8. At the reception
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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)
You need to get from London to Oxford. You need to be there at 2 pm tomorrow. You mustn’t be late.
Ask the receptionist in your hotel about
- if you can get to Oxford by train
- the timetable
- the travelling time
You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the receptionist.
Remember to:
- be active and polite
- ask the questions and find out all the information you need
- decide on the train you will take
Read and learn the dialogue
P.-Hello.
T.-Hello. How can I help you?
P.-Could you tell me how I can get to Oxford by train?
T.- Of course, there is a railway station not far from here. I think you can get there by train.
P.- I see. Do you happen to know when the classes usually start? I only have time on weekdays in the afternoon.
T.- It depends. As soon as you know your level I’ll be able to tell you the exact time.
P.- Well, and how much should I pay for the course? The fact is that my parents can pay only ₤30 per week.
T. – Oh, I don’t think it will cost you more.
P. –It’s great. When shall I start?
T.- Ok, you can write the entrance exam tomorrow at 9 in the morning and to know the results in the afternoon. So you’ll be able to start the day after tomorrow.
P.- Thank you very much. Good bye.
T.- Good bye.
9. At a language school.
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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)
You’ve come to a language school. You would like to take an English course. Your parents can pay ₤30 per week. You have time to study on weekdays in the afternoon.
Before making a decision ask the course administrator about
- the timetable and the starting day
- the price
- the entrance exam (if you have to take it or not)
You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the course
administrator.
Remember to:
- be active and polite
- ask the questions and find out all the information you need
- decide on the course you will take
Read and learn the dialogue
P.-Excuse me, I’d like to take an English course at your school.
T.-Oh, we have quite a lot of different courses here. You can choose the time and level.
P.- Does it mean that I’ll have to take the entrance exam?
T.- Yes, I think you’ll have to write a test to make it easy to find out what level you are.
P.- I see. Do you happen to know when the classes usually start? I only have time on weekdays in the afternoon.
T.- It depends. As soon as you know your level I’ll be able to tell you the exact time.
P.- Well, and how much should I pay for the course? The fact is that my parents can pay only ₤30 per week.
T. – Oh, I don’t think it will cost you more.
P. –It’s great. When shall I start?
T.- Ok, you can write the entrance exam tomorrow at 9 in the morning and to know the results in the afternoon. So you’ll be able to start the day after tomorrow.
P.- Thank you very much. Good bye.
T.- Good bye.