Conversation 1 Sandra: Hi, this is Sandra. Sorry I can't take your call. Leave your name and number, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Dan:…

Wrong number George Bush is in the news again after making another one of his famous verbal gaffes. This time, he gave out the wrong phone number… twice. “I have…

1. A protest by over 5,000 nurses caused major traffic jams downtown yesterday morning. The nurses protested in front of County General Hospital to demand higher pay and an increase…

W: Good evening. Do you have a reservation? A: Yes, a table for two. My name's Allie Gray. W: Smoking or non-smoking? A: Non-smoking, please.W: Come this way, please.  W:…

Conversation 3 Pat: Hello. Do you have any tickets left for the concert tonight? Clerk: Hmmm, let me check. Yes, there are a few tickets. Pat: Brilliant. How much are…

Conversation 1 Gina: I'd like to reserve a place on next month's English course, please. Receptionist: Of course. Is it the morning or the afternoon course? Gina: Oh. How much…

Are men funnier than women? Previous studies show that men tell more jokes, and male comedians outnumber female ones. But why? A professor from Norwich University thinks he knows the…

1. Some friends and I were in the elevator going up to my apartment when suddenly the elevator stopped between floors and wouldn't move. We were able to open the…

Allie: OK. It's this street. No, it isn't. I'm sure she said the first on the right. Mark: No, she said the second on the right. Relax, Allie. Allie: Look,…

Conversation 3 Lorna: How was your trip? Anne: Terrible. It was the worst weekend. Lorna: Oh no, what happened? Anne: Everything went wrong. We got to the hotel and it…