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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #31 (permalink) Tue Feb 09, 2010 19:16 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Hi Mary! /I’m really sorry /that you’re not at home now/ because /what I have to tell you/ is very important. /But as you’re not there,/ I’ll have to leave my message/ on your answer phone. /I only hope /that your machine /has plenty of space left /because I’m afraid /this is going to be /a long message./ As I say, /I should be telling you this/ in person /and face-to-face /but then/I don’t have any choice. /The problem is /I don’t know where to start./

Perhaps/ I should /come clean /and tell you /that I’m getting /cold feet /about the two of us/ getting married./ This is/ I’m afraid /very short notice /for you /as the plan /was to have the wedding ceremony/ the day /after tomorrow/. I know that/ your parents /will be /very upset /and probably/ furious /because /I know that /your father /has spent /a lot of money/ for the big day. /But then /I hope /you’ll understand /the reason why /I shan’t be /around /when the wedding /is due/ to take place/. By the time/ you hear this,/ I shall already/ be /at the airport/ and ready /to fly/ to South America./
I thought /it best /to get /as far away as/ possible/ because/ I know that/ a lot of people /will be /after my blood!/ And I can /quite/ understand./ I can just /imagine/ you sitting there/ in your room /and listening /to this /and probably/ thinking /that I’ve gone completely /mad./ But then /you know /what I’m like, /don’t you? /You know /all my weaknesses/ and I have /so many /of them /as well./ But the one/ that’s worst of all /is my absentmindedness/ – you know how I keep forgetting things./
By the way/ I hope /there’s still space/ on your machine/ for the whole point/ of this message./ As I say, /I do /have a very bad memory/ and am very forgetful. /Now just relax/ and don’t be /too angry /with me /but the main reason //why// we simply /can’t get married is /because of /what I have /simply forgotten/ to tell you/. And you/ must/ believe me /that /this is the //absolute// truth./

You see Mary,/ what I haven’t/ told you /is that //unfortunately// I am //already// married./ Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #32 (permalink) Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:27 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Thank you Mr Torsten about your topic



Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #33 (permalink) Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:57 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Beauty Girl wrote:
Thank you Mr Torsten about your topic



Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #34 (permalink) Tue Feb 16, 2010 18:03 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Thank you Mr Torsten about your topic

Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #35 (permalink) Wed Feb 17, 2010 14:58 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Hi Torsten,

I like to record my voice. This is my record.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #36 (permalink) Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:52 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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hiPlease listen to my recording and respond with a voice message too. Many thanks.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #37 (permalink) Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:04 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.

please let me hear your comments and nots , thanks
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #38 (permalink) Thu Feb 25, 2010 18:01 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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I'm lacking in the ability to do the proper intonation :(

Btw, I can't believe someone might be that forgetful! Neither can i imagine that poor girl reading the message )

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Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #39 (permalink) Sat Feb 27, 2010 17:09 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Hello everyone,^ ^
I'm UM,and thank you in advance for every recommend which I really hope to hear from you soon.Have a happy day...

Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #40 (permalink) Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:30 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #41 (permalink) Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:01 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Hello Torsten,

Thank you for the lesson and this is my voice message.

Torsten wrote:
Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.

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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #42 (permalink) Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:59 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

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Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #43 (permalink) Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:50 pm   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

Hey Sarah,

Nice accent girl!
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Read this text aloud: (Telephone message) #44 (permalink) Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:03 am   Read this text aloud: (Telephone message)
 

This is a nice system to improve the accent and pronunciation.
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Hi Mary! I’m really sorry that you’re not at home now because what I have to tell you is very important. But as you’re not there, I’ll have to leave my message on your answer phone. I only hope that your machine has plenty of space left because I’m afraid this is going to be a long message. As I say, I should be telling you this in person and face-to-face but then I don’t have any choice. The problem is I don’t know where to start.

Perhaps I should come clean and tell you that I’m getting cold feet about the two of us getting married. This is I’m afraid very short notice for you as the plan was to have the wedding ceremony the day after tomorrow. I know that your parents will be very upset and probably furious because I know that your father has spent a lot of money for the big day. But then I hope you’ll understand the reason why I shan’t be around when the wedding is due to take place. By the time you hear this, I shall already be at the airport and ready to fly to South America.

I thought it best to get as far away as possible because I know that a lot of people will be after my blood! And I can quite understand. I can just imagine you sitting there in your room and listening to this and probably thinking that I’ve gone completely mad. But then you know what I’m like, don’t you? You know all my weaknesses and I have so many of them as well. But the one that’s worst of all is my absentmindedness – you know how I keep forgetting things.

By the way I hope there’s still space on your machine for the whole point of this message. As I say, I do have a very bad memory and am very forgetful. Now just relax and don’t be too angry with me but the main reason why we simply can’t get married is because of what I have simply forgotten to tell you. And you must believe me that this is the absolute truth.

You see Mary, what I haven’t told you is that unfortunately I am already married. Bye.
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