72 Common English Dialogs for Daily Life
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unit one greeting dialogue
what do you do hello Mary hi John how’s
it going pretty good how about you busy
I’ve been working a lot these days what
do you do I’m a nurse that’s interesting
where do you work I work at the city
hospital do you like your job I love it
what do you do not much these days I’m
looking for a job what kind of job are
you looking for
I’d like to work as a computer
programmer
well good luck
Thanks
what are you doing
dialogue I Nancy what are you doing
I’m sending an email to a friend
you use email often everyday how about
you
me too I also surf the net for news and
sports
the Internet is great isn’t it
it sure is hey Nancy would you do me a
favor
want to check my email too
no problem I’ll be finished in about
five minutes
Thanks
where are you from dialog
hello I’m Mike Quinlan
nice to meet you Mike my name is Sally
Stuart
the pleasure
where are you from
I’m from Atlanta Georgia how about you
I’m from Vancouver Canada
doing in the United States I’m traveling
on business
what should I say dialogue
little nervous about meeting Cynthia
tonight
who is Cynthia she is my blind date
oh I can see why you might be nervous
yeah I want to make a good first
impression
any advice just be yourself and try to
be polite but how should I start the
conversation what should I say
ask her about her job and her interests
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue 1 hi I’m Wendy I’ll
be your waitress today can I get you
something to drink yes three coffees
please
three
yeah my friends should be here any
minute
okay I see three coffees then anything
to eat
nothing to eat just the coffees please
okay three coffees coming up milk and
sugar
I’m not sure could you bring some on the
side sure thing
thank you
dialogue to
hello speedy deliveries this is Jason
speaking
hi this is Margaret from context I have
a question how long would it take to
ship a large box to Singapore
our Asian connections have just been
improved
now shipments to Singapore only take
three weeks great and how much would
that cost let’s see that would be $120
per a hundred pounds not bad so if the
shipment leaves today it will arrive in
three weeks that’s right
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Unit two family do you have any brothers
or sisters dialog so where are you from
I was born in California but I live in
Seattle
and I asked you about your family sure
why not
okay do you have any brothers or sisters
yeah I have an older brother and a
younger sister how old are they
my brother’s 33 and my sister’s 12 I see
and which year were you born
in 1991 how about you
I was born in 1991 to
do you have any brothers or sisters
nope I’m an only child when is your
birthday March 31st when’s yours June
11th you’re three months older than me
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how large is your family dialogue hey
Linda how large is your family I have a
big family there are seven of us Wow
how
brothers do you have to how large is
your family there are four of us do you
have a brother or a sister
brother he’s younger than I am do you
get along with him
yeah but sometimes I wish I was an only
child
when is your birthday dialog
I sue what are you doing
hey David I’m making a birthday card
who’s it for my sister
is her birthday it’s the day after
tomorrow how old is she going to be
she’ll be 12 how come you never make me
a birthday card well when is your
birthday on February 28th
okay I’ll make you a card next year
are you the oldest dialog Leslie do you
have any brothers or sisters yes I have
three brothers and two sisters that’s a
big family are you the oldest well I’m
the oldest girl how large is your family
there are five of us
sounds like you have brothers or sisters
- right I have an older sister and a
younger brother oh so you’re the middle
child yep I’m right in the middle
short conversations you will hear two
dialogues listen carefully dialogue one
first I’ll need some information about
your family
okay what would you like to know how
many people are in your family
are six of us
all right and do you have any brothers
or sisters
I have two older brothers and a younger
sister okay how old are they
my brothers are 26 and 28 and my sister
16 great now how old are you I’m 20
dialogue - hello is tally peddler there
this is she
I’m from Temko and we’re taking a poll I
see what are you asking about we are
collecting information about families
how large is yours there are seven of us
we have five children great and how old
are your children please
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unit three school what do you need
dialog excuse me can you help me out
sure what do you need
Thanks I’m a new student here and I
can’t find my classroom what class are
you looking for
math it’s in room 102 where is that hey
we’re in the same class we can go
together
Thanks oh I’m Lin hi I’m Li nice to meet
you
by the way how long does math class last
every class lasts 50 minutes then we
have a 10-minute break
are you in any clubs I’m on the soccer
team and in the school band oh I’m in
the band
- um when do we practice practice starts
at 3:30 in the auditorium and less until
5:00 where’s the auditorium I’ll show
you later
oh hey we’d better get to class it
starts in five minutes
what time do you eat lunch dialog I
can’t believe it’s the first day of
school again
I know summer went by so quickly how’s
your schedule for this semester let’s
see first period is chemistry then
history then music what time do you have
lunch my lunch is from 11 o’clock to 12
o’clock how about you what are you
taking
taking geometry physics English French
and my lunch is at noon what time is
your English class my schedule says it
starts at 1:00 o’clock the teachers mr.
brown uh-oh I’ve heard that mr. Brown
gives really difficult tests and lots of
homework you’re kidding I think I’m
ready for summer vacation already
how often do you practice dialog hey
Mike I haven’t seen you in a while have
you been
oh hey Gina I’ve been really busy lately
really what’s going on
I’m in the orchestra and we have a big
concert next week
you must be practicing hard often do you
practice
I have practice everyday until 8 o’clock
so I don’t get home until almost 9:00
so that’s why you look so tired
yeah and I have to wake up at 5:30 for
swimming practice
Wow so when do you have time to study
can you help me out dialogue hey can you
help me out
sure what do you need could you help me
carry this equipment to the baseball
field no problem
it looks pretty heavy and by the way
how’s the baseball team doing
we’re doing pretty well this year we won
our first three games hey that’s really
good I wish our basketball team would
win for a change what do you mean we’re
terrible we’ve lost every single game
this year
okay we’re here can you put the bag down
on the ground over there
sure well good luck with the game on
Saturday
thanks you two
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue 1 Tim could you come
here for a second
yes mrs. Phillips I’d like to talk to
you about your grade in this class
I know I’m not doing very well but you
haven’t done your homework this week and
you look very tired in class
I’m sorry I’ve been studying late at
night so I’m a little tired in the
morning you should start getting more
sleep I want you to concentrate in my
class yes ma’am I’ll do my best
dialogue - Jason can I borrow your
eraser sure here you can keep it
Thanks how did you do on the test last
week
not so good think I failed it why didn’t
you study of course I did I studied for
about an hour
only an hour you’d better get it
together and work harder the semester
ends soon I know it ends next month then
summer vacation starts by the way did
you write your essay I say we have an
essay what does it do are you kidding
it’s due today
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unit for food
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how did you make it dialogue
Jennifer that dinner was delicious
thank you can I get you some coffee
thanks but I prefer tea
no problem so the chicken was okay it
wasn’t too salty
no it was great I like this sauce you
cooked it in how did you make it
I used some sesame oil and a little soy
sauce oh I see
here’s your tea and some cake for
dessert
Wow this cake is fantastic what’s it
made of
it’s made of flour sugar eggs and dark
chocolate
it’s really sweet you’re a super cook
Jennifer
I have a sweet tooth dialogue klaudia I
bought you something
really what is it
you are it’s a box of chocolates
thanks Abraham you know I have a sweet
tooth you really shouldn’t have
it’s my pleasure Bob told me about your
sweet tooth
it’s terrible really I eat too much
sugar here would you like one
no thanks I don’t care for sweet things
YUM these are really delicious
what are you going to have dialogue I
think I’ll have a t-bone steak what are
you going to have
that looks good but I’d rather have the
flank steak
okay one t-bone and one flank how would
you like yours cooked
well done is good
I’ll have mine medium
should we get some red wine to drink
I prefer white wine if that’s okay red
wines too sweet
all right let’s get white
can I have the recipe dialog wow this
dish is great Christopher thanks
Isabelle
do you really like it you bet what’s it
made of there’s carrots broccoli
asparagus and vinegar and I mixed in
some basil and chopped nuts it’s
delicious
can I have the recipe sure I’ll write it
down for you it’s really simple how long
did you cook it for
20 minutes
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue one okay we’ve got
broccoli asparagus and vinegar what else
do we need
let me see the recipe again oh yeah we
need a half cup of soy sauce
here you go do we have any sesame seeds
I think so
if I can find them yeah here they are
great do we need any more ingredients
oh you want it mild medium or spicy I
like it medium okay then let’s add a
couple of red peppers they’re in the
fridge
dialogue - are you ready to order yes
I’d like a New York steak medium-well
New York steak very good and you sir
I’ll have a t-bone well-done and a
chef’s salad
right would you like something to drink
could I have a glass of red wine please
certainly and you
wouldn’t like a beer
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unit five time what’s today’s date
dialog what’s today’s date
it’s August 10th
oh I forgot to send a birthday card to
my sister when’s her birthday
on the 12 oh that soon you should send
it today
what time does the post office closed
today
I think it closes at noon what why does
it closed so early probably because it’s
Saturday
oh yeah well it’s too late then
but it’s only 11:45 I know but it takes
30 minutes to get to the post office
from here
what time is it dialogue what time is it
it’s almost 5:00 great it’s almost time
to go home why don’t we go get some
dinner
I’d love to but I still have some work
to finish how much longer do you think
it’ll take
probably a few more hours really okay
then how about tomorrow sure that’s fine
I’ll be free anytime after 4:00 let’s
meet at 5:00 then
what time did you go to band dialog hi
Terrence
wow you look really tired yeah I am I
hardly got any sleep last night what
time did you go to bed
around 6:00 in the morning then I got up
at 9:00 why did you have trouble falling
asleep
I had to finish the paper for history
class
you wrote it all last night
yes it took about five hours to finish
it
well it’s good you wanted to finish it
early I guess
wait a second isn’t it due today
no it’s due next week on May 5th
Oh No
how long does it take to get their
dialogue I’m going on a ski trip with
some friends would you like to come too
maybe how long is the trip going to be
we’ll be gone for five days
sounds good how are you going to get
there we’re travelling by bus it’s a lot
cheaper than flying
how long does it take to get there it is
kind of long it takes one full day
so we’ll need two days just for
traveling that’s right
hmm let me think about it
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue one
isn’t your birthday coming up soon
how’d you know
your sister told me when is it exactly
the 18th it’s tomorrow
I thought so but I wasn’t sure
I’m sorry I didn’t tell you before
don’t worry about it are you planning
anything special
yeah I’m having a party at my house
would you like to come
when is it I have to work until 7:00
tomorrow
it starts at 9:00
great I’ll see you there
dialogue - hey Sara
you know what my parents are coming into
town tomorrow that’s great Sam
would you like to meet them we can go to
dinner together
that’s a great idea but I don’t think I
can make it why not
I thought you finished work early on
Fridays actually this time I have to go
to a meeting
well we can go after your meeting when
is it going to finish I’m not sure but I
think it’s going to finish really late
oh well maybe next time
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unit six directions excuse me could you
help me dialogue excuse me could you
help me
sure what can I do for you I’m looking
for the miners theater
that’s on the corner of 5th and vane
is it far from here no go straight down
this road for three blocks okay
then turn left at the intersection onto
5th Street
left at the intersection on 2/5
yes the theater will be one block down
on the right
go three blocks and turn left then one
block down
that’s right
so much
you’re welcome
does this bus go to Seoul station dialog
does this bus go to Seoul station
no it doesn’t it goes to jail University
do you know which bus goes to Seoul
station
the number 12 bus I think
how far is it from here to the station
it’s about two kilometers
is the station far from the airport not
very far about five kilometers I think I
see thanks for your help you’re welcome
is there a parking lot near here dialog
excuse me
yes is there a parking lot new year
yes there is it’s on Second Avenue
could you give me directions please
sure turn right at the first
intersection it’s on the left
on the left how far down
about a block it’s opposite the park
okay thanks a lot
problem
is it far from here dialogue and excuse
me how can I get downtown from here you
could go by bus or by taxi
is it far from here
yes a bit far it’s about 10 kilometers
how often do the buses run do you know
yes every 15 minutes
a tank about 20 minutes by bus
nearest bus stop
it’s one block down on Bell Street
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue 1 hi Paul how was
your trip
horrible I got lost downtown and missed
the meeting
what happened
well I thought the Convention Center was
on Pine Street
oh no it’s on pike
yeah but I found that out too late
didn’t you get directions before you
laugh
yes
I wrote pine instead of Pyke
did you finally find the Convention
Center
yes but the meeting was over
dialogue - hello this is John speaking
hi John this is Heidi I was wondering if
you could do me a favor
sure Heidi I’d be glad to
I’m looking for a hotel near the Boston
Airport
the red dot is a five-star hotel
how far is it from the airport
not far at all it’s practically right
next door
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unit seven travel what did you think of
the city dialog how was your trip
it was great
where did you go
I went to Singapore for the weekend
that sounds fun what did you do
I did a lot of sightseeing
how is the food
I loved it I tried something different
every night
what was the weather like
it was really hot I should have taken
more shorts
of the city
it’s clean and modern the beaches are
beautiful
have you gone there before
no this was my first time
how was your trip to Canada dialog hi
how was your trip to Canada
it was terrific I really enjoyed it
how long were you gone
I was there for about six months
that’s a long time was the weather okay
yes most of the time
what was the best thing about your trip
oh that’s difficult to say but I guess I
liked the Rocky Mountains the best
how did you spend last weekend dialog
how did you spend last weekend Ken I
went for a drive in the country on
Sunday
that sounds nice where did you go
drove along the coast to Busan I had a
great time
how about you did you do anything
special
really I just worked on my term paper
that’s too bad maybe we can do something
together next weekend
I’d like to book a flight dialog
transnational Airlines
mail I help you
yes I’d like to book a flight to Los
Angeles for the Saturday
what time would you like to leave
could you tell me when the earliest
flight leaves
the earliest flight is at 7:00 in the
morning
oh I see can I reserve a seat yes would
you like economy or first class economy
please
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue one I heard that
Diane is going to Paris next month yeah
lucky girl I wish I could go with her
me too I’m lucky if I can afford to see
a movie
have you ever been out of the country
nope have you I went to Mexico one time
to Cabo San Lucas
what was that like
it was so great warm Sun sandy beaches I
miss it
man I never get to go anywhere
dialogue to
hello Eagle Airlines Spencer speaking
yes I’d like to book a flight to Madrid
for the 16th
and read on the 16th hmm which flight
would you like
the earliest one please
that leaves at 5:45 a.m.
okay can I reserve a seat
first class or economy
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unit 8 weather did you hear the weather
report dialog what’s the weather like
it’s still raining dark and cloudy
did you hear the weather report yes they
said it won’t clear up until tomorrow
that’s too bad I don’t like rainy days
really why not
I think they’re boring there’s nothing
to do so what kind of weather do you
like
norman’s Sonny of course
that’s okay but I hate hot and humid
weather
me too that’s almost as bad as rain so
do you want to go out
let’s just stay home and watch TV
that’s a good way to spend a rainy day
it’s a beautiful day dialogue
the weather is so nice today
yeah there’s hardly a cloud in the sky
even though it’s sunny it’s really mild
too
and there’s only a slight breeze it’s
been so rainy this week I’m glad it’s
finally cleared up
me too this is perfect weather for going
outside right it might not be so bright
and clear tomorrow
love to go swimming or just take a walk
it’s too bad we have to stay inside oh
well time to get back to work
what’s it like outside dialogue
are you ready to go
yes almost by the way what’s it like
outside
it looks pretty overcast
what’s the temperature
thermometer it says 85 degrees
I didn’t realize it was that warm I
better take off this sweater
we should probably bring umbrellas do
reports say it was going to rain I
didn’t hear it it’s really cloudy though
okay better safe than sorry
we can expect snow tomorrow dialogue are
you looking forward to winter break
of course I can’t wait to go skiing me
too
I hope there’s going to be enough snow
I heard it’s supposed to get a lot
colder next week
really how long is it supposed to last
the weather reports said that it would
stay below freezing for a few weeks
that’s good news they’ll definitely be a
lot of snow
don’t be too excited you never know how
the weather will turn out
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue 1 the weather’s going
to be bad this summer
why what’s it going to be like
first of all it’s going to be much
hotter than usual
that doesn’t sound very good yes and
there’s also going to be a lot of rain
really that’s going to make it really
humid won’t it
right and it’s probably going to last
until October
that sounds almost as bad as last year
might even stay above a hundred degrees
for a month
looks like I’d better fix my air
conditioner
dialogue - it’s freezing today I know it
must be below zero outside
and it’s so overcast nothing but great
clouds
it seems like it’s been this way for
weeks
it would be nice if it would snow but
there’s been nothing so far
well what about today
no I didn’t hear the weather report
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unit9 leisure have you ever come out
here before dialog it’s such a beautiful
day today
yes I’m glad we have some free time to
enjoy it
have you ever come out here before
sure I come to the lake a lot really how
often
usually twice a month if I have time
wow you must really like boating
that’s right I enjoyed very much it’s so
relaxing
I agree actually this is my first time
to go boating here
what you mean
you’ve never come here before no never I
think I’ve only gone voting three times
in my life
well I hope you know how to swim
don’t worry I’m an excellent swimmer
good then you can save me if I fall in
you’re joking right you must be a great
swimmer too
the truth is I’m just a beginner
how do you spend your spare time dialog
what do you usually do in your spare
time Keith
probably read more than anything else
what sorts of things do you like to read
all kinds but I really like novels
who’s your favorite novelist
I think Hemingway is the best
I like him too which of his books have
you read
I’ve read a farewell to arms and For
Whom the Bell Tolls they’re great
where are you going to go for your
vacation dialog I Jack it’s been a while
what are you up to
not much what have you been doing
nothing special do you have any plans
for the holidays
but it’s a secret
c’mon tell me where are you going to go
for your vacation
okay okay I might go to England my
sister lives there
really how exciting
how often do you go swimming dialogue
they’d been what happened I was looking
for you all afternoon
oh sorry I must have been at the pool
really I didn’t know you were swimming
these days
yeah I’m swimming three times a week and
really like it
are you going tomorrow too
don’t have any plans
well why don’t we play tennis I really
need to practice
sure that sounds fine
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue 1 what do you feel
like doing this weekend
how about going to the river park
hey that’s a good idea we haven’t been
there in a while
yeah if the weather’s nice we can hike
or ride our bikes on the trail I’ll
bring some food so we can have a picnic
now you’re talking then again what if it
rains
well if it rains I guess we can go to
the new art museum that sounds boring
why don’t we go to karaoke instead
the afternoon
dialogue - how was your trip to Hawaii
it was wonderful I had a great time
what was the weather like it was sunny
most of the time but it rained
occasionally
what did you do while you were there a
lot I spent one week sightseeing in
Honolulu and the volcanoes national park
volcanoes you’re pretty adventurous did
you go to the beach too
of course I went surfing everyday I also
went hiking and rented a motorbike
do you think you’ll ever go there again
sure I hope I can see all of the islands
someday
unit 10 are you good at it
dialogue Wow Jim you look really tired
yeah I’ve been exercising a lot these
days
really when did you start
just a few weeks ago I’m still not used
to it
what exactly are you doing
I joined a wrestling club
huh I didn’t know you liked wrestling
actually I like it a lot it’s a lot more
fun than other sports I’ve done
are you good at it no I’m really
terrible I always lose well you’ve just
started after all how often do you
practice
trying to go three times a week
a lot I can see why you’re tired
why don’t you try to you might enjoy it
oh no I hate fighting sports
I’d much rather play tennis
maybe I should try that next
what’s your favorite sport dialogue
what’s your favorite sport Trevor
I’d have to save fishing
fishing um isn’t that sort of boring
to me I think it’s peaceful and relaxing
I guess you don’t like active sports
very much
well actually I like watching them just
not playing them
I see anyway are you good at fishing
sure I usually catch at least five fish
what do you do with them
I eat them of course
let’s go see a soccer game dialog why
don’t we do something this weekend
what do you suggest let’s go see a
soccer game
I don’t like soccer very much there’s
not enough action well do you know if
there are any other games
there’s a baseball game in the park
every Saturday night
hmm baseball’s okay
actually I love baseball I used to watch
it once a month at least I’m glad you
like something well let’s go then
how often do you exercise dialogue
you look pretty healthy cat do you do
any sports I’ve practiced Taekwondo for
a few years I had no idea so you like
martial arts not really I just like
Taekwondo because it’s fun and safe
how often do you practice these days I’m
practicing four times a week wow that
sounds like hard work
why do you train so much there’s a
tournament coming soon and I want to do
as well as I can
you must be really good by now I guess
so
I got second place in the last
tournament anyway that’s great just
don’t kick me
short conversations
you will hear two dialogues listen
carefully dialogue 1 what sport are you
best at that would probably be fencing
when did you start my parents started me
at a fencing class when I was 10
you must have practiced a lot
while I had to my coach was really
strict how often did you practice six
days a week my
wanted me to go to the Olympics why
didn’t you you must have been good
enough
maybe I was but the truth is I didn’t
enjoy it very much
dialogue - are you ready
of course you’re definitely going to
lose this time
why do you think that I’m still much
better than you
I’ve been practicing a lot two hours a
day
it doesn’t matter how much you practice
I’m still better
I’m sure you’re going to miss every
swing it doesn’t matter how hard you hit
the ball I can still run faster
well the courts open now let’s find out
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unit 11 health are you okay
dialog hey Tyrone your nose is all red
are you okay
I have bad allergies they’ve been
bothering me all week
I’m sorry to hear that what are your
symptoms
i nose is really ruddy and i’ve got a
terrible headache that won’t go away
that sounds pretty bad did you take any
medicine
I did but it hasn’t helped actually it
seems like it’s getting worse
you’d better go see a doctor
I don’t know maybe it’ll get better soon
even if it’s nothing serious you should
still have it checked out
probably right can you recommend a
doctor
mine is pretty good I can give you his
number
Thanks do I need to make an appointment
course just call the office and a nurse
will set it up for you
guess I need to do that as soon as
possible
I hope you feel better soon
how’s your cold dialog hi Robert how’s
your cold
oh hi Karen
it’s better but now I’ve got this cough
I’m sorry to hear that have you had it
long yeah it’s lasted for two weeks I’m
really sick of it
are you taking anything just some
regular coffee medicine but it doesn’t
help much my throat is still really sore
why don’t you try drinking hot water
with honey it works pretty well for me
I’ve never had that I’ll try it and see
what happens
I’m sure you’ll be better soon
I think I’ve got the flu dialogue may I
help you yes I think I’ve got the flu
what are your symptoms
I’m really sore have a lot of congestion
and the high fever I’m not coughing or
sneezing though
you need some extra strength flu
medicine
should I take two tablets every six
hours is enough you shouldn’t take more
than that
should I do anything else
get plenty of rest and drink a lot of
fluids if your flu doesn’t clear up in a
week you’d better see a doctor
thanks for your help
why don’t you tell me what’s wrong
dialog why don’t you tell me what’s
wrong
oh my stomach is killing me
is there anything else
I have really bad indigestion - it’s
awful
when did it start
early this morning after I got up it’s
gotten worse since then
did you eat or drink anything unusual
last night
well it was my birthday so I ate a lot
of cake and other stuff
that’s probably the reason overeating
usually causes those symptoms but it’s
never made me feel this bad before
I understand it’s just a sign that
you’re getting older
short conversations
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carefully dialogue one
honey how did the appointment with the
doctor go okay I guess
did he find out anything besides her
sore throat
yeah he told me that my glands were
swollen
did you tell him that you had a hard
time swallowing yes he did a test to
find out whether or not it’s a viral
infection
does that mean you need to see him again
uh-huh I’ll have to go back on Wednesday
dialogue - this is such a long flight
I’m really starting to feel
uncomfortable
have you had a chance to stand up and
walk around
no it’s not easy to get up when you’re
in the middle seat
that’s true but you should get up anyway
stretching your legs will help a lot
you’re probably right
even a little movement would help
it’ll definitely help the circulation in
your legs
okay I’ll go walk for a little while I
just hope we land soon
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unit 12 interviewing and working can you
spell your last name for me
dialogue
what’s your name
my name is Samuel Guetta can you spell
your last name for me
it’s g-e-t TA
you’re applying for a position in our IT
department what kinds of skills do you
have
I’m trained to set up and maintain
computer networks why do you want to
work for us I’d like an opportunity to
work for a large company
are you willing to travel
ma’am when can you start
I can start in two weeks after I give
notice at my current job
okay we’ll contact you next week mr.
Gaeta thank you for your time Thanks
when can you start dialogue
can you tell me about yourself yes my
name is Liz Williams I’m 23 years old I
graduated from Indiana University last
year my major was music and I
specialized in piano I received the
first prize at a major music contest in
Indiana two years ago
that’s very impressive do you have any
teaching experience yes I’ve been a
private piano teacher for three years
when can you start I can start anytime
how do you like it here dialog you’re
new here aren’t you
yes I just started last month
so how do you like it here so far it’s
great everybody’s pretty friendly and I
like having a flexible schedule what did
you do before you started here I was
working in a printing shop
what made you decide to change jobs
had to commute an hour every day so I
wanted something closer to home so how
long does it take to get to work now
it’s only five minutes by motorbike
I’d like to take some time off dialogue
excuse me miss yang
oh hi Paul
you have a moment sure come on in sit
down what is it
would it be possible for me to take a
couple of days off next month
thing okay
oh yes it’s just that my sister’s
getting married and I have to go out of
town for the wedding will you be able to
get all your work done it’s going to be
a busy month
yes ma’am I’ll get everything finished
on time
okay that should be no problem and just
remember to fill out the leave request
form
thanks miss yang
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dialogue 1
mizmor can you tell me about your
education
I graduated from the University of
Chicago in 1996
what did you major in
computer science
are you currently employed
yes I’ve been a graphic designer at moon
communications since 2005
and why are you interested in working at
our company I’m very interested in
photography and travel and working for
your magazine would allow me to pursue
both of those interests
well let me tell you some things you’ll
need to know if you’re hired
dialogue to
hey Martin how did your job interview go
sure but I don’t think I got the job
that’s too bad what happened
enough experience with cooking
well maybe they have another position
available
they also need a delivery driver but I
can’t drive maybe you can do customer
service
I could but they need somebody who can
work everyday
don’t worry about it I’m sure you’ll
find something soon I sure hope so I’m
tired of not having any money