Real, everyday American English — The DMV, the Bank and the Paperwork of a New Life. You hear 40 phrases Americans actually use, each spoken clearly with a natural-speed repeat, the stressed syllable marked, and a short note on when to use it. Then take the matching quiz on word stress. Phrases in this episode (CAPITALS = the beat): I need to make an appointment at the DMV. [eye NEED tuh MAYK un uh-POYNT-munt at thuh DEE-EM-VEE.] The DMV's booked out for weeks. [thuh DEE-EM-VEEZ BUUKT OWT fur WEEKS.] What if I just show up? [wut IF eye just SHOH UP?] Walk-ins are first come, first served. [WAWK-inz ahr FURST KUM, FURST SURVD.] I got a cancellation slot. [eye GAH-duh kan-suh-LAY-shun SLAHT.] Take a number and have a seat. [TAYK uh NUM-bur un HAV uh SEET.] Now serving B forty-two. [NOW SUR-ving BEE FOR-dee-TOO.] Which window do I go to? [wich WIN-doh doo eye GOH tuh?] Go on over to window seven. [GOH ahn OH-vur tuh WIN-doh SEH-vun.] Am I in the wrong line? [am eye in thuh RAWNG LYN?] This line's for renewals only. [this LYNZ fur ruh-NOO-ulz OHN-lee.] What can I do for you today? [wut kun eye DOO fur yoo tuh-DAY?] I'm here to get my learner's permit. [eyem HEER tuh GET my LUR-nurz PUR-mit.] Did you fill out the application online? [DIH-juh FIL OWT thee ap-luh-KAY-shun ahn-LYN?] I filled it out but I didn't print it. [eye FILD it OWT but eye DIH-dunt PRINT it.] I've got the confirmation on my phone. [eyev GAHT thuh kun-fur-MAY-shun ahn my FOHN.] Let me see your paperwork. [LEH-mee SEE yur PAY-pur-wurk.] Is this everything you need? [iz this EH-vree-thing yoo NEED?] You're missing one thing. [yur MIH-sing WUN THING.] You'll have to come back with that. [yool HAF-tuh KUM BAK with THAT.] Can I email it instead? [kun eye EE-mayl it in-STED?] What should I bring with me? [wut shuud eye BRING with mee?] Bring your passport and two proofs of address. [BRING yur PAS-port un TOO PROOFS uv uh-DRES.] …and more in the episode