Ahmed suggests going to the theatre. His brother Samir likes the idea.

Samir: How will we spend the weekend?
Ahmed: Let's go to the theatre.
Samir: Ok, but the tickets are expensive.
Ahmed: I'll pay, don't worry.
Samir: But theatre tickets have become very expensive. Do you have enough money?
Ahmed: I've got 40 pounds.
Samir: That's not enough. I think you should ask Father for some money.
Ahmed: Father? I don't think he'll give me any.
Samir: No problem. Let it be later. We can go to the club then.
Ahmed: That's a great idea.

Sara and Nadia are talking about the most important values in life.

Sara: What values do you think are most important?
Nadia: I believe in helping others and being fair.
Sara: What does fairness mean to you?
Nadia: Fairness means treating everyone equally.
Sara: That's a good point.
Nadia: What about you?
Sara: I also believe in patience.
Nadia: Why is patience important?
Sara: These values help us become better people.
Nadia: I agree completely.
Sara: Let's share them with our classmates.

Huda asks her friend Amal about making friends.

Huda: I want to be a better friend. How can I improve?
Amal: You should be more honest and caring.
Huda: What else should I do?
Amal: Listen to your friends' problems.
Huda: That's very helpful.

A reporter met a tourist at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Reporter: Pleased to meet you.
Tourist: Pleased to meet you too.
Reporter: May I ask you a few questions?
Tourist: Yes, of course. Go ahead.
Reporter: Where do you come from?
Tourist: I come from Paris.
Reporter: Paris! That's wonderful.
Tourist: Yes, I like Egypt very much.
Reporter: Which places would you like to visit in Egypt?
Tourist: I'd like to see the Pyramids and Luxor.

Mr. Atef is at the mechanic's.

Mr. Atef: Will you have a look at my motorbike, please?
Mechanic: What is the problem with it?
Mr. Atef: It is not running very well and it doesn't start easily.
Mechanic: Does it overheat?
Mr. Atef: Yes, it becomes hot very quickly.
Mechanic: I will check the engine for you and find out the problem.
Mr. Atef: How long will it take?
Mechanic: After 3 hours.
Mr. Atef: Shall I give you a call first?
Mechanic: Yes, please call me.
Mr. Atef: How long will it take you to repair it?
Mechanic: It will take about two hours.

Rady is at the airport to see his British friend off.

Rady: I think you enjoyed your visit to Egypt.
Friend: Sure it was amazing.
Rady: But you didn't visit lots of wonderful places and one visit is not enough.
Friend: I hope to come back again soon.
Rady: Do you still remember the few Arabic words you've learnt?
Friend: Yes, I remember some.
Rady: I've brought you some presents for your parents and your younger brother.
Friend: Thank you very much. I'll come back soon.
Rady: Have a safe flight.

Salesman and Lady talking about watch repairs.

Salesman: Can I help you, madam?
Lady: Well, it depends. Do you do watch-repairs?
Salesman: Yes, madam, we do.
Lady: Could you examine my watch, please? It's stopped.
Salesman: When did it stop?
Lady: Only yesterday. Can you repair it?
Salesman: Yes, I can, but I'm afraid you'll have to leave it.
Lady: All right. When will it be ready?
Salesman: It will be ready tomorrow. Now you need a receipt.
Lady: Oh, yes. I mustn't forget that, must I?
Salesman: No. You won't be able to get the watch without it.
Lady: I understand.

Leila is phoning her friend, Samia, to invite her to her birthday party.

Leila: Hello, Samia. This is Leila speaking. You know, Samia, my birthday is next Tuesday.
Samia: Really? How old will you be?
Leila: Twenty-five. I'll be giving a birthday party. Are you free on that day?
Samia: Yes, I am free.
Leila: I'm glad you can come.
Samia: Who will be at the party?
Leila: Only some of the closest friends.

A Tourist and a receptionist are talking about Luxor.

Tourist: Excuse me, I'm planning to visit Luxor. Can I get some information?
Receptionist: Certainly, Sir. Here is a brochure and you can have a tourist guide as well.
Tourist: Thank you for the brochure, but I'd like to do everything by myself.
Receptionist: That's fine, sir.
Tourist: Could you tell me how I can go and stay in Luxor?
Receptionist: By plane or train, then you can choose the class of hotel you would like to stay in.
Tourist: What about the places of interest you recommend?
Receptionist: The Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
Tourist: But are they expensive?
Receptionist: Not much money. Have a nice visit.
Tourist: Thank you very much.

Mariam and Zeinab are talking about their book club.

Zeinab: We need a new leader for our book club.
Mariam: I agree. Who do you suggest?
Zeinab: It's important for a leader to be imaginative, patient and sensible. Who do you think should be the leader of our book club?
Mariam: We could ask Sara to be the leader.
Zeinab: I don't think so. Marwa would make a better leader than Sara.
Mariam: But Sara is very imaginative. She always chooses good books.
Zeinab: She is imaginative but she is not patient enough.
Mariam: You're right, Sara is not the right person. What about Hala?
Zeinab: Good idea! Hala is patient, sensible and imaginative!

Sally is asking her teacher for advice.

Teacher: Hello! Sally. How can I help you?
Sally: I need your advice, please.
Teacher: What do you want my advice for?
Sally: I have a learning difficulty called dyslexia.
Teacher: Dyslexia! Do you mean you have trouble reading?
Sally: Yes. I have tried to overcome this problem.
Teacher: I advise you to see a special education teacher.
Sally: Why?
Teacher: Because a special teacher can understand your case.
Sally: OK, I will try that. Thanks for your advice.

Nora is having an interview for a job.

Mr. Samy: Sit down, please. What is your name?
Nora: My name is Nora.
Mr. Samy: Why do you want this job?
Nora: Because I need experience.
Mr. Samy: Do you have any experience?
Nora: I have some experience.

Ahmed and Mona are speaking about finding a job.

Mona: What is your goal in life?
Ahmed: My goal in life is to be an accountant.
Mona: Why did you choose that job?
Ahmed: As I've graduated from the faculty of commerce.
Mona: Do you prefer public or private sector?
Ahmed: I prefer to find a job in the private sector.
Mona: Is it easy to find a job?
Ahmed: I know it's not easy, but I must try.
Mona: Why don't you read the advertisement in the newspaper?
Ahmed: That's a good idea.
Mona: I wish you good luck.
Ahmed: Thank you.

Ro'a and Menna are speaking about reading.

Ro'a: Do you like reading?
Menna: Yes, I like reading very much.
Ro'a: When do you read?
Menna: I read before I sleep.
Ro'a: What kind of stories do you read?
Menna: I read different kinds of stories.
Ro'a: Can I borrow one of your stories?
Menna: Sure, you can.

Habiba and Salsabil met after a long absence.

Habiba: Hi! I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
Salsabil: I was on holiday.
Habiba: How was your holiday?
Salsabil: It was wonderful.
Habiba: Where did you go?
Salsabil: I went to the beach.
Habiba: Did you enjoy it?
Salsabil: Yes, very much.

A teacher of English and a student who has been late for school.

Student: Please, sir. Can I come in?
Teacher: Yes, you can. But why are you late?
Student: There was an accident on the road.
Teacher: An accident! Really?
Student: Yes, sir. Our bus had an accident.
Teacher: Was it badly damaged?
Student: Badly damaged.
Teacher: Was anyone hurt?
Student: No, but only three were injured.
Teacher: Where did they go?
Student: They went to the hospital.
Teacher: Are you hurt?
Student: No, I'm all right, sir.

Malak is buying a blouse at a clothes shop.

Malak: Excuse me! I'm looking for a blouse.
Salesman: What colour do you want?
Malak: I want a blue one.
Salesman: Look at this one. It is very nice.
Malak: Yes, I will try it on. Where is the fitting room?
Salesman: You can try it on in this room.

Hager and Fatima are at the bus stop.

Hager: Good morning, Fatima. Where are you going today?
Fatima: Good morning, Hager. I'm going to school, but the bus seems late.
Hager: Does the bus always come at this time?
Fatima: Yes, it usually comes at 7:30.
Hager: Don't worry, maybe there's traffic today.
Fatima: I hope it arrives soon.
Hager: If it doesn't arrive, we can walk together to the next station.
Fatima: That's a good idea! Will you walk with me?
Hager: Sure, I don't mind walking.
Fatima: Thank you.

At the doctor's clinic.

Doctor: Hello, what's the matter with you?
Adam: I've had a headache since yesterday.
Doctor: Do you have any other symptoms?
Adam: No, just the headache.
Doctor: You should drink more water and get some rest.
Adam: Can I have some medicine?
Doctor: Yes, I'll give you some mild medicine for pain.
Adam: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor: I hope you get well soon!
Adam: Thank you.

Hamza and Ibrahim are speaking together.

Hamza: Hello! How are you today?
Ibrahim: I'm fine, thanks and you?
Hamza: I am heading to the library.
Ibrahim: Oh, I see why are you going there?
Hamza: Yes, I need to study for my exams.

Ali is buying a shirt from a shop.

Ali: Excuse me, how much is this shirt?
Salesperson: It is 150 pounds.
Ali: Can I try it on?
Salesperson: Sure, you can try it.
Ali: It fits perfectly. I'll take it.
Salesperson: How would you like to pay?
Ali: I would like to pay by cash.
Salesperson: Here is your receipt.
Ali: Thank you.

Mariam and Salsabil are talking about free time activities.

Mariam: Hi! What do you like doing in your free time?
Salsabil: I like reading books.
Mariam: I also enjoy reading books.
Salsabil: What kind of books do you read?
Mariam: I like stories and novels.
Salsabil: I prefer scientific books.
Mariam: Maybe we can read together someday.
Salsabil: That would be great.

Hassan asks Mohamed about his weekend.

Hassan: What did you do last week?
Mohamed: I went to the fair.
Hassan: With whom did you go?
Mohamed: I went to the fair with my family.
Hassan: What did you do there?
Mohamed: We played and spent a nice time.
Hassan: Next time I will go with you.
Mohamed: I will invite you.

Sama and Hana are at the zoo.

Sama: Look at the lions! Aren't they amazing?
Hana: Yes, they are wonderful.
Sama: Yes, I love watching their behavior.
Hana: What about the monkeys?
Sama: They are funny too.
Hana: Yes, let's go to the monkeys.
Sama: Shall we take pictures?
Hana: Sure. We can take many photos.

Two people talking on the train.

A: Good morning! Is this seat free?
B: Yes, please sit down.
A: Thank you.
B: Where are you going?
A: I am going to the next station.
B: It takes about 20 minutes to reach the next station.
A: I'm new here. Can you tell me about the stops?
B: There are three stops before yours.
A: That's very helpful.
B: You're welcome.
A: I appreciate it.

Nora and Huda are talking about the mid-year holiday.

Nora: Hello, Huda!
Huda: Hello, Nora!
Nora: How are you?
Huda: I am fine, thanks.
Nora: What are you going to do in the mid-year holiday?
Huda: I will go to Luxor and Aswan.
Nora: How will you go there?
Huda: I will go there by train.
Nora: How long will you stay?
Huda: I'll stay in Luxor for two days and four days in Aswan.
Nora: Great. Have a nice holiday.
Huda: Thank you.

Dina and Reem talking about a lost mobile phone.

Dina: Hi, Reem. What's the matter? You look sad.
Reem: Yes, I lost my mobile phone.
Dina: Have you told your mother you lost mobile?
Reem: No, I haven't.
Dina: Why?
Reem: Because I am afraid she will be angry.
Dina: If you don't tell her, she will be angry too.
Reem: What should I do?
Dina: If I were you, I would tell her the truth.

Reporter interviewing a tourist from Britain.

Reporter: How are you?
Tourist: I am very well, thank you.
Reporter: May I ask you a few questions?
Tourist: Yes, of course. Go ahead.
Reporter: Where do you come from?
Tourist: I come from Britain.
Reporter: Britain! That's great.

Mo'men is talking to a tourist about Egypt and London.

Mo'men: Are you visiting Egypt on business or on holiday?
Tourist: On holiday.
Mo'men: Where are you from?
Tourist: I come from London.
Mo'men: What are the most famous places in London?
Tourist: Big Ben and the Queen's Palace are the most famous places in London.
Mo'men: What interests do you like most in Egypt?
Tourist: I like the ancient history.
Mo'men: I hope you will enjoy your tour in our country.
Tourist: I am sure I will.

Mohsen is having an interview for a new job (from image).

Abdallah: You look very smart. Why all that?
Mohsen: Because I have an interview today.
Abdallah: Have you finished your university studies?
Mohsen: Yes, I finished my university last year.
Abdallah: Have you thought of travelling to another country?
Mohsen: No, I haven't. I want to find a job in Egypt.