Lesson 2 -- Bob Returns Home With Bad News

Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 2

Bob tells his wife Susan that he lost his job. Susan suggests that he start his own business.


 

Susan: What’s the matter, dear?

Bob:    Susan, I got canned today at work.

Susan:  But Bob, you were Peter’s right-hand man.

Bob:    Yes, he stabbed me in the back.

Susan:  Keep your chin up. Maybe he’ll change his mind and take you back.

Bob:    When pigs fly! Once he makes up his mind, he never changes it back. Besides, I told him off.

Susan:  Look on the bright side. You won’t have to set eyes on Peter ever again.

Bob:    Thank goodness for that!

Susan:  Hang in there. I am sure you won’t be out of work for long.

Bob:     In the meantime, we will have to live from hand to mouth.

Susan:  Don’t get too stressed out, Bob. We’ll make ends meet.

Bob:     I can always get a job at McDonald’s as a last resort.

Susan:  I don’t think they are hiring right now.

Bob:    If worse comes to worst. We can sell our home and move into a tent.

Susan:  Let’s think big. Maybe you can start your own business.

Bob:    Easier said than done.

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