How to say

Weather – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

A              Fairly mild for the time of year.

B              Yes. Quite different from the forcast.

A              They say we’re in for snow.

B              Let’s hope it keeps fine for the weekend.

 

2.

A              It seems to be clearing up.

B              It makes a change, doesn’t it?

A              Apparently it’s going to turn colder.

B              Still, another month should see us through the worst of it.

 

3.

A              Nice and bright this morning.

B              Yes, much better than yesterday.

A              The wind’ll probably get up later.

B              As long as it doesn’t rain.
4.

A              It’s good to see the sun again.

B              A big improvement on what we have been having.

A              It’s supposed to cloud over this afternoon.

B              I didn’t think it would last.

 

Chirstmas, New Year , Easter greetings – Situational Dialogues – How to say

 

1.

Happy Christmas!

Thanks very much. Same to you.

Are you doing anything special

We’re having some friends round. What’re you doing?

I daresay I’ll just take things easy.

2.

Happy Easter!

Thanks . And you, too!

Are you doing anything?

I’ve been invited over to Pat’s . And you?

My room-mate’s giving a party.

3.

Happy New Year!

Thank you very much. You , too!

Are you going anywhere?

I thought about going to my sister’s . How about you?

I’ll probably just stay at home.

4.

Have a good weekend

Thanks. The same to you!

Have you got anything planned?

I can’t afford to do much. What about you?

I expect I’ll stay with my family.

Apologising – Situational Dialogues – How to say

 

1.

I’m afraid I’ve spilt ink all over the tablecloth.

Oh, never mind about that.

I’m terribly sorry. Won’t you let me pay for it?

No, I won’t hear of it.

2.

I’m awfully sorry, but I seem to have mislaid your scarf.

Oh, don’t worry about that.

I just don’t know what to say. I’ll replace it, of course.

No, that’s quite out of the question.

3.

I’m very much afraid I’ve burned a hole in the rug.

Oh, that’s all right.

I do apologise. I’ll buy you a new one first thing on Monday.

Of course not. I never did like it anyway.

4.

I’m dreadfully sorry, but I’ve broken a plate.

Oh, that doesn’t matter.

I’m ever so sorry. Tell me where you bought it so I can get you
another.

No, certainly not. I wouldn’t dream of letting you do that.

Telephoning – Situational Dialogues – How to say

A.

1.

Number please.

I’d like to make an A.D.C, personal call to 01-486-2435, please.

What is the name of the person you wish to speak to?

Miss Susan Greene. G-D double E-N-E.

What is your number, please?

Brighton 11865.

2.

Number please.

Eastbourne 74655, personal with A.D.C., please.

Who do you want to speak to?

Extension 214..

What number are you calling form.

Aberdeen 605.

3.

Number please.

Could you get me Lutton 12507.

Make it personal , please.

The name of the person you are calling, please?

The Export Manager.

Where are you calling from?

Belfast 74520

4.

Number please .

Can I have a personal call to Bedford 645983, please?

Who are you calling?

I’m not sure of the name but it’s room 211.

Your excchange and number, please.

Swansea 66932.

B.

1.

Eastbourne 54655

Hallo. John here. Can I speak to Mary, please?

Hold the line, please.

Ok

Sorry, but she’s out.

Would you tell her I rang?

I’d be glad to.

2.

486-4459

Hallo. David Black speaking. May I have a word with June.

I’ll just see if she’s in

Right you are

I’m afraid she’s not here

Could you take a message?

Yes,, of course.

3.

Blackpool 15014

Hallo. This is James here. Is Alice there, please?

Hang on a moment.

All right.

I think she’s gone shopping.

Would you ask her to call back?

Certainly.

4.

922-6530

Hallo, My name’s Frank Duncan. Could I talk to Linda, please?

I’ll find out if she’s at home.

Right.

Sorry, but she won’t be back till Monday.

Can you tell her to ring me when she gets back.

With pleasure.

 

At a barber’s shop – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

How do you want it, sir?

Just a trim, please

Would you like it washed?

No, thank you. Just leave it as it is.

2.

How would you like it, sir?

Not too much off, please.

How about a shampoo?

Not this time, thanks.

3.

How shall I cut it, sir?

Very short all over, please

Shall I put some oil on?

No, I don’t think so, thanks.

4.

How shall I do it, sir?

Just tidy it up a bit, please.

Do you want some spray?

No, noting at all, thank you very much.