English Speaking Situations 44 Topics
one asking the way
conversations listen one excuse me can
you tell me where South Street is please
take the second on the left and then ask
again is it far no it’s only about five
minutes walk Lenny thanks not at all
[Music]
- excuse me please could you tell me the
way to the station turn round and turn
left at the traffic lights will it take
me long to get there no it’s no distance
at all thank you
that’s okay three
excuse me but I’m trying to find the
Town Hall take the third on the right
and go straight on should I take a bus
no you can walk it in under five minutes
thank you very much indeed
that’s quite all right for excuse me
please could you tell me how to get to
the town centre first right second left
you can’t miss it
is it too far to walk no it’s only a
couple of hundred yards thanks very much
it’s a pleasure to on a bus
conversations listen one does this bus
go to the station no you’ll have to get
off at the bank and take a 192 can you
tell me where to get off it’s the next
stop that one - am i okay for some
mirrors Church
no we only go as far as the park but you
can walk from there how much further is
it it’s quite a way yet but I’ll tell
you in good time
three do you go to the seafront no
you’re going the wrong way you want to
one for three from the church have we
got much further to go it’s the next
stop
for is this the right bus for the
townhall no you should have caught at 12
jump out at the bridge and get one there
could you tell me when we get there it’s
three stops after this one
three taking a taxi
conversations listen
one
the American Embassy please I have to be
there by 11:00 10:00 I can’t promise but
I’ll do my best
[Applause]
you’re just in time 6 pounds 30 please
thanks a lot
here’s 7 pounds you can keep the change
to
do you think you can get me to Victoria
by half-past we should be okay if the
lights are with us you’ve still got five
minutes to spare
six pounds forty please thanks very much
indeed here’s ten pounds
give me three pounds please
three he could Dooley please I have an
appointment at 10:30 I think we can make
it if we get a move on
[Applause]
here we are some six pounds 35 please
many thanks let’s call it seven pounds
full
Paddington please I want to catch the
11:15 we’ll be all right if there are no
holdups
[Applause]
this is it sir six pounds fifty please
thank you here’s the fare and this is
for you
for at a railway station conversation
listen one 9:25 that forms three what
time does it reach London you should be
there at 11:30 one but you may be a bit
late do I have to change yes you change
it Louis and East Croydon - which train
do I take for Victoria please
9:28 this end of platform - when does it
get in it gets there at 11:30 for must I
change no it’s a through train three
which platform for London Bridge please
9:27 from platform one what time does it
arrive it takes roughly two hours so
you’ll arrive just before 11:30 is it
necessary to change no there’s no need
to change for what time’s the next train
to Victoria please 926 platform for
right up at the front when do we get
there it’s doing at 11:35 but they’re
running late today need I change trains
yes change at East Croydon
five the London Underground conversation
listen
one which way do I go for Queens wave
geez take the Bakerloo to Paddington the
district to Notting Hill and then get
the central where do I go now take the
escalator on your right - how do I get
to Lancaster Gate please catch the
Metropolitan - Liverpool Street and then
change to the central line which
platform do I want follow those signs
you can’t go wrong three which line do I
take for Marble Arch please well that’s
easy it’s a next station down the
central line how do I get down to the
trains get that lift over there for can
you tell me the best way to get to Bond
Street please you want the Victoria -
Oxford Circus and then you change onto
the central which way do I go first go
straight down the stairs and turn left
at the bottom
six booking airline tickets
conversations listen one I want to fly
to Geneva on or about the first I’ll
just see what there is I want to go
economy and I’d prefer the morning
Lufthansa flight LH 203 leaves at oh
nine twenty what time do I have to be
there the coach leaves for the airport
at oh seven forty five
to
I’d like to book a flight to Munich for
Monday the temp I’ll have a look in the
timetable for you I’ll need an economy
class open return KLM have got a dc9
leaving at oh nine twenty five what else
ought I to know the latest time of
reporting is Oh 8 20 of the airport 3
what flight sada from London to Vienna
tomorrow if you’d like to take a seat
I’ll find out for you I’d like to travel
first class
please British Airways flight ba five
six one takes off from Heathrow at oh
nine twenty five and flies direct what
time have I got to get there you’ll have
to be at Victoria coach station by Oh
7:45 four are there any plans to Zurich
on a Sunday if you’ll excuse me for a
second I’ll check by the way I don’t
want a night flight there’s a Swiss Air
dc9 out of London at oh nine twenty when
am I supposed to check in if you’re
going to the airport you must be there
before Oh 8:20
seven hiring a car
conversations
listen
one
how much is it to rent a large estate
car 24 pounds a day or 135 pounds a week
will I be able to have one next weekend
have you got a current license yes I’ve
been driving since I was 18
good all you do now is complete this
form - what’s the rate for one of your
medium-sized vans
the daily rate is 23 pounds and the
weekly 128 pounds right then I’d like to
book one for next Friday please is yours
a full license yes I’ve had one ever
since 1978 okay if you’ll just fill up
this form Oh book you 1/3 can you tell
me the higher charge for minibuses
please you can have one for 20 pounds a
day or 138 pounds for a week all right
I’ll take one for the week starting
Tuesday next it’s your driving license
valid yes there’s no problem there fine
we’ll need some particulars and a 25
pound deposit
Oh suppose I wanted to hire of them how
much would it cost 22 pounds per day 130
pounds per week fair enough
reserve me one from the 1st to the 10th
please have you held a license for over
two years yes here it is right in that
case there’s only a form to fill in
ate at a garage
conversations listen one could you put
me in for a full service please
certainly madam I just need to know the
year and model I can’t remember the year
but it’s a deregistration I think I can
fit you in first thing tomorrow morning
that’d suit me fine and while you’ve got
it could you have a look at the brakes
as well yes we always check everything
thoroughly
to
I’d like to arrange to have my car
serviced yes of course which year and
model is it it’s a 1986 model the
smallest one in the range I would next
Friday afternoon sir that’ll be perfect
and could you also try to improve this
starting yes we’ll do that as a matter
of course
three could you book my car in for a
service it’s well overdue that’s no
problem can you tell me the year and
model it’s a 500 series and it’s less
than a year old
can you bring it in on Thursday that
should be okay and perhaps you could see
to the clutch it keeps slipping yes I’ll
make a special note
for my car needs servicing can I get it
done here yes I think we can help you
which year and model please it’s last
year’s model the estate version how
about next Wednesday morning that’s fine
and at the same time could you do
something about the sunroof let’s the
rain yes we’ll do that for you
9:00 at lunch conversation listen
one you must have some more chicken no
thanks
I’m supposed to be slimming can’t I
tempt you well maybe I could manage a
very small piece too wouldn’t you like
to finish up the omelet no really thank
you
I just couldn’t eat anymore come on now
surely you can manage it No thank you
really
I must have put on pounds as it is three
another piece of meat pie no thanks
really I’m on a diet please do you
hardly eat anything it’s delicious but I
don’t think I ought to
for do have the rest of the mashed
potato
no thank you I’ve had too much already
just take it to please me okay but only
a small piece or I shan’t have room for
any pudding
ten teatime conversations listen one
would you care for a cup of tea
only if you’re having one you take milk
and sugar a dash of milk and two lumps
please
- I expect you could do with a cup of
tea
couldn’t you I’d rather have a cup of
coffee if you don’t mind milk and sugar
a milky one without sugar please
three how about a nice cup of tea before
you go yes I’d love one
how do you like it a strong one with 3
spoons for me please 4 would you like a
cup of tea only if it not too much
trouble do you like it with milk and
sugar not too much milk and just half a
spoonful please
eleven with a friend in a coffee bar
conversation listen one what would you
like to drink a black coffee for me
please how about something to eat yes
I’d love a portion of that strawberry
tart right I’ll see if I can catch the
waitresses I - what can I get you to
drink
an iced coke would go down well wouldn’t
you like some cake - yes I think I’ll
have a slice of chocolate Spanish right
sit down there and I’ll bring it over
three what are you going to have to
drink I’d like something who would you
care for some cake yes I’ll try a piece
of cheesecake it certainly looks
tempting I wouldn’t mind some myself for
what do you want to drink I feel like a
cup of tea you fancy something to eat
yes I’d rather like some of that fruit
cake that’s a good idea I think I’ll
join you
twelve in a restaurant conversations
listen one can I take your orders huh
yes I’d like to try the steak please and
to follow ice cream please - have you
decided on something sir yes
haddock and chips for me please how
about the sweet no sweet Thanks
just coffee three
have you chosen something sir
yes I think I’ll have the curry please
what would you like afterwards I’d like
some fruit if you have it for may I take
your order sir I’ll just take a small
salad please do you want any sweet apple
pie and custard would be nice
13 in a pub conversations listen
1 what are you going to have 1/2 a bit
of please are you sure you won’t have a
scotch thanks very much but I’m driving
- what’s it to be the same again please
won’t you make it a pint this time I’d
better not thank you all the same
three what would you like to drink
just a light Hale for me please won’t
you have a gin and tonic with me that’s
very kind of you but I don’t think I
will
for what can I get you
I’d like a lager please wouldn’t you
care for something a little stronger no
I think I’d better stick to hearts
Thanks
14 offering cigarettes conversations
listen
one cigarette no thanks not before lunch
please have one it’s a new brand I
honestly don’t feel like one at the
moment thanks to have a cigarette no
thanks I’ve just put one out please do I
always seem to be smoking yours perhaps
I will then have you got a light
three would you like a cigarette
no thanks I’m trying to cut down go on I
owe you one from yesterday okay but next
time you must have one of mine for help
yourself to a cigarette no thanks I’m
trying to give up come on I insist no
really thank you I’ve got a bit of a
cough fifteen at a hotel
conversations listen
one
I wonder whether you have any vacancies
for tonight yes I can offer you room 24
on the first floor how much is it 27
pounds 50 a night excluding service can
I see it please certainly would you take
a seat for a moment
have you a single room for two nights
yes but only on the top floor what price
is it 34 pounds with service and TV fair
enough
can you show me the room please of
course would you like to follow me
three can i book a double room from now
until Friday you can have room 33
overlooking the sea what’s the price 28
pounds 75 not counting the service can I
have a look at it please yes of course
come this way
for
have you got a twin-bedded room for one
night I can let you have a room at the
back what does it cost with a private
bath 31 pounds service included can you
show me something a little cheaper yes
of course I won’t keep you a moment 16
finding a room conversations listen one
I believe you take in foreign students
yes if you don’t mind sharing how much
is it 39 pounds per week including
heating do you think I could have a look
at it please we’re having it decorated
at the moment will Friday do too
I’ve been told you might have a vacant
room yes I’ve got a spare single what
are your terms 37 pounds for bed and
breakfast could I have a look at the
room please it’s a bit awkward just now
could you come tomorrow 3:00 a friend
told me I might find some accommodation
here yes I’ll have a room free after the
weekend what’s the price of the room
thirty-six pounds a week but I can’t do
lunches do you mind if I come in come in
by all means but it’s in a terrible mess
for I wonder if you can help me I’m
looking for a room I have got a vacancy
yes what sort of price are you asking 40
pounds a week excluding laundry would it
be convenient to see the room can you
call back later we’re right in the
middle of lunch
17 making an appointment conversations
listen one will dr. black be able to see
me at about 9:15 tomorrow sorry but he’s
fully booked till 11:00 unless as a
cancellation would 10 to 1 be convenient
yes he’s free them to I wonder whether
the dentist could fit me in early
tomorrow I’m afraid there’s nothing
before midday
how about 12:45 sorry but that’s taken
two three I’d like to fix an appointment
with the principal would 9:00 tomorrow
be all right
I’m afraid not he’s got rather a full
day tomorrow could I make it quarter to
1:00 sorry again but I’ll ring you if
somebody cancels for do you think the
staff manager could see me tomorrow
before 9:30 he won’t be in till 10:45 so
the earliest would be 11:00 is 12:40 any
good yes I’ll make a note of it
18 finding a job conversation listen one
have you many vacancies for full-time
staff what did you have in mind
something in the domestic line have you
had any experience no I’m more or less
straight from school well I can’t
promise anything but I’ll do my best - I
was wondering whether you needed any
part-timers what were you thinking of a
hotel job of some sort have you ever
done anything similar
not so far new there’s nothing at
present but look back in a week three
I’m looking for a job where I can live
in what exactly did you want I wouldn’t
mind working in a pub have you done
anything like that before
well I once did a bit of waiting fill in
this form and I’ll let you know if
anything turns up for can you fix me up
with a part-time job anything in
particular that appeals to you I was
rather hoping to find something in a
school have you done that kind of thing
before yes I was doing the same job last
summer I might be able to help you but I
need references
19 at a bank conversation listen
one I’d like to change these marks
please how do you want it it’s all the
same to me did you want anything else
yes I’d like to open a deposit account -
could you catch this traveler’s check
please how would you like it five pound
notes please anything else yes
I’m expecting some money from Paris is
it in yet free a new cheque book and
these dollars into Sterling please how
did you want it pounds please do you
want anything else yes I’d like to know
the rate for Swiss francs for do you
think you could change this note for me
please
how shall I give it to you notes and
large silver please was there anything
else yes could you tell me my balance
20 at a barbershop conversations listen
1 how do you want it sir just a trim
please would you like it washed no thank
you
just leave it as it is - how would you
like it sir not too much off please how
about the shampoo not this time thanks 3
how should I cut it sir very short all
over please shall I put some oil on no I
don’t think so thanks for how shall I do
it sir just tidy it up a bit please do
you want some spray no nothing at all
thank you very much
21 shopping conversations listen 1 are
you being served no what have you got in
the way of brown suede jackets size 42
sorry but we’re sold right out are you
likely to be getting any more in I
should think so yes
if you leave your phone number I’ll ring
you - is anybody looking after you no
I’m after a size 40 v-neck pullover in
gray the best I can do is a 36 could you
order me one I should imagine so yes if
you leave your address I’ll contact you
free are you being attended to no I’m
trying to find a navy blue raincoat size
42 I can do the size but not the color
do you think you could get one for me
yes of course
looking again monday week four are you
being seen - no I’m looking for a
pinstriped suit with a 34 waist I’m
afraid I can’t help you at the moment
will you be having any more in I doubt
it but you might be lucky at our high
street branch
22 at a theater conversation listen one
I’d like to put two seats for tomorrow
would you like something in the front
stalls I suppose there’s nothing further
back is there not unless you come to the
matinee - can I still get tickets for
tonight’s show the front row of the
dress circle is fairly free
are there any boxes no I’m afraid that’s
all there is three are there any seats
left for Saturday night
a 11 and B 14 are all that’s left
haven’t you got anything cheaper only if
somebody cancels for is it still
possible to get tickets for tonight you
can sit wherever you like in the first
row isn’t there anything a little less
dear no I’m afraid you’ve left it rather
late
23 police registration conversations
listen one I’ve come along to register
with you as your passport been up to the
home office yes they’ve granted me three
months I’d like your address in this
country please - I was told to report to
the aliens officer as your permission to
stay being extended yes I’m all right
until July I shall have to see your work
permit as well please
sorry I’ve come to see you about my
registration as the school sent your
passport up to London yes I’ve got until
the end of the year then I’ll need two
photographs and the registration fee
please oh I understand I’m supposed to
register as your employer arranged for
an extension yes I’ve been given three
months can I see your registration book
please
twenty-four asking for change
conversations listen one excuse me but
could I trouble you for some change let
me see do you want coppers or silver I
want some change for the parking meter
you’d better have silver then - sorry to
trouble you but have you changed for a
pound I’ll have a look
what do you want it for I have to get a
book of stamps in that case you need
silver three excuse me I wonder whether
you could change a pond
let’s see coppers or silver it’s for a
phone call will tens do Oh
excuse me could you oblige me with some
change I’ll see what I’ve got
what’s it for I need some cigarettes
from this machine I can let you have
some tins if that’s any good 25
telephoning one conversation listen one
counter please I’d like to make an ADC
personal call two oh one four eight six
two four three five please what is the
name of the person you wish to speak to
Miss Susan green gr double e n e what is
your number please
Brighton double one eight six five two
number please Eastbourne seven four six
double five personal with ADC please who
do you want to speak to extension two
one four what number are you calling
from Aberdeen six oh five three
number please could you get me lutein 1
to 507 make it personal please the name
of the person you are calling please
the export manager where are you calling
from belfast 745 204 number please can I
have a personal call to Bedford 6 4 5 9
3 2 please
who are you calling I’m not sure of the
name but it’s room 2 double one your
exchange of number please
Swansea double 6 9 3 2
26 telephoning to conversation listen
one
Eastbourne 546 double 5 hello John here
can I speak to Mary please hold the line
please
ok sorry but she’s out would you tell
her I ran I’d be glad to 2 4 8 6 double
4 5 9 hello
David black speaking may I have a word
with June I’ll just see if she’s in
right Rob I’m afraid she’s not here
could you take a message
yes of course three black four one five
oh one four
hello this is James here is Alice there
please hang on a moment all right
I think she’s gone shopping would you
ask her to call back
certainly
four nine two six five three oh hello my
name’s Frank Duncan could I talk to
Linda please I’ll find out if she’s at
home right sorry
but she won’t be back till Monday can
you tell her to ring me when she gets
back with pleasure
27 in a post-office conversations listen
one
what’s the postage on these letters to
Thailand
please I’ll have to check do you need
anything else yes a 50-piece stamp
please that’ll be seven pounds 95 in all
could you tell me how much this parcel
Frances I think I’d better look that
up was there anything else yes a postal
order for one pound 25 and an heir
letter form 7 pounds 85 please 3 how
much is this registered letter to
Germany please I’ll just make sure
anything else yes
half a dozen airmail labels and a book
of stamps 8 pounds 50 exactly please for
what’s the surcharge and postage on this
Express letter please I’ll have a look
did you want anything else yes
while I’m about it I’ll have a large
registered envelope that comes to 8
pounds 25:28 asking about health
conversations listen 1 how’s your father
keeping he’s been off work for a day or
two what’s wrong with him
he’s gone down with a cold tell him I
hope he soon feels better that’s very
kind of you I’ll pass it on to where’s
Tony this evening he’s not feeling very
well really what’s the trouble now I
think he must have eaten something give
him my regards and tell him to take
things easy thank you very much
I’ll tell him what you said 3 how’s your
brother these days he hasn’t been too
well just recently I’m sorry to hear
that
what’s the matter I think he’s been
overworking I hope he soon gets over it
thank you
he’ll be pleased to hear you asked after
him for I haven’t seen Bob lately who is
he as a matter of fact he’s laid up oh
dear what’s up with him
we don’t know but we’re having the
doctor in tomorrow let me know if
there’s anything I can do
thanks very much I’ll tell him you
inquired about him
twenty nine at a doctors surgery
conversations listen one I’ve got a sore
throat and my chest hurts how long have
you been like this two or three days now
I should think you’ve got flu there’s a
lot of it about
what do you advise take this
prescription to the chemists and then go
straight to bed
- I feel shivery and I’ve got a pain in
my stomach how long have you had it the
best part of a week by the sound of it
you’ve caught a chill what should I do
I’ll give you something for it and come
to see you in a couple of days
three
I keep feeling dizzy and I’ve got a
headache
how long has this been going on and came
on yesterday I should say your general
ear under what ought I to do it’s
nothing serious but you better stay in
bed for a day or two for I’m running a
temperature and I feel sick since when
have you been feeling like this it all
started the day before yesterday you
seem to have picked up some sort of
infection what do you think I should do
stay away from work till Monday and
don’t overdo things
30 at a chemist’s shop conversations
listen one the doctors given me this
prescription it’ll only take five
minutes so perhaps you’ll wait have you
also got something suitable for sore
lips rubbing this cream every four hours
- could you make up this prescription
for me please
I do it for you straight away by the way
what do you suggest for sunburn this
vitamin should clear up a trouble-free I
just been given this prescription by dr.
Worrell you can call back for it in
about an hour can you also give me
something for this rash try this tube of
jelly for
can I leave this prescription with you
I’ll have it ready for you by 5:30 I’d
like something for a thigh to put this
lotion on three times a day
31 meeting people after a long time
conversations listen one we haven’t seen
you for ages
have you been ill nope I’ve been up
north for a month
where was that two hours go I got back
the day before yesterday - how nice to
see you again wait have you been no no
I’ve been visiting relations whereabouts
I went to sterling to see an uncle of
mine three come in and sit down we
haven’t seen much of you lately no I’ve
been away on holiday where exactly
Edinburgh
I’ve got a cousin there for you’re quite
a stranger have you moved or something
no I’ve had a few weeks in Scotland
where did you go
Aberdeen I stayed with my brother
thirty two introductions and opening
conversation gambits conversation listen
one Wendy I’d like you to meet my
brother Sam how do you do how do you do
what do you think of life in England I’m
still feeling pretty homesick it’s bound
to be strange at first too mrs. Hughes
this is Peter Brown how do you do how do
you do how do you find things over here
if it wasn’t for the climate I’d like it
very much
it won’t take you long to settle down
three mother this is Joe’s brother David
how do you do how do you do how do you
like London it’s quite different from
what I expected
don’t worry you’ll soon get used to it
for mrs. Stacy I’d like to introduce my
Greek friend
Melo’s how do you do how do you do what
are your first impressions of England of
course it’s much colder here than it is
at home never mind you’ll be all right
in a week or two thirty-three Christmas
New Year and Easter greetings
conversations listen one happy Christmas
thanks very much saying to you are you
doing anything special we’re having some
friends round what are you doing I dare
say I just take things easy - Happy
Easter
thanks and you too are you doing
anything I’ve been invited over to Pat’s
and you my roommates giving a party
three Happy New Year thank you very much
you too are you going anywhere
I thought about going to my sister’s how
about you I’ll probably just stay at
home
poor have a good weekend thanks the same
to you have you got anything planned I
can’t afford to do much what about you I
expect I’ll stay with my family 34
saying goodbye conversations listen what
I’ve come to say goodbye when you off
I’m flying home on Sunday
grab Aaron and all the very best cheerio
say goodbye to the rest of the family
for me won’t you - I’d like to say
goodbye to you all what time are you
going my train leaves at 7:25 well
goodbye and have a good journey goodbye
remember to look me up if ever you’re in
Rome
three I’m reading to say goodbye when
you’re setting up I’m catching the 11:35
boat cheerio then
don’t forget to keep in touch goodbye
and thanks for everything
for I just called in to say goodbye what
time you leaving I’m going to try to get
away by 10:00 goodbye then and remember
me to your parents goodbye see you next
year
thirty-five television conversations
this one is there anything worth
watching on the other channel I think
it’s a Western do you mind if we switch
over well I rather wanted to see the
football match - do you happen to know
what’s on after the news I’ve got a
feeling it’s a documentary does anybody
mind if I watch it but don’t you want to
see part two a four cereal three
do you remember what comes on next I
believe there’s a variety show we
mustn’t miss that let me look in the
Radio Times first for what’s on BBC two
at eight o’clock as far as I can
remember there’s a crisp program would
you mind if I watched it now I’ve been
looking forward to it all evening
[Music]
thirty-six thanks for hospitality
conversation listen one it’s time we
were off so soon can’t you stay a little
longer I wish I could but I’m late
already what a shame
thank you for a wonderful meal I’m glad
you enjoyed it - I really must be going
now
but you’ve only just come wouldn’t you
like to stay for a snack that’s very
kind of you but I mustn’t be too late
what a pity
thanks very much for the party it was a
pleasure to have you three I think it’s
about time we made a move what already
don’t you have another coffee I’d love
to but I have to be up early tomorrow oh
dear what a shame
thank you for a most enjoyable evening
not at all hope you can come again for
if you’ll excuse me I really should be
off now not yet surely have another
drink at least no thank you all the same
oh dear what a pity thank you very much
indeed for the delicious meme thank you
for coming
37 asking people to repeat and offering
lifts in a car conversations listen one
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sorry but I didn’t quite catch that I
said can I give you a lift
isn’t it out of your way no it’s on my
way home - I beg your pardon
I said sorry I’d Drive you home
won’t it be putting you out no I can go
that way around just as easily three I’m
afraid I didn’t quite hear what you said
I said there’s no rush I can take you in
the car won’t it make you late no I’m
going right past your place for sorry
but I miss that I said I run you back in
the car are you sure it’s not too much
trouble no it won’t take a minute to
drop you off
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thirty-eight asking favors conversations
listen one is there any chance of
borrowing your typewriter
how long for until the end of the week
yes I think that would be alright -
would you mind if I had some time off
when exactly Monday and Tuesday of next
week I’d like to say yes but it’s just
not possible
three do you think I could possibly have
my meals a little earlier left would
depend on when just over Easter I’d have
to check with my wife first for I wonder
whether you could put my friend up for a
few days
tell me where next weekend actually let
me think it over and I’ll tell you later
thirty nine complaining conversations
listen one I wish you wouldn’t have your
TV server sorry were you trying to sleep
yes and while I think of it please us
when you borrow the iron I really ought
to have known better
sorry - do you think you could keep the
noise down a bit sorry have I been
keeping you awake
yes and another thing would you mind not
using my toothpaste I’m sorry
I thought you didn’t mind three that
radios terribly loud could you turn it
down a fraction sorry is it disturbing
you
yes and something else wouldn’t it be an
idea to buy your own soap sorry I didn’t
realize you felt so strongly about it
for do you have to have that record on
quite so loud sorry is it bothering you
yes and while I’m about it please don’t
use the phone without asking so sorry I
meant to ask you but you were out
forty apologizing conversations listen
one
I’m afraid I’ve spilled ink all over the
tablecloth oh never mind about that
I’m terribly sorry won’t you let me pay
for it no I won’t hear of it - I’m
awfully sorry but I seem to have mislaid
your scarf oh don’t worry about that I
just don’t know what to say I’ll replace
it of course no that’s quite out of the
question three I’m very much afraid I’ve
burned a hole in the rug oh that’s all
right I do apologize I’ll buy you a new
one first thing on Monday of course not
I never did like it anyway for
I’m dreadfully sorry but I broken a
plate oh that doesn’t matter
I’m ever so sorry tell me where you
bought it so I can get you another no
certainly not I wouldn’t dream of
letting you do that
41 what should we do this evening
one conversation listen one how would
you like to come bowling I’m not over
keen actually what about a Chinese meal
then no I thought I’d have an evening at
home for a change
- do you fancy a game of tennis it’s
nice of you to ask but I don’t think
soon well how about coming to see Tony
no I honestly can’t afford the time
three feel like a stroll in the park I
don’t think I will thanks all the same
oh come on a spot of exercise would do
as good no if you don’t mind I think
I’ll stay in tonight
for let’s go ice-skating no I’m really
not in the mood for it this evening then
why don’t we just go out for a coffee no
really I’ve promised myself an early
night
forty-two what should we do this evening
to
conversation listen
one how about coming out for drink with
me this evening I’d like that very much
thank you shall we say round about 8:00
fine see you then - why don’t we go for
a drive in the country that’ll be very
nice thank you I’ll pick you up about
7:30 right see you later
3:00 do you feel like going into the
cinema
that sounds like a good idea thank you
let’s make it 6:30 at your place that’ll
be okay by me for would you like to come
to a party with me tonight I’d love to
thank you very much I’ll call room for
you after supper okay
I’ll be ready
forty-three complimenting people on
clothes conversations listen one what a
nice cardigan does it look all right yes
and it matches your scarf perfectly I
got it for 28 pounds fifty and a sail
it’s incredible - I say I like your new
raincoat is it a good fit yes it looks
fabulous it only cost me 29 pounds
wow that was very good value
three you’re looking very smart in that
new jacket does it suit me yes and I
like the color too you know I only paid
27 pounds 75 for it you got a bargain
there for that’s a very nice blazer
you’re wearing do you really like it yes
and it goes well with your new pullover
- you’ll never believe it but it only
costs 29 pounds 50 very reasonable
indeed 44 the weather conversations
listen one fairly mild for the time of
year yes quite different from the
forecast they say we’re in for snow
let’s hope he keeps fine for the weekend
- it seems to be clearing up it makes
cheap doesn’t apparently it’s going to
turn colder still another month should
see us through the worst of it
three nice and bright this morning yes
much better than yesterday the wind will
probably get up later as long as it
doesn’t rain for it’s good to see the
Sun again a big improvement on what
we’ve been having it’s supposed to cloud
over this afternoon I didn’t think it
would last
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