This document contains 4 dialogues and sections on general phrases and difficulties of understanding in conversations. The dialogues discuss borrowing a dictionary, a favorite actor appearing on television, being late due to car trouble, and arranging a phone call with someone who is not currently available. The general phrases and difficulties sections list sample expressions commonly used in conversations.
This document contains 4 dialogues and sections on general phrases and difficulties of understanding in conversations. The dialogues discuss borrowing a dictionary, a favorite actor appearing on television, being late due to car trouble, and arranging a phone call with someone who is not currently available. The general phrases and difficulties sections list sample expressions commonly used in conversations.
This document contains 4 dialogues and sections on general phrases and difficulties of understanding in conversations. The dialogues discuss borrowing a dictionary, a favorite actor appearing on television, being late due to car trouble, and arranging a phone call with someone who is not currently available. The general phrases and difficulties sections list sample expressions commonly used in conversations.
Cantika: Halo…. Robert: Good morning. Robert Smith speaking.
Linda: Ya Hallo, Linda is here. Gerhard: Good morning. This is Gerhard Maier. I Cantika: It’s me Lin, Cantika. Can you help me, Lin? would like to speak to Mr. Brown. Linda: Oh, Tika. What can I do for you, Tik? Robert: Oh, sorry. Mr. Brown is not here, yet. Cantika: Do you have an English Dictionary? I need Gerhard: Can you tell me when he will be in? one for my English homework. Robert: Probably around 4 pm. Linda: Actually, I have just a dictionary. But, I think my Gerhard: Alright, I will call again later then. Thank you. brother has another dictionary. I will lend it for you. Robert: You’re welcome. Cantika: Thanks Lin. I will come to your house this Gerhard: Bye. evening. Robert: Bye. Linda: Anytime. I will prepare that dictionary for you. Bye. Cantika: Bye. General Phrases Who is speaking, please? Dialogue 2 Who would you like to speak to? Aniya: Hello Ika. Are you watching TV now? What number did you dial? Ika: Oh, Aniya. No, I am not. I just wanna sleep. Oh sorry, I think I’ve dialled the wrong number. What’s going on? Can I speak to Mr. X's assistant, please? Aniya: Turn the TV on. There is news about your I would like to speak to somebody about… favorit actor. The call is very urgent. Ika: Really?! What channel, Ya? Could you ask Mr. X to call me back? Aniya: Trans9 channel. He is so handsome. Could you call me back again tomorrow morning? Ika: Wait…wait… I will turn o the TV. What is your phone number? Aniya: Hurry up! He is being interviewed by Deddy Just a moment, please! Korbuser. Hold the line, please! Ika: Oh..no! Aniya: What’s up, Ka? Difficulties of Understanding Ika: There is a problem with the electricity. Could you speak up, please? Aniya: Oh, poor you. I didn't understand what you just said. Please speak more slowly. Could you please repeat that? Dialogue 3 I'm sorry, I don't speak … Joni: Hei bro! Where are you now?! It is 5 P.M. We’ve Do you speak German? been waiting for you. Can you hear me clearly? Donny: I am so sorry, Jon. I will be late. There is a Could you spell that, please? problem with my car. Please say each number separately. Joni: Where are you now, Donny? Donny: I am at the garage near our school. Joni: Will it take much time to fix your car? Donny: The mechanic said that it will take about thirty minutes. Joni: Ok. We will wait here. Donny: Yes, please. I will buy some pizzas for you all as an apologize. Joni: Yes. you must. We are waiting! See you, bye! Donny: Okay. Thanks bro! Bye!