- •What do You do this Evening?-I
- •What do You do this Evening?-II
- •Asking about Health
- •Introductions and Opening Conversation
- •Saying Good-bye
- •In a Restaurant
- •Meeting People after a Long Time
- •At Lunch Time
- •Asking for some Change
- •At the Hotel
- •At a Barber’s Shop
- •The Weather
- •The London Underground
- •With a Friend in a Coffee-Bar
- •Finding a Room
- •Apologizing
- •Offering Cigarettes
- •Asking the Way
- •At a Doctor’s Surgery
- •Hiring a Car
- •Telephoning – I
- •Telephoning-II
- •Asking Favors
- •At a Bank
- •Thanks for Hospitality
- •Police Registration
- •Finding a Job
- •At a Chemist’s Shop
- •In the Post – Office
- •At the Theatre
- •Shopping
- •Asking for some Change
- •Complementing People on Clothes
- •Asking People to Repeat & Offering a Lift
- •Complaining
- •Booking Airline Tickets
- •Taking a Taxi
- •The London Underground
- •At a Railway Station
- •Making an Appointment
- •At a Doctor’s Surgery
Saying Good-bye
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I’ve come to say good-bye.
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When are you off?
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I’m flying home on Sunday.
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Good-bye, then. And all the very best.
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Cheerio! Say good-bye to the rest of the family, won’t you?
II
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I’d like to say good-bye to you all.
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What time are you going?
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My train leaves at 7.25.
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Well, good-bye, and have a good journey.
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Remember to look me up if ever you are in Rome.
III
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I’m ringing to say good-bye.
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When are you setting off?
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I’m catching the 11.35 boat.
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Cheerio, then. And don’t forget to keep in touch.
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Good-bye. And thanks for everything.
IV
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I’ve just called in to say good-bye.
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What time are you leaving?
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I’m going to try to get away by 10.
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Good-bye, then and remember me to your parents.
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See you next year.
In a Restaurant
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Can I take your order, sir?
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Yes, I’d like to try the steak, please.
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And to follow?
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Ice-cream, please.
II
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Have you decided on something, sir?
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Yes, … and chips for me, please.
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How about the sweet?
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No sweet, thanks. Just coffee.
III
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Have you chosen something, sir?
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Yes, I think I’ll have …
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What would you like afterwards?
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I’d love some fruit if you have any.
IV
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May I take your order, sir?
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I’ll just take a small salad, please.
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Do you want any sweet?
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Apple-pie and … would be nice.
Tea-Time
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Would you care for a cup of tea?
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Only if you are having one.
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Do take milk and sugar.
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A dash of milk and two lumps, please.
II
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I expect you could do with cup of tea, couldn’t you?
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I’d rather have a cup of coffee if you don’t mind.
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Milk and sugar?
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A milky one without sugar, please.
III
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How about a nice cup of tea before you go?
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Yes, I’d love one.
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How do you like it?
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A strong one with three spoons for me, please.
IV
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Would you like a cup of tea?
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Only if it’s not much trouble.
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Dо you like it with milk and sugar?
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Not much milk and half of a teaspoonful, pleaser.
In a Pub
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What are you going to have?
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A half of bitter, please.
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Are you sure you won’t have a Scotch?
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Thanks very much, but I’m driving.
II
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What’s it to be?
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The same again, please.
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Won’t you make it a pint this time?
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I’d better not, thank you all the same.
III
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What would you like to drink?
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Just a light ale for me, please.
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Won’t you have a gin and tonic with me?
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That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think I will.
IV
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What can I get for you?
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I’d like a Lager, please.
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Wouldn’t you care for something a little stronger?
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No, I think I’d better stick to my beer.