Improve Your Conversational Skills
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1.Situation of greeting ( )
a) Feeling good
b) Feeling bad
2. Small talk ( )
a) With a stranger
b) With an acquaintance
3. Small talk at a party ( )
a) Being introduced
b) Introducing yourself
4. Shopping ( )
a) Asking about the price
b) Supermarket
5. Getting direction (, )
a) In the street
b) Inside a building
6. Inviting someone out ()
a) Accepting an invitation
b) Declining an invitation
7. Eating out ( )
a) Lunch
b) Conversation during a meal
8. Hotel ()
a) At the desk
b) With the bellboy
9. Taxi ()
a) By telephone
b) On the street
10. Goodbye ()
a) During a meeting
b) In a social situation
Situation of greeting
A) Feeling good
-Hello. How are you?
-Fine, thank you. And you?
-Oh, no. I have to be going. I have a meeting at 10.
-It was nice to see you.
B) Feeling bad
-Hello. How are you?
-I am not doing very well. I have a cold.
-Oh? I am sorry to hear that.
-Well, I am sure Ill recover soon.
-Take care of yourself, and I hope you feel better soon.
Small talk
A) With a stranger
-What floor what would you like?
-Fifth, please.
-Beautiful weather we are having, isnt it?
-Yes, I enjoy hot weather.
-Well, have a nice day.
B) With an acquaintance
-Hello, Fred. How are you?
-Fine, just fine. And you?
-Fine. How is work going?
-Oh, its very busy. What about you?
-Things are a little slow now, but I am sure well be busy again soon. Give my regards to your family.
Small talk at a party
A) Being introduced
-Thank you for introducing me. Yes, my name is Peter. I am studying computers in college. How do you do?
- Hello. What do you plan to do when you complete college?
- Id like to become a computer programmer. What do you think about opportunities in that field?
-I think the opportunities are very good. Heres my card. Why dont you give me a call when you graduate and Ill see what I can do for you.
B) Introducing yourself
-Hello, I am Sim Johnson.
-Its nice to meet you. I am Stepan Petrov. Its a wonderful party. How do you know the host?
-We play golf together. And you?
-We met in college. What kind of work do you do?
-I am a businessman. What kind of work do you do?
Shopping
A) Asking about the price
-Pardon me. How much is this wallet?
-Its $25.99 plus tax.
-Is it genuine leather?
-Yes, it is.
-All right. Ill take it.
-Will that be cash or charge?
-Check.
-Then Ill need to see two forms of identification. Will you accept a fifty dollars travellers check?
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-Fine. Thank you very much and come again.
B) Supermarket
-Pardon me. Could you tell me where the milk is?
-Its down aisle 12 in the dairy section.
-Thank you. And where is the fruit?
-Its in the corner of the market, in the produce section. And when you finish, the check-out stand is over there.
-Thank you very much.
Getting directions
A) On the street
-Excuse me. Could you tell me where Wilshire Boulevard is? Were lost.
-All right. Turn left out of the driveway over there. Then go straight for about a mile. Youll cross Santa Monica Boulevard. Right after that, you see Wilshire.
-Thank you very much.
-Youre welcome.
B) Inside a building
-Pardon me. Could you tell me where Room 240 is?
-All right. Go to the end of this hallway and turn left. Youll see an elevator.
Yes.
-Take the elevator to the second floor and turn right. Room 240 will be on your left.
-Thank you very much.
Inviting someone out
A) Accepting an invitation
-Im famished. Are you hungry?
-Yes, I am very hungry.
-I hear there is a good Japanese restaurant near here. Would you like to go there for lunch?
-Yes, but Id like to take you this time.
-No. I invited you.
b) Declining an invitation
-Im famished. Are you hungry?
-Yes, I am very hungry.
-I hear there is a good Japanese restaurant near here. Would you like to go there for lunch?
-Id like to, but I cant this time. Can we make it another time?
-Yes, of course.
Eating out
A) Lunch
-Are you ready to order?
-Yes, Id like a roast beef sandwich on rye bread.
-Would you care for anything to drink?
-Ill have a glass of milk, please.
-Would you like a large or a small glass of milk?
-A small one will be fine.
-Is there anything else I can get for you?
-No, thank you. Just the check, please.
-All right. Thank you very much.
-Thank you.
