Complaining– Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. A              I wish you wouldn’t have your TV so loud. B              Sorry! Were you trying to sleep? A              Yes, and while I think of it, please ask when you borrow the iron. B              I really ought to have known better. Sorry!   2. A              Do you think you could keep the noise down a [...]

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? [...]

Introduction and opening conversation gambits – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. A Wendy, I’d like you to meet my brother, Sam. B How do you do? A How do you do? B What do you think of life in England? A I’m still feeling pretty homesick. B It’s bound to be strange at [...]

Police registration  – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. I’ve come along to register with you. Has your passport been up to the Home Office Yes, they granted me three months I’d like your address in this country, please. 2. I was told to report to the Aliens’ Officer. Has your permission to stay [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Complimenting people on clothes – Situational Dialogues – How to say   1. What a nice cardigan! Does it look all right? Yes, and it matches your scarf perfectly. I got it for ₤28.50 in a sale. It’s incredible. 2. I say, I like your new raincoat. Is it a good fit? Yes, it looks [...]

Booking airline ticket – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. – I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first. – I’ll just see what there is. – I want to go economy and I’d prefer the morning. – Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 9.20. – What time do I have [...]

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, [...]