Greetings

Conversation Varieties

Conversation Varieties

Greetings

Formal Greetings

A:	Good Morning.
B:	Good Morning.
A:	How are you?
B:	Fine, thanks.

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Informal Greetings

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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

Wow, it certainly is an awful day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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