- •What do You do this Evening?-I
- •What do You do this Evening?-II
- •Asking about Health
- •Introductions and Opening Conversation
- •Saying Good-bye
- •In a Restaurant
- •Meeting People after a Long Time
- •At Lunch Time
- •Asking for some Change
- •At the Hotel
- •At a Barber’s Shop
- •The Weather
- •The London Underground
- •With a Friend in a Coffee-Bar
- •Finding a Room
- •Apologizing
- •Offering Cigarettes
- •Asking the Way
- •At a Doctor’s Surgery
- •Hiring a Car
- •Telephoning – I
- •Telephoning-II
- •Asking Favors
- •At a Bank
- •Thanks for Hospitality
- •Police Registration
- •Finding a Job
- •At a Chemist’s Shop
- •In the Post – Office
- •At the Theatre
- •Shopping
- •Asking for some Change
- •Complementing People on Clothes
- •Asking People to Repeat & Offering a Lift
- •Complaining
- •Booking Airline Tickets
- •Taking a Taxi
- •The London Underground
- •At a Railway Station
- •Making an Appointment
- •At a Doctor’s Surgery
Contents
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Shopping
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Meeting People After a Long Time
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Introductions and Opening Conversation
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Tea-Time
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With a Friend in a Coffee-Bar
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In a Restaurant
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In a Pub
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What do You do this Evening?-I
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What do You do this Evening?-II
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Making an Appointment
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Asking the Way
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At Lunch time
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New Year, Christmas, Easter Greetings
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At the Hotel
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Complementing People on Clothes
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Saying Good-bye
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Asking for some Change
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Offering Cigarettes
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At the Theatre
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In the Post-Office
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Asking about Health
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Asking about Favors
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Hiring a Car
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Taking a Taxi
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Finding a Room
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At the Bank
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Finding a Job
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At the Barber’s Shop
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The Weather
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Thanks for Hospitality
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Telephoning-I
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Telephoning-II
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Police Registration
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At a Doctor’s Surgery
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At a Chemist’s Shop
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Asking People to Repeat & Offering a Lift
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Complaining
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Apologizing
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On a Bus
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At a Railway Station
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The London Underground
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Booking Airlines Tickets
What do You do this Evening?-I
I
-How about coming up for a drink with me this evening?
-I’d like that very much, thank you.
-Shall we say round about 8?
-Fine, see you then.
II
-Will we go for a drive in the country?
-That will be very nice, thank you.
-I’ll pick you up at 7.30.
-Right, see you later.
III
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Do you feel like going to the cinema?
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That sounds a very good idea, thank you.
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Let’s make it at 6.30 at your place.
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That’ll be O’K by me.
IV
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Would you like to come to the party with me tonight?
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I’d love to, thank you very much.
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I’ll call you round after the supper.
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O’K, I’ll be ready.
What do You do this Evening?-II
I
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How would you like to come bowling?
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I’m not overkeen, actually.
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What about the Chinese meal, then?
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No, I thought I’d have an evening at home for a change.
II
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Do you fancy a game of tennis?
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It’s nice of you to ask but I don’t think so.
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Well, how about to come and see Tony?
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No, if you don’t mind I think I’ll stay in tonight.
III
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Feel like strolling in the park?
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I don’t think I will. Thanks all the same.
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Come on. Exercise will do us good.
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No, I do not think I will, thank you.
IV
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Let’s go ice-skating.
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No, I’m really not in the mood for it this evening.
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Then why don’t we go out for a coffee?
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No, really, I’ve promised myself an early night.
Asking about Health
I
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How is your father keeping?
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He’s been off the work for a day or two.
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What’s wrong with him?
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He’s gone down with a cold.
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Tell him I hope he soon feels better.
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That’s very kind of you. I’ll pass it on.
II
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Where is Tony this evening?
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He’s not feeling very well.
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Really? What’s the trouble?
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I think he must have eaten something.
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Give him my regards and tell him to take things easy.
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Thank you very much. I’ll tell him what you said.
III
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How is your brother these days?
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He hasn’t been just well recently.
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I’m sorry to hear that. What’s the matter?
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I think he’s been overworking.
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I hope he’ll soon get over it.
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Thank you. He’ll be pleased to hear you asked after him.
IV
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I haven’t seen Bob lately. How is he?
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As a matter of fact he has laid up.
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Oh, dear! What’s up with him?
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We don’t know but we are having the doctor in tomorrow.
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Let me know if there is anything I can do.
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Thanks very much. I’ll tell him you enquired about him.
Introductions and Opening Conversation
I
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Wendy, I’d like you to meet my brother Symon.
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How do you do?
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How do you do?
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What do you think of life in England?
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I’m still feeling pretty homesick.
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It seems to be strange at first.
II
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Mrs. Lewis, this is Peter Brown.
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How do you do?
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How do you do?
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How do you find things here?
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If it wasn’t bad climate I’d like it very much.
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It won’t take you long to settle down.
III
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Mother, this is Joseph’s brother David.
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How do you do?
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How do you do?
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How do you like London?
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It’s quite different from what I’ve expected.
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Don’t worry, you’ll soon get used to it.
IV
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Mrs. Stancey, I’d like to introduce my Greek friend Millis.
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How do you do?
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How do you do?
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What is your first impression of England?
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Of course, it’s much colder here than it is at home.
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Never mind, you’ll be all right in a week or two.