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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast Number 179, “Shopping for a Cell Phone.”

This is English as a Second Language Podcast Number 179. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California. For a learning guide of this podcast, an eight to ten page guide with a complete transcript and additional information, go to our website at www.eslpod.com. Today's podcast is called, “Shopping for a Cell Phone.” Let's go.

Greg: I needed a new cell phone, and my friend recommended the company he used. I went into the store to take a look.

Woman: Hi, have you been helped?

Greg: No, I haven't. I'm looking for a new phone.

Woman: Are you with our company right now?

Greg: No, I'm thinking about switching.

Woman: Okay, let me show you our most popular phone. This one has a lot of good features. It's got a camera phone, a video recorder, instant messaging, and you can download music or ring tones.

Greg: I'm really looking for a flip phone.

Woman: Oh, in that case, this is the one you want. Let me tell you a little about our plans. With our $59.99 plan, you get 400