Dialogue

You are in the UK on a holiday for a month. You would like to improve your English. Talk to the receptionist of the language school you would like to attend.

• Ask about the type and length of courses the school offers

• Say why you need English and what language skills you would like to focus on

• Ask about the price of the course

• Ask about the facilities the school has

• Say if you need help with accommodation and specify the type

• Agree to take the course and ask about the course starting date

• Give your personal information

Module 2 - Education dialogue

You are a Russian student who is attending the ‘Forum of Educational Opportunities for International Students’ in the UK. Talk to the representative of one of the British universities.

• Introduce yourself and start a conversation

• Say what field of study you are interested in

• Ask about the courses available, the length of study and the degrees awarded

• Say if you are interested in a single or joint degree course

• Find out how much the tuition fee is and what facilities the university offers

• Ask for the application form to fill in

• Thank the representative for his/her help

Dialogue

You friend in the USA/UK has just finished school. You phone your friend to talk about his /her choice of a college/ university. Comment on your friend’s news and find out:

• what college/university your friend is going to study at

• why he/she decided to choose that college/university

• how he/she got enrolled at the college/university

• the length of study and degrees that are awarded

• if he/she is interested in a single or joint degree course

• what career he/she has got in mind

• the tuition fee and the university facilities

• wish your friend a success in his/her studies

Module 5 - Environmental protection

D I A L O G U E

You are at the International Students’ conference devoted to the global environmental problems. You talk to a conference participant from the UK.

• Get acquainted and exchange some personal information

• Ask about the subject of the presentation he/she has made

• Ask how long he/she has been studying environmental problems

• Express your opinion on the most serious environmental problems

• Speak about the environmental problems in your hometown and the ways they are being solved

• Suggest keeping in touch with him/her via e-mail and say good-bye

Module 7 - Job dialogue

You are a Personnel Officer. An applicant has come for an interview for the position of Systems Administrator at the educational centre for children. Talk to him/her.

• Greet him/her and offer to take a seat

• Ask if he/she has any previous job experience

• Find out his/her qualifications and skills

• Specify the personal qualities the applicant should have

• Answer the applicant’s questions about the responsibilities, working hours and salary

• Ask for necessary personal information

• Say if the candidate gets the job