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chapter 1
in the morning listen
-good morning Mark did you sleep well good morning
-yes I did how about you pretty well thanks have you
had breakfast yet
-not yet I was just about to make some coffee want
some
-yes please do you have any plans for today
- just the usual work I need to finish a report by noon
-sounds busy I'm meeting a friend for lunch later
-that should be nice where are you guys going
- we're trying that new Cafe downtown
oh I've heard good things about it what time is your
lunch
-we're meeting at 1:00 p.m. it gives me enough time to
get some errands done this morning
-efficient I need to go grocery shopping later
-I went yesterday if you need anything I can give you a
list of what they have on sale
that would be helpful thanks how's your coffee ?
it's great you make the best coffee
- glad you like it, need a refill ?
-no I'm good for now thanks for the offer though
-anytime Lisa enjoy your day and lunch thanks Mark I
hope your report goes smoothly
- thanks I'll need it let's catch up later and you can tell
me about the café
chapter 2 Morning Routine
-Mike what do you usually do first thing in the morning
-I start with a quick jog around the block how about
you Sarah
- I'm not much of a jogger I usually start with some
yoga
- yoga sounds relaxing do you make breakfast after
-yes I usually have oatmeal or a smoothie what's your
go to breakfast
- I usually make eggs and toast it's quick and fills me up
-that sounds tasty do you drink coffee or tea in the
morning
coffee for me definitely I needed to fully wake up
I prefer tea it's a bit lighter for me in the morning
do you watch the news or check emails
-first I check my emails right after breakfast keeps me
updated for work
I try to stay off my phone in the morning I read a bit
instead ,reading's a good habit
what book are you currently into
I'm reading a mystery novel now it's quite engaging
- do you read often?
Not as much as I'd like I mostly read news articles it's
hard to find the time
Do you prepare your clothes
the night before always it saves me so much time in
the morning
I should start doing that I always rush to pick an outfit it
really does help anything else you do before heading
out just the usual brush my teeth pack my bag you
same here plus a final check for my keys and wallet
sounds like a solid routine it keeps the morning smooth
all right off to start the day chapter three family
breakfast listen and practice Tom could you pass the
salt please sure here you go did you sleep well last
night yes thanks the new mattress is really comfortable
how about you I slept great thank you this coffee is
excellent by the way I'm glad you like it I tried a new
blend do you want more Pancakes yes please they're
delicious did you add something different to the batter
I added a little vanilla extract it's a new recipe I found
nice touch what are the kids up to this morning they're
watching cartoons weekend mornings are their TV time
sounds like fun should we take them to the park later
that sounds like a great idea they could use some fresh
air definitely and maybe we can grab some lunch out
that would be lovely I could use a day off from cooking
let's do that more coffee anyone yes please thanks for
making breakfast Tom you're welcome let's enjoy this
breakfast together chapter 4 talking with kids listen and
practice hey Sam what did you draw at school today I
drew a big dragon Mom it has red scales and can
breathe fire wow that sounds impressive where did you
come up with that idea I read a book about dragons
last week remember oh yes that book from the library
do you like dragons best yeah they're cool but I also
like robots robots are cool too would you like to build a
robot one day yes can we get a robot building kit we
can look for One online later today what color would
your robot be blue and silver and it can walk and talk it
would say hello world I am Sam's robot I bet everyone
would love to hear that how about we read another
book about robots tonight yes let's do that can we read
two books of course we can read as many as you like
before bedtime yay you're the best mom you make
bedtime fun Sam let's finish up here and we'll choose
the books together okay I'll pick the best ones chapter
5 phone call listen and practice hi Tom it's Lisa are you
free to talk right now hi Lisa yes I have a few minutes
what's up I wanted to discuss our plans for the
weekend are we still on for the hike yes we're still on
should we meet at the usual spot that sounds good
how about 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. works for me should we
bring anything special maybe just the usual water
snacks and good hiking shoes got it how's the weather
supposed to be it's supposed to be sunny and warm
perfect for a hike great have you you checked if the
trails are open yes I checked this morning they're open
and not too crowded perfect are others joining us just
the two of us this time everyone else had plans that's
fine it'll be nice to catch up definitely I'm looking
forward to it me too I'll bring the camera for some
nature shots that would be wonderful I'll see you
Saturday then looking forward to to it see you then Lisa
chapter 6 self- inroduction listen and practice hi I'm
Sarah I just moved here last week nice to meet you
Sarah I'm Tom welcome to the neighborhood thanks
Tom I moved from Boston what about you where are
you from I'm originally from Denver but I've been living
here for about 5 years now oh Denver sounds nice
what do you do Tom I'm a graphic designer how about
you what brings you to town I'm a teacher I got a job at
the local school that's great what grade do you teach I
teach third grade they're full of energy but really fun
sounds rewarding do you have any hobbies I love hiking
and photography are there good places to hike around
here absolutely there are some great trails in the
nearby park I can show you sometime if you like I
would love that it's always better to explore new places
with someone who knows the area definitely and if you
need anything or have any questions about the town
feel free to ask thank you Tom I appreciate it how do
you usually spend your weekends here I usually try to
get Outdoors Maybe maybe a bike ride or a barbecue
with friends you're welcome to join us anytime that
sounds wonderful I'd like that very much great I look
forward to hanging out let me know if you're free this
weekend chapter 7 restaurant order listen and practice
hi I'd like to make a reservation for two please of
course when would you like to come in is there
availability this Friday evening let me check yes we
have a table at 700 p.m. is that okay perfect it's a
special occasion it's our anniversary congratulations
would you like a table by the window yes that would be
lovely thank you my pleasure may I have a name for
the reservation it's under the name Sarah Johnson got
it Sarah and do you have any diet AR preferences or
allergies we should know about no allergies but one
vegetarian meal please no problem at all we have
excellent vegetarian options that's great to hear could
we also have a bottle of your recommended wine
certainly I'll make a note to have our somier assist you
with the selection when you arrive thank you could you
also arrange a small cake with a message absolutely
what would you like the message to say just happy
anniversary would be perfect consider it done we'll
have everything ready for your celebration thank you
so much we're looking forward to it you're welcome
Sarah we'll see you on Friday at 7 p.m. enjoy your
evening chapter 8 coffee break listen and practice
Steve would you like to join me for a coffee break break
sure Lisa I could use a break what's new with you not
much just the usual workload how about you how's
your project going it's busy as ever the new marketing
campaign is taking up a lot of my time that sounds
challenging are you still on track for the launch yes but
it's tight the team is doing great though that's good to
hear have you tried the new coffee machine in the
lounge not yet is it any good yes it makes excellent
espresso I recommend giving it a try I definitely will any
plans for the weekend I'm thinking about hiking if the
weather holds up do you have any plans just relaxing at
home maybe catching up on some reading that sounds
nice what are you reading a new Sci-Fi novel it's quite
gripping I love a good book well enjoy your coffee and
your weekend Steve thanks Lisa enjoy your hike let's
catch up again soon chapter nine doctor's visit listen
and practice hi Dr Smith I've been having headaches
frequently hi Sarah I'm sorry to hear that how often do
they occur almost every day for the past 2 weeks have
you noticed anything that triggers them I think stress
and maybe lack of sleep it's important to manage stress
and get enough rest have you tried any remedies I've
taken some over-the-counter pain relief but it's not
much help let's do a thorough checkup we may need to
look at your diet and daily routine as well that makes
sense I've been working long hours lately working too
much can definitely contribute how about your water
intake I probably don't drink enough water throughout
the day staying hydrated is crucial I recommend
increasing your water intake I'll make sure to do that
could this be related to my vision I spend a lot of time
at the computer it's possible let's schedule a vision test
to rule that out thank you Dr Smith how soon can we
do that we can do that today if you have time or you
can come come back later this week today works for
me I appreciate your help no problem Sarah let's make
sure we address all possible causes I'm glad I came in
today thank you you're welcome let's take care of your
health step by step chapter 10 making appointments
listen and practice hi I need to make an appointment
for a checkup hi Lisa I can help with that are you
looking for any day in particular is there anything
available this week let's see how about Wednesday at
300 p.m. that works for me do you need any
information from me yes could you confirm your phone
number and date of birth sure my phone number is
55512 34 and my birth date is June 12th 1985 Thank
you Lisa and is is this a routine visit or are you
experiencing any issues it's just a routine visit this time
great do you need a reminder the day before yes a
reminder would be helpful we'll send a text reminder
to your phone how have You' been feeling overall
pretty good just staying busy with work it's good to
hear your will remember to take some time for yourself
I will thanks how long will the appointment take it
should be about 30 minutes perfect I'll see you
Wednesday then looking forward to it Lisa have a great
day thanks you too bye goodbye Lisa see you soon
chapter 11 favorite foods listen and practice hi Mike
what's your favorite food I love pizza especially with
lots of cheese and pepperoni how about you Emily I'm
a big fan of sushi I could eat it every day that's cool I
like sushi too but I'm not very good with chopsticks
don't worry it takes practice I can teach you some tricks
thanks that would be great do you have a favorite sushi
restaurant in town yes I love Sakura Sushi on Main
Street they have the best California rolles I've heard
good things about that place we should go there
sometime definitely let's plan on it next week what's
your favorite pizza place I really like Tony's Pizzeria they
have a delicious deep dish pizza oh I love deep dish
pizza the more cheese the better totally agree and their
garlic bread is amazing too now you're making me
hungry let's grab a bite soon great great idea how
about we try the new Italian restaurant this weekend
sounds perfect it's a date looking forward to it Emily
can't wait to enjoy some great food together chapter
12 lunch order listen and practice hey Mike want to
grab lunch together sure Emily I'm starving where
should we go how about that New Deli on the corner I
heard they have great sandwiches sounds good to me
do you know what you're going to order I'm thinking
about getting the turkey club what about you I'm
leaning towards the roast beef with Swiss cheese ooh
that sounds delicious do you want to split some fries
too absolutely I love their curly fries and maybe we
could get a side salad to share great idea I like their
Caesar salad should we eat there or get it to go let's eat
there it's such a nice day we could sit outside on the
patio perfect I'll meet you there in about 15 minutes
sounds good I'll grab us a table outside see you soon
can't wait I'm so hungry I could eat a horse haha me
too I might even order an extra sandwich for later good
thinking all right see you in a a few looking forward to it
Emily save me a spot in the sun chapter 13 health and
fitness listen and practice hey Mike have you been
working out lately yeah I've been going to the gym
three times a week how about you Sarah I've been
trying to exercise more too I joined a yoga class at the
community center that's great great I heard yoga is
really good for flexibility and stress relief it is I feel so
much better after each class you should try it sometime
maybe I will I've been focusing more on weight training
and cardio at the gym that's important too I've been
thinking about adding some strength training to my
routine if you want we could work out together
sometime I could show you some basic exercises that
would be awesome I'd love to learn from you no
problem it's always more fun to exercise with a friend I
agree and it helps keep me motivated to stay on track
definitely having a workout buddy can make a big
difference let's plan a workout session together next
week what days work best for you how about Monday
and Wednesday evenings around 6:00 p.m. perfect I'll
meet you at the gym don't forget to bring water you
got it looking forward to getting fit together Sarah
chapter 14 personal challenges listen and practice Mike
can I talk to you about something personal of course
Sarah what's on your mind I've been struggling with
self-confidence lately I feel like I'm not good enough
sometimes I understand how you feel everyone faces
self-doubt at times it's a common challenge how do
you deal with it when you're feeling down about
yourself I try to focus on my strengths and
accomplishments rather than my weaknesses that's a
good idea I tend to be too hard on myself it's important
to be kind to yourself treat yourself like you would a
good friend you're right I wouldn't be so critical of a
friend so why do I do it to myself exactly another thing
that helps me is setting small achievable goals like what
kind of goals for example if I'm feeling unfit I set a goal
to exercise for 30 minutes a day that makes sense
breaking big challenges into smaller steps yes and
celebrating each small victory along the way it builds
momentum and confidence I'm going to try that thank
you for the advice and support Mike anytime Sarah
remember you're stronger than you think I Believe In
You chapter 15 asking for help listen and practice hi
Tom I'm having trouble setting up the printer can you
help me sure Jane what seems to be the problem I
can't seem to connect it to my laptop it's supposed to
be Wireless have you installed the printer driver on
your laptop I thought I did maybe I did something
wrong let's check your installation sometimes the
drivers need to be updated that could be it I'm not very
good with these things don't worry Jane we'll get it
sorted out are you getting any error messages yes it
says cannot establish a connection okay let's try
restarting your printer and laptop sometimes that helps
all right right let's restart them now okay while they
reboot make sure the printer's Wi-Fi is turned on it's on
I just checked great now try reconnecting them it looks
like it's working now thank you so much for your help
Tom you're welcome Jane anything else you need help
with I think I'm good for now I really appreciate your
help no problem at all let me know if anything else
comes up chapter 16 offering help listen and practice hi
Jane I saw you struggling with those boxes need a hand
hi Tom yes please they're a bit heavier than I expected
let me help you with that where do these need to go
just over to the storage room thanks I can handle these
too and we can come back for the others that sounds
good thanks for helping out it's no trouble at all have
you been reorganizing the office yes we're trying to
declutter and make more space it's looking good the
extra space will definitely make a difference I hope so
it's been a challenge to keep everything organized do
you need help with anything else after this if you're
free some help with sorting these files would be great
sure I I can do that let's finish with these boxes first
great I appreciate your help Tom always happy to help
let's get these boxes to the storage and then tackle the
files thanks again Tom I don't know what I'd do without
your help today anytime Jane it's always good to help
out a teammate really it means a lot let's get this
finished then chapter 17 expressing opinions listen and
practice hey John what do you think about the new
restaurant on Main Street in my opinion it's one of the
best places to eat in town the food is amazing Emma
really I heard mixed reviews some people said the
service was slow I see your point but I believe the
quality of the food makes up for any minor issues that's
a good perspective I'll have to try it out for myself you
definitely should I highly recommend the pasta dishes
they're incredible noted by the way have you seen the
new superhero movie everyone's talking about yes I
watched it last weekend honestly I thought it was just
okay oh really I had high hopes for it what didn't you
like well the plot felt a bit predictable and the special
effects weren't that impressive interesting I usually love
superhero movies but I value your opinion don't get me
wrong it's not a bad movie it just didn't live up to my
expectations I appreciate your honest take on it I might
wait for it to come out on streaming that's probably a
wise choice Emma save your money for a more
worthwhile film chapter 18 agreeing and disagreeing
listen and practice John I need your thoughts on
something I think our city should invest more in public
transportation I couldn't agree more Emma improving
public transit would benefit so many people right it
would reduce traffic congestion and help the
environment too absolutely plus it would make
commuting easier for those who don't own cars exactly
I'm glad we see ey to ey on this issue me too it's an
important topic that deserves more attention from our
local government on a different note I think schools
should start later in the morning for high school
students H I'm not sure I agree with that Emma starting
later could disrupt many families schedules I hear you
but studies show that teenagers need more sleep for
their health and academic performance while that may
be true I think starting later would just make the school
day in two late I see your point but I still believe the
benefits would outweigh the drawbacks I respect your
opinion Emma but I'm afraid we'll have to agree to
disagree on this one that's okay it's healthy to have
different perspectives thanks for hearing me out of
course I always enjoy our discussions even when we
don't see things the same way chapter 19 day out
planning listen and practice hey Tom should we plan a
day out this weekend sure Emily what do you have in
mind I was thinking about a trip to the beach what do
you think that sounds fantastic we could use some Sun
and Sand great should we invite others or just keep it
small maybe just a small group to keep things simple
good idea what time should we meet how about we
meet at 8:00 a.m. to avoid traffic perfect should we
organize a car pool yes I can drive we can fit four
comfortably in my car I'll pack some snacks and drinks
can you handle the beach gear Absolutely I'll bring
beach chairs and an umbrella do we need to make any
reservations like for lunch let's pack a picnic it'll be
easier and more flexible a picnic sounds wonderful I'll
bring sandwiches and some fruit I'll add some chips and
cookies to that sounds like a plan should we meet at
your place since you're driving that works for me let's
confirm everything the day before I'll send out a
reminder to everyone tonight thanks Emily this is going
to be a great day out chapter 20 news discussion listen
and practice did you hear about the new
environmental bill that was passed yesterday Tom yes I
did Emily it seems like a big step forward I agree they're
finally putting more funding into renewable energy it's
about time do you think it will make a significant
impact I hope so it should reduce our carbon footprint
if implemented properly that's true have you read
about the proposed tax incentives for green companies
yes I think it's a smart move to encourage more
businesses to go green definitely it could really boost
the economy and help the environment how do you
feel about the public transportation initiatives I'm all
for it expanding public transport can reduce so many
city traffic issues absolutely and it's better for the air
quality too did the news mention anything about water
conservation measures yes there are plans to upgrade
infrastructure to reduce water waste that's crucial
especially in drought prone areas it seems like a
comprehensive Bill do you think it will pass through the
Senate without issues I hope so but it might face some
opposition let's keep an eye on the news it will be
interesting to see how it develops agreed it's important
to stay informed about these changes chapter 21
weather chap C listen and practice hi Tom have you
seen the weather forecast for this weekend hi Emily
yes it looks like it's going to rain I was hoping to go
hiking do you think it'll clear up by Sunday the forecast
says it might clear up in the afternoon that's good to
hear last weekend was perfect weather for being
outdoors absolutely I actually went for a bike ride it
was ideal nice it's been so unpredictable lately though
true it was really warm one day and then Chile the next
last week do you prefer summer or winter weather I
prefer spring actually it's not too hot Not Too Cold
Spring is lovely the flowers are beautiful then yes and
the air Feels So Fresh do you have any favorite spring
activities I love to start my garden in the spring planting
early flowers and vegetables is always fun gardening
sounds relaxing I should try that sometime you should
it's very rewarding how do you prepare for changing
seasons I usually switch out my wardrobe and check my
heating system before winter starts smart move I need
to get my winter gear out soon too it's always good to
be prepared hopefully the weather this weekend turns
out out nice me too I'll keep my fingers crossed for
Sunday let's hope for the best enjoy your hike if it
clears up chapter 22 Sports Talk listen and practice Tom
did you catch the basketball game last night yes Emily
that was an incredible game did you see it I did I
couldn't believe that last minute comeback back it was
unbelievable right who's your favorite player I really
like James he's got such skill what about you I'm a big
fan of Carter his three-point shots are amazing he's
great are you following any other sports mostly football
the season is getting intense my brother loves football
do you have a favorite team I root for the Eagles been a
fan since childhood nice choice they're doing well this
season indeed do you play any sports yourself I play
tennis on weekends it's a good workout and a lot of fun
tennis is great I play a bit of soccer when I can soccer is
so energetic where do you play there's a local League I
join at the community park that sounds like a lot of fun
it must keep you very active it does keeps me in sh
shape are you watching any games this weekend yes
planning to watch the tennis Finals should be exciting
that sounds great enjoy the game chapter 23 Hobbies
listen and practice hey David do you have any
interesting hobbies yeah I love playing the guitar Lisa
I've been learning for a couple of years now that's so
cool do you play in a band or anything not yet but I'm
hoping to join one soon how about you any hobbies I'm
really into photography I love capturing moments and
beautiful scenery photography is awesome what kind
of camera do you use I have a Canon DSLR it was a bit
pricey but it takes amazing photos I bet I'd love to see
some of your pictures sometime sure I'll show you my
portfolio maybe you could play a song for me too it's a
deal I've been working on some new covers I think you
like them can't wait to hear them it's great to have
hobbies to keep us creative and excited about life
definitely hobbies are a wonderful way to express
ourselves and relieve stress so true speaking of stress
relief I also enjoy hiking on weekends hiking is fantastic
there's 's nothing like being in nature to clear your
mind agreed we should go on a hike together
sometime and I can bring my camera that would be
perfect Lisa I know some great Trails we could explore
just let me know when chapter 24 clothes shopping
listen and practice I need to go shopping for some new
clothes want to come with me David sure Lisa I could
use a few new outfits myself where should we go how
about the Westfield mall they have a great variety of
stores sounds good I like the department stores there
like Macy's and Nordstrom me too I especially need
some new tops and maybe a dress for my friend's
wedding ew a wedding that's exciting I'm sure we can
find you something perfect thanks I appreciate your
help what what are you looking for I need some new
jeans and a couple of button-up shirts for work got it
well let's head to the mall and start browsing lead the
way I'm looking forward to updating my wardrobe
same here it's always fun to try on new clothes and
styles agreed and it's helpful to have a second opinion
from a friend definitely I'll give you my honest feedback
and you can do the same for me deal between the two
of us we'll be the best dressed people around haha no
doubt okay let's go shopping and make some fashion
magic happen I'm ready Lisa let's shop till we drop and
have a blast doing it chapter 25 compliments listen and
practice wow Michael you look very handsome tonight
thank you Jessica you look abs absolutely stunning in
that dress that's so sweet of you to say I love your shirt
by the way the color really suits you I appreciate the
compliment you have great taste in fashion thanks I try
to keep up with the latest trends and I must say your
new haircut looks fantastic you're too kind I was a bit
nervous about trying a new style but I'm glad you like it
it really brings out your eyes has anyone ever told you
that you have a great smile you just made my day
Jessica your smile is pretty incredible too aw you're
making me blush I can't help but smile when I'm
around you the feeling is mutual your positive energy is
contagious I think it's because we bring out the best in
each other your kindness is truly inspiring and your
intelligence and wit never cease to amaze me stop stop
you're going to make my head too big with all these
compliments but you deserve every one of them
Jessica you're an incredible person inside and out right
back at you Michael I feel so lucky to have you in my
life the luck is all mine you make every day brighter just
by being you chapter 26 date conversation listen and
practice I'm having such a wonderful time with you
tonight Adam me too Emily I'm so glad we finally went
on this date I've been looking forward to it all week the
restaurant you chose is lovely I hoped you would like it
the ambience is perfect for a romantic evening it
definitely is and the food is delicious how's your steak
it's cooked to Perfection how about your salmon melt
in your mouth amazing great choice on the wine pairing
by the way thanks I've been brushing up on my wine
knowledge impressive right very much so is there
anything you're not good at haha plenty but I try to
learn new things and be the best version of myself
that's an admirable quality I really enjoy our
conversations you're so easy to talk to the feeling is
mutual Emily I feel like I can be complet completely
myself around you that's how it should be Life's Too
Short not to be authentic especially with the people we
care about I couldn't agree more and I definitely care
about you a lot aw Adam I feel the same way about you
here's to many more Amazing dates together cheers to
that Emily with you by my side I know The Best Is Yet
To Come chapter 27 workplace meeting listen and
practice good morning everyone let's start with the
updates on the Peterson project Tom can you begin
good morning yes the Peterson project is on track the
design phase will be completed by next Friday that's
great news are there any resource issues we should be
aware of we might need an extra developer to meet
the deadline comfortably I'll look into that now let's
discuss the budget are we within the projected costs
currently we're slightly over budget due to some
unforeseen expenses let's try to adjust without
compromising quality what's the client's feedback so
far they're very pleased especially with the
customization options we've implemented excellent
any risks moving forward just the tight schedule but
with the extra developer we should be fine okay we'll
prioritize that higher now about the marketing
campaign are we ready for launch almost we're
finalizing the promotional materials and should be
ready to launch next month make sure those materials
reflect our brand accurately what about the meeting
with our partners it's scheduled for next Wednesday
we need to finalize our presentation let's ensure we
highlight our recent successes lastly are there any other
concerns no other major concerns just keeping an eye
on the timelines good let's keep Communication open
and address issues as they arise thanks everyone thank
you let's keep up the good work chapter 28 project
discussion listen and practice Mike how's the progress
on the new software project it's going well Anna we're
on schedule with the coding phase that's good to hear
have we run into any major challenges the main issue
has been integrating third-party apis but we're handling
it do we need additional resources to overcome that
possibly an extra software tester could help us stay on
top of things I'll see if we can allocate someone from
another project how's the team feeling about the
deadlines they're confident but I'll keep an eye on the
workload to ensure it stays manageable that's
important what about client feedback have we had any
recent discussions with them yes we had a meeting last
week they're happy with the progress but requested a
few additional features did those features impact our
timeline slightly but we've adjusted the project scope
to accommodate the changes good adjustment what
are our next steps we need to finalize the design
tweaks and start the next round of testing let's
prioritize that in the coming week is there anything else
you need from me just your approval on the updated
project timeline and budget adjustments you'll have it
by tomorrow let's keep everything transparent with the
client Absolutely I'll schedule another update meeting
with them for next week great keeping the client
informed is crucial thanks for the up date Mike you're
welcome Anna we're all committed to making this a
success chapter 29 apologizing listen and practice Tom I
need to apologize for missing our meeting yesterday
it's okay Sarah I understand things can get busy thank
you for understanding but I feel really bad about it it
was important I appreciate your apology Sarah how can
we avoid this in the future I'll set multiple reminders
and make sure to prioritize our scheduled times that
sounds like a good plan was there something urgent
that came up yes there was an unexpected issue in one
of my classes that needed immediate attention I see
dealing with emergencies is part of the job just keep
me in the loop next time I definitely will again I'm really
sorry for any inconvenience caused no harm done let's
just focus on our project and how we can move
forward absolutely I've already outlined some ideas to
discuss for our next meeting great when would you like
to reschedule is tomorrow at the same time okay for
you that works for me let's make it a productive one
thank you Tom I'll send you the updated agenda later
today thanks Sarah I love forward to it I'll make sure we
cover everything thanks for being so understanding
you're welcome let's keep working together to make
things run smoothly Chapter 30 accepting apology
listen and practice Sarah about last week when I forgot
to send you the files on time I'm really sorry thank you
for bringing it up Tom I appreciate your apology I didn't
mean to hold up your work I lost track of time and
should have been more careful I understand we all
have a lot on our plates just try to keep better track
next time I've set up a new system to alert me about
deadlines it shouldn't happen again that's a good
approach thank you for sorting it out is there anything
else you need from me to make up for the delay just
ensuring it doesn't impact our timeline too much could
you expedite the current tasks slightly I can do that I'll
put in some extra hours to make sure we're back on
schedule that would be great thanks for addressing this
quickly I want to make sure our project succeeds your
understanding means a lot it's all part of teamwork
Tom let's keep the communication open Absolutely I'll
update you at the end of each day about my progress
that would be perfect thanks for your efforts thank you
for accepting my apology Sarah of course Tom let's
move forward and focus on our goals I'm ready to
make things right and push forward good to hear let's
have a productive week ahead chapter 31 cooking
together listen and practice hey Daniel want to come
over and cook dinner together tonight I'd love to sopia
what did you have in mind I was thinking we could
make homemade pizza it's fun and easy o that sounds
delicious I'm in what ingredients do we need let's see
we'll need pizza dough tomato sauce mozzarella cheese
and any toppings we want great I can bring some
pepperoni and veggies for the toppings perfect I have
the rest of the ingredients here come over around 6:00
p.m. sounds good I'll be there should I bring anything
else if you want you could bring a salad mix to go with
the pizza consider it done I'll grab a bag of mixed
greens on my way over awesome I can't wait to cook
with you it's always more fun together I agree Cooking
With Friends is the best plus we get to enjoy a tasty
meal afterwards exactly and homemade pizza is so
much better than delivery you're right there's
something special about making it ourselves I'll preheat
the oven and get the kitchen ready for a culinary
Adventure I like the sound of that I'll see you at 6 ready
to cook up a storm chapter 32 evening routine listen
and practice so Andrew what does your typical evening
routine look like well Sarah I usually start by making
dinner when I get home from work same here I find
cooking to be a nice way to unwind after a long day
definitely after dinner I like to relax on the couch and
watch some TV oh what shows are you into lately I've
been binge watching the office it never fails to make
me laugh I love that show Jim and Dwight's pranks
always crack me up right classic comedy what about
you anything favorite evening activities I enjoy reading
before bed it helps me wind down and get ready for
sleep that's a great habit I should probably read more
instead of staring at screens all night it's definitely a
nice way to escape and relax speaking of relaxing I also
like to take a warm bath sometimes ew a good bath
can be so soothing I prefer showers myself but I might
have to try that you should light some C handles add
some bubble bath and let the stress melt away that
does sound Heavenly I'll have to give it a shot
sometime let me know how it goes in the meantime I
think I'll brew a cup of chamomile tea and settle in with
my book enjoy your tea and reading Sarah I think I'll
put on some comfy pajamas and catch another episode
or two before bed chapter 33 coup's chat listen and
practice Mark how do you feel about planning a
vacation for just the two of us that sounds like a great
idea Lisa any particular place you have in mind I was
thinking somewhere tropical maybe the Bahamas the
Bahamas sounds perfect we could use some beach
time definitely should we look into travel packages or
plan everything separately maybe a package would be
less stressful to manage what do you think think I agree
it might be easier when would be a good time to go
how about early spring it would be a nice break from
the cold weather here early spring is perfect can we
start looking at options this weekend Absolutely I'll
make a list of potential Resorts and flights thanks love
it's exciting to think about getting away together it is
we've both been so busy lately it'll be good to relax do
you think we should rent a car while we're there maybe
it could be useful for exploring the island on our own
terms great idea I'll add that to our checklist looking
forward to it this trip will be amazing Lisa me too
thanks for being up for it anything to make you happy
let's make it a trip to remember chapter 34 family
relationships listen and practice Tom how do you think
we've been handling the balance with our work in
family time I think we're doing pretty well Emily but we
could maybe use a bit more family time I feel the same
maybe we could set one weekend a month just for
family activities that's a good plan it would give us all
something to look forward to what activities do you
think the kids would enjoy probably something
Outdoors maybe hiking or a trip to the zoo the zoo
would be a hit we haven't been there in a while let's
put that on the calendar I think keeping a scheduled
family day is important agreed how do you feel about
our support system here are we connected enough
with friends and other families I think we could do a bit
better maybe we should try to attend more community
events that's a good suggestion it could help us build
stronger ties with other families plus it's good for the
kids to have friends in the area absolutely should we
look into joining a local community group or Club yes
that could offer more structured activities let's research
some options I'll look into it this week thanks for being
on board with all of this of course Emily our family's
happiness is my top priority it means a lot we make a
good team Tom we we sure do let's keep making our
family life as rewarding as possible chapter 35 couple
argument listen and practice Sarah I feel like you've
been ignoring my concerns lately I'm sorry you feel that
way Emily I thought I was being attentive it's just that
when I talk about my day you seem disinterested I
didn't realize that I'm sorry if it seemed like that I do
care about your day and when we're together you're
always on your phone I see your point I need to be
more present when we're together it's important to me
that we have real conversations you're right Emily I will
make an effort to be more engaged also we haven't
had a date night in over a month that's true let's plan
something for this weekend what would you like to do
dinner and maybe a movie something simple where we
can just enjoy each other's company that sounds
perfect I'll make reservations any particular place you
want to go how about that new Italian place downtown
great choice I'll book it for Saturday night thanks Tom I
appreciate you making the effort of course Emily I want
us to be happy and connected let's keep this
communication open okay absolutely it's important to
me too I love you Tom I just want us to work on these
things together I love you too Emily we're in this
together always chapter 36 mysterious Behavior listen
and practice Tom I need to ask you something and I
want you to be honest with me of course Emily what's
on your mind I've noticed you've been getting a lot of
late night calls and texts who are they from they're just
from a new client at work we've been trying to close a
big deal it's just odd because you never mentioned this
client before and it seems secretive I didn't think it was
important to bring up it's just work nothing to worry
about but last week I saw a text from Jenny thanking
you for a wonderful dinner what was that about Jenny
is part of the client team we had a work dinner and
several of us were there it was not what you're thinking
it's hard not to think the worst when you haven't been
open about these things I see how it looks but I assure
you it's purely professional I want to believe you Tom
but I need transparency I understand Emily I should
have been more open about my interactions at work
can you promise me that from now on there will be no
more secrets I promise Emily I'll be an open book thank
you Tom it means a lot to me that we can discuss these
things thank you for bringing it up I don't want any
doubts between us let's make sure we both feel secure
and trusted in our relationship absolutely our trust in
each other is the most important thing chapter 37
responding to suggestions listen and practice hey Jack
I'm I have an idea why don't we go hiking this weekend
that sounds like a great plan Lily I've been wanting to
explore some new trails awesome I was thinking we
could check out the Blue Ridge Mountains I'm up for
that I heard the views from the top are breathtaking
they definitely are oh and we should pack a picnic
lunch to enjoy at the summit I love that idea I can bring
some sandwiches and snacks perfect let aim to start
early in the morning to beat the crowds works for me
the earlier we start the more time we'll have to spend
Outdoors exactly I can't wait to get some fresh air and
exercise with you me too Lily it's going to be a fantastic
day thanks for suggesting it chapter 38 party planning
listen and practice so Ethan my my birthday is coming
up next month I want to throw a big party that's
exciting Mia have you thought about a theme or venue
yet I was thinking a roaring 20s theme would be fun we
could all dress up in vintage outfits do I like that idea
it's Unique and gives everyone a chance to get creative
with their costumes right as for the venue I was
considering renting out of space at the Loft downtown
The Loft would be perfect for 1920s Vibe it has that old
school charm agreed now let's talk about the guest list I
want to invite around 50 people sounds good we
should send out invitations soon so people can save the
date definitely I'll design the invitations this week and
we can send them out together great what about food
and drinks we could serve some classic cocktails like Jin
Ricky and old Fashions love it and for food we could do
a variety of appetizers and small bites absolutely I can
look into some catering options that fit the theme
you're the best Ethan I couldn't plan this party without
you that's what friends are for Mia I'm happy to help
make your birthday celebration Unforgettable chapter
39 weekend plans listen and practice hi Tom mom have
we decided what we're doing this weekend hi Sarah
not yet did you have something in mind I was thinking
maybe we could go hiking or have a picnic at the park
what do you think that sounds like a great idea the
weather is supposed to be nice perfect should we invite
Jack and Linda to join us sure the more the merrier I'll
text them and see if they're free thanks should we
prepare some snacks or full picnic let's do a full picnic I
can make some sandwiches and maybe you could bake
something I'll bake some of my apple pies they're
always a hit awesome and I'll bring drinks and some
chips great do we need to bring anything else like
games or a frisbee good idea I'll bring the Frisbee and
maybe a football should we meet at our house and go
together that would work best let's say around 10:00
a.m. 10: a.m. sounds perfect I'm really looking forward
to it me too it'll be a fun day I'll get everything
prepared the night before thanks Sarah it's going to be
a fantastic weekend chapter 40 holiday activities listen
and practice Tom the holidays are coming up have we
thought about what we want to do not yet yet Sarah
any special plans you'd like to consider I'd love if we
could go see the holiday lights in the city maybe catch a
Christmas Market that sounds like a lot of fun we
should definitely do that what about baking cookies it's
a tradition I'd love to keep going Count Me In I'll help
with the decorating and maybe we could host a small
holiday dinner for our friends great idea how about the
weekend before Christmas perfect we could have a gift
exchange too it would be so festive I'll make a list of
friends to invite and check with everyone's availability
thanks Tom also do you think we should volunteer
somewhere this season I think that's a wonderful idea
maybe we can help out at the local food bank let's do it
it's important to give back Absolutely I'll look into
volunteering opportunities for us we have quite a busy
holiday season ahead indeed it'll be nice though all
these activities really bring the spirit of the Season true
let's make it a December to remember that's the spirit
Sarah let's make it the best holiday season yet chapter
41 travel stories listen and practice hey Leo I heard you
just got back from a trip to to Europe how was it oh
Sophia it was incredible I visited so many amazing
places that's fantastic what was your favorite
destination it's hard to choose but I think Barcelona
released it out for me I've always wanted to go there
what did you love about it the architecture was
stunning especially the works of GTI and the food was
to die for I Can Only Imagine did you get to try paa and
sangria of course I had the best paa of my life at this
little restaurant near La rambla sounds like a dream I'll
have to get the name of that place from you definitely
I'll send you all my recommendations you have to visit
someday I hope to soon what else did you do on your
trip well I also spent some time in Paris I climbed to the
top of the Eiffel Tower wow I bet the view was
spectacular from up there it really was I could see the
whole city stretched out before me truly breathtaking
I'm so happy you had such a wonderful experience Leo
thanks for sharing it with me anytime Sophia talking
about it makes me want to go back already chapter 42
sharing memories listen and practice remember
remember when we first met Oliver it was at that party
in College of course I remember Lily you were wearing
that cute red dress and I couldn't take my eyes off you
aw you noticed I was so nervous to talk to you I had the
biggest crush really I had no idea I thought you were
way out of my league no way I was thrilled when you
finally came over and introduced yourself I'm so glad I
did that was the start of something special it really was
we've come a long way since then haven't we we sure
have remember our first date I took you to that little
Italian place downtown yes and we talked for hours
over pasta and wine I didn't want the Night to End me
neither I knew right then that I wanted to spend more
time with you and look at us now still going strong after
all these years I couldn't imag imagine my life without
you Lily you're my best friend and my soulmate I feel
the exact same way Oliver we've built such a beautiful
life together and we've made so many incredible
memories along the way I can't wait to make more with
you here's to a lifetime of love and happiness my dear
I'll always cherish our memories Lily but The Best Is Yet
To Come chapter 43 buying a house listen and practice
Tom I think we should start looking at houses this
weekend that sounds good Sarah do you have any
areas in mind I was thinking about the East Side
neighborhood it's close to both our jobs that's a good
choice the schools there are also supposed to be great
yes and the community amenities are really nice should
we contact a realtor oh I'll reach out to Janet she
helped my brother find his house perfect what's our
budget for this let's aim for something under $300,000
we need to make sure we stay within our means
agreed what features are we looking for in a house I
think a three-bedroom would be ideal with at least two
bathrooms I'd also love a big kitchen and maybe a
space for a home office those sound like reasonable
requirements I'll make sure Janet know know what
about the down payment how much should we plan for
we should aim for 20% to avoid PMI that would be
about $60,000 that sounds manageable how soon are
we looking to move ideally if we find the right place I'd
like to move in before summer let's start preparing the
paperwork we might need then good idea I'll gather
our financial documents this week it's going to be a big
step but I'm excited me too Sarah it'll be our new
beginning chapter 44 hotel reservation listen and
practice Tom can you book the hotel for our trip next
month sure Sarah where exactly are we staying we
decided on the Grand Hotel downtown remember right
I'll book it now how many nights will we need we'll
need four nights from the 15th to the 19th okay what
type of room would you prefer let's go for a deluxe
room with a view if it's available I'll check do we need
parking yes add parking and check if they include
breakfast we'll do should I offer flexible cancellation
just in case yes that's a good idea especially with how
things change so quickly nowadays I agree I'll also ask
about their health and safety protocols great thinking
can you also see if they offer airport Shell service of
course anything to make our travel smoother thanks
Tom how will we handle meals are there restaurants
nearby the hotel is centrally located so there are plenty
of dining options I'll send you a list perfect let me know
once you've confirmed everything we'll do I'm on it
right now we're going to have a great trip chapter 45
airport checkin listen and practice hi I need to check in
for my flight to New York here's my ID good morning
let me pull up your reservation are you checking any
bags today yes just this one suitcase all right I'll tag it to
New York do you have any carry-on items just my
backpack is the flight on time yes it's on schedule your
gate is D12 boarding starts at 10:30 a.m. great thank
you how long is the flight it will be approximately 5
hours to New York okay can I get an aisle seat please
let me check for available seats yes I can get you an
aisle seat you're all set thank you do I need a boarding
pass or will a mobile pass work a mobile pass is fine but
I can print a boarding pass for you as well if you like I'll
use the mobile pass saves paper good choice do you
need directions to your gate yes please that would be
helpful just follow the signs to Concourse D and your
gate is on the left would you like information on Airport
amenities yes where can I find a coffee shop nearby
there's one just passed Security on the right they serve
great coffee and snacks perfect thanks for all your help
you're welcome have a safe flight to New York Chapter
46 taking a taxi listen and practice hi can you take me
to downtown please I'm headed to the Hilton Hotel
sure thing please make yourself comfortable have you
visited our city before no it's my first time here any
recommendations on places to see definitely check out
the Riverwalk and the Arts Museum if you have time
they're not far from your hotel that sounds interesting
how long will the drive take it should take about 20
minutes depending on traffic okay thanks is it a flat rate
or does the meter determine the fair we go by the
meter here would you like a receipt at the end of your
trip yes please I need it for my travel expenses no
problem are you here for business or pleasure a bit of
both I have a conference but I plan to explore a bit too
that's a good balance the downtown area has some
great dining options as well any particular restaurant
you recommend for dinner you should try laella it's
excellent for Italian cuisine and only a few blocks from
your hotel sounds perfect I'll check it out you'll love it
do you need a taxi back to the airport when you leave
yes I might can I arrange that with you absolutely just
give me a call and I'll schedule your pickup great I'll do
that thanks for the information and the ride you're
welcome enjoy your stay and feel free to call if you
need more travel tips chapter 47 expressing concern
listen and practice hey Liam is everything okay you
seem a bit down lately oh hey Ava yeah I've just been
feeling a bit overwhelmed with work and personal stuff
I'm sorry to hear that do you want to talk about it I'm
here to listen it's just that my boss has been piling on
the projects and I'm struggling to keep up that sounds
really stressful it's important not to overwork yourself
though I know but I'm worried about losing my job if I
don't meet all the deadlines I understand that fear but
your health and well-being should come first you're
right I just don't know how to bring it up with my boss
maybe you could schedule a meeting to discuss your
workload and find a solution together that's a good
idea I'll try to arrange a time to chat with them about it
and please remember you're not alone in this I'm
always here if you need support thanks Ava it means a
lot to know I have someone to turn to of course that's
what friends are for don't hesitate to reach out anytime
I appreciate you looking out for me Ava I'll definitely
keep you posted on how things go chapter 48 giving
advice listen and practice Liam I could really use your
advice on something of course Ava what's on your
mind well I've been thinking about making a career
change but I'm not sure where to start that's a big
decision what's making you consider a change I just
don't feel fulfilled in my current job I want to do
something more meaningful I can understand that it's
important to find work that aligns with your values and
Passions exactly but I'm worried about starting over in
a new field what if I fail it's natural to have fears but
don't let them hold you back from pursuing your
dreams you're right I guess I just need a plan of action
absolutely start by reflecting on your strengths
interests and the kind of impact you want to make that
makes sense I should also probably reach out to people
in fields I'm curious about great idea networking can be
a valuable way to gain insights and make connections
and I could take some online courses or workshops to
build relevant skills definitely investing in your own
growth and education is always worthwhile thank you
so much for your guidance Liam I feel more confident
about taking the next steps now any time Ava
remember it's okay to take things one step at a time I
believe in you chapter 49 renting a car listen and
practice hi I'd like to rent a car for a few days while I'm
in town sure what type of vehicle are you looking for
something economical but comfortable maybe a sedan
we have a few options in sedans how about a Toyota
Corolla or a Honda Civic I'll go with the Honda Civic how
much would that be per day it's $45 per day would you
like any add-ons like GPS or additional Insurance yes
please add GPS I'm not familiar with the area no
problem that'll be an extra $5 per day how long will
you need the car I need it for 3 days all right that will be
a total of $150 for the car and $15 for the GPS will you
be returning the car here yes I'll bring it back here
what's the policy on fuel we ask that you return it with
a full tank as you'll receive it full sounds fair what do I
need to provide you I'll need your driver's license and a
credit card for the deposit here are my license and card
do I need to check the car for existing damage yes I'll
walk you around the car to Mark any existing scratches
or dents perfect can I leave right after after that
absolutely once the paperwork is complete you'll be all
set great thank you for your help you're welcome enjoy
your time here and drive safely chapter 50 visiting a
lost and found listen and practice hi I believe I left my
bag in the lounge yesterday could you help me check
your lost and found of course can you describe the bag
it's a small blue shoulder bag with a floral pattern let
me check yes we do have a bag matching that
description could you confirm any contents to verify
ownership yes there should be a small notebook and a
pair of sunglasses inside let me see yes those items are
here it's definitely your bag thank goodness what do I
need to do to claim it I'll just need to see some
identification and have you sign here that you've
received it here's my ID thank you I'll note that you've
reclaimed your bag just sign here please all done how
often do you get lost items here quite frequently but
we try our best to ensure they return to their owners
that's reassuring I'm really grateful for your help it's no
problem at all we're here to help do you have any tips
to avoid losing things in the future always double check
your belongings before you leave an area especially in
public places I'll definitely be more careful thanks again
you're welcome have a great day and take care