Str.D.

1 - 20
At the Information Office - 1
Student A - Mr. Jackson Student B - An employee
Excuse yourself. Say yes and ask if you can help him.
Answer yes.
Say you'd like some information
about trains. Ask where to.
Say to London. Ask when.
Say tomorrow. Ask whether morning, afternoon or evening.
Say in the evening about six
o'clock. Tell him there's one at 7.25 p.m..
Thank her. Say he's welcome.
At the Shoeshop - 1
Student A - Mrs. Brown Student B - The shopkeeper
Greet the shopkeeper. Greet Mrs.Brown.
Say you'd like a pair of shoes.Ask what colour she'd like.
Say the colour. Ask what size she is.
Answer.
Ask if you can try them on. Answer.
Say they're fine. Tell her that's 20.45.
Pay. Thank her.
Say goodbye. Answer.
At the Camera Shop - 1
Student A - Mr. Blake Student B - The shop assistant
Greet the shop assistant. Greet Mr. Blake.
Ask him if he can show you some
cameras. Say certainly.
Show him one and tell him it's very good.
Confirm.
Ask how much it is. Reply.
Exclaim that it's very expensive. Say you see.
Tell him that one isn't expensive.
Ask what make it is. Say the make.
Tell him the price.
Ask if he can show it to you. Give it to him.
Str.D. 1 - 20
At the Tea Parlour - 1
Student A - Stefanie Student B - The waitress
Excuse yourself. Ask if you can help her.
Ask if she could bring you some
more tea. Say of course.
Ask if she could also bring you
the bill because you are in a
hurry. Reply.
Thank her. Say that that's all right.
On the Street - 1
Student A - Jennifer Student B - The taxidriver
Call a taxi passing by. Ask where to.
Ask him whether he can take you
to the airport. Say certainly.
Ask her if she has got any luggage.
Confirm.
Ask him whether he can get it for
you.
Say it's over there. Say all right.
Complain that it's very heavy.
Confirm and say you're sorry. Say that that's all right.
At the Office - 1
Student A - Andrew Student B - Colin
Say goodnight; Reply..
Wish him a good holiday. Reply.
Tell him not to forget to send
you a postcard. Say all right.
Tell him you haven't got his address.
Tell him not to worry.
Tell him he can send it to you
at the office. Say all right.
Say goodbye.
Answer.
At Mildred's - 1
Student A - Mildred Student B - Liz
Greet Liz and tell her to come
in. Accept.
Tell her to sit down. Thank her.
Ask her how she is.
Reply.
Offer her something to drink. Accept.
Offer her something to eat. Refuse.
Say you're on a diet.
At College - 1
Student A - Jack Student B - Jill
Greet Jill. Greet Jack.
Ask her how she is. Reply.
Say that your lessons are very boring today.
Ask her how about dinner tonight. Say you'd love to.
Ask her where you can meet. Suggest the square.
Say that's all right. Ask him what time.
Ask whether 7.30 p.m. is O.K.. Say that that's fine.
Say you'll see her later then. Say goodbye.
On the Street - 2
Student A - Janet Student B - A stranger
Excuse yourself. Say yes.
Ask whether there is a chemist
near here. Say no there isn't.
Say you need one urgently. Ask why.
Say you have a sore throat and
would like to buy some throat
lozenges to soothe it. Tell her there's a drugstore near here.
Ask him whether it's far Say not it isn't. Tell her it's second left and
first right past the traffic lights..
Thank him very much. Say not at all.
Str.D. 1 - 20
At the Pub - 3
Student A - The customer Student B - The barman
Greet the barman. Greet the customer.
Say it's your 'round' tonight.
Order a pint of lager, half of
bitter, half of shandy, a bottle
of sweet cider, a double whisky
and a packet of crisps. Give it to him.
Thank him very much.
Ask him how much that is. Say that's 5.42.
Give it to him. Thank him.
Exclaim that the tray is heavy. Agree.
Ask him to bring it back straight away because you
need it.
Say all right. Thank him.
At the Table - 1
Student A - Mrs. Connor Student B - Dave
Call Dave.
Tell him dinner's ready. Say you're coming.
Ask him if he could get the
napkins before he sits down. Answer of course.
Give her one.
Say mmmm, you like pork chops and mashed potatoes!
Ask him if he'd like some orange
juice or beer to drink. Answer.
Ask her if she could pass the salt.
Say certainly and ask him if he'd
like the pepper. Answer.
At University - 2
Student A - Jack Student B - Jill
Greet Jill. Greet Jack.
Ask her if she could help you. Answer certainly.
Tell her you don't understand
this lesson. Tell him to come to your house this afternoon.
Answer O.K. Ask her if she's
on the phone. Answer yes.
Ask her what her number is. Answer 354779.
Say you'll see her this afternoon
then. Say O.K. Say you'll see him later.
Str.D.20-40
At the Pub - 1
Student A - Jane Student B - Peter
Greet Peter. Greet Jane.
Offer her something to drink.
Thank him & say what you'd
like to drink. Order Jane's & your drinks.
Ask Peter what he's doing at
the weekend. Say you're going away.
Ask him where. Answer.
Ask him how long for. Answer.
Ask her if she's going anywhere.
Say no because you have to study Wish her good luck for the exam.
for an exam. Say you must go now.
Thank him for the drink & wish
him a nice weekend. Wish the same to her.
At the Pub - 2
Student A - Sarah Student B - Hugh
Greet Hugh. Greet Sarah.
Offer her something to drink.
Thank him & say what you'd
like to drink. Order Sarah's & your drinks.
Tell Hugh you want to buy a car.
Ask him whether he's got one. Say you have.
Ask him what kind it is. Answer.
Ask him whether he likes it. Say yes.
Ask him why. Answer.
Recommend it to her.
Thank him. Say you must go now.
Thank him for the drink & wish
him a nice day. Wish the same to her.
In the Waiting Room - 1
Student A - Mrs. Brown Student B - Mr. Smith
Excuse yourself.
Ask if this seat is free. Confirm.
Ask whether it's all right if
you sit here. Say of course it is.
Ask if that's his newspaper. Confirm.
Ask to borrow it for a minute. Say she certainly can.
Thank him. Say that that's all right.
Str.D.20-40
At the Baker's - 1
Student A - Mrs. Smith Student B - The baker
Greet the baker. Greet Mrs. Smith.
Ask her what you can give her today.
Say what you'd like. Give it to her.
Tell her how much it is.
Give him the money & ask him.
whether he's got any change. Ask her what she needs.
Say you need some tens. Ask her how many she wants.
Ask him whether he can change Say you think so.
a pound note. Give her the change.
Thank him. Say she's welcome.
Say goodbye.. Answer.
At the Butcher's - 1
Student A - Mrs. Jones Student B - The butcher
Greet the butcher. Greet Mrs. Jones.
Ask her what you can give her today.
Say what you'd like. Give it to her.
Tell her how much it is.
Give him the money & ask him.
whether he's got any change. Ask her what she needs.
Say you need some fives. Ask her how many she wants.
Ask him whether he can change Say you think so.
a 50p bit. Give her the change.
Thank him. Say she's welcome.
Say goodbye. Answer.
At the Shoemaker's (Cobbler's) - 1
Student A - Mrs. Johnson Student B - The cobbler
Greet the cobbler. Greet Mrs. Johnson.
Ask him if he could repair these Say you certainly can.
shoes. Ask her when she wants them;
Reply you need them as soon as Ask if Friday afternoon is all
possible. right.
Answer that that's fine.
Wish him a nice day. Reply.
Str.D.20-40
At the Caf - 1
Student A - Helen Student B - Trevor
Greet Trevor. Greet Helen.
Ask him if you can join him. Say of course she can and ask her to sit down.
Ask her if she'd like anything to drink.
Refuse.
Ask him how he is. Say you're fine.
Invite him to a party. Say you'd like to.
Ask when it is.
Say it's on Saturday evening. Exclaim that it's a pity but you're busy on
Saturday evening.
Ask him what he's doing. Say you're baby sitting for your sister's new baby.
Say that he can come another
time perhaps. Agree and thank her anyway.
Say goodbye. Reply.
At the Bookshop - 1
Student A - Mrs. Harrison Student B - The shopkeeper
Greet the shopkeeper. Greet Mrs. Harrison.
Ask if you can help her.
Say yes, you're looking for a
book. Ask what the title is.
Say the title and ask if he's got
it. Confirm.
Ask how much it is. Tell her the price.
Ask if you can see it. Tell her of course she can and give it to her.
Say that that's just what you're
looking for.
Give him the money. Thank her.
Wish her a nice day.
Wish the same
to him and say goodbye. Reply.
Str.D.20-40
At Work - 1
Student A - Fiona Student B - Jonathan
Ask Jonathan where he lives. Answer.
Ask Fiona what about her.
Reply.
Ask him how he comes to
work. Reply.
Ask her how about her.
Answer.
Ask him how much it costs. Answer.
Say your journey costs you less.
Give the reason why. Say that that's good for her.
Ask him how long the journey
takes. Reply.
Say your journey doesn't take
so long. Give the reason why. Say that it doesn't matter to you
because you're used to it.
At University - 1
Student A - Jack Student B - Bill
Ask Bill who that girl is. Say she's Michle.
Ask him if she's French. Say you think so.
Ask him if she speaks English
well. Say you don't think so.
Ask him if she's coming to the
party tonight. Say you hope so.
At Brenda's - 1
Student A - Brenda Student B - May
Say hello to May and tell her
to come in. Thank her.
Say she looks awful and ask her
what the matter is. Say you've got a sore throat.
Ask her why she doesn't see a
doctor. Say you don't know any.
Ask her why she doesn't ask her
landlady. Say that that's a good idea.
Thank her and wish her a nice day.
Say she's welcome.
Str.D.20-40
At the Nightclub - 1
Student A - Kevin Student B - Audrey
Ask her if she'd like to dance. Say you would.
Ask her whether she comes here
often. Say you come quite often.
Ask how about him.
Reply.
Ask her what her name is. Answer.
Ask him what his is.
Answer.
Ask her whether she lives here. Say you do.
Ask what about him.
Reply.
Ask her where she works. Reply and ask how about him.
Answer.
Say you don't like your job.
Ask her whether she likes hers. Answer.
Say you're tired and you'd like to sit down now.
Say all right.
Thank him for the dance.
Say not at all.
Str.D.40-60
At Mark's and Spencer's - 1
Student A - Janet Student B - The shop assistant
Excuse yourself. Say yes.
Ask if you can change this
cardigan. Ask why. Ask what is wrong with it.
Say it's the wrong size. Ask whether it's too big, or too small.
Answer. Ask what size she is.
Say you're not sure. Ask if
she can measure you. Say certainly. Tell her she's a thirty-eight. Tell
her that this one is the right size.
Say you'd prefer another colour. Ask whether this one is all right.
Answer affirmatively. Give it to her.
Thank her. Say that that's all right.
At a Hotel - 1
Student A - Hugh Student B - The receptionist
Greet the receptionist. Answer. Ask if you can help him.
Say you'd like a room. Ask whether single or double.
Answer. Ask whether with or without a private bath.
Answer. Ask for how many nights.
Answer.
Ask how much it costs. Say 25 pounds a night.
Give him the key and tell him his room is number 7 on
the first floor.
Thank her. Say he's welcome.
At the Cash Register - 1
Student A - William Student B - The shop assistant
Excuse yourself. Say yes.
Say you think your change is
wrong. Ask whether he's sure. Look at the money. Say
yes, he needs another twentyfive pence. Say you're awfully sorry.
Say that that's all right.

Str.D.40-60
At the Cafeteria - 1
Student A - June Student B - April
Greet April. Greet June.
Ask her where she was last week. Say you were in France.
Ask her what it was like. Answer.
Ask her what the food was like. Say it was excellent. Say you
prefer it to English food.
Exclaim really. Ask her why. Answer that it's more tasty and varied.
Say it's late and you have to go. Say all right. Tell her you'll see
her tomorrow.
Say goodbye. Reply.
Str.D.60-80
On the bus - 1
Student A - Shiela Student B - Jonathan
Greet Jonathan. Greet Shiela.
Ask her how she is today.
Reply. Confirm but say you can see it
Say the bus is late today. coming.
Exclaim that it was about time,
because you don't want to be
late for work. Tell her to get on first.
Thank him. Comment on the weather.
React to the comment.
Ask what the matter is.
Ask why the bus has stopped. Say there's been an accident.
Exclaim that there have been Say you know and it's only
three here this week. Wednesday.
Confirm that it's the most
dangerous corner you've ever
seen. Agree.
At the Party - 1
Student A - Mable Student B - Mark
Tell Mark to look at that girl. Exclaim yes. Ask what about her.
Tell him to look at her coat. Ask her what about it.
Say it's the same as yours. Disagree.
Say it's different from hers.
Ask for confirmation. Answer that the girl's is a coat and hers is a
jacket.
Say you know that but that the
material is the same. Exclaim that it doesn't matter.
At School - 1
Student A - Joan Student B - Barry
Greet him. Greet her.
Ask him his name. Answer.
Ask whether he's new. Answer negatively.
Ask how long he's been here. Answer as long as she has.
Ask why you haven't seen him. Say you've been ill.
In the Corridor - 1
Student A - Ben Student B - William
Greet William. Greet Ben.
Ask him how he is. Answer.
Say you have a problem. Ask whether you can help.
Ask whether you can borrow 5. Ask him why he doesn't go to the
bank.
Say you're pay cheque hasn't
arrived yet. Excuse yourself but say you're broke because you
lent your brother some money last week.
Ask him what you can do. Tell him to ask Henry. Say he's as rich as
Rockefeller.
Thank him and say you'll try. Say that's all right.
Str.D.60-80
A Funny Situation - 1
Student A - Samantha Student B - Nigel
Greet Nigel. Greet Samantha.
Ask him what the matter is. Tell him you can't find your glasses.
Exclaim really! Tell him he shouldn't laugh because it isn't
funny!
Say it is. Ask is it? Ask why.
Tell him they're on his nose. Exclaim yes.
Say how silly you are.
Say it doesn't matter.
Men at Work - 1
Student A - A painter Student B - Mr. Jones
Tell Mr.Jones to be careful. Ask why.
Say you've just painted the wall. Say that's all right. Say you
haven't touched it.
Ask hasn't he? Ask him what that
is on his arm. Exclaim oh, no! Say your jacket is all white with
paint!
Say you told him so. Answer yes, he did. Say thanks anyway.
Answer that that's all right.
At home - 1
Student A - Vanessa Student B - Mrs. Harrison
Say your're bored. Suggest she does something.
Ask her what for example. Tell her to tidy her room.
Say you've just finished tidying
it. Tell her to wash the car.
Say you've already washed it. Ask her why she doesn't watch TV.
Say there's nothing good on yet. Tell her to read a book then.
Say all right. That's a good idea.
Str.D.60-80

At the Cash Register - 1
Student A - A woman Student B - The shop assistant
Excuse yourself. Say you'd like
to pay for this. Tell her to be
quick. Say you're in a hurry. Say pardon?
Shout that you're IN A HURRY! Say she needn't shout; you're not deaf!
Excuse yourself. Say that's all right. Say you just didn't hear
what she said because there's too much noise.
Str.C.1-20
At the Chemist's - 1
Student A - A young woman Student B - Chemist
Greet the chemist. Greet the young lady.
Ask if you can help her.
Answer affirmatively.
Tell her you've got terrible
backache. Ask her how long she's had it.
Say only for a few hours. Tell her to try these tablets. Tell her to take
two with water three times a day after meals.
Thank her gratefully. Tell her not to mention it.
At the Chemist's - 2
Student A - A young man Student B - Chemist
Greet the chemist. Greet the young gentleman.
Ask if you can help her.
Answer affirmatively.
Tell him you'd like a toothbrush.
Ask him whether he'd like it nylon or natural
bristle.
Answer. Ask whether he'd like it hard, soft or medium.
Answer. Ask what colour he'd like.
Say it doesn't really matter. Ask if red would all right.
Answer. Give it to him.
Thank him. Say he's welcome.
At the Chemist's - 3
Student A - A tourist Student B - Chemist
Greet the chemist. Greet the tourist.
Ask if you can help him.
Answer affirmatively.
Ask him if you could have
a roll of film.
Ask him whether 35 mm, 126 or 110.
Answer. Ask him if that's all.
Answer affirmatively and thank
him. Ask him if you should put it in a bag.
Say yes, please. Give it to him.
Str.C.1-20
At the Chemist's - 4
Student A - An old man Student B - Chemist
Greet the chemist. Greet the old man.
Ask if you can help him.
Answer affirmatively.
Ask him if he can make up this
prescription. Answer certainly. Ask him whether he'd like to
wait.
Ask him how long it will take. Say it'll be ready in about half an
hour.
Say you'll come back later. Say all right.
Ask whether you should pay now
or later. Say that later will be O.K.
Thank him. Say he's welcome. Say you'll see him in half an hour
then.
Say all right.
At the Bank - 1
Student A - The bank clerk Student B - An old man
Say next, please. Greet the bank clerk.
Say you'd like to cash this
cheque.
Say yes, sir. Tell him he
hasn't signed it yet. Exclaim incredulously. Excuse yourself and give
it to him signed.
Thank him. Ask him how he'd
like the money. Reply.
Give it to him. Thank him kindly and wish him a nice day.
At the Bank - 2
Student A - The bank clerk Student B - A tourist.
Say next, please. Greet the bank clerk.
Say you'd like to change these lira.
Ask him how many he's got. Tell him. Ask him what the rate of exchange is.
Tell him that the current rates
are on the notice board. Thank him.
Give him the money. Thank him kindly and wish him a nice day.
Str.C.1-20
At the Bank - 3
Student A - The bank clerk Student B - A businessman
Say next, please. Greet the bank clerk.
Greet the businessman. Ask if you
can help him.
Answer yes. Say you're surname. Tell him you're
expecting some money from your bank in Rome.
Ask him whether by telex, cable
or post.
Answer.
Check. Say yes. There are
500 from the Banca d'Italia
in Rome. Ask him whether he
has any identification.
Say you've left your passport at the hotel but
you've got your driving license. Ask if that'll be all right.
Say yes, that that'll be all right.
Give him the 500. Thank him and wish him a nice day.
At Scotch House - 3
Student A - The shop assistant Student B - A shopper
Ask if you can help him. Say you'd like to buy this sweater but you
haven't got enough cash with you. Ask if they take travellers cheques.
Say certainly. Say good. Ask how much it is.
Answer. Ask what the rate of exchange is.
Say you're not sure, you'll go
and check. Thank her.
Say it's L.2000 for 1. Say O.K. Give her the cheque.
Thank him. Say goodbye and wish her a nice day.