Mar 29, 2013
As a parent(1), I think a lot about my children's education(2). Is it good or bad? Is it varied, hands-on(3), relevant? The only way to really(4) find out, is to look at their text books, go to their schools, and talk to their teachers. And then, we have to remember that each person is unique; each has different...
Mar 27, 2013
Hello Mrs Fontaine.
Oh, hello Liz. Welcome back to Fontaine's Travel Agency, and this time as an employee.
Thanks, I'm excited to start.
Well, we're glad to have you.
What would you like me to do first?
I think if you sit at Angie's desk, she'll tell you what to do. Just watch her use the computer system, and maybe you...
Mar 21, 2013
Sales of low-priced(1) homes here continue to feed(2) a housing market that has buyers eager(3), sellers satisfied and some real estate agents scrambling(4) to keep up the pace."Put an entry-level home on the market and - wham! It’s gone in no time," said a broker in Wenatchee. "They go almost as fast as we can list...
Mar 21, 2013
So, tell me about your job hunting.
Well, I needed something part-time. So, I tried several places.
And what did you end up with?
Believe it or not, I'm going to work on Saturdays in a travel agency.
Wow, that's interesting. You'll probably learn a lot.
Yes. I've done waitressing before, so I think this should make a...
Mar 18, 2013
How was your night out?
Great, thanks. We went to dinner and then went to a club called 'Shapiro's'. We danced for hours.
You look tired.
I am. It was really loud, but we had a great time. What have you been up to?
I've been looking for a part-time job.
Really? Had any luck?
Yes, I'll tell you about it after class.