- •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
Thanks for Hospitality
I
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It’s time we were off.
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So soon? Can you stay a little longer?
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I wish I could but I’m late already.
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What a shame!
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Thank you for a wonderful meal.
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I am glad you’ve enjoyed it.
II
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I really must be going now.
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But you’ve any just come! Wouldn’t you like to stay for a snack?
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That’s very kind of you but I mustn’t be too late.
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What a pity!
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Thanks very much for the party.
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It was a pleasure to have you.
III
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I think it’s about time we’d get a move on.
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What, already? Won’t you have another coffee?
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I’d love to, but I have to be up early tomorrow.
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Oh, dear! What a shame!
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Thank you for the most enjoyable evening!
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Not at all. Hope you can come again.
IV
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If you’ll excuse me, I really should be off now.
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Not yet, surely. Have another drink at least.
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No, thank you all the same.
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Oh, dear! What a pity!
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Thank you very much indeed for the delicious meal.
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Thank you for coming.
Police Registration
I
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I’ve come along to register with you.
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Has your passport been up to the Home Office?
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Yes, they have granted me three months.
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I’d like your address in this country, please.
II
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I was told to report to the Alien Office.
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Has your permission to stay been extended?
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Yes, I’m all right until July.
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I’ll have to see your work permit as well, please.
III
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I’ve come to see you about my registration.
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Has your school sent your passport up to London?
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I’ve got it until the end of the year.
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Then I need two photographs and 25 pence, please.
IV
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I understand that I’m supposed to register.
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Has your employer arranged further extension?
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Yes, I’ve been given three months.
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Can I see your registration book, please?
Finding a Job
I
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Have you got any vacancies for full-time staff?
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What did you have in mind?
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Something in a domestic line.
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Have you had any experience?
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No, I’m more or less at school.
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I can’t promise anything but I’ll do my best.
II
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I was wondering whether you need any part-timers.
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What are you thinking of?
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Have you ever done anything similar?
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Not so far known.
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There is nothing at present but look back in a week.
III
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I’m looking for a job where I can live in.
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What exactly did you want?
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I wouldn’t mind working in a pub.
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Have you done anything like that before?
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Well, I used to a bit of waiting.
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Fill in this form and I’ll let you know if anything turns up.
IV
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Can you fix me up with a part-time job?
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Anything in particular that appeals to you?
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I was rather hoping to find something in a school.
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Have you done that kind of thing before?
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Yes, I was doing the same job last summer.
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I might be able to help you but I need references.