Dialogue Activities (Exploring Spoken Interaction in the Language Class) || Situational dialogues

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Dialogue Activities

Exploring Spoken Interaction in the Language Class

Nick Bilbrough

Book DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511733130

Online ISBN: 9780511733130

Paperback ISBN: 9780521689519

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Dialogue Bank E - Situational dialogues pp. 234-236

Chapter DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511733130.015

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Dialogue Bank E

Situational dialogues

Box 89

On the phone

A: Hello.B: Hello. Can I speak to Maryam Baig please?A: This is Maryam Baig speaking.B: Oh hello. It’s Pat Jones here from Waterstones.A: Oh hello.B: I’m calling about the book you ordered.

A: Hello.B: Hiya, is that Sam?A: Yeah. Hiya Pat. Do you want to speak to Jo?B: Please.

A: Hi, I’m phoning about the room.B: Yes.A: Is it still available?B: It is, yes. Do you want to come and see it?A: Yes, please. When would be a good time? B: Well, I’ll be there any time after six.

A: Hello. I’d like to make an appointment with the dentist please.B: Have you used the dentist here before?A: Yes I have.B: OK. When were you thinking of?A: As soon as possible really.B: I’m afraid we’re pretty much booked up until the end of next week.

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In a restaurant

A: Are you ready to order?B: Yes please. Can I have the lasagne please?A: OK. Do you want salad or vegetables with that?B: Salad please.A: OK. Anything else?B: Just a glass of water please.A: Still or sparkling?B: Sparkling please.

At a train station

A: Hi. Can you tell me what time the next train to London is please?B: There’s one in 5 minutes.A: OK. Which platform?B: Platform four.A: I don’t think I’ll make it.

In the street

A: Have you got the time please?B: Yeah, it’s just gone five.A: Cheers.

In a clothes shop

A: Can I help you at all?B: No, I’m alright. I’m just looking.A: OK, I’ll be over there if you need me.B: Thanks.

In a bike shop

A: Can I have a look at that bike you had on offer in the window?B: I’m afraid we haven’t got any left.A: Have you got anything else in a similar price range?B: Erm, not really. Not at the moment.

In a bar

A: What can I get you?B: Just a cola please.A: Do you want ice?B: Just a bit, yeah.



In a hotel

A: Hello. Have you got a single room available?B: How many nights?A: Er, just one.B: Do you want en suite?A: Em, I’m not bothered really.B: I’ve got one room with a shared bathroom.A: How much is it please?B: It’s £65 a night, including full English breakfast.

At a language school

A: Excuse me. Have you got any places left in the English classes?B: Only at low levels. Who’s it for?A: It’s for me.B: No, I’m afraid we’re full up at everything from intermediate up. You’ll have to

come back at the beginning of next term.A: OK. When is that?B: Enrolment starts on September 2nd.

In a classroom

A: Do you want to open the window?B: Yes, it is a bit stuffy.A: Can you manage?B: God, it’s a bit stiff.

In an interview

A: Em, I think your phone’s ringing.B: Yes. Would you excuse me for one moment please?A: Of course.

Two friends

A: Your phone’s ringing.B: Alright – hold on a sec.A: Yeah.

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