and Dislikes
- Making Promises
Unemployment
- Collecting Unemployment Benefits
- Forms to Fill Out
- Questions about the Forms
- EDD Office
- Payment Not Received
- Reduced Payment
- Looking for Jobs at EDD
- Talking to People at EDD
- Attending a Workshop at EDD
- How to Go to an Interview
- Finding a Job
Travel
- Visiting a Travel Agent
- Making a Plane Reservation
- Booking a Flight Online
- Buying a Plane Ticket
- Making a Hotel Reservation
- Getting a Passport
- Luggage Limits
- Carry-on Luggage
- Dropping Off at the Airport
- Picking Up at the Airport
- Going through the Customs
- Talking to a Curbside Agent
- Talking to a Flight Attendant
- Talking to a Seatmate
- Ordering Food and Drink
- Missing Connecting Flight
- Ground Transportation
- Arranging a Tour of the City
- Complaining about a Tour
- Sightseeing
- Making Alternate Plans
- Shopping for Souvenirs
- Trying to Find a Doctor
- Losing the Wallet and Passport
- Being Cautious in a Big City
- Local Customs
- Shuttle Bus at the Airport
- Arriving Home
At a Hotel
- Calling to Get a Reservation
- Checking into the Hotel
- Requesting a Wake-Up Call
- Asking the Concierge for Sightseeing Advice
- Asking the Concierge for Restaurant Advice
- Talking to Room Service
- Calling to Report a Cockroach Problem (1)
- Calling to Report a Cockroach Problem (2)
- Asking about the Hotel Gym
- Asking for More Amenities
- Asking Where to Make a Copy
- Calling to Report a Medical Emergency
- Calling for a Wireless Connection
- Requesting More Supplies for the Minibar
- Asking about the Swimming Pool
- Getting a Taxi via the Front Desk
- Checking Out
- Disputing the Bill
- Storing Luggage for a Few Hours
- To Hold a Parcel for Pick-up
- Calling to Cancel a Reservation
Buying a House
- First Meeting with a Realtor
- Pre-Qualifying for a Loan
- Setting up an Appointment to View Houses
- Viewing Houses with a Realtor
- Not Liking the Houses
- Making an Offer through a Realtor
- Discussing Counter-Offer with a Realtor
- Re-offering and Acceptance
- Going to an Open House with a Friend
- Discussing Home Inspection with an Inspector
- Signing Escrow Papers
- Discussing Details of Moving in
Selling a House
- First Appointment with Realtor
- Marketing the House
- Setting an Asking Price
- Signing Contract With Realtor
- Home Security During Listing
- Fixing Up the Interior
- Fixing Up the Exterior
- Preparing for an Open House
- Accepting an Offer
- Counteroffer
- Accepting a Counteroffer
- Rejecting a Counteroffer
- Deciding Which Offer to Accept
- Deciding Whether to Carry Part of a Loan
- Deed Transfer
- Preparing to Move Out
- Moving Day
In a New Neighborhood
- What to Do in the Neighborhood
- Meeting New People
- To Have a Better Life
- Where to Find a Church
- Where to Find a Movie Theater
- Where to Find Places to Eat
- Where is the Nearest Mall
- Looking for the Library
- Searching for a Book in the Library
- Hailing a Cab
- Taking a Walk around a Park
- Playing with Kids at the Park
- Enrolling a Child in a New School
Crimes
- Discussing a News Report on a Crime
- Discussing a Robbery
- Being Robbed
- Reporting a Break-in
- Witnessing a Robbery
- Picking a Suspect out of a Line-up
- Answering Questions of the Police
- Being Arrested
- Being Pulled Over
- Pleading Not Guilty in Court
- Being Set Free
- Discussing a Lawsuit against the Police
- Talking to a Lawyer
- Filing a Complaint at the Police Station
Voting
- Election Day
- Election System
- Polling Place
- Absentee Ballot
- Speaking Negatively about the Candidate
- Speaking Positively about the Candidate
- Fundraising for Campaigns
- Volunteering for Campaigns
- Working at the Polling Place
- Asking Questions at the Polling Place
- Meeting Candidate before Voting
- Interviewing a Voter
- Excitement after Voting
- Discussions After Voting
- Disappointed at the Result
- Happy with the Result
- Comments on the New President