English Recordings

1. Could you help me with this?

2. Excuse me, but I think there is a problem.

3. I was wondering if I could talk about my final paper with you.

4. I would appreciate it if you would reconsider my grade.

5. I'd really like to, but I can't. I have plans already.

6. I'm sorry to say this but there is a problem.

Sara has been in the Children’s Medical Center for a week. She has caught a terrible flu. The doctor told her to stay there to get better. There is a photograph of an old man on the wall. While the nurse is taking her temperature, they start talking.

Hi! My name’s jane and I’m 27 years and I’m from Manchester un the U. Now, Listen to me. Let me tell you about my personality. I am really brave, outgoing and I really enjoy travelling and meeting new people.
A very important thing, I’ve always been very sporty. I’m very good at surfing and swimming. I’ve already been bungee jumping in New Zealand, I’ve climbed mountains in Australia and I’ve also swam with dolphins. One day, I’ve even swam with sharks, I was in a cage.
I’m physically and mentally strong and ready to sleep under the stars during 42 days.
You must choose me because I can be useful at the camp. I must admit, I’m not good at fishing but I can dive very well. I’m not afraid of spiders insects so I can be the one to get the fresh water.
If I had to choose 3 items? I would choose a sleeping bag to sleep comfortably. I would definitely pick my guitar to keep me company and I would choose a fishing pole to get some food.
I’m sure, I’ll be the next sole survivor !

Cars can't take the sidewalk, pedestrians can.

Turn left at the second traffic light.

Geek – princess- video- screen – bully- treat – reader- comics- film- music-

The first course will be fresh tomatoes with basil. They are home-grown and organic!
Then, the main course will be a delicious roasted chicken and stir-fried vegetables to keep the taste and all the vitamins.
Finally, for dessert I’ve made a wonderful chocolate cake with only fair trade chocolate.

Hardly had I mentioned his name when Mr Harrison burst out laughing.
Scarcely had we finished our job when we began another.
No sooner had the children entered the castle
than they got shocked at the sight of a ghost.
No sooner had the journey begun than everybody became thirsty.
Scarcely had she got on the train when it started.
Hardly had we left the office when we saw Mr Thompson move.
Scarcely had Eliza done the flat when her guests arrived.
No sooner had John sent Jane an e-mail than she answered him.
Hardly had I left school when I understood how difficult my life would be.
No sooner had Ann finished reading the first of the Harry Potter books
than she began reading the second one.
Hardly had we got to the river when there came a clap of thunder.
A thunderstorm was begining.

1. lift off

2. I have enjoyed my stay here. I will be sorry to leave.

3. How fast must I run to get there in time?

4. Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving it.

5. He has cold.

6. Many readers have taken a stab at making a floral arrangement while wondering if they were doing it right.

7. I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something.

Hi everyone, my name is Alex, I'm 22 and I'm from Boston, USA.
I'm the candidate you need for the next season of The Voice.
I love music.... I'm not good at dancing but I'm really good at writing songs and I'm really into singing.
My family thinks I'm gifted... (laughs)
I have already sung in front of many people..., I have even played the guitar with Eric Clapton... which was an amazing experience by the way ...but I have never won any competitions..... So I've decided to take a chance. Now it's my turn to put on a show...