English Conversations: Dialogue 24 At passport control

Immigration Officer: Good evening.Where have you come from?
Paul Reyfield: Bucharest. Romania
Immigration Officer: May I have your passport and form I-94, please?
Paul Reyfield: Here you are.
Immigration Officer: What's the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?
Paul Reyfield: Pleasure. I'm visiting my relatives.
Immigration Officer: How long are going to stay in the United States?
Paul Reyfield: Three weeks.
Immigration Officer: What's your occupation?
Paul Reyfield: I work as an accountant for a Romanian telecommunication company.
Immigration Officer: Do you have a return ticket?
Paul Reyfield: Yes, here it is.
Immigration Officer: That's fine. Thanks.Enjoy your trip.
Paul Reyfield: Thank you.

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English Conversations: Railway Travel - A ticket to London, please.

Paul Reyfield: What time does the  next train to London leave?    
Railway Station Clerk: At 16:35, from platform 8    
Paul Reyfield: Is it a direct train to London?  
Railway Station Clerk: No, you have to change trains at Birmingham.    
Paul Reyfield: I see.One ticket to London, please.    
Railway Station Clerk: Single or return, sir?    
Paul Reyfield: Single,please.    
Railway Station Clerk: 64 pounds, please.    
Paul Reyfield: Here you are.  
Railway Station Clerk: Here is your ticket and change, sir.

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English Conversations: Ordering lunch and dinner

Waiter: Are you ready to order,sir?    
Mr.Reyfield: Yes.I'll have the beef stew for starters and my wife would like tomato soup.    
Waiter: One beef stew and one tomato soup.What would you like for the main course?  
Mr.Reyfield: I'll have the Cayenne Pepper steak and my wife would like the Fried Trout with mashed potatoes.    
Waiter: I'm afraid the trout is off.  
Mrs.Reyfield: Oh dear. Err...What  else do you recommend?  
Waiter: The sole is very good.    
Mrs.Reyfield: Ok. I'll have that. Do you have any coleslaw?  
Waiter: No, I'm sorry, we don't.    
Mrs.Reyfield: Just give me a mixed salad then.    
Mr.Reyfield: Same for me.    
Waiter: Certainly. (..) Would you like something to drink?    
Mr.Reyfield: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?  
Waiter: Certainly. Here you are.    
Mr.Reyfield: A bottle of Chablis '99, please.    
Waiter: Excellent choice!

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English Conversations: Taking a picture

Paul Ryefield: Excuse me. Could you please take a picture of us with this camera?  
Man: Sure.Which button should I press to shoot?
Paul Ryefield: This one.  
Man: Do I have to focus it?  
Paul Ryefield: No,This is a focus-free camera.All yo have to do is  point and press the button.    
Man: All right.Say "cheese".

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English Conversations: The Station

* Excuse me, how do I get to the station,please?
- Take the first road to the right.
* The first road to the right?
- Yes,the first to the  right.Then continue straight on until you to the theatre.
* Straight ahead  until I get to the theatre?
- Yes, straight ahead  until you get to the theatre. There,turn left just after the lights.
* I turn left after the lights.
- Yes, and the station to the right.
* And the station is to the right! Is it far?
- No, it's twenty minutes from here.
* Twenty minutes! But I am on foot!

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English Conversations: Which bus shoud I take?

* Excuse me Sir, which bus should I take to get to East Finchley?
- Bus number 29.
* Is it direct.
- No you have to change.You get off at Wood Green and take bus number 134.
* When does the bus leave?
- Well, it's usually a bus every ten minutes at this time of day.    
ONBOARD THE BUS  
 * Is this the bus to wood Green?
- Yes, it is.
* Could you tell me when I need to get off,please?
- Yes, of course.

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English Conversations: The banks

* Excuse me, when are the banks open, please?  
- They're open from  ten o'clock to half past three.    
* But it's quarter past ten now and the City Bank's closed.    
- Yes, that's because it's Saturday.The banks don't open on Saturdays.  
* Oh I see, thank you.    
- Not at all.

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English Conversations: The present

* Hello sir, can I help you? 
- I would like to buy a dressing gown. 
* Is it for yourself? 
- No, it’s for my father. 
* How about this one, over here, is pure silk? 
- I would prefer something in cotton. 
* Ok, we have this one here in pure cotton, it is very comfortable. 
- That one I fancy.  * What size is your father? 
-  54 
* A 54, I have it in red, grey and navy blue. 
- My father prefers dark colours. I’ll take the navy blue. How much does it cost? 
* It costs £75. Shall I wrap it up as a present? 
- Yes, please.

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English Conversations: To the airport

–Taxi Driver: Where are you going?
* Woman: To Heathrow airport, please and quickly
Because the flight leaves in two hours.
– Taxi Driver: Do you have any baggage?
* Woman: Yes, they are here.
– Taxi Driver: Here we are Heathrow airport.
Which terminal do you want
* Woman: Terminal 3 please.
* Woman: How much is that?
–Taxi Driver: That is £45, please
* Woman: Here you are, keep the change.
– Taxi Driver:Thank you madam.

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English Conversations: In a shoe shop

– Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
* Good morning. Yes, please. May I try on a pair of those red shoes in the window?  
– Certainly, madam. What’s your size?  
* At home in Sweden I take size 38. I think that must be size five and a half here.  
– Yes, the continental size 38 is the same as five and half. You can try these. They look very nice.  
* Yes, they are really attractive, but can I try that blue pair over there.  
– Of course. Are they the right size, madam?  
* Yes, these shoes fit me perfectly. How much are they?  
– Let me see. Yes, they cost £ 59. That’s a good price for such high quality shoes.  
* Can I pay with this credit card?
– Certainly, madam. We accept all main credit cards.  
* Good, here’s my card. Thank you, madam. Here’s your card and your receipt. I hope you like your new shoes.  
* Thank you. Goodbye.  
– Thank you, madam. Goodbye.

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English Conversations: I get up at 6.30 every morning

Lotta:– Hello, Carma. This is Lotta. How are you today?
Carma: Hello, Lotta. I’m fine but a little tired.
Lotta: Let’s go to the cinema and see that new film this evening.
It starts at half past seven.
Carma: I’m not sure if I can this evening.
I must work until 6 o’clock and
then I must get up early for work tomorrow morning.
Lotta: But the film ends at quarter past ten. That’s not late.
Carma: For me it is. I get up at 6.30 every morning
and I’m always tired in the morning.
Then tomorrow is Thursday and
I must work until 7 o’clock.
Lotta: Let’s see the film on Saturday instead.
We can go at 4 o’clock and
afterwards we can have dinner somewhere.
Carma: That’s a good idea. I am free on Saturday
and I can sleep until 10 o’clock on Sunday.
I love sleeping late at the weekend.
Lotta: So do I. Then let’s meet outside the cinema
at half past three on Saturday.
Carma: That’s fine. I look forward to Saturday.
Lotta: Me, too! Bye, Carma.
Carma: Goodbye, Lotta, and thank you for phoning.

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English Conversations: In the restaurant

– Good evening, sir. Good evening, madam. Here’s the menu.  I can recommend the lamb, and the salmon is excellent.  
* Thank you. I don’t like lamb very much. And I don’t want salmon today. What about chicken?  
– Certainly, madam. We have some very nice roast chicken.  We serve it with rice and vegetables.  
* That sounds really good. What about you, Richard? Do you like chicken too?
  – No, I don’t think so. I prefer fish. What’s on the menu?  
* Well, sir. You can choose from salmon, lobster and sole.
– The salmon and lobster are very expensive. But the Dover sole sounds good. Does it really come from Dover?  
* I don’t think so, sir.
– Does it come with potatoes?
  * Yes, sir. You can have potatoes or rice with your sole.
– What do you recommend?  
* Why not rice, Richard? We can also have peas and brussels sprouts.  
– And to drink?  
* Mineral water for me, please.  
– And a large beer for me, please. I’m thirsty.  
* Certainly, sir.

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English Conversations: Can I borrow your mobile

– Could I borrow your mobile? I need to make a call.
   I don’t have any more money on my top up card.
* Thank you very much. I have lost the number.
What is the number for directory inquiries?
– I would like the telephone number for ………
* The telephone number is 373580865.
– Thank you.
* Would you like me to call that number now?
– No, I will call them later.
* As you wish.
– I am going to send an SMS instead.
* Goodbye.

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English Conversations: To the airport

–Taxi Driver: Where are you going?
* Woman: To Heathrow airport, please and quickly
Because the flight leaves in two hours.
– Taxi Driver: Do you have any baggage?
* Woman: Yes, they are here.
– Taxi Driver: Here we are Heathrow airport.
Which terminal do you want
* Woman: Terminal 3 please.
* Woman: How much is that?
–Taxi Driver: That is £45, please
* Woman: Here you are, keep the change.
– Taxi Driver:Thank you madam.

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English Conversations: See you tomorrow

SEE YOU TOMORROW
Lindsey: Hi,  Paul. How’s life today?  
Paul: Hi, Lindsey. It’s not so bad. How about you?   
Lindsey: I’m OK, I suppose. But it’s so cold in Sweden.            
                Is it always like this?         
Paul: Yes, it is. But spring is soon here.           
                I’m sorry but I can’t talk to you just now.           
                I must rush to catch the bus. Bye, Lindsey.         
Lindsey: Bye, Paul. See you tomorrow.

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English Conversations: At the bar

– Monica, are you hungry?
* Yes, I would like a cheese sandwich.
– Would you like something to drink with that? A beer?
* No thanks, I never drink beer, a glass of red wine, please.
– Me, I’m thirsty, I’d like a glass of sparkling water.


– A glass of red wine, a glass of water,
a cheese sandwich and some chips, please.
* Still or sparkling water?
– Sparkling, please.
* Ok then.
– Thank you, how much is that?
* That’ll be nine pounds fifty, please.
– Here you are.
* Thanks, the waitress will bring the food to your table,
what is your table number?
– We are at table fourteen.
* It’ll be about five minutes.
– Ok, thanks.

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English Conversations: Post Office

– Excuse me, is there a post office near here?     
* Yes sir, you go down the street  and take the third road to the right,  over the square, then turn left,  you carry straight on,  and you’ll find the post office.       
– Thank you.             
* You’re welcome.

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English Conversations: Toothbrush

– What would you like
 * I would like a toothbrush and toothpaste, please.  
– Anything else  
* Do you have washing powder?  
– Yes, we have.  
* So, I’d like one packet, please.  
– That’s £5, please.  
* There you are.  
– Goodbye.

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English conversations: A Pair of White Sandals

– Hello Madam, what would you like?  
* I have seen a pair of white sandals for £35 in the shop window.  
– Yes Madam. Could you show me which ones you mean?
 * Those on the left at the back. Could I try them on?
– Yes, of course, which size do you take?
* Normally size 37.  
– I’m sorry, I don’t have any more size 37 in that model.
 I only have that one in size 39. Could I show you another pair of sandals.  
* I like to think about it, thanks, bye.  
– Goodbye.

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English Conversations: At the pharmacy

– Hello, I would like something for allergies. I’ve got a headache and I can’t breathe.
* What are you allergic to sir?  
– I don’t know ….. I am a bit allergic to cats, that’s all. What would you advise me to take?  
* I will show you a good medicine that is Available without a prescription. Here you are.  
– Is it antihistamine?  
* That’s right!  
– I’ll take it. How much is it?
* Five pounds. If you don’t get better, You should go to hospital and get Yourself examined by a doctor.  Good bye sir, get well soon!

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