I have a subscription with a company called Netflix. They send me movies on DVD through the mail. I can have three movies out at one time. As soon as Netflix receives a movie back from me, they send out another one. Netflix has a catalog with about 50,000 films and TV shows.

At their Internet site you have several ways of finding films. You can search by the title of a film, by director or by actor. In fact, you can put in any name. If that person had a part in making a film, the film will come up. Netflix also has categories of films that you can browse and choose from. The films you select go onto your personal list.  They are sent to you in the order of the list. You can go into the list and delete a film.  Or you can change the order of priority.

 

The DVDs are delivered by regular mail.  Each one comes in an envelope that you also use to return it. The cost to have three DVDs out at a time is $20 per month.  A ticket to a movie theater is 7 dollars to 9 dollars.  So for about the cost of two seats in a movie theater you can watch, say, 20 films a month. That is one heck of a savings. Of course, watching a film at home is not the same experience as going to a movie theater. For one thing, there are fewer germs. Also, you don't have to listen to other people talking away. Finally, you don't have to go out in bad weather.

 

Of course, I am joking here. In a theater you have a shared experience with other people.  And the screen is much bigger than anything you see in a home. But the convenience and price of movie DVDs by mail can't be beat. I am hooked on Netflix. There are worse habits.

I have a subscription with  a company called Netflix.

I have a subscription with  a company whose name is Netflix.

 

They send me movies on DVD through the mail.

They provide me movies on DVD by mail.

 

I can have three movies out at one time.

I can have three movies out at any given time.

 

As soon as Netflix receives a movie back from me, they send out another one.

The minute they get a video back, out goes another one.

 

Netflix has a catalog with about 50,000 films and TV shows.

Their catalog has upwards of 50,000 films and TV shows.

 

At their Internet site you have several ways of finding films.

There are a few ways to look up films at their Internet site.

 

You can search by the title of a film, by director or by actor.

You can use title, director, or actor as a search term.

 

In fact, you can put in any name.

Actually you can put in any name.

 

If that person had a part in making a film, the film will come up.

If the name is associated with a film in any way, the film will get listed.

 

Netflix also has categories of films that you can browse and choose from.

Netflix also has categories of films you can look through and pick from.

 

The films you select go onto your personal list.

The films you choose go onto your personal film queue.

 

They are sent to you in the order of the list.

They go out to you in the order of the queue.

 

You can go into the list and delete a film.

You can access the list and delete a film.

 

Or you can change the order of priority.

Or you can promote or demote a film in the list.

 

The DVDs are delivered by regular mail.

The DVDs come to you via regular mail.

 

 

Each one comes in an envelope that you also use to return it.

You use the envelope a DVD comes in to return it.

 

The cost to have three DVDs out at a time is $20 per month.

The cost of having three DVDs at one time is $20 a month.

 

A ticket to a movie theater is seven to nine dollars.

A movie ticket runs seven to nine dollars.

 

So for about the cost of two seats in a movie theater you can watch, say, 20 films a month.

For the cost for two seats in a movie theater you're seeing, maybe,  20 movies a month.

 

That is one heck of a savings.

That is some savings.

 

Of course, watching a film at home is not the same as going to a movie theater.

Now, watching a film from your couch isn�¢??t the same as seeing it in a theater.

 

For one thing, there are fewer germs.

To begin with, there are fewer germs.

 

Also, you don't have to listen to other people talking away.

Also, you don't have to hear other people yakking.

 

Finally, you don't have to go out in bad weather.

Finally, you don't have to venture out when the weather stinks.

 

Of course, I am joking here.

Naturally, I'm just trying to be funny.

 

In a theater you have a shared experience with other people.

In a theater you share the movie experience with others.

 

And the screen is much bigger than anything you see in a home.

Also the screen is way bigger than what you have at home.

 

But the convenience and price of movies by mail can't be beat.

But in terms of convenience and price, movies by mail is unbeatable.

 

I am hooked on Netflix.

Netflix has become a habit.

 

There are worse habits.

There are worse addictions.

I like to eat in a restaurant once a week. It gives me a chance to try different types of foods.  Also it gives me a break from cooking. Last Friday I went with a friend to an Italian restaurant. We didn't have to make a reservation. We were seated immediately. There were many choices on the menu. The prices were reasonable.  We ordered a red wine from California. We decided not to get an appetizer. We ordered our main courses. The food came in just a little while. It was delicious. We ate slowly. We drank a whole bottle of wine. The waiter brought a dessert menu. We both decided on the featured dessert and coffee. The bill came to under eighty dollars. The tip rounded that off to a hundred dollars.

 

I like to eat in a restaurant once a week.

I like to eat out once a week.

 

It gives me a chance to try different types of foods.

It allows me to become familiar with different cuisines.

 

Also it gives me a break from cooking.

Also it gives me a night off from cooking.

 

Last Friday I went with a friend to an Italian restaurant.

Last Friday a friend and I went out for Italian food.

 

We didn't have to make a reservation.

There was no need to reserve a table.

 

We were seated immediately.

We were shown to a table right away.

 

There were many choices on the menu.

The menu was extensive.

 

The prices were reasonable.

The prices looked good.

 

We ordered a red wine from California.

We ordered a California red.

 

We decided not to get an appetizer.

We decided to skip the appetizers.

 

We ordered our main courses.

We ordered our entrees.

 

The food came in just a little while.

In no time at all the food appeared.

 

It was delicious.

It was very tasty.

 

We ate slowly.

We took our time eating.

 

We drank a whole bottle of wine.

We finished off a whole bottle of wine.

 

The waiter brought a dessert menu.

The waiter came with the menu for dessert.

 

We both decided on the featured dessert and coffee.

We both went for the dessert of the day and coffee.

 

The bill came to under eighty dollars.

The bill amounted to less than eighty dollars.

 

The tip rounded that off to a hundred dollars.

We made that an even hundred dollars with the tip.

 

 

Focus on Vocabulary

 

soft boiled egg

hard boiled egg

 

boiled potatoes

mashed potatoes

garlic mashed potatoes

whipped potatoes

 

boiled lobster

boiled shrimp

boiled crabs

 

boiled carrots

boiled cabbage

boiled peas

boiled green beans

 

steamed carrots

steamed Chinese vegetables

steamed broccoli

steamed artichoke

 

 

 

 

 

I went to the gym for a workout today. I try to go there at least three times a week. The best time to hit the gym is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Most people are working at those times, so the gym is pretty empty. People go to the gym for different reasons. Some people want to lose weight. Other people want to build up their muscles. Most people who go want to improve their health. I'm in that category. I spend half my time on a treadmill. The idea is get my heart working hard. The other half of the time I work out with weights. There are about 10 to 12 exercises I do with weights. On days I feel strong I do a higher number of repetitions. Some days I don't feel like going to the gym. But I go anyway. I always feel better after a session in the gym.

 

I went to the gym for a workout today.

I got to the gym for a workout today.

 

I try to go there at least three times a week.

I try to make it there a minimum of three times a week.

 

The best time to hit the gym is mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

The best time to visit the gym is mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

 

Most people are working at those times, so the gym is pretty empty.

That's when most people are at work, so the gym is quite empty.

 

People go to the gym for different reasons.

There are different reasons why people go to the gym.

 

Some people want to lose weight.

Some people want to get their weight down.

 

Other people want to build up their muscles.

Others go for strength training.

 

Most people who go want to maintain their health.

Most are concerned with staying healthy.

 

I spend half my time on a treadmill.

The treadmill takes up half my time.

 

The idea is to get my heart working hard.

The goal is to get my heart rate up.

 

The other half of the time I work out with weights.

The other half of the time I do weights.

 

On days I feel strong I do a higher number of repetitions.

On days I feel strong I increase the number of reps.

 

Some days I don't feel like going to the gym.

Some days I don't feel up to going to the gym.

 

But I go anyway.

But I go in any case.

 

I always feel better after a session in the gym.

A session in the gym always leaves me feeling better.

 

Focus on Vocabulary

 

I don't get it.

I don't get what the movie is all about.

 

I get mail every day.

I get that magazine every two weeks.

 

I got to the gym today.

I got to do some shopping.

 

I get tired around 4 o'clock.

I get depressed when I read the news.

 

What are you getting at?

What is she getting at with that remark?

 

Get out of here!

Let's get out of here.

Sentences

Can you help me clean the house?

Can't you help me clean the house?

 

Is $40 a high price for a belt?

Isn't $40 a high price for a belt?

 

Shouldn't we call and make a reservation?

Wouldn't you like to come in the house for a while?

Won't you be coming to the family party?

Isn't that Robert's wife?

 

Wouldn't you like to see a movie tonight?

Doesn't she have a sister in New York?

Shouldn't you write to your mother?

Can't you be a little less noisy?

Won't you have a second helping of dessert?

Don't you like using the Internet?

Isn't he being too strict with the children?

Couldn't you stay a little longer?

Can't you see my side of the story?

Wouldn't you rather read than watch TV?

Question words: Who, What, Why, When, Where, How

Patterns: 

Question word + is/are/am/was/were

Question word + helping verb (do-does-did, have-has-had, may-must-might, can-could, will-would, shall-should)

Examples:

When can you come over for dinner?

Why does he talk so loudly?

Who is that man over there?

Where should I plan to meet you?

How will he pay for the car?

What might you tell her?

 

am, are, is, was, were

do, does, did

have, has, had

may, must, might

can, could

will, would

shall, should

 

Why doesn't she pay her bills?

 

How do you save so much money?

How do you put so much money away?

 

Why can't he be here on time?

Why can't he be here punctually?

 

What can they do to help me?

What can they do to help me out?

 

Where should I put the flowers?

Where should I place the flowers?

 

Why don't they visit us any more?

Why don't they come over any more?

 

Who can tell me where the library is?

Who can tell me where the library is located?

 

Where is he mailing that package?

Where is he sending that package?

 

How can I reach you?

How can I get in touch with you?

 

Why won't you help me?

Why won't you give me a hand?

 

When will they make a decision?

When will they come to a decision?

 

Why couldn't she stay a little longer?

Why couldn't she stay a bit longer?

 

Who are they going to give the prize to?

Who are they going to award the prize to?

 

How do they live on so little money?

How do they get by on so little money?

 

When can we start up the project?

When can we get the project going?

 

Where did you learn how to cook?

Where did you develop your cooking skills?

 

What do think is the right thing to do?

What do think is the right course of action?

 

Why does he refuse to look for a job?

Why does he refuse to look for work?

 

When will he return?

When will he get back?

 

Why must you be so cruel?

Why do you have to be so cruel?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the old days, you were employed by one company your whole working life. In return for your loyalty, the company paid you a pension when you retired at age 65. The combination of the company pension, social security payments from the government, and personal savings enabled many to have a reasonably comfortable retirement.

Those days are gone for the majority of workers. Today, companies have switched from fixed benefit programs to fixed contribution programs. In a fixed contribution plan, a company will match a certain percent of the money an employee places into a retirement investment account.  That matching money is the fixed contribution by the company. When the employee retires, however, there is no fixed monthly benefit. The amount of money in the retirement investment account will depend largely on how much money the employee contributed. Instead of being a fixed benefit, it is a variable benefit. It varies depending on how much money was contributed. Of course, it also varies on how well the investment account is doing.

If you regularly contribute the maximum allowed into a retirement account, around 15% of your salary, and you do it for enough years,  there is a good chance that you will have enough for a comfortable retirement. However, many people do not contribute the maximum amount and many people contribute nothing. But no matter how much you do or do not contribute, there is no guarantee that the combination of the retirement account, social security payments, and personal savings will finance a comfortable retirement.

If you do not have enough money when it comes time to retire, you only have a few options. You can retire at a later age. You can work a part-time job instead of retiring completely. Or you can reduce your expenses. Expenses can be reduced by spending less on a day-to-day basis or even by moving to a less expensive part of the country.

Jonathan:

I am working for a company that has a fixed contribution retirement plan. I am allowed to put up to 15% of my pretax earnings into the plan each month. That money does not get taxed until I start drawing from it when I retire. The company matches the first 4% that I save dollar for dollar. The plan offers over 20 stock and bond funds. Because my wife has a good job, we can afford to sock away the full 15% every month. I figure my investments will average 7% growth each year. That means they should be worth over 1 million dollars when I retire in 25 years. 

If I decide to leave the company, all the money I have invested is still mine. If I have worked at the company at least 5 years, all the money the company put in also stays in my account. A traditional pension benefit was better in some ways. But it was worse in other ways. The good part was that the company did 100% of the funding. Also, you knew exactly what your monthly pension would be. It depended on how much you earned and how long you were at the company. The bad part was that if you left the company, you would lose a big portion of the benefit. Or you could even get no benefit at all.

I prefer this new system. But I worry about my best friend at work. He says he cannot afford to put any money away.  Not even the 4% that gets matched. He is up to his nose in credit card debt. He doesn't seem able to cut back on his spending. He will be in a bad way if he doesn't change his habits. He could end up having to work past age 65. He may have to work until he drops dead.

 

I am working for a company that has a fixed contribution retirement plan.

I'm employed by a company that offers a fixed contribution retirement plan.

 

The company matches the first 4% that I save dollar for dollar.

The company makes a dollar for dollar match for the first 4% that I save.

 

The plan offers over 20 stock and bond funds.

Over 20 stock and bond funds are offered in the plan.

 

I figure my investments will average 7% growth per year.

I am figuring that my investments will have an average annual growth of 7%.

 

A traditional pension benefit was better in some ways.

The kind of pension benefit they used to have was better in some ways.

 

But it was worse in other ways.

But it had disadvantages in other ways.

 

The good part was that the company did 100% of the funding.

On the plus side, it was 100% company funded.

 

I prefer this new system.

I like the new system better.

 

I worry about my friend at work.

I'm concerned about my friend at work.

 

He is up to his nose in credit card debt.

He is over his head in credit card debt.

 

He doesn't seem able to cut back on his spending.

He can't seem to scale down his spending.

 

He will be in a bad way if he doesn't change his habits.

He'll be up the creek if he doesn't start behaving differently.

 

He could end up having to work past age 65.

He may be obligated to work after he hits 65.

 

He may have to work until he drops dead.

He may have to work until the day he dies.

Last week my wife and I flew from Los Angeles to New York City for a wedding. Everything went well except for the flight home. We got to the airport in plenty of time. We got boarding passes and checked our bags with no trouble. The security lines weren't  bad. We had enough time for a relaxing meal in a fairly nice restaurant.

The plane started boarding at 3:30 for the 4 o'clock flight. The plane was packed. Right at 4 o'clock the captain's voice came over the loudspeaker. He said there was something wrong with the plane and everybody had to get off.

It was almost impossible to get any information about what to do. We went over to a gate where there was a 5 o'clock flight to Los Angeles. We discovered that that plane also had a mechanical problem. They announced that our original 4 o'clock flight would leave at 8:45 pm. We signed up as stand-bys for a 6 o'clock flight and were given seats. We got into Los Angeles at 9 pm Pacific Time. Our luggage was on the original plane. The luggage was delivered to our house the next morning.

 

Last week my wife and I flew from Los Angeles to New York City for a wedding.

Last week my wife and I made the trip from Los Angeles to New York City for a wedding.

 

Everything went well except for the flight home.

Everything went smoothly until the flight home.

 

We got to the airport in plenty of time.

We arrived at the airport with time to spare.

 

We got boarding passes and checked our bags with no trouble.

Getting boarding passes and checking our bags was no problem.

 

The security lines weren't  bad.

The lines for the security check were not overly long.

 

We had enough time for a relaxing meal in a fairly nice restaurant.

There was time for a leisurely meal in a not-bad restaurant.

 

The plane started boarding at 3:20 for the 4 o'clock flight.

They started boarding our plane at 20 past three for the 4 o'clock flight.

 

The plane was packed.

Every seat in the plane was taken.

 

Right at 4 o'clock the captain's voice came over the loudspeaker.

On the dot of 4 the captain made an announcement.

 

He said there was something wrong with the plane and everybody had to get off.

He said the plane had a problem and everyone had to disembark.

 

It was almost impossible to get any information about what to do.

Information about travel alternatives was very scarce.

 

We went over to a gate where there was a 5 o'clock flight to Los Angeles.

We walked to a gate where there was a 5 o'clock flight to Los Angeles.

 

We discovered that that plane also had a mechanical problem.

We found out that that plane also had mechanical trouble.

 

They announced that our original 4 o'clock flight would leave at 8:45 pm.

The announcement came that our original 4 o'clock plane was rescheduled for 8:45 pm.

 

We signed up as stand-bys for a 6 o'clock flight and were given seats.

We got listed as stand-bys for a 6 o'clock plane and were able to board.

 

We got into Los Angeles at 9 pm Pacific Time.

We landed in Los Angeles at 9 pm Pacific Time.

 

Our luggage was on the original plane.

Our bags were on the original plane.

 

The luggage was delivered to our house the next morning.

The bags were brought to our house the next morning.

 

 

Focus on Vocabulary

 

We packed our bags for the trip

We packed a lot of activities into the weekend.

The nurse packed Jennie's swollen ankle with ice.

We packed our tents over a five mile trail.

That rock band always packs them in.

He packs a gun when he hikes in the back country of Alaska.

 

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I went with my two children to the beach last week. It was not too crowded there. I was able to park right by the beach. We set up our umbrella and opened our chairs. The sun was extremely strong. The kids ran straight into the water. I watched them from the beach.  The waves were not too rough. I had told the kids not to stay in too long. Of course, I had to wave to them to come out. We got lunch at a cafe right on the beach. Then the three of us read for a while.

After that we took a walk along the edge of the water. The rest of the afternoon we divided between the water and taking it easy under the umbrella. By 5 o'clock we had more than enough sun. The kids both fell asleep on the ride home.

 

I went with my two children to the beach last week.

Last week I took my two kids to the beach.

 

It was not too crowded there.

The crowds weren't bad.

 

I was able to park right by the beach.

I found a parking spot close to the beach.

 

We set up our umbrella and opened our chairs.

We put up our umbrella and set up our chairs.

 

The sun was extremely strong.

The sun was blazing hot.

 

The kids ran right into the water.

The children charged straight into the water.

 

I watched them from the beach.

I kept an eye on them from the beach.

 

The waves were not too rough.

The waves were fairly gentle.

 

I had told the kids not to stay in too long.

The kids had been told not to stay in too long.

 

Of course, I had to wave to them to come out.

Of course, I had to signal to them to come out.

 

We got lunch at a cafe right on the beach.

We had lunch at a little place right on the beach.

 

After that we took a walk along the edge of the water.

Then we went for a walk along the water's edge.

 

The rest of the afternoon we divided between the water and taking it easy under the umbrella.

The rest of the afternoon we split between the water and relaxing in the shade of the umbrella.

 

By 5 o'clock we had more than enough sun.

By 5 o'clock we were all sunned out.

 

The kids both fell asleep on the ride home.

Both of the kids dozed off on the ride home.

 

Focus on Vocabulary

 

I believe that girl.

Don't believe everything you hear.

I can't believe you just said that!

I believe it is 10 o'clock.

The president believes in a  global free market

My mother believes in angels.

I could've run another mile.

I would've given my friend a ride home.

I should've listened to my father.

 

Last Saturday my friend called and asked me to help him cut down a tree. I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. He would've understood. He could've called someone else to help.

 

I should've told him I wasn't feeling well.

I should've said I was feeling a little sick.

I should've said I was under the weather.

 

He would've understood.

He would've been understanding.

He would've accepted that.

 

He could've called someone else.

He could've called up someone else.

He could've phoned someone else.

 

You should've told me what you and Dad had in mind for Saturday. I could've told you what my plans were. We could've figured out a good schedule for everyone. I would've changed my date with Frank to Sunday night. I'm sure he would've agreed.

 

You should've told me what you and Dad had in mind for Saturday.

You should've informed me what you and Dad had in mind for Saturday.

You should've let me know what you and Dad had planned for Saturday.

 

I could've told you what my plans were.

I could've told you what I had planned.

I could've told you how I had the weekend blocked out.

 

We could've figured out a good schedule for everyone.

We could've worked out an acceptable schedule for everyone.

We could've worked out a schedule to suit everyone involved.

 

I would've changed my date with Frank to Sunday night.

I would've moved my date with Frank to Sunday night.

I would've shifted my date with Frank to Sunday night.

 

I'm sure he would've agreed.

I'm sure he would've been OK with that.

I'm sure he would've gone along with that.

 

I dropped in on my friend Gregory. He was feeling pretty down.
I asked him," What is it that's bothering you?"
He said, "It's hard to describe. I can't seem to get anything done."
I said, "Do you think you should see someone about this?"
He answered, "I'll give it some thought."

I dropped in on my friend Gregory.
I paid a visit to my friend Gregory.
I went over to my friend Gregory's.

He was feeling pretty down.
He was quite downcast.
He was pretty depressed.

What is it that's bothering you?
What's bothering you?
What's troubling you?
What's going on with you?

It's hard to describe.
I can't put my finger on it.
It's difficult to put it into words.

I can't seem to get anything done.
I can't get my act together.
I can't get myself organized.

Do you think you should see someone about this?
Do you think you should seek professional help?
Do you think you could use some counseling?

I'll give it some thought.
I'll have to think about that.
I'll consider that idea.

I paid a visit to my friend Gregory. He was pretty depressed.
I asked him, "What's troubling you?"
He said, "It's difficult to put into words. I can't get my act together."
I said, "Do you think you could use some counseling?"
He answered, "I'll have to think about that."

You must arrive here no later than 5 o'clock.
You have to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock.
You have got to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock.

You must be careful what you say around children.
You have to be careful what you say around children.
You have got to be careful what you say around children.

The contract must be signed by a witness.
The contract has to be signed by a witness.
The contract has got to be signed by a witness.

Laura has to pick up her son at school.
Then she has to call several people to arrange a meeting.
After that, she has to prepare dinner.
After dinner she has to pay some bills.

She always has to ask her husband to do something three times.
Mr. Fisher often has to do work on the weekend.
I hope I never have to move again.
He sometimes has to react very quickly.

Next year, Peter has to work very hard.
Next year, Peter will have to work very hard.

Tomorrow, you have to wash the car.
Tomorrow, you will have to wash the car.

Someday soon I have to talk to my brother.
Someday soon I will have to talk to my brother.

Two years ago I had to spend a week in the hospital.
Last Wednesday I had to work late.
This morning I had to get up quite early.

I don't have to answer the phone if I don't want to.
The students did not have to review Chapter 14.
My friend will not have to appear in court.

You must not smoke inside the building.
You must not spend more than 30 minutes for lunch.
You must not lie to me when I ask you a question.

This must be the worst snowstorm in 30 years.
This has to be the worst snowstorm in 30 years.
This has got to be the worst snowstorm in 30 years.

You must be kidding.
You have to be kidding.
You have got to be kidding.

I have got to call my friend Susan.
She must be really angry with me.
I have to explain why I didn't call for so long.
I'll have to be very careful about what I say.
I don't have to tell everything that's on my mind.
But I've got to be basically honest with her.

The action is non-stop.
That movie is action from beginning to end.
The action never lets up.

The special effects are very well done.
The special effects are out of this world.
The special effects blew my mind.

The movie really has something to say.
The movie gives you something to think about.
The movie really opens your eyes.

It was hysterically funny.
It was a riot.
It was one laugh after the other.

It didn't appeal to me at all.
It didn't speak to me at all.
It didn't grab me at all.
I just could't get into it.

It's not worth seeing.
Don't waste your time seeing it.
I wouldn't bother with it.

I can recommend it.
It's worth seeing.
I think you'll find it entertaining.

I went to the movies last night.
I saw a film called Fists of Gold.
It's a martial arts movie from Hong Kong.
The action is non-stop.
The special effects are outstanding.
Some of the scenes are hysterically funny.
I think you'll find it entertaining.

ESL-Aloud is a podcast program aimed at people who already know some English and who wish to expand that knowledge through listening and speaking.

The sentences shown below are the ones included in this podcast. You may want to have them in view while you are listening to the podcast. Or you may want to print them out for when you are away from a computer. Different people have different learning styles, so you have to decide when it is best to see the sentences and when it is best to practice speaking the sentences without seeing them.

Sentences in Podcast #1

Excuse me, where can I find the rice?
Excuse me, can you tell me where the rice is?
Excuse me, which aisle is the rice in?

Excuse me, where can I find the bread?
Excuse me, can you tell me where the bread is?
Excuse me, which aisle is the bread in?

Would you like me to show you?
Would you like me to show you where the bread is?
Do you want me to show you?
Do you want me to show you where the bread is?

Yes, thank you.
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Thanks, that's very kind of you.

No, that's OK.
No, that's fine.
No, I'll be able to find it .
Thank you, but that's not necessary.

How are you today?
How are you doing?
How's it going?

Not bad, and you?
Not bad at all, thanks.
Can't complain.
Pretty good, thanks.

Yesterday I went to the supermarket.
I picked out a few things, but I couldn't find the bread.
I asked one of the people there where the bread was.
He told me it was on aisle number 9.
He asked if I wanted him to show me.
I said that was not necessary.
I got the bread by myself and went to the checkout counter.
The clerk asked how I was doing.
I said that I couldn't complain.