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Kultur Dokumente
The English
es you to the
Everyday Dialogues
Making a Grocery List
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
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Everyday Dialogues
Making a Grocery List
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
3. Vocabulary
Match the quantity with the product.
1. tube
tuna
2. dozen
peanut butter
3. can
dish detergent
4. bar
cereal
5. loaf
eggs
6. jar
toothpaste
7. box
soap
8. bottle
bread
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Ruth:
sugar
and flour. I m going to the grocery store.
?
Anna:
Uh,
Ruth:
Anna:
Ruth
Anna:
?
No. I think
?
Ruth:
No.
Anna:
Ruth:
Bye.
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Everyday Dialogues
Asking for Directions
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
Andrea: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the
post office?
Man on the street: No, Im sorry. I dont know. Im from
out of town.
(a minute later)
Andrea: Excuse me. Do you know where the post office
is?
Second Man: Sure. Its not far from here. Walk straight
ahead until you get to Main street. Then
Andrea: Sorry to interrupt you. How many blocks is that?
Second Man: Its about two or three blocks. Its the first
traffic light you come to. When you get to Main Street, turn
right and walk one block to Broadway. Then turn left and go
about half a block.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can you tell me how to get to the post office?
Can you tell me where the post office is?
Do you know where the post office is?
the museum
the theater
... continued on the next page
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2. Practice - continued
How do I get to the bank?
to the zoo
to the school
to the train station
Turn right.
Turn left.
3. Review
In the space below, draw a neighborhood map with streets and avenues. Include several buildings such as a
bank, post office, grocery store, pharmacy, school, beauty salon, restaurant, gas station, etc. Then work with a
partner and practice giving directions to different locations. Use the following expressions: walk along, turn right,
turn left, go two blocks, its on the corner, its beside, its next to, its in the middle of the block, it s on the
corner, its across the street from, etc.
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Everyday Dialogues
Asking for Directions
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Andrea:
Excuse me.
No.
(a minute later)
Andrea:
Excuse me.
Second Man:
Sure. Its
Main Street.
Andrea:
Second Man:
?
Its about two or three blocks. Its the first
Main Street,
Andrea:
Second Man:
side. Its
of the block,
the
Andrea:
Second Man:
Youre welcome.
. Thanks a lot.
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Everyday Dialogues
At a Restaurant
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
Customer: Wed like a table for four, please.
Hostess: Do you have a reservation?
Customer: No, we dont.
Hostess: Im afraid there will be about a ten or fifteen
minute wait.
Customer: Thats okay.
Hostess: Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
Customer: Non-smoking, please.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Wed like a table for four, please.
Do you have a table for four?
Is there a table for four available?
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Everyday Dialogues
At a Restaurant
2. Practice - continued
Do you have a reservation?
Have you got a reservation?
Did you make a reservation?
No, we dont.
No, we didnt.
Thats okay.
Thats fine.
No problem.
It doesnt matter.
We dont care.
Its not
important.
3. Vocabulary
Write words from the dialogues that have the same meanings as the words below.
1. ready
2. a place that has been saved for you
3. person who greets you at the restaurant
4. person who goes to a restaurant to buy food
5. like better
6. a place to sit outside
7. place to sit in a restaurant with a table and benches
8. a list of the food available in a restaurant
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Customer:
for four.
Hostess:
Customer:
?
No,
Hostess:
.
Customer:
Hostess:
smoking or non-smoking?
Customer:
Non-smoking, please.
Hostess:
a table
or a booth?
Customer:
Hostess:
sit inside
or on the patio?
Customer:
Hostess:
Customer:
Okay.
and call you when the table is
Its
Hostess:
spell
?
Customer:
.
?
Hostess:
Customer:
Thank you.
Everyday Dialogues
At the Doctors
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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2. Practice - continued
I have a bad sore throat.
I have a terrible cough.
I have a migraine headache.
I have a stomach-ache.
I have a rash on my arm.
I have a slight fever.
It hurts when I swallow.
I have a bad cold.
I feel nauseated.
I am vomiting.
Its very itchy.
I have the chills.
a. sore chest
b. cant swallow
c. cant walk
d. purple skin
e. cant bend
f. red, itchy skin
g. sneezing
h. vomiting
i. fever and chills
j. bleeding
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Doctor:
Good morning,
Patient:
I have
Doctor:
Patient:
Doctor:
Patient:
Doctor:
Heres a prescription
Patient:
Doctor:
Patient:
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Pharmacy
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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2. Practice - continued
You have to take one pill a day for seven days.
Youve got to take one tablet with each meal.
You should take two teaspoons before bedtime.
You need to apply the ointment daily.
Are there any side effects?
Will there be any side effects?
Will I feel any side effects?
You may feel drowsy.
You may feel sleepy.
You may get a headache.
You might feel dizzy.
You could feel a little nauseated.
3. Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
1. drowsy
2. nauseated
3. pregnant
be more than
4. precaution
5. dizzy
suggested
6. nursing
sleepy
7. exceed
expecting a baby
8. recommended
9. dosage
10. ointment
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Customer:
filled please.
Pharmacist:
Customer:
No I haven t.
Pharmacist:
.
Customer:
Pharmacist:
Customer:
What about
.
?
Pharmacist:
.
Customer:
When
?
Pharmacist:
.
Customer:
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can I help you?
May I help you?
How can I help you?
Itll be $18.50.
That will be $18.50.
That will cost $18.50.
That comes to $18.50.
Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
A. Odd One Out - Underline the word or expression in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1. postal carrier,
mail slot,
mail man,
letter carrier
2. zip code,
return address,
postal code,
registered delivery
3. stamp,
post mark,
mail slot,
address
4. string,
mail box,
tape,
package
5. express,
priority,
stamp,
airmail
6. postcard,
letter,
parcel,
mail slot
B. Fill in the Blanks in the following sentences with the correct word from the dialogue or practice section
of the lesson.
If you want the person who will receive the letter or package to sign for it, you can send it by
mail.
If a parcel you send gets lost in the mail, the
If you want to send money safely through the mail, you should purchase a
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Yes.
this package to
.
Postal Clerk:
How
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
(a minute later)
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Postal clerk:
.
form.
The postage includes $100 insurance. Would you like to buy any extra insurance?
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
You forgot to
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Yes.
Postal Clerk:
Okay.
$
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Thank you.
Customer:
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can I help you?
May I help you?
How can I help you?
Itll be $18.50.
That will be $18.50.
That will cost $18.50.
That comes to $18.50.
Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
A. Odd One Out - Underline the word or expression in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1. postal carrier,
mail slot,
mail man,
letter carrier
2. zip code,
return address,
postal code,
registered delivery
3. stamp,
post mark,
mail slot,
address
4. string,
mail box,
tape,
package
5. express,
priority,
stamp,
airmail
6. postcard,
letter,
parcel,
mail slot
B. Fill in the Blanks in the following sentences with the correct word from the dialogue or practice section
of the lesson.
If you want the person who will receive the letter or package to sign for it, you can send it by
mail.
If a parcel you send gets lost in the mail, the
If you want to send money safely through the mail, you should purchase a
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Yes.
this package to
.
Postal Clerk:
How
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
(a minute later)
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Postal clerk:
.
form.
The postage includes $100 insurance. Would you like to buy any extra insurance?
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
You forgot to
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Yes.
Postal Clerk:
Okay.
$
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Thank you.
Customer:
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Everyday Dialogues
Going Shopping
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Im just looking right
Im just browsing.
3. Vocabulary
Underline the word in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
shoes,
big,
blouse,
belt,
bathrobe,
cardigan,
belt,
socks,
tailor,
vest,
sweater,
small,
skirt,
slippers,
long,
shirt,
sandals
shorts
sweater
purse,
pajamas,
blouse,
bra,
scarf,
clerk,
suit,
coat,
vest,
turtleneck,
slip,
stockings,
dressmaker,
boots,
earrings
nightgown
pullover
panties
pantyhose
seamstress
sports jacket
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Clerk:
Customer:
?
Im
Clerk:
today.
, just let me know.
Customer:
Thanks. I will.
?
Certainly. The
Customer:
.
?
Clerk:
Customer:
?
Yes, but there werent any.
Clerk:
(a minute later)
Customer:
Clerk:
Customer:
Do you take
Clerk:
Yes,
?
. But if you would like to open an account with us today, youll
Okay.
Clerk:
Just
.
this form and Ill give you a temporary card today. Your
actual card will be mailed in about two weeks. With the sale and the extra 10% discount,
your purchase comes to $49.99, including tax.
Customer:
What a
! Thank you.
Everyday Dialogues
Going to a Movie
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
Bill: Hi, Sara. Its Bill. Do you still feel like going to a
movie tonight?
Sara: Sure. How about you?
Bill: Yes. Id like to. What movie should we see?
Sara: I heard that Imagination is very good.
Bill: Whats it about?
Sara: I think its a sci-fi movie.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Do you still feel like going to a movie tonight?
Do you still want to go to a movie tonight?
Are you still in the mood for a movie tonight?
Are you still up for a movie tonight?
...continued on the next page
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2. Practice - continued
Sure. How about you?
What about you?
Do you feel like it?
Whats it about?
What kind of movie is it?
Do you know anything about it?
movie.
a science-fiction.
a drama.
a comedy.
a war movie.
an action movie.
a mystery.
a romantic movie.
Wheres
it
playing? Wheres it
showing? Wheres it
on?
Where is it at?
a detective movie.
a western.
a documentary.
an animated movie.
a cartoon.
a foreign film.
Hold on a minute.
Wait a minute.
Hang on a minute.
Sure. Thats great.
Sounds good.
Thats fine.
3. Vocabulary
From the vocabulary on the previous page, complete the sentences below.
1. If I like funny movies, I should go to a
2. If I like love stories, I should go to a
3. If I like a lot of adventure, I should see an
4. If I like to see movies from other countries, I should go to a
5. If I like cowboy movies, I should go to a
.
movie.
movie.
.
.
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Bill:
Sara:
Sure.
Bill:
?
Sara:
.
Bill:
Sara:
I think it s
Bill:
Do you know
?
Sara:
No, I don t.
Bill:
Okay.
Where s it
Sara:
Bill:
a late one.
?
Sara:
That s fine.
I ll check
.
in the
Sure.
Sara:
Bye.
Everyday Dialogues
Going to the Bank
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Hello. Im Frank Roberts.
Hi. My name is...
How do you do? Im .....
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Circle the word in each group that does not belong. Explain why.
1. teller,
2. safety deposit box,
3. security number,
4. deposit,
5. sign,
6. overdraft,
7. payroll check,
8. cash,
9. take out,
10. travelers check,
manager,
ATM,
PIN,
teller,
deposit,
negative balance,
personal check,
bills,
deposit,
teller,
statement,
cash machine,
telephone number,
withdrawal,
endorse,
extra money,
money from employer,
check,
withdraw,
money order,
security guard
bank machine
personal identification number
transfer
write your name
not enough money
paycheck
coins
remove
cash
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Manager:
Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Would you like a taxi, sir?
Do you want a taxi, sir?
Would you like a cab?
Do you need a taxi?
Are you waiting for a taxi?
Yes, I would.
Yes, I do.
Yes, thanks.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I am.
Thatll be $22.00.
Its $22.00.
Thats $22.00.
here.
Here we are.
Here you are.
This is it.
Okay.
Were
Heres twenty-five.
Here you are.
Here you go.
Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
A. Odd One Out - Underline the word or expression in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1. taxi,
bus,
elevator,
subway
2. bag,
cart,
suitcase,
luggage
3. automobile,
boat,
car,
vehicle
4. fare,
cost,
rate,
expensive
5. fixed rate,
set rate,
variable rate,
flat rate
B. Fill in the Blanks - Choose the correct word from the list below to complete the sentences.
.
.
6. It is a long way from the airport to the center of the city, so the taxi
will be very
expensive.
7. Our new car has a big
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Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Gentleman:
Yes, I am.
Taxi Driver:
Gentleman:
?
Yes,
(The taxi driver picks up the suitcase and carries it to the trunk.)
Im going downtown. Is there a
Taxi Driver:
Passenger:
Taxi Driver:
Okay.
Passenger:
Taxi Driver:
?
Oh,
Passenger:
Taxi Driver:
?
Probably around twenty five dollars.
Here we are.
Passenger:
Taxi Driver:
$22.00.
Passenger
Taxi Driver:
for you.
Thank you.
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Everyday Dialogues
Introduction
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take
turns being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Mom, Id like you to meet my roommate, Jennifer.
Id like to introduce you to my roommate.
Let me introduce you to my roommate.
I want you to meet my roommate.
this is my roommate, Jennifer.
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2. Practice - continued
Id like you to meet my roommate, Jennifer.
my husband
my wife
my son
my daughter
my colleague
my classmate
my friend
my boyfriend
my girlfriend
my neighbor
my fianc
my cousin
my uncle
my aunt
my nephew
my niece
my grand father
my grandmother
my father-in-law
my mother-in-law
Hello Jennifer.
Hi.
How do you do?
you.
Sounds great.
Sounds good.
Thats a good
idea. Id like that.
3. Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
1. nephew
2. niece
3. roommate
4. colleague
5. neighbor
d. my husbands mother
e. person I am engaged to marry
6. fianc
7. classmate
f. my uncles daughter
g. my sisters son
8. cousin
9. mother-in-law
10. father-in-law
i. my fathers sister
j. person I work with
11. uncle
12. aunt
k. my brothers daughter
l. my husbands father
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
A:
,
my
,
.
B:
.
C:
has told me
B:
has told me
too.
for a long time.
A:
C:
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Everyday Dialogues
Job Interview
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
My name is John Phillips.
Im John Phillips.
Resources.
Im in charge of hiring.
Please have a seat.
Please sit down.
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Everyday Dialogues
Job Interview
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
1. personnel director
a. duties
2. hire
b. manage, be in charge of
3. resume
4. qualifications
5. proficient
6. position
7. responsibilities
8. supervise
9. salary
10. benefits
11. contact
13. available
14. reference
n. job
Everyday Dialogues
Job Interview
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Interviewer:
Hello,
.
.
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Thank you.
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Applicant:
Interviewer:
experience.
your qualifications.
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Applicant:
in this position?
Interviewer:
Applicant:
.
?
I expect to be paid
Can you tell me about the benefits you offer?
Interviewer:
Yes.
.
Applicant:
?
Interviewer:
Were hoping the successful applicant can start at the beginning of next month. Well
finish our interviews tomorrow and make a decision by the weekend.
next week.
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being each
character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
Ellie: Hi, Im calling about your ad for the apartment for rent.
Landlord: Oh yes.
Ellie: Can you give me a little more information, please?
Landlord: Sure. What would you like to know?
Ellie: How many rooms does it have?
Landlord: It has an L-shaped living room dining room, a small
kitchen, two bedrooms, one large bathroom and a small one off the
master bedroom.
Ellie: How much is the rent?
Landlord: Its $600.
Ellie: Is it carpeted?
Landlord: One space is included. If you want the other spot, you ll
have to pay an extra $20 per month.
Ellie: What about utilities?
Landlord: Heat, water and electricity are included. You just have to
pay for cable and telephone.
Ellie: Do I have to sign a lease?
Landlord: No. You just have to give one month notice if you want to
move out.
Ellie: Is there a damage deposit?
Landlord: Yes. Its $300, half a months rent.
Ellie: Is it okay to have a pet?
Landlord: Small pets are allowed.
Ellie: One more thing. Is it close to a major bus route?
Landlord: Yes, theres a bus stop just one block away.
Ellie: Great. When can I see it?
Landlord: How about 2:00 this afternoon?
Ellie: Thats fine. Oh, I forgot to ask. When is it available?
Landlord: Its available immediately.
Ellie: Okay. See you at two. Thanks.
Landlord: See you. Bye.
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Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Im calling about your ad for the apartment for rent.
the house
the townhouse
the duplex
the bachelor suite
Is it carpeted?
Does it have carpeting?
Does it have blinds?
drapes?
curtains?
Is it air-conditioned?
Does it have air-conditioning?
Does it have a balcony?
a fireplace?
in-suite laundry?
When is it available?
When will it be vacant?
When can I move in?
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Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
3. Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
1. landlord
2. tenant
b. floor covering
3. lease
c. ready to use
4. damage deposit
d. close
5. available
6. bachelor suite
7. utilities
g. window coverings
8. appliances
h. apartment owner
9. convenient
10. nearby
j. security deposit
11. blinds
12. carpeting
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Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Caller:
Landlord:
Oh yes.
for rent.
Caller:
Landlord:
Sure.
Caller:
How many
does it have?
Caller:
How much
Landlord:
Its $
Caller:
Does it have
Landlord:
Yes, it does.
Caller:
Is there
Landlord:
Caller:
Is
Landlord:
.
?
?
included in the rent?
Landlord:
Caller:
utilities?
Landlord:
.
Caller:
Landlord:
deposit?
Yes.
Caller:
Landlord:
Caller:
Landlord:
Yes, theres
Caller:
Landlord:
Caller:
?
Thats fine. Oh, I forgot to ask. When
?
Landlord:
immediately.
Caller:
Landlord:
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Everyday Dialogues
Making an Appointment
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Everyday Dialogues
Making an Appointment
2. Practice - continued
Why do you want to see the doctor?
Whats the
problem? Whats
the matter?
I have a sore throat.
a fever.
a rash.
a back-ache.
a bad cold.
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Everyday Dialogues
Making an Appointment
3. Vocabulary
Match the questions and responses.
1. Whats the problem?
Since Friday.
Last week.
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Receptionist:
Doctors office.
Patient:
Receptionist:
Patient:
I have
Receptionist:
Patient:
Last Friday.
Receptionist:
Patient:
Im sorry.
Receptionist:
Patient:
Receptionist:
Patient:
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Everyday Dialogues
Ordering Food
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can I take your order now?
Would you like to order now?
Are you ready to order now?
Have you had time to look at the menu yet?
Could you give me a few more minutes?
Can I have a few more minutes, please?
Id like a few more minutes.
Im not quite ready. I need a few more minutes.
Id like the roast beef please.
fried chicken
grilled salmon
Ill have the house salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Thousand Island dressing.
Italian dressing.
French dressing.
blue cheese dressing.
Would you like a beverage?
Coke.
Would you like anything to drink?
Will there be anything to drink?
Rare, please.
medium rare
medium
medium well
well done.
Everyday Dialogues
Ordering Food
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
Work with your partner. Fill in the chart below with as many food items as you can think of.
Appetizer - First
Course
Entre - Main
Course
Side Dish
Dessert
Beverage
Ex. salad
steak
French fries
pie
coke
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Waiter:
now?
Customer:
Waiter:
Customer:
Yes.
please.
Waiter:
with
?
Customer:
Waiter:
We have
Customer:
Waiter:
done?
Customer:
, please.
Waiter:
Customer:
Waiter:
Customer:
Waiter:
Customer:
Waiter:
Customer:
What
Waiter:
Customer:
Okay.
Waiter:
Customer:
Thank you.
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Everyday Dialogues
Weekend Plans
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Not bad.
Pretty good.
So so.
...continued on the next page
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2. Practice - continued
Im calling
Id rather go to a movie.
Id prefer to go to a movie.
Id like to go to a movie instead.
3. Vocabulary
Match the activity with the location.
1. play golf
2. play tennis
3. see a movie
4. watch a hockey game
5. watch a baseball game
6. listen to music
7. eat dinner
a. at the bar
b. at the arena
c. at the course
d. at the restaurant
e. at the court
f. at the theater
g. at the stadium
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4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Bill:
Amy:
?
. Im calling
Bill:
Bill:
on Saturday night?
Amy:
Bill:
.
I did that last weekend.
Well then,
?
Amy:
Bill:
go to a movie.
Okay.
.
?
Amy:
No.
Bill:
Okay.
Amy.
Bill:
Bye. Bye.
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Everyday Dialogues
Returning an Item
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can I help you?
May I help you?
...continued on the next page
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2. Practice - continued
Yes, Id like to return this jacket.
Yes, I want to return this jacket.
this coat.
these pants.
Let me check.
Let me see.
Let me look.
3. Vocabulary
Match the words or expressions on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
1. return
available to buy
2. receipt
trade
3. on sale
give back
4. check
5. refund
able to use
6. exchange
7. credit note
reduced price
8. valid
9. for sale
look for
Everyday Dialogues
Returning an Item
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Clerk:
Customer:
?
Yes.
.
why you re returning it?
Clerk:
Customer:
I bought it for
.
Clerk:
Customer:
Clerk.:
.
. You can exchange it for
Clerk:
(a minute later)
Customer:
Clerk:
It s
Customer:
Okay. I ll come back next week and see if I can find something else he
for a year.
might like.
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