Conversation

1.   BOOKING A PLANE TICKET

- British Airways. Good morning.

- Good morning. My name is Bunin. I'd like to book a seat on a plane to New York. - What date and what time, please?

- I would like to travel on 10th May, in the morning.

- Yes, sir. Do you want to travel economy or business class?

- I'd like business class, and a window seat please. - I'll check the timetable for you. Will you hold, please? There is a flight leaving Heathrow at 9.45am which arrives in New York at 1.30 pm local time. It flies non-stop.

- That suits me. What time should I arrive at the airport?

- You'll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 6.00 am at the latest. The coach leaves for the airport at 6.15 am. But if you don't travel on the coach you should arrive at the airport before 8.30am. You can collect your ticket at the airport booking-office number 4.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

Good bye!

- Good bye!

2. Ordering from a Restaurant on the Telephone

R = Restaurant worker            C = Caller

R: This is Ramesh from Chandan Restaurent, how can I help you? 

C: Hello. I'd like to make an order.

R: Okay. For pick-up or delivery?                                                                                                    C: Delivery please.

R: Can I have your address please?

C: 679 Mission Road Guwahati.

R: Is that a house or an apartment?

C: A house.

R: And your phone number?

C: 416-848-3932

R: Great.  What would you like?

C: I'll have some garlic bread with cheese.

R: Okay. Would you like anything to drink?

C: No, thanks. 

R: Okay. That will be Rs. 150/-

C: Really? Why is it so much?

R: There is a small Rs.20 delivery fee.

C: I see. Okay. How long will it take to deliver?

R: Around 30 minutes.

C: Okay. Thanks.

R: Thank you for calling . Have a great day.

3. telephone conversation in which you invite your friend to the above function.

• Mohan: Hello! Could I speak to Shashank.
• Raj: Yes, speaking.                                                                                                        
• Mohan: Hi! I have called you up to invite you to the house-warming ceremony of our new home.                                                                                       
• Raj: Oh, thanks. Where have you shifted your residence?                                  
• Mohan: We are now at Shri Laxmi Niwas.                                                            
• Raj: Next to Blue Dales School?                                                                                
• Mohan: Yes, you got it right. Please do come with your parents.                    
• Raj: ok. When is the function?                                                                                   
• Mohan: On the 25th of this month. It is a Sunday.                                                
• Raj: When should we come?                                                                                       
• Mohan: The pooja will begin at 11.00 am.                                                               
• Raj: We will surely be there.                                                                                    
• Mohan: Thanks. See you then.                                                                                
• Raj: You’re welcome. See you, bye. 

4. CONVERSATION BETWEEN HOTEL RECEPTIONIST AND A GUEST

R=RECEPTIONIST,     G=GUEST

R: Good Morning! How can I assist you?

G: Good Morning. Actually I am looking for a room in your hotel. So can you provide me information regarding that?

R: Sure ma’am. We have a room which will cost you INR 1800 per day. In which you will get breakfast buffet complimentary.

G: Is the price negotiable?

R: If you will pay by debit or credit card so you will get 10% cash back.

G: Will I get discount on online booking?

R: Yes sir you will get 15% discount on that.

G: So how much will it cost?

R: t will cost you around INR 1530 plus taxes per day

G: OK.

R: How long are you planning your stay?

G: For a week.

R: So when will you check-in?

G: Today.

R: Sir you have to pay 2 days advance at the time of check-in.

Guest: Why so?

Receptionist: Sir this is the policy of our hotel and we have to adhere to it

Guest: OK, no problem. But before checking-in could you please show me the room.

Receptionist: Sure Sir.

5. Make a dialogue between you and a ticket seller about buying a bus ticket.

Titumir: Hello, good morning! May I talk to the booking clerk?

Booking Clerk: Good morning. Yes, how can I help you?

Titumir: Will you give me a ticket to Cox’s Bazar, please?

Booking Clerk: Of course. Do you want to travel by our tourist bus? Would you like to visit different areas of Cox’s Bazar?

Titumir: Yes, will there be any guide in your tourist bus?

Booking Clerk: Sure!

Titumir: How much will it cost for a day?

Booking Clerk: It will cost Tk 400 a day. The food charges are included in it too.

Titumir: When will the bus leave?

Booking Clerk: at 7 a.m.

Titumir: Won’t the bus bring me back?

Booking Clerk: Sure!

Titumir: Here’s the money, please.

Booking Clerk: Here’s your ticket and the change.

Titumir: Thanks.

Booking Clerk: Most welcome.

6. Conversation of a job interview

Mike: Good Morning, John. I am Mike.

John: Good Morning.

Mike: How are you doing?

John: I am doing fine. Thank you.

Mike: How was the traffic coming over here?

John: I am so glad that the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents.

Mike: That is good. John, let’s start the interview. Are you ready?

John: Yes, I am.

Mike: First of all, let me properly introduce myself. I am the Finance Department Manager. As you know there is an open position in my department, and I need to fill this position as soon as possible.

John: Please, tell me a little bit about the position.

Mike: It is an entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely with the

Accounting department. He will also have to deal with the bank on a daily basis.

John: What type of qualifications do you require?

Mike: I require a four-year college degree in Finance. Some working experience would be helpful.

John: What kind of experience are you looking for?

Mike: Doing office work is good. However, since this is an entry-level position, I do not require a lot of experience. I am willing to train the new person.

John: That is great!

Mike: John, tell me a little bit about yourself.

John: I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in

Finance. I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last two years.

Mike: What are you looking for in a job?

John: The job should help me see what Finance is all about. I have learned a lot of Finance theories at school, and now it is time for me to put them into practice.

Mike: Anything else?

John: I also hope that it will help me grow in my field.

Mike: What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?

John: I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn, and I get along fine with people.

Mike: OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind working long hours, do you?

John: No, I do not.

Mike: Can you handle pressure?

John: Yes, I can. When I was going to school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well.

Mike: Do you still have any questions for me?

John: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with ease, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.

Mike: John, nice meeting you. Thank you for coming.

John: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me.

A starter conversation between two strangers at bus stop

conversation between two strangers at bus stop

P1= Person 1,     P2= Person 2

P 1: It seems that the bus is quite late today!

P 2: Are you waiting for the same bus that arrives at 2?

P 1: Yes, you too?

P 2: Yes, the bus usually arrives on time, but today it is quite late. It has been 10 minutes already.

P 1: Yes, I had to reach my office in half an hour, it seems like I’ll be late today!

P 2: Ohh, I’m attending my cousin’s wedding and it looks like I will not reach the venue on time!

P 1: Ohh goodness! I hope the bus arrives early now!

P 2: Yeah, hope so!

P 1: If this keeps on happening, I will be late for the office every day and will have to find an alternative if the situation continues to happen.

P 2: It should be arriving any moment now.

P 1: The worst part is that there is another bus after this, but is directly at 3 pm. That is just impossible for me.

P 2: Don’t worry, sir! And you won’t have to worry anymore!

P 1: Why do you say so?

P 2: Look, the bus has arrived!

P1: Ohh, good lord!

P 2: Have a great day, sir!

P 1: You too!

 ENGLISH CONVERSATION AT THE CINEMA

R= Ravish, E= enquiry clerk

RAVISH: What’s on in PVR Shreya this afternoon?

Enquiry clerk: It’s an English Movie ‘ Day or Evening ‘ out’ at  4 O’Clock, Sir.

Himansh: But we came to watch ‘ Sultan’. 

Enquiry clerk: Oh, The Next Show for ‘Sultan’ is Only at 7′ O’clock. I’m afraid you’ll have to come again.

Sonali:   Let’s come back later. 

Ravish: Yes’ I think we must make it today.

Ravish: ( To the clerk ) Would you mind booking our seats in advance?

Enquiry Clerk: Definitely, Sir, If you are sure about it.

Ravish: Where’s the booking window? By the way, What seats would you recommend ?

Enquiry Clerk: I’d Suggest the dress circle, Sir. Go to the fourth Window from here. The booking clerk there will reserve your seats for the Seven O’Clock Show.

Ravish: Thank you so much.

Enquiry clerk: My pleasure, sir.