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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 300: Arriving for an Appointment.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 300. 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 podcast episode is called “Arriving for an Appointment.” Let’s get started.

I arrived a little early for my sales appointment with the office manager of Lyon Industries, and spoke to the receptionist.

Juri: Hello. I’m here for my 11:30 appointment with Sue Gibbons.

Receptionist: What is your name?

Juri: It’s Juri Lakoff.

Receptionist: I’ll let her know