spoken q and a for kids 2nd time

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Personal Information
What's your name?
Peter.
Where are you from? / Where do you come from?
I'm from ... I come from ...
What's your surname / family name?
Smith.
What's your first name?
Tom.
What's your address?
7865 NW Sweet Street
Where do you live?
I live in San Diego.
What's your (tele)phone number?
209-786-9845
How old are you?
Twenty-five. I'm twenty-five years old.
When / Where were you born?
I was born in 1961 / Seattle.
Are you married? / What's your marital status?
I'm single.
What do you do? / What's your job?
I'm a librarian.
Where did you go?
I went to a friend's house.
What did you do?
We played video games.
Where were you?
I was in New York for the weekend.
Have you got a car / job / house / etc.?
Yes, I've got a good job.
Have you got any children / friends / books / etc.?
Yes, I've got three children - two boys and a daughter.
Can you play tennis / golf / football / etc.?
Yes, I can play golf.
Can you speak English / French / Japanese / etc.?
No, I can't speak Japanese.
Could you speak English / French / Japanese / etc.?

when you were five / two / fifteen / etc. years old?
Yes, I could speak English when I was five years old.

Introducing Yourself / Saying Hello
How do you do?
How do you do. Pleased to meet you.
How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Shopping
How can I help you? / May I help you?
Yes. I'm looking for a sweater.
Can I try it on?
Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
How much does it cost? / How much is it?
It's $45.
How would you like to pay?
By credit card.
Can I pay by credit card / check / debit card?
Certainly. We accept all major cards.
Have you got something bigger / smaller / lighter / etc.?
Certainly, we've got a smaller sizes as well.
Asking Something Specific
What's that?
It's a cat!
What time is it?
It's three o'clock.
Can / May I open the window?
Certainly. It's hot in here!
Is there a bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc. near here?
Yes. There is a bank on the next corner next to the post office.
Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc.?
The nearest pharmacy is on 15th street.
Who wrote / invented / painted / etc. the ...?
Hemingway wrote "The Sun Also Rises".
Is there any water / sugar / rice / etc.?
Yes, there's a lot of sugar left.
Are there any apples / sandwiches / books / etc.?
No, there aren't any apples left.
Is this your / his / her / etc. book / ball / house / etc.?
No, I think it's his ball.
Whose is this / that?
It's Jack's.
Questions with 'Like'
What do you like?
I like playing tennis, reading and listening to music.
What does he look like?
He's tall and slim.
What would you like?
I'd like a steak and chips.
What is it like?
It's an interesting country.
What's the weather like?
It's raining at the moment.
Would you like some coffee / tea / food?
Yes, thank you. I'd like some coffee.
Would you like something to drink / eat?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Asking for an Opinion
What's it about?
It's about a young boy who encounters adventures.
What do you think about your job / that book / Tim / etc.?
I thought the book was very interesting.
How big / far / difficult / easy is it?
The test was very difficult!
How big / far / difficult / easy are they?
The questions were very easy.
How was it?
It was very interesting.
What are you going to do tomorrow / this evening / next week / etc.?
I'm going to visit some friends next weekend.
Suggestions What shall we do this evening?
Let's go see a film.
Why don't we go out / play tennis / visit friends / etc. this evening?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.

100 Answers to Common English Questions Sometimes, even when you know a lot of English, you can have difficulty finding the right words or phrases to answer simple questions. Here are 20 of the most common questions in English – each one with five sample responses. General Questions 1. What do you do? This question means “What is your job/profession?” 00:00 00:00 §  I’m a student. §  I work in a bank. §  I’m unemployed at the moment. §  I run my own business. The word “run” means you are the primary person responsible for operating the business. §  I’m retired now. I used to be an engineer. “Retired” means you have stopped working (usually after you are 60 or 65 years old). 2. Are you married? 00:00 00:00 §  Yes, I’ve been married for two years now. §  I’m divorced. §  I’m engaged – we’re getting married next year. §  No, but I’m in a relationship. §  Nope, I’m single. “Nope” is an informal way to say “No.” 3. Why are you studying English? 00:00 00:00 §  For work. §  So I can communicate when I travel. §  I love learning new languages. §  Because I’d like to immigrate to the U.S. §  I’m thinking of studying in England. The correct way is “thinking of studying” and not “thinking to study.” 4. Where/How did you learn English? 00:00 00:00 §  I took classes for three years. §  I did an intensive course. §  I’ve been studying on my own. You can also say “studying by myself.” §  I picked it up from movies and songs. In this context, “picked it up” means “learned it casually.” §  My girlfriend taught me. 5. What do you do in your free time? 00:00 00:00 §  I don’t have any free time! §  I usually hang out with friends. “Hang out” means to spend time in an informal way. §  I go running a lot. §  I do volunteer work. §  I like reading and relaxing at home. 6. What’s the weather like? / How’s the weather? 00:00 00:00 §  Hot and humid. “Humid” means there is a lot of water vapor in the air. §  It’s pouring – take an umbrella. “Pouring” means raining very heavily. §  A little chilly – you might wanna bring a jacket. “Chilly” means a little bit cold. §  Gorgeous – a perfect summer day! §  It’s quite cold – make sure to bundle up. “Bundle up” means to wear warm clothing for protection against the cold. 7. What time is it? / Do you have the time? 00:00 00:00 §  It’s ten o’clock. §  It’s half past four. This means “4:30” §  It’s a quarter to twelve. “A quarter” is 15 minutes – so this means “11:45” §  Let me check my phone. §  Sorry, I don’t know. Shopping & Social Questions 8. Can I help you? / Do you need any help? This is a question that you might hear from an employee or salesperson in a store. 00:00 00:00 §  No thanks, I’m just browsing. “Browsing” means looking casually at the items. §  Yes – do you have this in a larger size? §  Yes – where are the try-on rooms? “Try-on rooms” means the place where you can put on the clothes to see if they are the right size and if you like them. §  Yeah, can you tell me how much this is? §  Yeah, I’m looking for something under $30. 9. How’s it going? 00:00 00:00 §  Great! Couldn’t be better! This means that everything is excellent. §  Fine. How are things with you? §  Not bad. This means that things are OK. §  I can’t complain. §  Do you really wanna know? Normally when people ask “how’s it going?” they expect a positive response like “fine” or “good.” If you say “Do you really wanna know?” it means that things are going badly, but you are not sure if the other person wants to listen to your problems or not. 10. How are you feeling? 00:00 00:00 §  Great! Never better. §  I’m all right. §  Like I need a vacation. §  A little depressed. §  Really awful. You can say you’re feeling “awful” for both physical and emotional pain. 11. How was your day? 00:00 00:00 §  Really good! §  Pretty uneventful. This means that nothing particularly special or interesting happened during the day. §  Very productive. §  Super busy. §  A total nightmare. A “nightmare” is a terrible, scary dream. Describing an experience as a “nightmare” means it was horrible. 12. Did you like the movie? 00:00 00:00 §  It was fantastic. §  It was terrible. §  It wasn’t bad. §  It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. §  No, I didn’t think it lived up to the hype. This means the movie was not as good as its publicity presented. 13. How was the party? 00:00 00:00 §  Crazy – it was absolutely packed. “Packed” means it was crowded; there were very many people there. §  It was a good time. §  Small, but fun. §  There was hardly anybody there. §  Boring – I couldn’t wait to get outta there. 14. Can you give me a hand? This means “can you help me?” – often with a physical task like moving furniture or carrying a box. 00:00 00:00 §  Of course! §  I’d be glad to. §  Will it take long? §  Sure – just a sec. This means “just a second” – you need the other person to wait one moment before you can help them. §  Sorry – I’m a bit busy at the moment. 15. What have you been up to lately? This question means “What have you been doing recently?” – you can answer it in the present perfect continuous. 00:00 00:00 §  I’ve been working a lot. §  Mostly studying. §  I’ve been taking it easy. This means “relaxing, not doing anything intense or stressful.” §  Planning my summer vacation. §  Nothing much. 16. What’s the matter? This means “What’s the problem?” – you can ask it to someone who appears sad or upset. 00:00 00:00 §  Oh, I’m just having a rough day. A “rough day” means a difficult, bad day. §  I’m not feeling so good. §  I just found out my mother’s in the hospital. The phrasal verb “found out” means “discovered or heard some new information.” §  I’d rather not talk about it. This means “I’d prefer not to talk about it.” §  Nothing, I’m fine. Restaurant Questions 17. What would you like to drink? 00:00 00:00 §  Iced tea, please. §  Just water for me. §  What do you have? §  Could we see the wine list? §  Nothing for me, thanks. 18. Are you ready to order? To “order” means to ask the waiter/waitress for the food you want to eat. 00:00 00:00 §  Not quite – I think we need a little more time. §  What are the specials today? “Specials” are featured dishes that might also have a discount. §  Yes, I’ll have a Caesar salad and then the baked chicken with potatoes. The most common way to order food is to say “I’ll have…” §  Uh-huh. To start off, we’ll split an order of nachos. “To start off” means you are ordering an appetizer (small amount of food eaten before the main meal). “Split” means that two or more people will share/divide one order of food. §  Almost – I just have a couple of questions. 19. Is everything OK? While you are eating, the waiter/waitress will often come to your table and ask this question to check if you need anything. 00:00 00:00 §  Yes, everything’s fine, thanks. §  It’s all delicious! §  Could we have some more water, please? “Could we have…” is a polite way to ask for something. §  Actually, I’m still waiting for my side dish. A “side dish” is a small portion of food that accompanies the main meal. §  To be honest, my food is kinda cold. Could you heat it up? “To be honest…” is a diplomatic way to introduce a complaint or negative comment. 20. Can I get you anything else? The waiter/waitress will probably ask you this after you have finished eating. 00:00 00:00 §  Two decaf coffees, please. “Decaf coffee” is coffee with no caffeine. §  Just the check, please. The “check” is the list of items and the total price to pay. §  Could I have a look at the dessert menu? §  I’ll have a slice of apple pie. A “slice” is a single piece of a pie, cake, or pizza. §  No thanks – I think we’re just about done

Here are ten questions to help you start speaking English. Each of these questions help to begin or continue a conversation. The questions are in two categories: Basic Facts and Hobbies / Free Time. There are also a number of questions that can help you continue the conversation after the first question. Five Basic Facts These five questions will help you get to know people. They are simple questions with simple answers and provide information so you can ask more questions. What is your name? Where do you live? What do you do? Are you married? Where are you from? More questions for ... These questions help to continue the conversation after your first question. "What is your name?" It's a pleasure to meet you. Where are you from? That's an interesting name. Is it Chinese / French / Indian, etc.? Does your name have a special meaning? "Where do you live?" How long have you lived there? Do you like that neighborhood? Do you live in an apartment or house? Do you have a garden at your home? Do you live alone or with your family? "What do you do?" Which company do you work for? How long have you had that job? Do you like your job? What's the best / worst thing about your job? What do you like best / least about your job? Would you like to change jobs? "Are you married?" How long have been married? Where did you get married? What does your husband / wife do? Do you have any children? How old are your children? "Where are you from?" Where is ....? How long did you live there? What is XYZ like? Do you like living here? How is your country different than here? Do the people in your country speak English / French / German, etc.? Hobbies / Free Time These questions will help you continue conversations and find out more about people's likes and dislikes. What do you like doing in your free time? Can you play tennis / golf / soccer / etc.? What kind of films / food / vacations do you enjoy? What do you do on weekends / Saturdays? More questions for ... These questions will help you ask for more detail. "What do you like doing in your free time?" How often do you (listen to music, eat out in restaurants, etc.)? Where do you (listen to music, eat out in restaurants, etc.) in this town? Why do you like (listening to music, eating out in restaurants, etc.) so much? "Can you play tennis / golf / soccer / etc.?" Do you enjoy playing tennis /golf /soccer /etc.? How long have you played tennis /golf /soccer /etc.? Who do you play tennis /golf /soccer /etc. with? "What kind of films / food / vacations do you enjoy?" What's the best place to see /eat / go on vacations? What's the best type of film /food / vacation, etc. in your opinion? How often do you watch films / eat out / go on vacation? "What do you do on weekends / Saturdays?" Where do you go to ...? Could you recommend a good place to (go shopping / take my children swimming / etc.)? How long have you done that? Related Articles

Have you ever tried to make conversation in English but found it difficult? If you answered 'yes', then you feel the same as many others! This page focuses on questions and strategies you can use when making conversation in English. You'll find suggestions and dialogues to practice and then try out on your own. Follow these tips and you will begin to have longer and more interesting conversations in English. What Type of Question Gets a Good Answer? The most important part of making conversation in English - or any language - is asking the right question. What's the right question? I'm glad you asked! The best type of question to help further conversation is an information question.Information questions ask for more details and will help draw out your partner in conversation. Yes / no questions, on the other hand, tend to lead to very short results. Here are few examples to explain: Yes / No Questions - Boring! Notice how the following questions lead to short answers with little detail. Yes / no questions don't ask for details, rather they only ask whether something is true or untrue, whether someone agrees or disagrees, etc. Do you like playing Tennis? Yes, I do. Are you interested in art? Yes, I am. Information Questions - Interesting! Information questions ask for more detail. When people provide more detail, you can ask further questions. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Illinois. Which part of Illinois? I grew up in a small town called Abingdon. What was it like growing up in a small town? etc. Combining The Two Question Types I'm sure you can understand the reason why information questions are more interesting than yes / no questions. In fact, I'm sure making conversation is the same in your language. You can combine the two questions types to make conversation in English by beginning with a yes / no question, and then following up with information questions. Getting Started Here are some questions that will help get the conversation started. They are yes / no questions and information questions, but will open the door for further conversations. Have you ever ...? Questions beginning with 'have you ever...' ask about experience. The question 'have you ever ...' is in the present perfect tense. However, once you start asking for details the conversation will switch to the past simple once you begin asking for details. It's fine to use the present perfect as long as you are asking about general experience, but details are often tied to specific events in the past. Be ready to switch back and forth between tenses. Here's an example conversation. John: Have you ever been abroad? Mary: Yes, I have. I've been to Europe and South America. John: Oh, that's interesting. Which countries have you visited in South America. Mary: I've been to Argentina, Brazil and Chile. John: When did you go to Brazil? Mary: I went there in 2002. It was great. John: Why did you go? Were you there on business or pleasure? Mary: I went as a tourist for three weeks. John: Which cities did you visit? Mary: We went to Rio de Janeiro, of course. We also visited Brasilia and Recife. What's your opinion on ...? / What do you think about ...? Asking for an opinion can lead to interesting conversations. Be ready to use more complicated forms such as theconditional, as well as agreeing and disagreeing with the opinion. John: What do you think about the new class? Mary: I like it, but we'll see how it goes. John: How much time does it take for your homework? Mary: That's the problem! I'll have to do a lot of homework. John: Who will you go to if you need some help? Mary: I'll ask my father if I need some help. He's good at math. John: You're lucky. I don't have anyone to help me. Do you like ...? Asking about likes and dislikes can lead a conversation anywhere. Be sure to ask about why someone likes something if you'd like to extend the conversation. John: Do you like Portland? Mary: Yes, it's a great city. John: Why do you think it's a great city? Mary: There are a lot of interesting people, shops, and I love the parks. John: Oh really. Which parks do you go to? Mary: I like going to Washington Park and Forest Park to take hikes. John: I didn't know you could take hikes. Where is Forest Park located? Mary: Let me get a map ... What's / Who's your favorite ...? Finally, asking about a person's favorite band, author, artist, athlete, etc. will ensure that a conversation stays lively. People love to talk about their favorite things. Make sure to use the comparative and superlative forms in order to continue the conversation by comparing things and people. John: What's your favorite type of music? Mary: I love jazz. John: Hmmm, I prefer pop music to jazz. Why do you like jazz so much? Mary: Well, I think jazz is more interesting than other types of music. Pop music seems so trendy. John: That's true, but I don't understand jazz. Mary: Just listen to how they change the melody throughout the song. John: OK, I'll try to listen to more jazz. Related Articles ­­

Asking and answering questions over 100 basic English questions What will I learn from the basic English questions lesson? During this lesson you will learn how to ask basic questions and how to answer them. The topics that are covered are:- Personal information questions Introducing yourself and saying hello Shopping questions Asking something specific questions Questions using the word 'Like' Asking for an opinion.  Suggestions Each of these topics has several examples of questions and sometimes shows how to ask for other things with the same question. Have you got a car / job /house / etc.? Yes, I've got a nice car / Yes, I like my job / No, I live in a flat. Personal Information questions What's your name? Jason. Where are you from? I'm from Manchester where do you come from? I come from London What is your surname? Smith What is your family name? Bean. What's your first name? John. What's your address? 13 Oxford Street Where do you live? I live in England. What's your telephone number? 01254 123321 How old are you? Thirty-eight. I'm Thirty-eight years old. When and where were you born? I was born in 1974 in Liverpool. Are you married? No am single What's your marital status? I'm married. What do you do? or What's your job? I'm a English teacher. Where did you go? I went to shopping with a friend. What did you do? We bought so new clothes. Where were you? I was in London for the weekend. Have you got a car / job / house / etc.? Yes, I've got a nice car / Yes, I like my job / No, I live in a flat. Have you got any children / friends / books / etc.? Yes, I've got three children - two boys and a daughter. Can you play tennis / golf / football / etc.? Yes, I can play football. Can you speak English / Spanish / Chinese / etc.? No, I can't speak Chinese. Could you speak English / French / Japanese / etc.? when you were five / two / fifteen / etc. years old? Yes, I could speak English when I was five years old. Introducing Yourself and Saying Hello How do you do? How do you do. Pleased to meet you. How are you? Fine, thanks. And you? Shopping questions How can I help you? / May I help you? Yes. I'm looking for a sweater. Can I try it on? Sure, the changing rooms are over there. How much does it cost? / How much is it? It's £45. How would you like to pay? By cash. Can I pay by credit card / check / debit card? Certainly. We accept all the major cards. Have you got something bigger / smaller / lighter / etc.? Certainly, we've got a larger sizes as well. Asking Something Specific questions What's that? It's a dog! What time is it? It's one o'clock. Can / May I open the window? Certainly. It's very hot in the office today! Is there a bakery / market / bank / etc. near here? Yes. There is a bakery take the next corner and it’s next to the bank. Where is the nearest bakery / market / bank / etc.? The nearest bank is on Mayfield street. Who wrote / invented / painted / etc. the ...? Hemingway wrote "The Sun Also Rises". Is there any water / sugar / rice / etc.? Yes, there's a lot of water left. Are there any apples / sandwiches / books / etc.? No, there aren't any books left. Is this your / his / her / etc. book / ball / house / etc.? No, I think it's his ball. Whose is this / that? It's Jack's. Questions using the word 'Like' What do you like? I like playing cricket, reading and listening to pop music. What does she look like? she's tall and slim with blond hair. What would you like to eat? I'd like a steak and chips and a salad. What is it like? It's an interesting country many things to see and do. What's the weather like? It's snowing really heavy at the moment. Would you like some coffee / tea / food? Yes, thank you. I'd like some tea. Would you like something to drink / eat? Thank you. Could I have a cup of coffee and some cake? Asking for an Opinion What's it about? It's about a young girl who has many adventures. What do you think about your job / that book etc.? I thought the book was very interesting. How big / far / difficult / easy is it? The test was very difficult, but I think I did OK! How big / far / difficult / easy are they? The questions were very easy. How was it? It was very interesting. What are you going to do tomorrow / this evening / next week / etc.? I'm going to visit my family next weekend. Suggestions  What shall we do this today/ this morning / afternoon / evening? Let's go see a movie. Why don't we go out / play football / visit some old friends / etc. this afternoon? Yes, that sounds like a great idea. You

Day to day dialogues 1.    Are you ready? Are you free now? Are you Mr.Murthy? Are you angry with me? Are you afraid of them? Are you tired? Are you married? Are you employed? Are you interested that? Are you awake? Are you awake of that? Are you a relative of Mr. Mohan? Are you not well? Are they your relatives? Are they from abroad? Are the shops open? Are you satisfied now? Are you joking? What is your aim in life? What is your hobby? What day is today? What date is today? What station is it? What is his name? What is your sister’s name? What is the name of that girl? What is your opinion? What do you think of him? What do you do on Sundays? What do you want? What do you do? What did you say? What did he ask you? What did you buy? What did you do? What will you do? What are you? What are you doing? What have you decided?Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø1. Day to Day Dialogues QUESTIONNAIRE MODULES 2.   2.  Thank you. Thanks a lot. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. You have been a great help. Thank you very much. I will never forget your timely help. It was nice of you to arrange everything at a short notice. I don’t know how to thank you. I really don’t know how to express my thanks to you. I am very grateful to you. I don’t find words to express my thanks to you. Thank you for reminding me. Thanks for calling. That’s OK. That’s alright. No problem. Don’t mention it. You are welcome. FEELINGSØ Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø ØGOOD MANNERS  &  Hey. … How dare you talk to me like that? Were you out of your mind to do such a thing? Stop telling me what to do and mind your business. Are you trying to make a fool of me? I have come to the end of my patience. Don’t try my patience. What the hell do you want? You are always complaining about something. What the devil are you doing there? Do you think you are very smart? Do you think I am not aware of it? Behave yourself, otherwise I will neck you out. How are you concerned with my affairs? Get out of my sight. Go to hell. Get lost.Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø ØEMOTIONS 3.   3.  They are giving the bonus next week. I am leaving for Salem tomorrow night. They are vacating the house next month. Next week my cousin is coming from Mumbai. I have to take her to Kumbakonam. My friend Surya is getting married next month. I am leaving for Bangalore tonight and I will be back after 10 days. You just wait there. I will come and pick you up. I will take you there one day. I think it rain today. I hope they will win. It is already 8.30. I don’t think they will come. Hereafter I won’t go with them. They won’t mistake me. Nobody will believe that. They will not listen to me.Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Don’t lose your temper. Don’t worry. Everything will go off well. There is no need to worry. Stop worrying. Everything will be alright. It was nobody’s fault. Why do you worry? Look. There is nothing to get nervous about. Everybody makes mistakes sometimes you know. I am sure it was not your fault and everybody knows it. Nothing like that will happen again. Don’t worry. Why fear when I am here? Why fear as long as I am with you? Don’t worry. I too have the same problem. Tears don’t solve any problem. There is always a solution to any problem. Through thick and thin I will stand by you. Rain or shine, I will stand by you. Whatever is destined to happen, will happen. Life is not suffering all the time. Nothing can be achieved by feeling depressed like this. CASUAL DIALOGUES Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 4.   4.  Whatever it may be, you should not have beaten him.Ø I should have joined this course last year. Ø You should have replied to his letter. Ø You should have told me yesterday. Ø They came all the way to invite you. You should have attended the wedding. Ø If i had been awake, i would have caught the thief. Ø If he had asked me,i would have given it to him. Ø If you had told me, i would wait for you. Ø If you had called me,i would have come there. Ø The postman came again today. He said that if we didn’t collect the parcel by tomorrow, it would be sent back. Ø The grocer came this morning. He said that a part of last month’s bill is still due. Asked us to clear it this month. Ø There was a call from Vasanthi. She said that her mother-in-law had come, so she would not be coming to temple tomorrow. Ø Dad.. Our driver Kumar rang up. Said that his mother was not well. He could not come today. Ø Your aunt called this morning. She has asked you to come to her house tomorrow. Ø Your tuition miss called .She said that there would be no class tomorrow. Ø Mala rang up this morning. Her sister is getting engaged this Friday. She asked us to be there by 4’o clock. Ø Ravi came here yesterday. He said that he would leaving for Madurai this Monday. Ø Daddy , somebody came from your office. He said that he wanted to talk to you something important. Ø I like reading books I like getting wet in the rain I like walking in the morning sun I like travelling by train I like playing cricket I like watching t.v. I like people who are frank I like people who speak the truth I like people who work hard. I don’t like travelling by crowded buses I don’t like waiting in queues I don’t like watching the TV. serials I don’t like sitting idle PASSING INFORMATION Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø ØENTERTAINMENT 5.   5.  Can i keep this with me as hand baggage?Ø Where to ask for prepaid taxi? Ø When is the next flight to delhi? Is there a jet airways flight to delhi? When does it land at mumbai? When is the sahara flight from delhi expected? Sir, i must be in delhi this evening to attend an important meeting. If i miss it, i stand to a great loss. Please help me out sir. Sir,i have to be in delhi by this evening before 5.30 . I need your help in this regard. Where is the immigration check counter? May i take the passport please? How much us dollars (or british pounds) will i get? Where to check –in for indian airlines flight to delhi? I’ll handover some of my stuff to my baggage? Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø On which platform is the brindavan express? What time does the brindavan express leave? Has the brindavan left? Has the brindavan arrived? Will the train halt at arrakonam? When does the train reach bangalore? Why is the train delayed? Where is the ticket counter? Where is the reservation counter? Is reservation available for 16th on brindavan? What is the waiting list number? Could you allot a seat near the window? Can I get the return ticket here? Sir, how much would i lose if i cancelled the ticket? It is very cold. Would you mind closing the window? Sir,have we crossed jolarpet? Sir, I am to get down at amber. Could you wake me up if you are awake? Sir, it’s midnight, please switches off the light. I feel sleepy. CONVERSATION IN AERODROME Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø I should not have wasted my time. You should not have talked like that. It was my mistake. I should not have invited them to the party. You could have come by auto. I could have come by auto,but who would pay the fare? CONVERSATION IN RAILWAY STATION Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 6.   6.  Hello , is it 2434 7034? Yes. Is it S.M. travels? is it prasad’s residence? Is it………….residence? Can i speak to Mr. Suresh please? Can i speak to …..? Could i speak to …..? Could i speak to suresh please? Please connect me to extension 2434 May i know who is speaking? May i know who is calling? I am ravi calling from Madurai. I am……. I am kala calling from mother computer graphics I am kala from mother computer graphics Can i speak to Mr.suresh please? Yes, speaking Any message please? Can i take any message? Anything to convey? Would you like to leave any message? Shall i ask him to call you back? Shall i ask him to contact you?Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Where can i get the applicaton from for opening sb account? Can i have an application form forsb account please? Whom should i meet to open the account? Is introduction a must? Sir, i am new to this town. I am working in kaveri chemicals. This is my identity card. Will this card do to open the account? How many photos are needed? What is the minimum amount to be deposited to open an account? What is the minimum balance i should keep to have cheque book facility? When can i collect the pass book? do you have atm facility? What are your working hours? Do you work on sundays? Last week i deposited a cheque . Has the amount been credited to my acount? TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø ØCONVERSATION IN BANK 7.   7.  When is the sports day?Ø When is the last day for paying the fees? Ø Have you announced the entrance test results? Ø When do you reopen the school? Ø How has he performed in the exams? Ø How has he done at the exams? Ø When does the vacation start? Ø When will the school be over today? Ø I have come to enquire about my son's performance in the class. How is he doing? Ø How is Suresh studying? Ø I am Mrs. Radha , mother of Suresh. Ø I would like to meet the class teacher. I got a letter from the H.M asking me to meet him. Ø Could I meet the class teacher? Ø Does the school work this Saturday? Ø Of course madam I have it here. Ø Have you taken a TC from old school Ø His father has been transferred to this place Ø Why is he leaving that school? Ø He studied in………… Ø He studied in BharathiyarSchool,Chennai Ø Where did he study earlier? Ø He is 10 years old. Ø How old is your son? Ø I want to admit him/her in ….. Standard Ø I would like to admit your son in which standard? Ø I am Mrs………………. Ø I am Mrs. Radha .i have come here regarding my son mahesh’s Admission in your school. Ø Excuse me madam , may i come in? Ø Please tell to call me as soon as he returns He is not available .would you like to speak to his assistant? He is not available .i’ll be glad to help you Please ask him to call my residence Ask him to call me . He knows my number. He has my number Your number please Can i have your number please? May i know your number please? I am saravanan calling from singapore.would you please call Mr. Raja yourneighbour.? DIALOGUES USE IN SCHOOL Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 8.   8.  Doctor, I have a severe headache. I have a bad cold. I have a sense of giddiness. I have a dull feeling. There is a numb feeling in the leg. I feel feverish. I have a burning sensation in the eyes I have a bitter taste in the mouth. I have mouth sores. I have a very bad earache. My throat is a bit dry. Doctor, what is the problem with me? What exactly is the disease?Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø What are your working hours? When is your weekly off? Does Mr. Pandian , coming from K.K Nagar work here? Is Mr. Sadhasivam still working here? What is your go down /warehouse? Sir, I am a paper supplier. It seems you wanted some papers. Whom should I meet in this connection? Do you have your branch in erode? Who are your bankers? How long is he on leave? Sir, I am Ramesh Kumar from Alpha Agencies. We were informed that our cheque is ready. Whom should I meet to collect the cheque? Who does your printing job? How is your manager ? Is he a Keralite? In which department is Latha working? How many people work here? Is your office fully computerized? CONVERSATION IN DOCTOR CLINIC Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Where is it going to be held? Do you have a school bus? Is he coming regularly? Is he regular to the classes? OFFICE CHATS Ø Ø Ø Ø 9.   9.  Is it serious? What should be my diet? How long should I takeØ Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø  I am looking for a gift, may be a doll within Rs.200/-Ø I would like to buy a doll within Rs. 200/Ø What is your name, what is your father, which is your home town? Could you tell us something about yourself? I am a graduate in commerce. I am a B.Com., graduate. I am a B.Sc., graduate. I have done my B.Sc., Sir, I am basically a commerce graduate and I have completed my advanced diploma in computers. Sir, I am a commerce graduate with a diploma in computer applications. Sir, I have done my B.Com. and now I am doing my computer course. Have you any previous experience? Sir, I have three years of experience in computer accounting. Sir I have ……………..years of experience in………..I have put in ……………..years of experience in ………… I am afraid, I have no experience. You have no experience at all. How do you expect us to give you the job? Sir, I agree with you I have no experience. But I am a fast learner sir. I pickup very fast. I become experienced in just a very short period. How do you think you are fit for the job? Sir, I have necessary qualification and a lot of experience in this field. Sir, I have been in the field of marketing for 5 years. I like the job that involves marketing. And I am good at it. Are you working anywhere at present? Yes sir, I have been working in…….. Why do you want to leave your present job? I want to leave that job for better prospects. Sir, I am basically a science graduate, but I am working as an accountant and the job is not to my taste, so I am looking for anew job. I am looking for a challenging job sir. CONVERSATION IN SHOPPING MALL Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ørest? Can I take rice and curd? Can I travel? When can I get the medical report? When can I collect the X-Ray? Can I go to work next week? How much should I pay? CORPORATE DIALOGUES 10.               10.  Sorry I am late. I missed the bus. I apologies. It was my mistake. I apologies for talking to you like that. I am afraid, I can't come on Sunday. I am sorry it is wrong number. I am sorry I am late. It's okay. I could not return the book yesterday. I am so sorry. It doesn't matter, but don't make it a habit. I am sorry. I forgot to post the letter. No problem. You can post it tomorrow. I am sorry. I have broken the cup. That is okay. It sometimes happens like that. I am sorry. I have disturbed you. No, not at all. I am terribly sorry. This is all entirely my fault. Okay, it doesn't matter , but don't let it happen again. Can you complete the work in two days? I may go to Delhi tomorrow. It might rain today. You had better consult your father. You had better carry something with you to eat. You may feel hungry on the way. You should rather have milk than coffee. I would rather go hungry than eat this food. I must return this book today. You must not come in with your shoes on. He has to appear for an entrance test.Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Can you suggest a nice gift for a 2 year old female child? How much does it cost? How much is it? Do you have metal chiffon saree? Have you got designer saree? What is the difference between these two? Where can I collect the material? Can I return the chudidhar if it doesn't fit? Don't you have it in shades of blue? I bought this shirt yesterday. Here is the bill. Can I have a replacement? Is there nobody here at this counter? I have been waiting for half an hour? I would like to meet the manager. I have a complaint to make. Please pack it up neatly. APOLOGIZE Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 11.               11.  Please come. Nice of you to make it. Very nice to have you here. I am glad that you have come. I am pleased to have you here. Please be seated. Please have your seat. Make your self comfortable. Would you like something to drink? Shall we adjourn for dinner? Shall we start? I think it is time for dinner, shall we? Please help yourself. Please try this dish. It is quite tasty. Would you like second serving?Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Do you have a computer at home? Do you have internet connection? Can I have your e-mail Id? How frequency do you check your mail? Have you received my e-mail? My floppy drive is not working properly and at times my computer keeps freezing up. Do you know any hardware engineer? I think a virus has infected our computer. Are you familiar with DTP and multimedia? Is there any browsing centrecloseby? Come to the chatroom on Sunday at 3.I'll be online. Can you write it on a CD for me? Is it a copy righted CD? Do I require installation for opening the CD? On what format have you sent the file? WELCOME MANNERS Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø You should read a lot. You should take care of your health. You ought to wear a helmet while travelling. The police ought to control the traffic. You are supposed to complete the work by this evening. Why don't you do some computer course? CONTROVERSY SHARING THINGS Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 12.               12.  You seem to be a poor eater, why so? Thank you for attending the party. It was a nice evening. It was so nice of you to have brought your family. It was a nice evening. It was kind of you to have invited me. I really enjoyed it. FORMAL GREETINGS Person A: "Hi, my name is Steve. It's nice to meet you." Person B: "I'm Jack. It's a pleasure to meet you, Steve." Person A: "What do you do for a living Jack?" Person B: "I work at the bank." Person A: "What is your name?" Person B: "Jackson." Person A: "What was that again?" Person A: "Hey John, how have you been?" Person B: "What a surprise. I haven't seen you in a long time. How have you been?" Person A: "I'm doing very well. How about you?" Person B: "I finally have some free time. I just finished taking a big examination, and I'm so relieved that I'm done with it." Person A: "Hi Nancy, what have you been up to?" Person B: "The same ole same ole." Or, "The same as usual. How about you?" Person A: "I'm pretty busy at work these days, but otherwise, everything is great." Person A: "Andy, it's been a long time, how are you man?" Person B: "What a surprise. I haven't seen you in a long time. How have you been?" Person A: "Do you come to this restaurant often?" Person B: "I've been here a couple of times, but I don't come on a regular basis." GENERAL STATEMENT QUESTIONS “How are you doing?" "How is your day going?" "What are you doing now?" ANSWERS "I'm enjoying the beautiful weather without any worries in the world." "I'm playing a video game on my computer because I have nothing to do."Ø Ø Ø Ø 13.               13. "I'm at the grocery store buying ingredients for tonight's dinner." "I'm at the gym working out." SIMPLE TALK A: "Hey Paul. What are you doing here?" B: "How's it going? I'm meeting up with a friend here." A: "How have you been man?" B: "Not too bad. I'm still in school and having a little fun." A: "How are you enjoying Mr. Lee's history class?" B: "It's so boring." A: "Tell me about it. If it wasn't a requirement, I wouldn't have taken it." B: "How about you? What have you been up to?" A: "I finished school last spring. I'm searching for a job now, but I'm slacking off." B: "I heard the job market is not that hot right now." A: "I could always take a low end job, but I'm not that desperate yet." B: "Well, good luck to you." A: "Thanks. It was good seeing you again." B: "Yeah. I'll catch you later." A: "Have a good night." A: "You're John right?" B: "Yes. Oh, you're in my English class right?" A: "Yeah. I'm Martha." B: "Well it's good to finally meet you." A: "How are you enjoying the class?" B: "I'm not sure. Some days it seems ok, but other days I am totally bored in class." A: "I know what you mean. Do you know what is wrong with the weather these days? I haven't seen the sun in 2 weeks." B: "The weather has been pretty terrible recently." A: "I'm really hoping the weather gets better." B: "Do you have something coming up?" A: "To tell you the truth, it's just depressing seeing so much rain." B: "I don't blame you. It has been pretty gloomy for sometime now." A: "This is my stop. I'll see you later." B: "I'll see you in class. Bye." PLANNING FOR SUMMAR VACATION FAY:Hi Jerry. The school year is almost over. Do you have any plans for the summer holiday? 14.               14. JERRY: I'm planning on sleeping all day, every day! FAY: Oh, come on Jerry, you must be kidding. JERRY: Yeah, I'm just pulling your leg. Actually, I'm going to go down to Guizhou Province. FAY: Really? Why would you go to Guizhou? It's not a very popular tourist site. JERRY: Exactly! It's not very popular, so it won't be too crowded. I enjoyed my trip to the Great Wall, but there were so many people there. I think it spoiled the atmosphere a bit. FAY: I'm sure Guizhou won't be so crowded. But won't it be too hot in the summer? JERRY: No, according to one of my students, it's very cool in the summer. He said it is "naturally air conditioned". FAY: Well, that sounds good. I wouldn't mind getting away from the Beijing heat myself. Still, I wonder... is there anything worth seeing in Guizhou? JERRY:Sure! For one thing, there's the beautiful natural scenery. I'm sure you've heard of the Huang GuoShu Waterfalls. There's also the Maling Gorge which is said to be spectacular. There are mountains everywhere in Guizhou, even in the capital city of Guiyang. FAY: Yes, I have heard of Huang GuoShuPubu, but won't you get bored just looking at the scenery? JERRY: Come on Fay, there's lots of things to do. I can go hiking in Qian Ling Park in Guiyang, visit Miao villages in the southeast, and I know you've heard of Zunyi, a very historical city. It's where Mao Ze Dong first became the leader of the Red Army. FAY:Gee, when you describe it like that, it sounds really interesting! JERRY: And that's not all. I'll be able to eat very delicious, spicy food, drink world-famous maotai, and my student told me I can meet some very beautiful women there! FAY:I'm sure you'll have fun Jerry, but let me give you some advice. Be sure to hold onto your wallet AND your heart! JERRY:We'll see what happens! FAY:Do you have a place to stay in Guizhou? JERRY: Yes, I'm very lucky. My student's sister is the manager of the Guizhou Park Hotel, the best hotel in the province. I've seen some pictures on the Internet, it's really nice! But I think outside Guiyang, I'll stay in a Miao village or maybe buy a tent and go camping. FAY:That's great, Jerry. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos when you get back. 15.               15. DAILY LIFE DIALOGUES 1. I Live in Pasadena 2. I Have a Honda 3. Do You Have a Girlfriend? 4. Walking the Dog 5. Borrowing Money 6. Going to the Beach 7. My Wife Left Me 8. What's on TV? 9. A Nice Place to Live 10. The New Mattress 11. My Laptop Is So Slow 12. How about a Pizza? 13. The New House 14. Fish Are Everywhere 15. A Bad Boyfriend 16. Talking Animals 17. Housecleaning Day 18. A TV Lover 19. Write to Your Grandma 20. Are You Sleepy? 21. God Is Watching 22. Feed the Cat 23. Shave Your Face 24. Two Polite People 25. Give Me a Puppy 26. Kittens to Give Away 27. Happy in Heaven 28. His Line Is Never Busy 29. Friday the 13th 30. Do You Love Me? 31. Dad Has a Girlfriend 32. What's That Smell? 33. They Deliver 34. A Lost Button 35. Did You Say Something? 36. Washed and Folded 37. Talk Radio 38. A Bad Diet 16.               16. 39. A Ham Sandwich 40. Time for Your Bath 41. A Black Screen 42. A New Hard Drive 43. Your Email Address 44. Time for a Nap 45. Thinking about His Funeral 46. The Elephant 47. You Can Have Some of My Friends 48. If You Cheat, You Will Die 49. Let's Not Go Out 50. Fill Out the Form 51. The Animal Shelter 52. Is It Raining? 53. It's So Hot 54. A Snowman 55. The ATM 56. Move the Blue Bin 57. Digital TV 58. Just Shoot Me 59. Don't Be a Racist 60. Use a Tissue 61. Two Little Ones 62. But Is It Art? 63. Life Is for Living 64. A Tough Choice 65. Patch It or Sew It? 66. What's So Funny? 67. Spanish Spoken Here 68. It's the Only Earth We've Got 69. No Time for Rhyme 70. Dumb and Happy 71. Live from NBC 4! 72. Life after Death 73. Wipe Your Feet 74. Mother's Day 75. A New Flag 76. Work up an Appetite 77. Dialing for a Dollar 17.               17. Conversation about a brief conversation between 2 old friends meeting by chance at a cafe Sarah:Hello Jason, how are you, it's been a long time since we last met? Jason: Oh, hi Sarah I'm have got a new job now and is going great. How about you? Sarah: Not too bad. Jason:How often do you eat at this cafe? Sarah:This is my first time my friends kept telling me the food was great, so tonight I decided to try it. What have you been up to? Jason: I have been so busy with my new job that I have not had the time to do much else, but otherwise, me and the family are all fine. Sarah: Well, I hope you and your family have a lovely meal. Jason:Yes you too. Conversation about two people asking each other what they do for a living. David: Hello, my name is David It's nice to meet you. Jenny:Hi, I'm Jenny. It's my please to meet you. David:A sorry. what was your name again? Jenny: Jenny. David:So Jenny, What do you do for a living? Jenny:I work at the local schoolteaching English. what do you for a living? David: I'm also an English teacher, but am currently out of work. Jenny: Sorry to hear that. It has been really nice talking to you. David:Yes. It was a great pleasure meeting you. Conversation about two friends meeting by chance at the movies. Bob:Hi Jason, it's great to see you again. Jason:Wow, it's great seeing you, How long has it been? It mostbe more than 6 months. I'm doing good. How about you? Bob: Not too bad. Jason: What movie are you and the family going to see? Bob:I came here to see the Simpsons movie. How about you? Jason:I'm going to watch Terminator 4.

Greeting and introductions, talking with strangers What will I learn from the English lesson greeting and introductions, talking with strangers? During this English lesson you will learn about questions words and how to use them in a sentence. The last part of the lesson is a brief discussion between Mr Bean and Mrs Smith in a café in Manchester. Meeting new people When you meet new people in a new country it can be very difficult and stressful. When you are faced with this kind of situation it is best to use small talk which is informal chat in social situations. Using small talk will help you start a relationship and also find common interests to share with your new found friends or colleagues. When talking to people like they like you to ask questions and show an interest with what’s happening with their lives, family, pets and the weather, remember people in the UK love to talk about the weather. Chatting with Strangers You will notice that most question words in English language start with ‘wh’. The following ‘wh’ words are very useful when you meet new people: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? How long Who’s that standing over there near the door? What do you do? (Used when asking about someone’s job)  Where do you live?  Do you know when the plane leaves?  Why is the food late arriving?  Can you please tell me how do I can get to Oxford Street? (asking someone for directions)  How long does it take you to get ready in a morning? Which train do I need to get for going to Manchester? What is the conversation about? Mr Bean is waiting at the airport for a plane. He has over forty-five minutes to wait, so he decides to find a café and have a coffee. Inside the cafe it is almost full, so he tries to find a seat and ends up making a new friend with a lady called Mrs Smith. Mr Bean: - Excuse me, is this seat free? Mrs Smith: - Yes. Mr Bean: - Thanks. (Mr Bean sits down.) Mrs Smith: - My name’s Mrs Smith it is nice to meet you. Mr Bean: - Hi Mrs Smith mu name is  Mr Bean it’s nice to meet you too. Mrs Smith: - Where are you from, Mr Bean?  You sound like you not from England. Mr Bean: - I’m from Thailand. I have been visiting my family in Manchester. How about you? Mr Smith: - Same as every day at this time on my way to work, as usual! Mr Bean: - What do you do? Mrs Smith: - I’m an English teacher my students love learning English. How about you? Mr Bean: - I’m also an English teacher, but I’m on holiday right now. How conversations start A lot of conversations often start like the one above. You ask a person’s name, where they come from and their job. You can use the same methods in many social situations to make small talk on transport, in a café, supermarket and even in the street. There will be times when sometimes you will not understand everything that you hear. It may not be always necessary to understand every word. What can I say when I don’t understand what is being said? 1.  Can you speak more slowly, please I don’t understand? 2.  Pardon? 3.  Sorry, what was that you just said? 4.  Am sorry would you mind repeating that, please? 5.  I’m sorry; I don’t fully understand what you have just said, what do you mean. Easy pace Learning online dictionary and how to use dictionaries