Listening Part 2: Daily Life Conversation

Food and household items bought from a shop.

“I pick up groceries on my way home.”

Often used: buy groceries · grocery shopping

A paper showing what you paid.

“Keep your receipt in case of a return.”

Often used: keep the receipt · ask for a receipt

Food remaining after a meal.

“We had leftovers for lunch the next day.”

Often used: leftover food · eat leftovers

Food remaining after a meal.

“We packed the leftovers for lunch.”

Often used: eat leftovers

The bags and cases you take when travelling.

“Please keep your luggage with you at all times.”

Often used: carry-on luggage · lost luggage

A small job that has to be done regularly.

“We share the household chores equally.”

Often used: household chores · do the chores

Extra hours worked beyond normal working hours.

“She earned more by working overtime last month.”

Often used: work overtime · paid overtime · unpaid overtime

A person who manages and watches over workers.

“Please report the issue to your supervisor.”

Often used: direct supervisor · immediate supervisor

To wait.

“Hold on while I check the schedule.”

Often used: hold on a moment

To cancel.

“They called off the meeting.”

Often used: call off an event

To have a friendly relationship with.

“He gets along well with his coworkers.”

Often used: get along with people

To sound familiar.

“That name rings a bell.”

To learn how to do something.

“It's tricky at first, but you'll get the hang of it.”

To study hard.

“I need to hit the books before the test.”