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Everyday Dialogues
Making a Grocery List
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
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Everyday Dialogues
Making a Grocery List
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
3. Vocabulary
Match the quantity with the product.
___1. tube
a. tuna
___2. dozen
b. peanut butter
___3. can
c. dish detergent
___4. bar
d. cereal
___5. loaf
e. eggs
___6. jar
f. toothpaste
___7. box
g. soap
___8. bottle
h. bread
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Everyday Dialogues
Making a Grocery List
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Ruth:
_________________________________________________________________ sugar
___________________________________________________________________?
Anna:
Uh, ________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Ruth:
Anna:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Ruth
___________________________________________________________________?
Anna:
___________________________________________________________________?
Ruth:
___________________________________________________________________
Anna:
Ruth:
Bye.
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Everyday Dialogues
Asking for Directions
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
Andrea: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the
post office?
Man on the street: No, Im sorry. I dont know. Im from
out of town.
(a minute later)
Andrea: Excuse me. Do you know where the post office
is?
Second Man: Sure. Its not far from here. Walk straight
ahead until you get to Main street. Then
Andrea: Sorry to interrupt you. How many blocks is that?
Second Man: Its about two or three blocks. Its the first
traffic light you come to. When you get to Main Street, turn
right and walk one block to Broadway. Then turn left and go
about half a block.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can you tell me how to get to the post office?
Can you tell me where the post office is?
Do you know where the post office is?
the museum
the theater
... continued on the next page
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Everyday Dialogues
Asking for Directions
2. Practice - continued
How do I get to the bank?
to the zoo
to the school
to the train station
Turn right.
Turn left.
3. Review
In the space below, draw a neighborhood map with streets and avenues. Include several buildings such as a
bank, post office, grocery store, pharmacy, school, beauty salon, restaurant, gas station, etc. Then work with a
partner and practice giving directions to different locations. Use the following expressions: walk along, turn right,
turn left, go two blocks, its on the corner, its beside, its next to, its in the middle of the block, its on the corner,
its across the street from, etc.
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Everyday Dialogues
Asking for Directions
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Andrea:
No. ____________________________________________________
(a minute later)
Andrea:
Second Man:
________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ ?
Second Man:
Its about two or three blocks. Its the first ___________ you come to. When you get to
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Second Man:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________?
Youre welcome.
Andrea:
Andrea:
Andrea:
Second Man:
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Everyday Dialogues
At a Restaurant
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
Customer: Wed like a table for four, please.
Hostess: Do you have a reservation?
Customer: No, we dont.
Hostess: Im afraid there will be about a ten or fifteen
minute wait.
Customer: Thats okay.
Hostess: Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
Customer: Non-smoking, please.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Wed like a table for four, please.
Do you have a table for four?
Is there a table for four available?
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Everyday Dialogues
At a Restaurant
2. Practice - continued
Do you have a reservation?
Have you got a reservation?
Did you make a reservation?
No, we dont.
No, we didnt.
Thats okay.
Thats fine.
No problem.
It doesnt matter.
We dont care.
Its not important.
3. Vocabulary
Write words from the dialogues that have the same meanings as the words below.
1. ready
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
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Everyday Dialogues
At a Restaurant
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Customer:
Hostess:
_______________________________________________________?
Customer:
No, ____________________________________________________.
Hostess:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
Customer:
_______________________________________________________.
Hostess:
_______________________________________________________
smoking or non-smoking?
Customer:
Non-smoking, please.
Hostess:
__________________________________________________a table
or a booth?
Customer:
_______________________________________________________.
Hostess:
________________________________________________sit inside
or on the patio?
Customer:
Hostess:
_______________________________________________________
Okay. __________________________________________________
and call you when the table is _______________________________.
Customer:
Its ____________________________________________________.
Hostess:
___________________________________________________spell
______________________________________________________?
Customer:
_______________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________?
Hostess:
________________________________________ .
Customer:
Thank you.
Everyday Dialogues
At the Doctors
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Doctors
2. Practice - continued
I have a bad sore throat.
I have a terrible cough.
I have a migraine headache.
I have a stomach-ache.
I have a rash on my arm.
I have a slight fever.
It hurts when I swallow.
I have a bad cold.
I feel nauseated.
I am vomiting.
Its very itchy.
I have the chills.
a. sore chest
b. cant swallow
c. cant walk
d. purple skin
e. cant bend
f. red, itchy skin
g. sneezing
h. vomiting
i. fever and chills
j. bleeding
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Doctors
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Doctor:
_________________________________________________________________
Patient:
I have ________________________________________________
Doctor:
_________________________________________________________________
Patient:
_________________________________________________________________
Doctor:
Patient:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Doctor:
_________________________________________________________________
Patient:
_________________________________________________________________
Doctor:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Patient:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Pharmacy
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Pharmacy
2. Practice - continued
You have to take one pill a day for seven days.
Youve got to take one tablet with each meal.
You should take two teaspoons before bedtime.
You need to apply the ointment daily.
Are there any side effects?
Will there be any side effects?
Will I feel any side effects?
You may feel drowsy.
You may feel sleepy.
You may get a headache.
You might feel dizzy.
You could feel a little nauseated.
3. Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
___1. drowsy
___2. nauseated
___3. pregnant
c. be more than
___4. precaution
___5. dizzy
e. suggested
___6. nursing
f. sleepy
___7. exceed
g. expecting a baby
___8. recommended
___9. dosage
___10. ointment
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Pharmacy
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Customer:
__________________________________________________________filled please.
Pharmacist:
___________________________________________________________________?
Customer:
No I havent.
Pharmacist:
Customer:
_____________________________________________?
Pharmacist:
Customer:
What about____________________________________?
Pharmacist:
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .
Customer:
When ______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ ?
Pharmacist:
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________.
Customer:
___________________________________________________________________
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Itll be $18.50.
That will be $18.50.
That will cost $18.50.
That comes to $18.50.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
A. Odd One Out - Underline the word or expression in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1. postal carrier,
mail slot,
2. zip code,
3. stamp,
mail man,
letter carrier
return address,
postal code,
registered delivery
post mark,
mail slot,
address
4. string,
mail box,
tape,
package
5. express,
priority,
stamp,
airmail
6. postcard,
letter,
parcel,
mail slot
B. Fill in the Blanks in the following sentences with the correct word from the dialogue or practice section
of the lesson.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
________________________________________________________.
Postal Clerk:
How ____________________________________________________?
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________.
(a minute later)
________________________________________________________.
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________.
Customer:
Postal clerk:
The postage includes $100 insurance. Would you like to buy any extra insurance?
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Yes. ____________________________________________________.
Postal Clerk:
Okay. ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________$______________.
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________.
Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Itll be $18.50.
That will be $18.50.
That will cost $18.50.
That comes to $18.50.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
A. Odd One Out - Underline the word or expression in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1. postal carrier,
mail slot,
2. zip code,
3. stamp,
mail man,
letter carrier
return address,
postal code,
registered delivery
post mark,
mail slot,
address
4. string,
mail box,
tape,
package
5. express,
priority,
stamp,
airmail
6. postcard,
letter,
parcel,
mail slot
B. Fill in the Blanks in the following sentences with the correct word from the dialogue or practice section
of the lesson.
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Everyday Dialogues
At the Post Office
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
________________________________________________________.
Postal Clerk:
How ____________________________________________________?
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________.
(a minute later)
________________________________________________________.
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________.
Customer:
Postal clerk:
The postage includes $100 insurance. Would you like to buy any extra insurance?
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
Customer:
Yes. ____________________________________________________.
Postal Clerk:
Okay. ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________$______________.
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________
Customer:
Postal Clerk:
________________________________________________________.
Everyday Dialogues
Going Shopping
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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Everyday Dialogues
Going Shopping
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Yes, of course.
Yes, certainly.
3. Vocabulary
Underline the word in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
shoes,
big,
blouse,
belt,
bathrobe,
cardigan,
belt,
socks,
tailor,
vest,
sweater,
small,
skirt,
purse,
pajamas,
blouse,
bra,
scarf,
clerk,
suit,
slippers,
long,
shirt,
coat,
vest,
turtleneck,
slip,
stockings,
dressmaker,
boots,
sandals
shorts
sweater
earrings
nightgown
pullover
panties
pantyhose
seamstress
sports jacket
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Everyday Dialogues
Going Shopping
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Clerk:
________________________________________________________?
Customer:
Clerk:
____________________________________________________today.
Customer:
Thanks. I will.
________________________________________________________?
Clerk:
________________________________________________________?
Customer:
________________________________________________________.
________________________________________________________?
Clerk:
________________________________________________________?
Customer:
Clerk:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(a minute later)
Customer:
Clerk:
_______________________________________________________?
Customer:
Do you take______________________________________________?
Clerk:
Yes,___________________. But if you would like to open an account with us today, youll
Customer:
Okay.____________________________________________________.
Clerk:
Just _________________________this form and Ill give you a temporary card today. Your
actual card will be mailed in about two weeks. With the sale and the extra 10% discount,
Customer:
Everyday Dialogues
Going to a Movie
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
Bill: Hi, Sara. Its Bill. Do you still feel like going to a
movie tonight?
Sara: Sure. How about you?
Bill: Yes. Id like to. What movie should we see?
Sara: I heard that Imagination is very good.
Bill: Whats it about?
Sara: I think its a sci-fi movie.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Do you still feel like going to a movie tonight?
Do you still want to go to a movie tonight?
Are you still in the mood for a movie tonight?
Are you still up for a movie tonight?
...continued on the next page
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Everyday Dialogues
Going to a Movie
2. Practice - continued
Sure. How about you?
What about you?
Do you feel like it?
Whats it about?
What kind of movie is it?
Do you know anything about it?
3. Vocabulary
From the vocabulary on the previous page, complete the sentences below.
1. If I like funny movies, I should go to a ________________________.
2. If I like love stories, I should go to a ____________________ movie.
3. If I like a lot of adventure, I should see an _________________ movie.
4. If I like to see movies from other countries, I should go to a ______________.
5. If I like cowboy movies, I should go to a _____________________.
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Everyday Dialogues
Going to a Movie
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Bill:
________________________________________________________tonight?
Sara:
Sure._________________________________________________________?
Bill:
_____________________________________________________________?
Sara:
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.
Bill:
_____________________________________________________________?
Sara:
Bill:
_____________________________________________________________?
Sara:
No, I dont.
Bill:
Okay. ________________________________________________________.
Wheres it _____________________________________________________?
Sara:
_____________________________________________________________?
Bill:
_____________________________________________________________?
Sara:
Bill:
Sara:
Bye.
Everyday Dialogues
Going to the Bank
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
Frank: Okay. Ill get you the application forms to fill out.
Youll receive your new bank cards in about two weeks. Once
you have chosen your PIN, youll be able to use the bank
machine for deposits, withdrawals, bank transfers and payment
of bills.
Everyday Dialogues
Going to the Bank
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Everyday Dialogues
Going to the Bank
3. Odd One Out Circle the word in each group that does not belong. Explain why.
1. teller,
2. safety deposit box,
3. security number,
4. deposit,
5. sign,
6. overdraft,
7. payroll check,
8. cash,
9. take out,
10. travelers check,
manager,
ATM,
PIN,
teller,
deposit,
negative balance,
personal check,
bills,
deposit,
teller,
statement,
cash machine,
telephone number,
withdrawal,
endorse,
extra money,
money from employer,
check,
withdraw,
money order,
security guard
bank machine
personal identification number
transfer
write your name
not enough money
paycheck
coins
remove
cash
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Manager:
________________________________, the Accounts manager.
_________________________________________________ ?
Customer: ________________________________________. This is my wife, Lynn. Weve just moved into
town and ___________________________________________________ a bank account.
Manager: What kind of account ___________________________________________________________?
Customer: ____________________________________________________________________________ .
Manager: Okay. ____________________________________________________________ deposit today?
Customer: I have $500 in cash ________________________________________________________for $800.
Manager: Okay. Ill get you the application forms __________________________________________
______________________. _________________________your new bank cards in about two
weeks. Once you have chosen your ____________________________, youll be able to use the
bank machine for deposits, ____________________________, bank transfers and payment of bills.
Manager: There is no fee for a regular checking account. However, for a small fee of $7.00 a month, we
_______________________ two hundred personalized checks, full _________________________
and a $500 ____________________________ protection.
________________________________________________________ in that service?
Customer: Yes, ____________________________.________________________________________. Do you
have a 24 hour _______________________?
Manager: Yes, of course. We also have a 24 hour drive-through _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ of the building.
Customer: ________________________________________________________ the monthly statements?
Manager: On the 5th of every month. Ill take your forms now. You can _________________________ your
check and go over to the __________________. ________________________________________
_________________________________________________.
Customer: Thank you __________________________________ . Youve been very helpful.
Manager: __________________________________. Hope to see you again soon.
Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Would you like a taxi, sir?"
Do you want a taxi, sir?" "
Would you like a cab?" "
Do you need a taxi? "
"
Are you waiting for a taxi?"
"
"
"
"
"
"
Yes, I would.
Yes, I do.
Yes, thanks.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I am.
Yes, thats it.
No. Just my computer. Ill keep it with me.
Yes. I have these two.
"
"
" "
Heres twenty-five.
Here you are.
" Here you go.
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Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
A. Odd One Out - Underline the word or expression in each group that does not belong and explain why.
1. taxi, "
"
"
"
elevator, "
"
"
subway
2. bag, "
"
"
"
suitcase, "
"
"
luggage
3. automobile, "
"
boat, ""
"
"
"
vehicle
4. fare, "
"
"
"
"
expensive
"
"
"
flat rate
"
B. Fill in the Blanks - Choose the correct word from the list below to complete the sentences.
1. I gave the taxi driver a big __________________ because he was very nice.
2. The airline will only allow you to take two pieces of __________________.
3. You cant park your car there. It is a taxi __________________.
4. The taxi driver told the __________________ to put on his seat belt.
5. The taxi driver turned on the __________________ as soon as he started to drive away from the house.
6. It is a long way from the airport to the center of the city, so the taxi __________________ will be very
expensive.
7. Our new car has a big __________________, so we can take a lot of suitcases.
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Everyday Dialogues
Hailing a Taxi
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
_________________________________________________ ?
Gentleman: "
"
_________________________________________________ ?
Gentleman:""
Yes, ______________________________________________.
Yes, I am.
(The taxi driver picks up the suitcase and carries it to the trunk.)
"
"
"
_________________________________________________ ?
"
Taxi Driver:
Passenger: "
_________________________________________________ ?
Passenger: "
_________________________________________________ ?
Here we are.
Passenger: "
__________________________________________________?
______________________________________$22.00.
Passenger ""
"
"
Passenger: "
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Everyday Dialogues
Introduction
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take
turns being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Introduction
2. Practice - continued
Id like you to meet my roommate, Jennifer.
my husband
my wife
my son
my daughter
my colleague
my classmate
my friend
my boyfriend
my girlfriend
my neighbor
my fianc
my cousin
my uncle
my aunt
my nephew
my niece
my grand father
my grandmother
my father-in-law
my mother-in-law
Hello Jennifer.
Hi.
How do you do?
Sounds great.
Sounds good.
Thats a good idea.
Id like that.
3. Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
___1. nephew
___2. niece
___3. roommate
___4. colleague
___5. neighbor
d. my husbands mother
e. person I am engaged to marry
___6. fianc
___7. classmate
f. my uncles daughter
g. my sisters son
___8. cousin
___9. mother-in-law
___10. father-in-law
i. my fathers sister
j. person I work with
___11. uncle
___12. aunt
k. my brothers daughter
l. my husbands father
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Everyday Dialogues
Introduction
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
A:
______________________, _______________________________
___________________________ my _______________________ ,
_________________________________________.
B:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ .
C:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
B:
A:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
C:
______________________________________________________
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Everyday Dialogues
Job Interview
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
Everyday Dialogues
Job Interview
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Everyday Dialogues
Job Interview
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
a. duties
_____ 2. hire
b. manage, be in charge of
_____ 3. resume
_____ 4. qualifications
_____ 5. proficient
_____ 6. position
_____ 7. responsibilities
_____ 8. supervise
_____ 9. salary
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Job Interview
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Interviewer:
______________________________________________________________________.
Applicant:
Interviewer:
______________________________________________________________________ .
______________________________________________________________________ .
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Thank you.
________________________________________you have several years of office experience.
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Applicant:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Interviewer:
Applicant:
________________________________________________________the position?
Yes. What are the ______________________________________ in this position?
Interviewer:
Applicant:
Interviewer:
_____________________________________________________________________ .
_____________________________________________________________________?
Applicant:
Interviewer:
Yes. __________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Applicant:
_____________________________________________________________________ .
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________?
Interviewer:
Were hoping the successful applicant can start at the beginning of next month. Well finish
our interviews tomorrow and make a decision by the weekend.
Applicant:
______________________________________________________________________
Interviewer:
Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being each
character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
Ellie: Hi, Im calling about your ad for the apartment for rent.
Landlord: Oh yes.
Ellie: Can you give me a little more information, please?
Landlord: Sure. What would you like to know?
Ellie: How many rooms does it have?
Landlord: It has an L-shaped living room dining room, a small
kitchen, two bedrooms, one large bathroom and a small one off the
master bedroom.
Ellie: How much is the rent?
Landlord: Its $600.
Ellie: Is it carpeted?
Landlord: No. It has hard wood floors throughout.
Ellie: Is there a parking spot?
Landlord: There are two spaces available.
Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Is it carpeted?
Does it have carpeting?
Does it have blinds?
drapes?
curtains?
Is it air-conditioned?
Does it have air-conditioning?
Does it have a balcony?
a fireplace?
in-suite laundry?
When is it available?
When will it be vacant?
When can I move in?
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Everyday Dialogues
Looking for an Apartment
3. Vocabulary
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
_____ 1. landlord
_____ 2. tenant
b. floor covering
_____ 3. lease
c. ready to use
d. close
_____ 5. available
_____ 7. utilities
g. window coverings
_____ 8. appliances
h. apartment owner
_____ 9. convenient
j. security deposit
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Looking for an Apartment
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Caller:
Landlord:
Oh yes.
Caller:
_________________________________________________________?
Landlord:
Sure._____________________________________________________?
Caller:
Landlord:
__________________________________________________________
Caller:
How much_________________________________________________?
Landlord:
Its $____________________.
Caller:
Landlord:
Yes, it does.
Caller:
Is there ___________________________________________________?
Landlord:
Caller:
Landlord:
__________________________________________________________.
Caller:
___________________________________________________utilities?
Landlord:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________.
______________________________________________ deposit?
Caller:
Landlord:
Yes. ______________________________________________________
Caller:
__________________________________________________________
Landlord:
Caller:
Landlord:
Yes, theres________________________________________________.
Caller:
Landlord:
_________________________________________________________?
Caller:
_________________________________________________________?
Landlord:
_______________________________________________ immediately.
Caller:
Landlord:
Everyday Dialogues
Making an Appointment
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
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Everyday Dialogues
Making an Appointment
2. Practice - continued
Why do you want to see the doctor?
Whats the problem?
Whats the matter?
I have a sore throat.
a fever.
a rash.
a back-ache.
a bad cold.
3. Vocabulary
Match the questions and responses.
___1. Whats the problem?
a. Since Friday.
e. Last week.
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Making an Appointment
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Receptionist:
Doctors office.
Patient:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Receptionist:
_____________________________________________________________
Patient:
I have _______________________________________________________
Receptionist:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Patient:
Last Friday.
Receptionist:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Patient:
Im sorry._____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Receptionist:
_____________________________________________________________
Patient:
Receptionist:
_____________________________________________________________
Patient:
_____________________________________________________________
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Everyday Dialogues
Ordering Food
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being
each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation.
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Everyday Dialogues
Ordering Food
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Rare, please.
medium rare
medium
medium well
well done.
Ill have the house salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Thousand Island dressing.
Italian dressing.
French dressing.
blue cheese dressing.
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Everyday Dialogues
Ordering Food
3. Expand Your Vocabulary
Work with your partner. Fill in the chart below with as many food items as you can think of.
Appetizer - First
Course
Entre - Main
Course
Side Dish
Dessert
Beverage
Ex. salad
steak
French fries
pie
coke
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Ordering Food
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with the appropriate expressions.
Waiter:
_________________________________________ now?
Customer:
Waiter:
___________________________________________________________ .
____________________________________________ ?
Customer:
Waiter:
___________________________________________________________?
Customer:
Waiter:
We have _____________________________________ .
Customer:
Waiter:
Customer:
______________________________________________, please.
Waiter:
___________________________________________________________ ?
Customer:
Waiter:
Customer:
______________________________________________dressing.
_____________________________________________?
Customer:
Waiter:
Waiter:
Customer:
What ________________________________________?
Waiter:
______________________________________________
Customer:
Waiter:
Okay. ________________________________________________________ .
Customer:
Everyday Dialogues
Weekend Plans
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Not bad.
Pretty good.
So so.
...continued on the next page
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Everyday Dialogues
Weekend Plans
2. Practice - continued
Im calling
to talk about the weekend.
to find out about the weekend.
to see about the weekend.
Id rather go to a movie.
Id prefer to go to a movie.
Id like to go to a movie instead.
3. Vocabulary
Match the activity with the location.
___1. play golf
___2. play tennis
___3. see a movie
___4. watch a hockey game
___5. watch a baseball game
___6. listen to music
___7. eat dinner
a. at the bar
b. at the arena
c. at the course
d. at the restaurant
e. at the court
f. at the theater
g. at the stadium
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Everyday Dialogues
Weekend Plans
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Bill:
Amy:
Hi Bill. ________________________________________________?
Bill:
Amy:
Bill:
_______________________________________________________
Amy:
______________________________________________________.
Bill:
______________________________________________________?
Amy:
_______________________________________ go to a movie.
Bill:
______________________________________________________?
Amy:
No. ___________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________
Bill:
Okay. __________________________________________________
Amy.
Bill:
Bye.
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Everyday Dialogues
Returning an Item
1. Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns
being each character. Practice your intonation and
pronunciation.
2. Practice
Work with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting
the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.
Can I help you?
May I help you?
...continued on the next page
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Everyday Dialogues
Returning an Item
2. Practice - continued
Yes, Id like to return this jacket.
Yes, I want to return this jacket.
this coat.
these pants.
Let me check.
Let me see.
Let me look.
3. Vocabulary
Match the words or expressions on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
___1. return
a. available to buy
___2. receipt
b. trade
___3. on sale
c. give back
___4. check
___5. refund
e. able to use
___6. exchange
g. reduced price
___8. valid
i. look for
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Everyday Dialogues
Returning an Item
4. Dialogue Building
Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.
Clerk:
_________________________________________________?
Customer:
Yes. _____________________________________________ .
Clerk:
Customer:
_________________________________________________ .
Clerk:
Customer:
Clerk.:
Customer:
_________________________________________________ ?
_________________________________________________ .
Clerk:
_________________________________________________?
Clerk:
Customer:
Okay. Ill come back next week and see if I can find something else he
might like.
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