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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 302: A Problem with a Restaurant Check.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 302. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “A Problem with a Restaurant Check,” or a restaurant “bill” (the little piece of paper that tells you how much money you have to pay). Let’s get started.

I waved my hand to get the waiter’s attention.

Waiter: Yes?

Leslie: The check, please.

Waiter: Would you like any dessert, or some tea or coffee?

Leslie: No, just the check. Thanks.

Waiter: Here you are. I’ll ring that up for you when you’re ready.

Leslie: Thank you. Oh, there seems to