Learn English with EnglishPod101.com! Living in an unfamiliar American city in is a bit scary. You often come home from work late, and it makes you nervous to be alone, so you usually chat with someone on the phone in English so you don't feel so afraid. If only you had an American friend to walk you home!

In this lesson, you will learn how to describe an event in a formal manner in English. This English conversation takes place on a street in Washington, D.C. and is between a victim and a police officer. Because the victim is being interviewed in English about a serious situation by the police officer, they will be speaking informal English. We'll also tell you about pickpockets in the United States. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Premium Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English with EnglishPod101.com! Starting a new job in the United States makes you nervous! You're worried that you'll get lost on the way to work and about making a good first impression with your English. But what if no one wants to eat lunch with you or chat with you in English you on your first day? There so many small things to worry about that it hasn't even occurred to you that you might not know how to do your job!

In this lesson, you will learn how to make highly formal introductions and speak respectfully with a superior in English. This English conversation takes place inside an office between an intern and her boss. Because they are meeting each other for the first time, they're speaking formal English. We'll also tell you more about the American workplace. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Premium Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English with EnglishPod101.com! In the United States, it is sometimes frowned upon when young women live in an apartment with young men. But you are happy to have found a job in the American city of your dreams, and you want to live close to work. Unfortunately, Washington, D.C. is an expensive place to live, and you need a roommate. Hopefully, your parents will understand when you explain in English!

In this lesson, you will learn how to discuss in English the pros and cons of making a decision. This English conversation takes place on a city street in Washington, D.C. The conversation is between two friends. Because they are close, they will be speaking casual English. We'll also tell you about the "sport" of finding an apartment in the United States. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Premium Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English with EnglishPod101!

Don't forget to stop by EnglishPod101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Mark: Hello, may I ask who's calling?

Sheila: Hello, this is Sheila, I have a phone interview with this office scheduled for now. Can I please speak with Mr. Mark Cantor?

Mark: Ah, of course. Hello Sheila, this is Mark, it's nice to meet you. Thanks for calling.

Sheila: It's my pleasure.

Mark: All right then, let's get started, shall we? Can you tell me about why you are interested in working at our office?

Sheila: Well, I've been studying politics at university and am graduating this May, I'm looking for a job that has me intimately involved with the legislative process. I'd like to do research, write speeches, and interact with Congressional Members. Working in politics and getting to talk with Senators and Representatives sounds really exciting to me.

Mark: Great, and can you tell me a little about your previous experiences?

Sheila: Well, my most recent job was working at the school's newspaper as a politics columnist. It wasn't the best in terms of pay but it was better than my other jobs and gave me a good chance to practice writing about something I liked.

Mark: Fair enough. What can you say about your strengths and weaknesses?

Sheila: I think that my best trait is that I am very dedicated and driven. However, at the same time, this can be my worst characteristic—sometimes I have a hard time knowing when to quit.

----Formal English----

マーク：もしもし、どちらさまですか？

シェイラ：シェイラと申します。この時間、御社との電話面接を予定しているのですが、マーク・キャンターさんとお話できますか？

マーク：ああ、もちろん。どうもシェイラさん、私がマークです。初めまして。お電話ありがとうございます。

シェイラ：こちらこそ。

マーク：では、始めましょうか。どうしてこの会社の仕事に興味を持ったのですか？

シェイラ：あの、私は大学で政治学を学んでおりまして今年の5月卒業予定で、立法に深く携われるような仕事を探しています。リサーチをしたり、スピーチを書いたり、それから議員の方々とも交流を持ちたいと思っております。政治関連の仕事に携わり、上院・下院議員の皆さんとお話しできるのは、私にとって本当にワクワクすることです。

マーク：素晴らしいですね。では、あなたの以前の仕事について教えてくれますか？

シェイラ：あの、最近の仕事は政治コラムニストとして大学新聞の作成に携わるものでした。これは収入面では最高の仕事ではありませんでしたが、他の仕事よりは良いものでしたし、好きなことについて文章を書く良い練習となりました。

マーク：なるほど。あなたの長所・短所について教えてください。

シェイラ：私の最も良い点は物事に専念し、強いやる気を持つという事です。しかし同時に、これは私の最大の欠点でもあります。つまり、やめるタイミングが時々分からなくなってしまうのです。

---------------------------

Learn English with EnglishPod101!

Don't forget to stop by EnglishPod101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn English with EnglishPod101.com! Summer is an exciting time to be in Washington, D.C. Scores of English-speaking students from all over the United States descend upon the city to work in internships. If you take a tour of the U.S. Capitol, you are likely to have an intern guiding you in English; if you ride on the train, you will probably find many interns commuting into the city for their summer jobs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to discuss in English what you are going to be doing in the near future. Our English conversation takes place outside at a university between two students. Because the speakers are friends, they will be speaking very casual English. We'll also tell you about some other common phrases in the United States and what they mean. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Premium Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English for the hospitality industry with EnglishPod101.com's Hospitality English for Hotels series! No matter which part of the hotel you work in, it's important to be able to communicate with your guests professionally and efficiently. With this series, you'll learn how to do just that!

In this lesson, you'll learn how to be agreeable in difficult situations, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English for the hospitality industry with EnglishPod101.com's Hospitality English for Hotels series! No matter which part of the hotel you work in, it's important to be able to communicate with your guests professionally and efficiently. With this series, you'll learn how to do just that!

In this lesson, you'll learn how to refuse politely, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English for the hospitality industry with EnglishPod101.com's Hospitality English for Hotels series! No matter which part of the hotel you work in, it's important to be able to communicate with your guests professionally and efficiently. With this series, you'll learn how to do just that!

In this lesson, you'll learn how to wait-list a guest, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!EnglishPod101Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Learning CenterDownload Review

Learn English with EnglishPod101!

Don't forget to stop by EnglishPod101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Waiter:A martini for you, ma'am.

Ma'am:Thank you.

Waiter:With your fettuccine alfredo.

Ma'am:Excellent.

Waiter:And a vodka for you, sir.

Sir:Yes, thank you.

Waiter:With your filet mignon.

Sir:Excellent.

Waiter:Will there be anything else for now?

Sir:We will be wanting dessert. Could you request that the chef prepare a fresh batch of his chocolate soufflés?

Waiter:Certainly, sir.

----Formal English----

ウェイター：お待たせ致しました。こちらマティーニでございます。

女性：ありがとうございます。

ウェイター：それからフェタチーニ・アルフレッドでございますね。

女性：はい。そうです。

ウェイター：こちらウォッカでございます。

男性：はい、ありがとう。

ウェイター：それからこちらはフィレミニヨンでございます。

男性：ありがとう。

ウェイター：他に何かご希望のものはございますでしょうか。

男性：あとでデザートが欲しいですね。シェフに焼きたてのチョコレートスフレを１つ頂きたいと、伝えてくださいますか。

ウェイター：かしこまりました。

---------------------------

Learn English with EnglishPod101!

Don't forget to stop by EnglishPod101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!

Learn English for the hospitality industry with EnglishPod101.com's Hospitality English for Hotels series! No matter which part of the hotel you work in, it's important to be able to communicate with your guests professionally and efficiently. With this series, you'll learn how to do just that!

In this lesson, you'll learn how to take drink orders, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic English lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload DialogueDownload Learning CenterDownload Review