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Greetings

Formal greetings

Informal greetings

 

Formal Greetings
A: Good Morning.
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A: How are you?
B: Fine, thanks.
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A: Hello, Jack.
B: Hi, Simon.
A: How's things?
B: Fine, thanks. How are you doing?
A: Oh, not too bad. Just finishing off a few things before the holidays.
B: Oh, you're off soon, aren't you?
A: Yeah, beginning of next month.
B: Have you eaten yet?
A: No, I was just thinking about that.
B: Shall we go to that Indian?
A: you mean the Vegetarian?
B: Yes, that's right. What shall we say, ten minutes?
A: Alright, see you at the bottom of the stairs.
     

 

 

Weather

Sunny day

Rainy day   

Snowy day 

Weather forecast

 

 

 

Sunny Day
A: It's good to see the sun again.
B: Better than yesterday.
A: They say it's going to cloud over again this afternoon.
B: As long as it doesn't rain.
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Rainy Day
A: Wow, it certainly is an awful day.
B: Yeah, I'm really fed up with all this rain.

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Snowy Day
A: Hi, Chris.
B: Hi, Eric.
A: Are you ready for the trip to Korea next week?
B: Well, I hope so. The skiing's going to be hopeless otherwise.
A: I wouldn't worry about that.
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Weather Forecast

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A: Hasn't the weather been strange this year?
B: Yeah really...the summer was so hot.
A: Do you think this rain will let up today?
B: It might clear up in the afternoon. If it does, I'm going to go and do some shopping.
   

 

 

Giving Directions

Asking the way 1

Asking the way 2

 

Asking the way 1
A: Excuse me.
B: Yes?
A: Where's the Space Museum?
B: Go straight and turn left.
A: Straight on and turn left?
B: That's right.
A: Thank you.
     
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Asking the way 2
A: Excuse me. Do you know if there's a Hong Kong Bank around here?
B: Hong Kong Bank?
A: Yes.
B: Yes, Go straight along Canton Road and turn right.
A: Straight on, and turn right. Is it far?
B: No, it's just a couple of minutes.
A: Thanks very much.
B: You're welcome.
     
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Restaurants

Inviting people for a meal

Arriving at a restaurant

Asking what your friend would like to eat

Ordering food

Persuading your friend to try new dishes

Paying the bill

 

 
Inviting People For A Meal 1
A: Hi Chris. Do you fancy going for lunch?
B: Yeah, why not?
A: Shall we say twelve thirty?
B: Alright, see you then.
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Arriving At A Restaurant
A: Good evening, Sir.
B: Good evening. A table for two, please.
A: Do you have a reservation?
B: No we haven't.
A: One minute please sir....This way, please.
B: Thank you.
     
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Asking What Your Friend Would Like To Eat
A: Eric, have you ever had dim sum?
B: Yes, but I can never remember the names.
A: Is there anything you especially like?
B: Well, I really don't know....
A: OK. Is there any food you don't eat?
B: Well, I don't eat meat. But I like any kind of fish or vegetables.
A: Then let me order some food for you.
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Ordering Food
A: Are you ready to order Sir?
B: Yes, I'd like the chicken, please.
A: The chicken. Certainly, Sir.
B: And one vegetable lasagne as well, please.
A: And vegetable lasagne. And to drink?
B: Have you got white wine?
A: We have. Would you like to see the wine list?
B: Just give us two glasses of house white, please.
A: Thank you, Sir.
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Persuading Your Friend To Try New Dishes
A: Have you tried this one yet? It's very tasty.
B: Mm...... that looks good. What's inside it?
A: It's got eggplant, brocoli and cheese. Would you like to try?
B: Yes... mm ... delicious.
A: Have you had one of these yet? It's a kind of dumpling.
B: Mm, they're really good.
     
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Paying The Bill
A: Could we have the bill please?
B: Chris, let me get this.
A: No, no. You got it last time. It's on me.
B: OK, it's very good of you.
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Telephone

Getting through to the right person

Not getting through to the right person

Wrong number

Reserving a table by phone

Answer by operator

 

 

 
Getting Through To The Right Person
A: Hello, could I speak to Chris, please?
B: Yes, speaking.
A: Hi, this is Eric from Dubai.
B: Oh, hello Eric. How are you?
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Not Getting Through To The Right Person

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A: Hello, could I speak to Anson, please?
B: I'm sorry, she's out at the moment.
A: When do you expect her back?
B: I think she'll be back in about an hour, at the latest.
A: Well, may I leave a message?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Would you please ask her to call Chris when she gets back.
B: Ok. Does she know your number?
A: I'm afraid she doesn't. My mobile is 94774026
B: 94774026. All right. Thanks for calling. Oh, hang on, someone's at the door, that may be her, please hold on.
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Wrong Number

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A: Could I speak to John, please?
B: John? There's no one by that name here. I'm afraid you've got the wrong number.
A: Wrong number? Is this the English Department?
B: No, I'm sorry, it isn't. This is the English Language Center.
A: Oh I'm sorry to have bothered you. Could you tell me how to get the operator?
B: Yeah just dial '0' if you're on the campus. Otherwise phone in again.
A: Thank you very much.
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Reserving A Table By Phone
A: Bellavista, may I help you?
B: Hello. What time does your buffet dinner start this evening?
A: At 6 0'clock sir. And we close at 11.00.
B: Ok, I'd like to reserve a table for two, please.
A: For what time, sir?
B: Around 7 O'clock
A: OK. Could I have your name, please?
B: Yes. Hilary Bower.
A: A table for two for this evening at 7 for Mr. Hilary Bower?
B: That's right.
A: Thank you, then sir.
B: Thank you, bye bye.
 
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Answer By Operator 1

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A: Good morning, this is the housing bureau.
B: Good morning. Can I speak to Dominic Wong, please?
A: Who shall I say is calling?
B: This is Hilary Bower speaking.
A: Just a moment, please. I'm putting you through.
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Travel

Going to the airport

At the check-in counter

Money exchange

Arriving at the Hotel

Asking for information

 

 
Going To The Airport
A: What's the best way of getting to the airport?
B: Well, you can take the Airport Express.
A: Err. Where do I catch it?
B: In Central.
A: How much is it from there? Do you know?
B: Err. I think it's about 70 dollars. By the way, you can check in your baggage at the station. They'll even give you your boarding pass.
A: Wow... that's really convenient.
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At The Check-in Counter
A: Can I have your ticket and passport please, Sir?
B: Yes, here you are.
A: Do you have any check-in luggage?
B: Yes, two pieces. They're heavy. I hope they're not overweight.
A: They're just under the maximum weight. Where would you like to sit, Sir?
B: A window seat if possible. And I forgot to ask before. Could I order a vegetarian meal, please?
A: One vegetarian meal. Ok, no problem. Have a good flight, Sir.
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Money Exchange

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A: Yes, Sir.
B: Er... I'm going on holiday, and I need some foreign currency.
A: Cash or traveller's cheques?
B: I think cash is Ok.
A: Which currencies will you want the cash in?
B: I need some baht. What's the rate of exchange?
A: It's up on the board... the exchange rate for baht is 0.2.
B: 0.2? I can never work out what that means?
A: You get 100 baht for 20 Hong Kong dollars.
B: How about commission?
A: There's no commission.
B: I see, then, please change HK$2000 for me and debit the money from my current account.
A: Ok... here you are. Please sign here. 10,000 baht, Sir.
B: Thank you.
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Arriving At The Hotel
A: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I have a reservation. The name's Bower.
A: Just a moment, I'll check. Is that Mr. H. Bower?
B: That's right.
A: Would you mind signing the register please Mr. Bower?
B: Ok.
A: Could I see your passport?
B: Here you are.
A: Thank you. Right, your room number is 1108 on the 11th floor. Please take the lift on the right hand side.
B: Many thanks.
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Arriving At The Hotel
A: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I have a reservation. The name's Bower.
A: Just a moment, I'll check. Is that Mr. H. Bower?
B: That's right.
A: Would you mind signing the register please Mr. Bower?
B: Ok.
A: Could I see your passport?
B: Here you are.
A: Thank you. Right, your room number is 1108 on the 11th floor. Please take the lift on the right hand side.
B: Many thanks.
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