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English Audio Request

queencge
2213 Words / 1 Recordings / 3 Comments
Note to recorder:

prefer Autralian

Educational TV Programs are highly recommended for children.
Educational TV shows are highly recommended for children.
I usually surf shopping channels to look for something that will interest me.
I usually surf news channels to look for something that will interest me.
Watching game show stimulates my mind.
Watching variety show stimulates my mind.
I used to watch cartoons when I was young.
I used to watch animated shows when I way young.

Remembering several words and rules can be difficult for adults.
Memorizing several words and rules can be difficult for adults.
I believe that people have different learning styles.
I believe that people have different learning methods.
To learn a language effectively, people should use it often.
To learn a language effectively, people should practice it often.
People can learn any language regardless of their age.
People can learn any language regardless of their gender.

I am an avid fan of the Korean baseball team.
I am an avid fan of the Korean soccer team.
Doing sports helps us stay physically fit.
Doing sports helps us stay physically active.
If I didn't have such a busy schedule, I would do sports more often.
If I didn't have such a full schedule, I would do sports more often.
Someday, I would like to try a more daring sport like skydiving.
Someday, I would like to try a more daring sport like bungee jumping.
I've heard that learning waterskiing is very difficult.
I've heard that learning waterskiing is very challenging.
I have researched this thoroughly.
I have researched this in detail.
The bass fishing there is world renowned.
The bass fishing there is world famous.
Waterskiing could be an) fun way to enjoy the water.
Waterskiing could be an) entertaining way to enjoy the water.

Swimming provides many physical benefits.
Swimming provides many psychological benefits.
Being in the water makes people feel relaxed.
Being in the water makes people feel calm.
Swimming is a good form of recreation.
Swimming is a good form of therapy.
Swimming strengthens the muscles.
Swimming strengthens the heart.

The winter period is boring for some people.
The winter period is depressing for some people.
It has been raining these past few days.
It has been snowing these past few days.
The weather can sometimes influence a persons' mood.
The weather can sometimes affect a person's mood.
Autumn is usually the best time for weddings.
Autumn is usually the best time for planting.

Healthy food strengthens the body.
Healthy food nourishes the body.
I usually shop for groceries on my day off.
I usually shop for groceries on my payday.
Fruits and vegetables can be bought from the nearby supermarket.
Fruits and vegetables can be bought from the nearby grocery store.
A Korean diet always contains vegetables.
A Korean meal always contains vegetables.

Hawaii is a favorite destination for tourists.
Hawaii is a favorite destination for vacationers.
People go abroad to tour and work at the same time.
People go abroad to tour and study at the same time.
Travelling helps people escape from routines.
Travelling helps people escape from stress.
By travelling, people can discover new cultures.
By travelling, people can discover new plants and animals.

People usually take the subway when there's too much traffic.
People usually take the train when there's too much traffic.
The bus is the cheapest way to get around my neighborhood.
The bus is the fastest way to get around my neighborhood.
I know how to drive a standard car.
I know how to drive an automatic car.
The minimum driving age in Korea is 18.
The legal driving age in Korea is 18.

People give gifts to show their appreciation.
People give gifts to show their affection.
It is common to give gifts on one another on Christmas Day.
It is common to give gifts on one another on Valentines Day.
It is always nice to receive a surprise gift from someone.
It is always nice to receive a handmade gift from someone.
We usually exchange gifts on special occasions.
We usually exchange gifts on special holidays.

Having a party is a common way to celebrate birthdays.
Having a feast is a common way to celebrate birthdays.
Some people prefer to have a simple gathering with friends and family.
Some people prefer to have a simple get-together with friends and family.
My friends gave me a puppy as a birthday gift.
My friends gave me a puppy as a birthday present.
My family prepared a surprise sleepover party for me.
My family prepared a surprise slumber party for me.

Music is a creative form of expression.
Music is a creative form of entertainment.
Young people prefer fast-paced music.
Young people prefer upbeat music.
Music can lift a person's mood.
Music can elevate a person's mood
Classical music is appreciated by people of different generations.
Classical music is appreciated by people of different backgrounds.

I prefer dark shades over bright ones.
I prefer dark hues over bright ones.
Colors can reflect a person's mood.
Colors can reflect a person's feelings.
I usually wear clothes pale in color.
I usually wear clothes light in color.
Colors can symbolize abstract concepts like war and love.
Colors can signify abstract concepts like war and love.

I have been living in this city since I was born.
I have been residing in this city since I was born.
The city has several convenient facilities.
The city has several convenient amenities.
The local government is very strict with waste management.
The local government is very strict with waste disposal.
Traffic jams are always a problem in my city.
Traffic congestion is always a problem in my city.

Clumsy people have a hard time with bicycles.
Uncoordinated people have a hard time with bicycles.
It is dangerous to ride bicycles on crowded streets.
It is risky to ride bicycles on crowded streets.
Effort is needed to prevent accidents on highways.
Effort is needed to prevent collisions on highways.
One needs balance to keep the bicycle steady.
One needs balance to keep the bicycle stable.

This apartment has been my home for 25 years.
This apartment has been my residence for 25 years.
I live in a small community.
I live in a small neighborhood.
It is important to show respect for others.
It is important to show consideration for others.
No individual can live in isolation.
No individual can live in seclusion.

Emails send information faster.
Emails deliver information faster.
We send business documents by email.
We send business documents by express mail.
Business letters are usually computer-generated.
Business memos are usually computer-generated.
Through computers, people can exchange information faster.
Through computers, people can transmit information faster.

Organizing a big party can be stressful.
Planning a big party can be stressful.
Housewarming parties are common in Korea.
Farewell parties are common in Korea.
In a party, the drinks are usually free-flowing.
In a party, the beverages are usually free-flowing.
Music helps set a party-like atmosphere.
Music helps set a party-like mood.

Entertaining visitors is an important social skill.
Entertaining guests is an important social skill.
The host's house should always be clean and orderly.
The host's house should always be clean and presentable.
People should be hospitable to visitors.
People should be accommodating to visitors.
It is customary to provide visitors with food and drinks.
It is customary to provide visitors with refreshments.

Everybody deserves a break from their hectic work schedules.
Everybody deserves a break from their busy work schedules.
Planning the budget for a trip is a smart thing to do.
Estimating the budget for a trip is a smart thing to do.
Experienced tourists book hotel rooms in advance.
Experienced tourists reserve hotel rooms in advance.
An itinerary is a schedule of things to do during a trip.
An itinerary is a timetable of things to do during a trip.

Some people are early risers.
Some people are late risers.
I've grown used to working 10-12 hours a day.
I've grown accustomed to working 10-12 hours a day.
It's not surprising to see people in a hurry to get to work.
It's not surprising to see people in a rush to get to work.
A routine schedule can be boring.
A fixed schedule can be boring.

I developed my liking for music when I took piano lessons.
I developed my appreciation of music when I took piano lessons.
I used to take painting lessons when I was a child.
I used to take painting classes when I was a child.
I can play a brass instrument.
I can play a percussion instrument.
Museums are like the window to a society's ancient past.
Museums are like the window to a society's distant past.

Paintings can express one's feelings.
Paintings can express one's opinions.
I visit art galleries every once in a while.
I visit art exhibitions every once in a while.
I have never been successful at drawing faces.
I have never been successful at sketching faces.
People need to be imaginative to creates something original.
People need to be inventive to create something original.

Diary entries are personal.
Diary entries are intimate.
People like to reflect on issues and write down their thoughts.
People like to ponder issues and write down their thought.
I write diary entries on casual topics.
I write diary entries on random topics.
A diary helps us remember important events and thoughts.
A diary helps us recall important events and thoughts.

Easy to read handwriting makes a good impression on the reader.
Legible handwriting makes a good impression on the reader.
Handwriting letters is considered old-fashioned by young people.
Handwriting letters is considered outdated by young people.
Writing by hand takes too much time.
Writing by hand consumes too much time.
Emails spread information faster.
Emails disseminate information faster.

When there are many choices, it's hard to pick one product.
When there are many choices, it's hard to settle on one product.
Online shops offer a wide variety of products to choose from.
Online shops offer a wide selection of products to choose from.
People who are picky take too long to buy things.
People who are hard to please take too long to buy things.
High quality products usually cost more.
High quality goods usually cost more.

It's important to wear formal attire to official events?
It's important to wear a formal outfit to official events?
I don't usually shop for expensive clothes unless it's for an important occasion.
I don't usually purchase expensive clothes unless it's for an important occasion.
Young people are more adventurous when it comes to clothes.
Young people are more daring when it comes to clothes.
Teenage girls like to follow the latest fashions.
Teenage girls like to follow the latest trends.

Friends try to stay connected despite their busy lifestyles.
Friends try to stay in touch despite their buy lifestyles.
Going out with friends helps me relax after a stressful week.
Going out with friends helps me unwind after a stressful week.
My friends comfort me when I'm down.
My friends comfort me when I'm depressed.
In times of trouble, a friend is someone you can rely on.
In times of trouble, a friend is someone you can count on.

The best feature of my house is its location.
The best aspect of my house is its location.
Framed pictures and posters decorate the walls of my room.
Framed pictures and posters adorn the walls of my room.
My house is conveniently located near commercial buildings.
My house is conveniently located near commercial establishments.
Visitors like the cozy atmosphere of my apartment.
Visitors like the homey atmosphere of my apartment.

People can connect to the Internet in many different ways.
People can access the Internet in many different ways.
An Internet company enables people to access the Internet in their homes.
An Internet provider enables people to access the Internet in their homes.
People of the younger generation like to use the Internet.
People of a younger age group like to use the Internet.
I pay a monthly fee for my Internet connection at home.
I pay a monthly bill for my Internet connection at home.

The media has the responsibility of providing reliable information.
The press has the responsibility of providing reliable information.
Controversial news reports attract many readers.
Intriguing news reports attract many readers.
News reports should be written without prejudice.
News reports should be written without bias.
Some teenagers are very enthusiastic about showbiz news.
Some teenagers are very keen on showbiz news.

Some books can be addictive.
Some books can be absorbing.
People enjoy reading in quiet places.
People enjoy reading in peaceful places.
When buying books, people sometimes look for the name of the author.
When buying books, people sometimes look for the name of the novelist.
Books covers are designed to capture the reader's interest.
Book covers are designed to capture the reader's curiosity.

Older people avoid oily food for health reasons.
Older people avoid fatty food for health reasons.
Chefs have superior cooking skills.
Chefs have superior culinary skills.
Sesame oil is often used to flavor Korean dishes.
Sesame oil is often used to season Korean dishes.
It is important to handle kitchen equipment with extra care.
It is important to operate kitchen equipment with extra care.

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Comments

shiftedzeal
Feb. 9, 2011

Wow, this is a lot. Maybe it will be easier for someone if you broke this down into multiple posts.

Thomas
Feb. 9, 2011

I'm not Australian, but wouldn't mind recording. Do you want me to record it for you or should I leave it untouched so that it stays near the top of the queue?

queencge
Feb. 10, 2011

Please record for me

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