- •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
At a Chemist’s Shop
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The doctor’s given me this prescription.
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It’ll only take five minutes. Perhaps, you’ll wait.
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Have you also got something suitable for sore lips?
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Rub in this cream every four hours.
II
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Could you make up this prescription for me, please?
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I’ll do it for you straight away.
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By the way, what do you suggest for sunburn?
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This ointment should clear up the trouble.
III
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I’ve just been given this prescription by the doctor .
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You can call back for it in about half an hour.
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Can you also give me something for this rash?
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Try this tube of jelly.
IV
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Can I leave this prescription?
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I’ll have it ready for you at 5.30.
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I’d like something for this sty too.
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Put this lotion on, three times a day.
In the Post – Office
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What’s the postage on these letters to Thailand, please?
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I have to check. Do you need anything else?
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Yes, a three-pence stamp, please.
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That’ll be 85 pence in all.
II
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Could you tell me how much this parcel to France is?
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I think I’d better look there up. Was there anything else?
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Yes, a post order of 25 pounds and air letter form.
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87 pence exactly, please.
III
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How much is this greetings telegram to Germany?
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I’ll just make sure. Anything else?
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Half a dozen air mail labels and a book of stamps.
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75 pence exactly, please.
IV
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What’s the charge on this express letter, please?
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I’ll have a look. Did you want anything else?
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Yes, a large registered envelope.
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That comes to 90 pence.
At the Theatre
I
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I’d like to book two seats for tomorrow.
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Would you something in the front stalls?
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I suppose there is nothing further back, is there?
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Not unless you come to the matinee.
II
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Can I still get tickets for tonight show?
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The front row of the dress circle is fairly free.
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Are there any boxes?
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No, I’m afraid that is all there is.
III
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Are there any seats left for Saturday night?
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A-11 and B-14, that are all is left.
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Haven’t you got anything cheaper?
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Only if somebody cancels.
IV
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Is it still possible to get tickets for tonight?
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You can sit whether you like in the first row.
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Isn’t there anything a little less dear?
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No, I’m afraid you’d left it rather late.
Shopping
I
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Are you being served?
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No, what have you got in the way of brown suede jackets size 42?
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Sorry, but we are sold right out.
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Do you liking to be getting any more in?
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I should think so yes. If you leave your phone number I’ll ring you.
II
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Is anybody looking after you?
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No, I’m after the size 40 vinec pullover in grey.
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The best I can do is a 36.
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Could you order me one?
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I should imagine so yes. If you leave your address I’ll contact you.
III
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Are you being attended to?
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No, I’m trying to find a navy-blue raincoat, size 32.
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I can do the size, but not the color.
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Do you think you can get one for me?
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Yes, of course. Look in again Monday next week.
IV
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Are you being seen to?
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No, I’m looking for a pink-stripped suit with 44 waist.
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I’m afraid I can’t help you at the moment.
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Will you be having any more in?
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I doubt it, but you might be lucky at our High Street branch.