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♪1 Peter Nowak has just arrived in Brighton to join a summer language course for students. Heis going to spend a month here going to English classes, meeting new people, spending his

free time in different ways, travelling and solving everyday problems. You are going to hearPeter and his friend Mike speaking in typical situations. Listen to the dialogues first, thenrepeat the expressions as many times as you need to speak fluently. Finally, try to answer thequestions yourself, using the language introduced and practised in the conversations.

PART I GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Conversation One “A Visit in Summer English School” /P. - Peter Nowak S. - Secretary/

Listen. ♪2

P. Hello, my name’s Nowak. I’ve come to attend an English course. S. Hello, Mr Nowak. Welcome to our Summer English School. Sit down, please. We must

fill in this form. P. OK.

S. What’s your first name and your surname, please? P. Piotr Nowak. It’s Peter in English. S. OK, ... Peter. And how do you spell your surname? P. It’s N-o-w-a-k. S. Very well. How old are you, Mr Nowak? P. I’m twenty-one. S. And where are you from? P. I’m from Poland. S. Oh! It’s a beautiful country. What’s your address? P. 25 Jasna Street, Warsaw, Poland. S. And your phone number? P. It’s 0 48 22 765 5312. S. What’s your job? Do you work or are you still at school? P. I’m a student now at Warsaw Medical Academy. S. Fine. And where are you staying here in Britain? P. With an English family. Their address is 12 North Street, Brighton. They’re called the

Browns. S. 12 North Street, Brighton. Very well. Let me check no... You’ve chosen... the Medical

English course starting tomorrow. Here’s the schedule of your classes.

P. Thank you. S. See you tomorrow then. P. Bye.


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Now listen and repeat. ♪3

- We must fill in the form.

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What’s your first name and yoursurname, please?

- My name’s Peter Nowak.

- How old are you?

- I’m twenty-one.

- Where are you from?

- I’m from Poland.

- What’s your address?

- What’s your phone number?

- What’s your job?

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Do you work or are you still atschool?

- I’m a student now at Warsaw

Medical Academy.

- Where are you staying here in

Britain?

- I’m staying with an English family.

- See you tomorrow.

Now answer the personal questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪4

Listen to the example first.- What’s your first name and your surname, please?

- My name’s Anna Kowalska.

/possible answer/ My name’s Piotr Nowak.

Now answer the questions.

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What’s your first name and yoursurname, please?

- …….

My name’s Piotr Nowak.

- How old are you?- …….

I’m twenty one.

- Where are you from?- …….

I’m from Poland .

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What’s your address?- …….

25 Jasna Street, Warsaw, Poland.

- What’s your phone number?- …….

It’s 0 48 227655312.

- What’s your job?- …….

I’m a student now at Warsaw

Medical Academy.

Conversation Two “Staying with an English family” /P. - Peter Nowak B. - Mr Brown/

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B. Hello, Peter. How are you? P. I’m fine, thank you, Mr Brown. B. How was it at school? When do you start your classes?P. Tomorrow at 9:00. We have five hours every day.


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B. Quite a lot… Peter, tell me something about your family. Have you got any brothers orsisters?

P. I’ve got a brother. He’s called Bartek.

B. How old is he? P. He’s younger than me. He’s sixteen now. B. Does he look like you? P. No, he doesn’t. He looks like our mother. He’s got her blue eyes and quite a long nose. I

think he’s very good-looking. B. And what about your parents? Do they work? P. Oh yes. My mother is a teacher in a secondary school and my father is a bank manager. B. And what are your plans for the future? Have you decided yet? P. I study medicine, and I think I’d like to be a doctor, a surgeon maybe. B. Great plans. But it’s hard work. P. I know. It’s a difficult decision. B. Have you got a family in Britain, Peter? P. Yes, I have. I’ve got a cousin. Her name’s Ann. B. Where does she live? P. She lives in London but now she’s studying at Oxford University. I’m waiting for a call

from her. B. Let’s have something to eat now. P. That’s a good idea.


- Have you got any brothers or sisters?

- I’ve got a brother. He’s called Bartek.

- How old is he?

- He’s younger than me. He’s sixteen now.

- Does he look like you?

- He looks like our mother.

- He’s got her blue eyes and quite a long nose.

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And what about your parents? Do they work?

- My mother is a teacher and my father is a bank manager.

- What are your plans for the future?

- I think I’d like to be a doctor.

- Have you got a family in Britain?

- Yes, I have. I’ve got a cousin.

- Where does she live?

- She lives in London.


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Now talk about your family. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪7

Listen to the example first.

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Have you got any brothers or sisters?- Yes, I have two sisters.

/possible answer/ I’ve got a brother. He’s called Bartek.


- Have you got any brothers or sisters?- …….

I’ve got a brother. He’s called Bartek .

- How old is he?

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……. He’s younger than me. He’s sixteen now.

- Does he look like you?- …….

No, he doesn’t. He looks like our mother .

- What does he look like?- …….

He’s tall and slim. I think he’s very good-looking.

- Do your parents work?

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…….Yes, they do. My mother is a nurse and my father is a bank manager .

- Have you got a family in Britain?- …….

Yes, I have. I’ve got a cousin. Her name’s Ann.

Conversation Three “Telephone conversation with Ann” /P. - Peter Nowak A. - Ann B. - Mr Brown/

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B. Hello, 7765. A. Hello. This is Ann Nowak, Peter’s cousin speaking. Can I speak to Peter? B. Hold on. I’ll put you through… Oh! I’m afraid Peter is out at the moment. Can I take a

message? A. Tell him I’ll ring back later. B. All right. Anything else?

A. No, thanks. Goodbye. B. Goodbye.


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P. Hello? A. Hello. Can I speak to Peter?P. This is Peter speaking. Hello, Ann. I’m so happy to hear from you. What about your

exam? A. I’m not sure. This exam’s really important.P. Don’t worry. I’m sure it’s going to be all right. A. You’re lovely, Peter. And what do you think of your English lessons? P. I think the programme is very busy but I hope I will like it. A. I’m sure you will. When are you going to visit me in Oxford?P. I don’t know yet. Maybe next weekend. A. OK. Think about it. I’ll call you tomorrow. Bye. P. Bye, Ann.


- Can I speak to Peter?

- Hold on. I’ll put you through.

- I’m afraid Peter is out at the

moment.

- Can I take a message?

- Tell him I’ll ring back later.

- All right. Anything else?

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This is Peter speaking.- I’m so happy to hear from you.

- What do you think of your English

lessons?

- I hope I’ll like it.

- I’m sure you will.

- When are you going to visit me in

Oxford?

- I don’t know yet.

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Think about it.- I’ll call you tomorrow.

Now take part in the phone conversations. After a pause you will hear another possible answer. ♪10

Listen to the example.

- Hello, Brighton 7765.- Hello. This is Jan Kowalski speaking. Can I speak to Mr Craig?

/possible answer/ Hello. This is Ann Nowak speaking. Can I speak to Peter?- Hello, Brighton 7765.- …….

Hello. This is Ann Nowak speaking. Can I speak to Peter?

- Hold on. I’ll put you through… Oh! I’m afraid he’s out at the moment. Can I

take a message?- …….

Tell him I’ll ring back later .

- All right. Anything else?

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……. No, thanks. Goodbye.

- Goodbye.


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- Hello?- …….

Hello. Can I speak to Peter ?

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Speaking. I’m so happy to hear from you. What about your exam?- …….

I’m not sure.

- Don’t worry. When are you going to visit me?- …….

I don’t know yet. Maybe next weekend .

- OK. Think about it. I’ll call you tomorrow. Bye.- …….

Bye.

Conversation Four “First classes” /P. - Peter T. - Teacher M. - Mike S. - Students/

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P. Excuse me. Is this the Medical English class? M. Yes, it is. Are you a student, too?

P. Yes, I’m starting the course today. My name’s Peter. I’m from Poland. M. Nice to meet you, Peter. My name’s Mike. P. When did you get here? M. Two days ago. I’m staying with an English family, not very far from here. And you? P. Me too. Oh! It’s almost 9.00. I think this is our teacher coming. Let’s go in.

T. Good morning, everybody. My name’s Joanna Pillow and I’m going to be your Englishteacher.

S. Good morning. T. I hope you had a good journey? S. Yes, fine. It was OK. T. Lovely day, isn’t it? Well, at the beginning I’d like you to introduce yourselves. Who’d

like to start? M. OK. I can go first. My name’s Mike. I come from the Netherlands but I was born in

Belgium. I’m a student at the Medical College in The Hague, so I’m interested inmedicine. I think this course may be helpful.

T. Pleased to meet you, Mike. How long are you staying here in Brighton? M. Till the end of June, I think. T. Very well. What are you planning to do after the course finishes?

M. I’m going to visit some famous places, go on a trip or something. I haven’t decided yet. T. Excellent idea. I wish you good luck. Who’s next?


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- Is this the Medical English class?

- Are you a student, too?

- Nice to meet you, Peter. My

name’s Mike.

- I’d like you to introduce

yourselves.

- I come from the Netherlands but I

was born in Belgium.

- I’m interested in medicine.

- Pleased to meet you, Mike.

- How long are you staying here in

Brighton?

- Till the end of June, I hope.

- What are you planning to do after

the course finishes?

- I’m going to visit some famous

places.

- I haven’t decided yet.

- Excellent idea. I wish you good

luck.

Now you are meeting a new person. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪13

Listen to the example first.- Excuse me. Is this the Medical English class?- Yes, it is.

/possible answer/ Yes, that’s right.


- Excuse me. Is this the Medical English class?-

…….

Yes, that’s right .

- Are you a student, too?- …….

Yes, I’m starting the course today.

- My name’s Peter. I’m from Poland.- …….

Nice to meet you, Peter .

- When did you get here?- …….

Two days ago.

- How long are you staying here?- …….

Till the end of June, I think.

- What are you planning to do after the course finishes?- …….

I’m going to visit some famous places.


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PART II FREE TIME

Conversation Five “Likes and dislikes” /P. - Peter Nowak M. - Mike/

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M. Oh. We are having a break at last. We need to relax for a while. P. Yes, you’re right. So what do you do in your free time?M. I like reading very much. Newspapers and computer magazines are quite interesting but

for me a good novel is the best. How about you, Peter?P. Well, I haven’t got much time for reading. I work a lot but I like listening to good music. M. What’s good music for you?P. I love classical music, especially Chopin and Tchaikovsky but I enjoy rock music, too.

And you? What kind of music do you like?M. Well, I hate classical music. I think it’s boring but I love rock.P. Oh! Who’s your favourite musician?M. Bon Jovi. He’s really great. What do you think of him? P. He’s all right but I prefer Sting. M. Have you ever been to his concert? P. Unfortunately not but I’d love to. Maybe one day. M. You are lucky. He’s appearing in concert in London next weekend. Would you like to

go? P. Oh, really?! But we need to buy the tickets. M. Well, we’ll talk about it later. It’s 11:15 now. That’s the end of our break. We should go

now. P. OK. Let’s go then.


- We need to relax for a while.

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What do you do in your free time?- I like reading very much.

- I haven’t got much time for

reading.

- I work a lot but I like listening to

good music.

- I love classical music, especially

Chopin and Tchaikovsky.

- I enjoy rock music, too.

- What kind of music do you like?

-

I hate classical music. I think it’sboring.

- Who’s your favourite musician?

- What do you think of him?

- He’s all right but I prefer Sting.

- Have you ever been to his concert?

- Unfortunately not but I’d love to.

- Would you like to go?

- We need to buy the tickets.


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Now talk to a friend about your free time. Answer the questions yourself. After eachexample you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪16


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What do you do in your free time?- I like listening to music.

/possible answer/ I like reading very much.


- What do you do in your free time?- …….

I like reading very much.

- What kind of music do you like?- …….

I love classical music but I enjoy rock music, too.

- Who’s your favourite musician?- …….

Bon Jovi. He’s really great.

- What do you think of him?- …….

He’s all right but I prefer Sting.

- Have you ever been to his concert?- …….

Unfortunately not but I’d love to.

Conversation Six “Suggestions for a day out” /P. - Peter Nowak M. - Mike/

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P. Are you doing anything this evening? Let’s go out somewhere.M. I don’t know. I’m a bit tired. I don’t really want to go out tonight. I’d rather stay and

watch something on TV.P. What about tomorrow? M. I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t. I’m going shopping. I’d like to buy a new sweater. P. OK. Let’s do something at the weekend. Are you free? M. Oh yes. That’s a good idea. What shall we do? P. Why don’t we play tennis in the morning? M. Oh, no. It’s too hot to play tennis. How about going to the swimming pool? P. Why not. It sounds OK. Would you like to go to the cinema in the evening?

M. That would be lovely. What shall we see? P. There’s a new horror film on with Anthony Hopkins. M. I don’t like horrors, I’m afraid. What about a comedy?


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P. All right. What do you suggest? M. I’m not sure. Maybe we can find something in the newspaper. P. Let’s buy a newspaper then and we’ll see.


- Are you doing anything this evening?

- Let’s go out somewhere.

- I don’t know. I’m a bit tired.

- I don’t really want to go out tonight.

- I’d rather stay and watch something

on TV.

- What about tomorrow?

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I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t.

- Let’s do something at the weekend.

- Are you free?

- That’s a good idea. What shall we

do?

- Why don’t we play tennis in the

morning?

- How about going to the swimming

pool?

- Why not. It sounds OK.

- Would you like to go to the cinema in

the evening?

- That would be lovely. What shall we

see?

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There’s a new horror film on with

Anthony Hopkins.

- I don’t like horrors, I’m afraid.

- What about a comedy?

- All right. What do you suggest?

- Let’s buy a newspaper and we’ll see.

Now a friend is suggesting that you spend some time together. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪19

Listen to the example first.- Are you doing anything this evening? Let’s go out somewhere.- I don’t know. I don’t really want to go out tonight.

/possible answer/ I don’t know. I’m a bit tired. I’d rather stay and watch something on TV.


- Are you doing anything this evening? Let’s go out somewhere.

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……. I don’t know. I’m a bit tired. I’d rather stay and watch something on TV.

- What about tomorrow?- …….

I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t. I’m going shopping.

- Let’s do something at the weekend. Are you free?- …….

That’s a good idea.

- Would you like to go to the cinema in the evening?

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…….That would be lovely.


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- What shall we see?- …….

There’s a new horror film on with Anthony Hopkins

Conversation Seven “At a clothes shop” /M. - Mike A. - Shop assistant/

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A. Can I help you? M. I’m just looking, thank you.

M. Excuse me. A. Yes, what can I do for you? M. I’m looking for a sweater. A. We’ve got some sweaters over there. That one is lovely. M. Well, green doesn’t really suit me. A. What colour are you looking for? M. Have you got anything in dark blue? A. I’ll see. Oh, I’m afraid I haven’t. What about that grey one? M. I think it’s nice. A. What size are you? M. Medium, I suppose. A. OK. Here you are. Would you like to try it on? M. Where are the changing rooms? A. Over there, on the left. M. Thank you.

M. It’s too small. It doesn’t really fit me. Have you got one in a bigger size? A. Yes, that one is bigger. M. I’ll take it. How much is it?

A. £23. M. Here you are. A. Thank you. £7 change. M. Thanks. A. You’re welcome. Bye.


- Can I help you?

- I’m just looking, thank you.

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What can I do for you?

- I’m looking for a sweater.

- Well, green doesn’t really suit me.

- What colour are you looking for?

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Have you got anything in dark

blue?


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- I’m afraid I haven’t.

- What size are you?

- Medium, I suppose.

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Would you like to try it on?- Where are the changing rooms?

- Over there, on the left.

- It’s too small. It doesn’t really fit

me.

- Have you got one in a bigger size?

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I’ll take it.- How much is it?

- You’re welcome. Bye.

Now you are at a clothes shop and you want to buy a sweater. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪22

Listen to the example first.- Can I help you?- I’d like to buy a sweater.

/possible answer/ I’m just looking, thank you. Now answer the questions.

- Can I help you?- …….

I’m looking for a sweater .

- What colour are you looking for?- …….

Have you got anything in dark blue?

-

What size are you?- …….

Medium, I suppose.

- Would you like to try it on?- …….

Yes. Where are the changing rooms?

- How do you like it?- …….

I’ll take it. How much is it?

Conversation Eight “In a restaurant” /P. - Peter Nowak M. - Mike W. - Waiter/

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P. I’m really hungry. That restaurant looks OK.M. Yes, let’s eat something before going to the cinema.

W. Good evening. M. Good evening. We’d like to see the menu.


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W. Here you are. The soup of the day is French onion soup.M. Thanks.

W. Are you ready to order? M. Yes, we’re ready. W. What would you like to start with? P. You go first, Mike. M. All right. I’ll have smoked salmon. P. And for me onion soup, please. W. Now what about the main course? M. I’ll have steak with potatoes, please. W. How would you like your steak, sir? M. Rare, please. W. Would you like roast or boiled potatoes? M. Roast, please. And a mixed salad. W. That’s fine. And for you, sir? P. I’d like chicken with chips. W. Would you like any vegetables? P. Mushrooms, please. W. Fine. And to drink? P. I think we’ll have beer. Is that OK, Mike? M. Certainly.

M. That was delicious! I think I’d like some dessert now. W. There is vanilla and strawberry ice cream, apple pie, chocolate cake and fruit salad. M. I’ll have apple pie. P. And for me chocolate cake. W. OK. Apple pie and chocolate cake. Would you like some coffee? P. Yes. Black, please. W. And for you, sir? M. No, thank you. Can we have the bill? W. Of course. M. Is service included? W. No, it isn’t. M. Can I pay by credit card? W. Yes, of course.P. Oh, no Mike. You can’t pay the bill. We should pay together. M. That’s OK. You’ll pay next time. Now let’s go to the cinema. The film starts in twenty

minutes.


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- We’d like the menu first.

- Are you ready to order?

- Yes, we’re ready.

- What would you like to start with?

- I’ll have smoked salmon.

- What about the main course?

- I’ll have steak with potatoes, please.

- How would you like your steak, sir?

- Rare, please.

- Would you like roast or boiled

potatoes?

- Would you like any vegetables?

- Mushrooms, please.

- And what would you like to drink?

- I think we’ll have beer.

- I think I’d like some dessert now.

- I’ll have apple pie.

- Would you like some coffee?

- Can we have the bill?

- Is service included?

- Can I pay by credit card?

Now you are in a restaurant. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪25

Listen to the example first.- Good evening. Are you ready to order?- Yes, we are.

/possible answer/ Yes, we’re ready.


- Good evening. Are you ready to order?- …….

Yes, we’re ready.

- What would you like to start with?- …….

I’ll have smoked salmon.

- What about the main course?- …….

I’ll have steak with potatoes, please.

-

Would you like any vegetables?- …….

Mushrooms, please.

- And to drink?- …….

I think we’ll have beer.

- Would you like some dessert now? There is apple pie and chocolate cake.- …….

I’ll have apple pie.

-

Would you like some coffee?- …….

Yes. Black, please.


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PART III TRAVELLING

Conversation Nine “At the information office” /P. - Peter Nowak C. - Information clerk/

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P. Good morning. What time are the trains to Oxford? C. Morning, afternoon? When would you like to go? P. Morning, but not very early. At about 8.00. C. Let’s have a look. There’s a train that leaves at 8.14. P. Is it a direct one? C. No, it isn’t. You change at Gatwick Airport, and then at Reading.

P. Oh, a direct one would be better. C. Take the 9.20, then. P. What time does it arrive in Oxford? C. At 12.00. P. That’s OK, I think. And which platform for the 9.20? C. Platform one. P. Great. And how much does a ticket cost? C. Single or return? P. Return, please.

C. Day return or period return? P. I’m not sure when I’m coming back so period return, please. C. That’ll be £33,70. P. Thank you very much.


- What time are the trains to Oxford?

- When would you like to go?

- There’s a train that leaves at 8.14.

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Is it a direct one?

- You change at Gatwick Airport.

- A direct one would be better.

- Take the 9.20, then.

- What time does it arrive in Oxford?

- Which platform for the 9.20?

- How much does a ticket cost?

-

Single or return?

- Day return or period return?

- I’m not sure when I’m coming

back.

Now you are at the information office. Ask the questions yourself about trains to Oxford. Ineach example you’ll hear an instruction first. After each example you’ll hear another

possible question. ♪28

Listen to the example first.-

Ask about the times of trains to Oxford.- What time is the train to Oxford?

/possible answer/ What time are the trains to Oxford ?


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Now ask the questions.

- Ask about the times of trains to Oxford.- …….

What time are the trains to Oxford ? - Ask if it’s a direct train. - …….

Is it a direct one?

- Ask when it arrives in Oxford. - …….

What time does it arrive in Oxford ?

- Ask which platform the 9:20 leaves from. - …….

Which platform for the 9.20? - Ask about the price of a ticket. - …….

How much does a ticket cost ?

Conversation Ten “Booking a room in a hotel” /M. - Mike R1. - Receptionist R2. - Receptionist/

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R1. Good morning. Bath Place Hotel. M. Hello, I’m looking for a twin-bedded room for two nights next weekend.R1. Just a moment. Let me see… Well. We’ve only got single rooms available. M. How much is it per night? R1. £90 including breakfast. M. Oh. I’m afraid it’s too expensive. Thank you anyway. Goodbye.R1. Goodbye.

R2. Good morning. The Falcon Private Hotel. M. Hello, I’d like to book a room, please. R. Yes, of course. When would you like the reservation for? M. It’s for two nights from 19th to 20th of July. R. Right. So that’s two nights: 19th and 20th of July. M. Yes, that’s it. R. What kind of room would you like? A single or a double?M. A twin-bedded room, please. R. With a bath or a shower?

M. Shower, please. How much is the room? R. £60 a night for the room and breakfast. M. I think that’s OK. Can I pay by credit card?


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R. Yes, of course. We take Visa, Access and Master Card. M. OK. R. Can I have your name, please?

M. Yes, my name’s Michael de Vries. R. Could I have your credit card number? M. Yes. It’s 4417 8965 1322 5284. R. Let me repeat that. It’s 4417 8965 1322 5284.M. Right. R. So that’s a twin room for two nights for Michael de Vries from 19 th to 20th of July. M. That’s right. R. OK. Thank you for calling us. M. Thanks. Goodbye. R. Goodbye.


- I’m looking for a twin-bedded room

for two nights next weekend.

- We’ve only got single rooms

available.

- How much is it per night?

- £90 including breakfast.

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I’m afraid it’s too expensive.- Hello, I’d like to book a room, please.

- When would you like the reservation

for?

- It’s for two nights from 19th

to 20th

of

July.

- What kind of room would you like?

- A single or a double?

- With a bath or a shower?

- How much is the room?

-

£60 a night for the room andbreakfast.

- Can I pay by credit card?

Now phone the hotel and make a reservation for a single room for three nights. Answer the receptionist’s questions and give all necessary details. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪31

Listen to the example first.-

Good morning. The Falcon Private Hotel.- Good morning, I’d like to book a room, please.

/possible answer/ Hello, I’d like to book a room, please.


- Good morning. The Falcon Private Hotel.- …….

Hello, I’d like to book a room, please.

- When would you like the reservation for?- …….

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- What kind of room would you like? A single or a double?- …….

A double one.

-

With a bath or a shower?- …….

Shower, please.

- How would you like to pay?- …….

Can I pay by credit card?

- Thank you for calling us.- …….

Thanks. Goodbye.

Conversation Eleven “Sightseeing in Oxford” /M. - Mike P. - Peter S1 - Stranger 1 S2 - Stranger 2/

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P. It’s a lovely day, isn’t it? M. Oh, yes. P. What shall we start with?

M. What about Oxford Town Hall? Look at the map. Can you find it? P. Oh. I’m not sure… Here it is. But how can we get there? M. Excuse me. Can you tell us the way to the Town Hall? S1. I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m a stranger here myself. M. Thank you. P. Let’s try again. Excuse me. Do you know where the Town Hall is? S2. Yes, of course. But it’s in the centre. P. How far is it from here? S2. About 3-4 miles. I think you should take the bus. That’s number 16. P. Is there a bus stop near here?

S2. It’s over there near the florist’s. M. And where is the nearest bank? We must get some money.S2. Go straight on along Beaumont Street, then turn right into Gloucester Street, then take

the second left and the bank is on the right between the post office and the chemist’s. M. Thank you very much. S2. Not at all. Have a good day. M. Thanks. It’s quite interesting here. I think we could stay in Oxford for a few days. P. Good idea. Ann could show us the town. We might rent a car and see some small

English towns nearby.

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- How can we get there?

- Excuse me. Can you tell us the way to

the Town Hall?

- I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m a

stranger here myself.

- Do you know where the Town Hall

is?

- It’s in the centre.

- How far is it from here?

- About 3 or 4miles. I think you should

take a bus.

- Is there a bus stop near here?

- It’s over there near the florist’s.

-

Where is the nearest bank?

- Go straight on along Beaumont

Street.

- Turn right into Gloucester Street.

- Take the second left and the bank is

on the right.

Now you are walking along the streets of Oxford. Talk to a stranger and ask the way to theTown Hall and the bank. In each example you’ll hear an instruction first. After eachexample you’ll hear another possible question. ♪34

Listen to the example first.- Ask how to get to the Town Hall. - How can I get to the Town Hall?

/possible answer/ Excuse me. Can you tell us the way to the Town Hall?

Now ask the questions.

- Ask how to get to the Town Hall.- …….

Excuse me. Can you tell us the way to the Town Hall?

- Ask how far it is from here.- …….

How far is it from here?

- Ask if there is a bus stop near here.- …….

Is there a bus stop near here?

- Ask where the nearest bank is.- …….

Where is the nearest bank ?

- Ask if it’s in the centre.- …….

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Conversation Twelve “Renting a car” /P. - Peter C. - Clerk/

Listen. ♪35 P. Good morning. I’d like to rent a car, please.C. Yes, sir. For how long? P. For three days. C. All right. What kind of car would you like? P. Can I see the brochure? C. Here you are. P. This one looks nice. Does it have air-conditioning? C. Yes, it does.

P. How much will it be per day? C. That’s £40 for the car but if you’d like the personal accident insurance that’s £12

additionally so that will be £52 altogether. P. I see. And what about that one? C. It’s cheaper. It has got four seats and a CD player, but it hasn’t got air conditioning. P. What’s the price? C. That’s £29 a day plus the insurance. P. OK. That one will be good. C. May I see your driving licence? P. Yes, I have a Polish one. C. Fine, thank you. How would you like to pay? P. Visa, please. C. Thank you. Wait a moment. Here are your car keys and the documents. Any questions? P. Have you got a road map of England? C. Yes, of course. You can borrow it if you want. P. Thank you. It may be helpful. Goodbye. C. Bye.


- Good morning. I’d like to rent a car, please.

- What kind of car would you like?

- Can I see the brochure?

- This one looks interesting.

- Does it have air-conditioning?

- It has got four seats and a CD player.

- What’s the price?

- That’s £29 a day plus the insurance.

- May I see your driving licence?

-

Yes, I have a Polish one.

- Have you got a road map of England?


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Now you want to rent a car. Talk to the clerk and answer the questions. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪37


-

For how long would you like to rent a car?- For two days.

/possible answer/ For three days.


- For how long would you like to rent a car?- …….

For three days.

- What kind of car would you like?

-

…….Can I see the brochure?

- What details are you interested in?- …….

Does it have air-conditioning?

- Would you like to know the prices?- …….

Yes. How much will it be per day?

-

Would you like the personal accident insurance?- …….

Yes, of course.

- May I see your driving licence?- …….

Yes, I have a Polish one.

- How would you like to pay?- …….

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PART IV SOLVING PROBLEMS

Conversation Thirteen “At the bank” /M. - Mike C. - Bank clerk/

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C. Yes, please? M. I’d like to change this into pounds, please. It’s 300 Euro. C. Yes, of course. M. What’s the exchange rate today? C. It’s 66.22 pence to 1 Euro. M. OK.

C. That’s £198.67. There’s £2 commission. M. OK. C. How would you like it? M. Pardon? C. How would you like the money? In tens, twenties? M. Er… Can I have two fifty pound notes, three twenty pound notes, and three tens, please? C. Here you are. M. Thank you. C. Thank you very much.


- I’d like to change this into pounds,

please.

- What’s the exchange rate today?

- It’s 66 pence to 1 Euro.

- There’s £2 commission.

- How would you like it?

- How would you like the money?

- Can I have two fifty pound notes,

please?

Now you are at the bank and you want to change 200 Euro. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪40

Listen to the example first.- Can I help you?- I’d like to change 200 Euro into pounds.

/possible answer/ I’d like to change this into pounds, please. Now answer the questions.


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- Yes, of course. How many Euro have you got?- …….

200 Euro.

-

The exchange rate today is 66.22 pence to 1 Euro and there’s £2 commission.- …….

OK .

- How would you like the money? In tens, twenties?- …….

Can I have it in twenties?

- Here you are.- …….

Thank you very much.

Conversation Fourteen “In a post office” /P. – Peter A. – Post Office Assistant/

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P. Hello, I’d like to send four letters to Poland.A. Right. That’s 37 pence each if they’re not above 20 grams. P. OK. And how much are the postcards? A. Also 37 pence, by airmail. P. OK. Well, I’d like stamps for the four letters and five postcards, please. A. Right. That’s nine times 37. That’s 3 pounds 33 pence altogether, please.P. Here you are. Here’s £5. A. Right and 1 pound 67 pence change. Thank you. P. Thanks.


- I’d like to send four letters to Poland.

- That’s 37 pence each.

- And how much are the postcards?

- I’d like stamps for the four letters and five postcards, please.

- That’s 3 pounds 33 pence altogether, please.

- Right and 1 pound 67 pence change.


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Now you are in a post office and you want to send four letters and five postcards to Poland. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer.

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Listen to the example first.- Can I help you?- Hello, I’d like to buy some stamps to Poland.

/possible answer/ Hello, I’d like to send four letters to Poland .



I’d like to send four letters to Poland.

- That’s 37 pence each. Anything else?

-

……. And how much are the postcards?

- Also 37 pence, by airmail. How many would you like?- …….

Five, please.

- Right. That’s 3 pounds 33 pence altogether, please.- …….

Here you are.

- Right and 1 pound 67 pence change. Thank you.-

…….

Thanks.

Conversation Fifteen “At the doctor’s” /P. – Peter M. - Mike D. - Doctor/

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M. Are you all right, Peter? P. I don’t know. I don’t feel very well. M. What’s the matter? P. I feel sick. M. Oh… P. And I’ve got a terrible headache. M. Have you got a temperature? P. I think so. I feel feverish. M. I think you should see the doctor. I’ll get his number and make an appointment for you.

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P. Hello, doctor. D. Hello. What’s the matter with you? P. I feel sick and I’ve got a stomach-ache.

D. Let me see. Have you got a headache? P. Yes, I have a bad headache and a temperature. D. Yes, you look hot. What did you eat yesterday? P. Nothing special. Some sandwiches and a chocolate cake.D. Well, it’s probably nothing serious. I’ll give you some medicine and you’d better stay in

bed for two days. Here’s the prescription.P. Thank you, doctor. How often should I take it? D. Twice a day. And drink a lot of water. P. OK. Goodbye. D. Bye, bye.


- Are you all right, Peter?

- I don’t know. I don’t feel very well.

- What’s the matter?

- I feel sick.

- And I’ve got a terrible headache.

- Have you got a temperature?

-

I think so. I feel feverish.

- I think you should see the doctor.

- I’ll get his number and make an

appointment for you.

- I feel sick and I’ve got a stomach-ache.

- Have you got a headache?

- I have a bad headache and a

temperature.

- You look hot.

- What did you eat yesterday?

- It’s probably nothing serious.

- I’ll give you some medicine.

-

You’d better stay in bed for two days.

- Here’s the prescription.

- How often should I take it?

- Twice a day.

- And drink a lot of water.

Now you are at the doctor’s. Answer the questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪46

Listen to the example first.- Hello. What’s the matter with you?- I don’t know. I don’t feel very well.

/possible answer/ I feel sick and I’ve got a stomach-ache. Now answer the questions.

- Hello. What’s the matter with you?- …….

- I feel sick and I’ve got a stomach-ache.

- Let me see. Have you got a headache?-

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- Yes, you look hot. What did you eat yesterday?- …….

- Nothing special.

-

Well, it’s probably nothing serious. I’ll give you some medicine. Here’s the prescription.- …….

- Thank you, doctor. How often should I take it?

- Twice a day. And drink a lot of water.- …….

- OK. Goodbye.

Conversation Sixteen “Using a car park” /P. - Peter T. – Passer-by/

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P. Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to use this car park? It looks rather complicatedto me.

T. Yes, of course. Look. There’s a machine over there. Can you see it? P. Yes. T. When you go into the car park you have to take a ticket. Just press the button. P. Yes. What then? T. Then the barrier will be raised. It’s important that you keep the ticket with you. That will be

the white ticket. P. OK. The white ticket. T. When you return, insert this ticket into the machine. P. Which one? Where is it? T. Over there. Just outside the car park. P. I see. T. It will display the amount of money you have to pay. P. Uhm. Where should I pay?

T. You put the coins in and then you’ll get a blue ticket. P. OK. A blue ticket this time. T. Yes… Then, when coming out of the car park insert the blue ticket into the machine at the exit

and the barrier will be raised again. P. OK. Now I understand. Thank you so much. You’ve been very helpful. T. Not at all. Have a nice day. P. Thanks a lot.


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- I wonder if you could tell me how to use this car park?

- It looks rather complicated to me.

-

Look. There’s a machine over there.

- Can you see it?

- When you go into the car park you have to take a ticket.

- Just press the button.

- Then the barrier will be raised.

- It’s important that you keep the ticket with you.

- That will be the white ticket.

- When you return, insert this ticket into the machine.

- Which one? Where is it?

-

Over there. Just outside the car park.- It will display the amount of money you have to pay.

- Where should I pay?

- You put the coins in and then you’ll get a blue ticket.

- Insert the blue ticket into the machine at the exit.

- Now I understand.

- Thank you so much. You’ve been very helpful.

- Not at all. Have a nice day.

Now you are in a street and you don’t know how to use a car park. Listen to the instructions and ask additional questions yourself. After each example you’ll hear another possible answer. ♪49

Listen to the example first.- Look. There’s a machine over there. Can you see it?- Yes, of course.

/possible answer/ Yes.

- Look. There’s a machine over there. Can you see it?- …….

Yes.

- When you go into the car park you have to take a ticket. Just press the button.- …….

Yes. What then?

- Then the barrier will be raised. It’s important that you keep the ticket with you.That will be the white ticket.

- …….

OK. The white ticket .

-

When you return, insert this ticket into the machine.- …….

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- Over there. Just outside the car park.- …….

I see.

-

It will display the amount of money you have to pay.- …….

Where should I pay?

- You put the coins in and then you’ll get a blue ticket.- …….

OK. A blue ticket this time.

- Yes…. Then, when coming out of the car park insert the blue ticket into themachine at the exit and the barrier will be raised again.

- …….

OK. Now I understand. Thank you so much. You’ve been very helpful.- Not at all. Have a nice day.- …….

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GLOSSARY - GLOSSAIRE

Conversation 1

I’ve come to attend an English course . - Jesuis venu pour participer au cours d’anglais.We must fill in this form. - Nous devonsremplir ce formulaire.How do you spell your surname? - Comments’écrit votre nom ?

Where are you staying here in Britain? - Oùhabitez-vous en Grande-Bretagne ?They’re called the Browns. - Ils s’appellent

Brown.Here’s the schedule of your classes. - Voilàvotre employ du temps.

Conversation 2He’s younger than me. - Il est plus jeune quemoi.Does he look like you? - Il te ressemble ?He looks like our mother. - Il ressemble ànotre maman.He’s got her blue eyes and quite a long nose .- Il a ses yeux bleus et un nez assez long.Have you decided yet? - Tu as décidé ?I study medicine. - J’étudie la médecine.

I’d like to be a doctor, a surgeon. - J’aimeraisêtre docteur, chirurgien peut-être.It’s a difficult decision. - C’est une decisiondifficile.I’m waiting for a call from her. - J’attendsson coup de telephone.Let’s have something to eat now. - Mangeonsquelque chose maintenant.

Conversation 3Hello. This is Ann Nowak speaking. -. Allo.

Anne Nowak à l’appareil.Can I speak to Peter? - Je peux parler àPierre ?

Hold on. I’ll put you through. - Un instant, jevous le passe.I’m afraid Peter is out at the moment. - Jesuis désolé mais il n’est pas là actuellement.Can I take a message? - Je peux prendre unmessage ?Tell him I’ll ring back later. - Dites-lui que jerappelerai.

Anything else? - Quelque chose d’autre ?I’m so happy to hear from you. - Je suiscontent de t’entendre.I’m sure it’s going to be all right. - Je suis sûr

que ça va bien se passer.I hope I will like it. - J’espère que ça va me plaire.I’m sure you will. - Je suis sûre que oui.When are you going to visit me in Oxford? -Quand est-ce que tu viens me voir à Oxford ?I’ll call you tomorrow. - Je t’apelle demain.

Conversation 4I’m starting the course today. - Je commencele cours aujourd’hui.Nice to meet you. - Enchanté.Not very far from here. - Pas très loin d’ici.Let’s go in. - Entrons.I’m going to be your English teacher. - Jevais être votre professeur d’anglais.I hope you had a good journey. - J’espère quevous avez fait bon voyage.Lovely day, isn’t it? - Il fait beau, non ?I’d like you to introduce yourselves. -

J’aimerais que vous vous présentiez.Who’d like to start? - Qui voudraitcommencer ?I can go first. - Moi, je peux.

I was born in Belgium. - Je suis né en Belgique.Pleased to meet you. - Enchanté de faire taconnaissance.How long are you staying here in Brighton? -Vous allez rester combien de temps à

Brighton ?What are you planning to do after the coursefinishes? - Qu’est-ce que vous comptez faireaprès le cours ?I’m going to visit some famous places. - J’ail’intention de visiter quelques endroits réputés.I haven’t decided yet. - Je ne sais pas encore.I wish you good luck. - Je te souhaite bonnechance.


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Conversation 5We are having a break at last. - C’est enfin la

pause.We need to relax for a while. - On doit sereposer un peu.I like reading very much. - J’aime beaucoupla lecture.

I enjoy rock music, too. - J’aime aussi le rock.I hate classical music. - Je déteste la musiqueclassique.I prefer Sting. - Je préfère Sting.Have you ever been to his concert? - Tu esdéjà allé à son concert ?

Unfortunately not but I’d love to. - Non, mais j’aimerais beaucoup.He’s appearing in concert in London nextweekend. - Il donne un concert à Londres leweek-end prochain.Would you like to go? - Tu voudrais y aller ?

We’ll talk about it later. - On en reparle plustard ?We should go now. - On devrait partir.maintenant.

Conversation 6Let’s go out somewhere. - Sortons quelque

part.I’d rather stay and watch something on TV. -

Je préfèrerais rester et regarder quelque choseà la télé.What about tomorrow? - Et demain ?I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t. - J’aimeraisbien mais j’ai peur de ne pas pouvoir.What shall we do? - Qu’est-ce qu’on va faire ?Why don’t we play tennis in the morning? -On pourrait faire un tennis ?

It’s too hot to play tennis. - Il fait trop chaud pour un tennis.How about going to the swimming pool? -

Alors on pourrait aller à la piscine ?It sounds OK. - Bonne idée.Would you like to go to the cinema? - Tuvoudrais aller au cinéma ?That would be lovely. - Ça serait génial.What do you suggest? - Qu’est-ce que tu

proposes ?I’m not sure. - Je ne suis pas sûr.

Conversation 7Can I help you? - Je peux vous aider ?I’m looking for a sweater. - Je cherche un

pull.Green doesn’t really suit me. - Le vert ne meva pas.What colour are you looking for? - Quellecouleur cherchez-vous ?I’ll see. - Je vais voir.I’m afraid I haven’t. - Je suis désolé, je n’enai pas.What size are you? - Quelle est votre taille ?Medium, I suppose. - M, je suppose.

Here you are. - Voilà.Would you like to try it on? - Voudriez-vous

l’essayer ?Where are the changing rooms? - Où sont lescabines d’essayage ?Over there, on the left. - Par là, à gauche.It doesn’t really fit me. - Ça ne me va pasvraiment.Have you got one in a bigger size? - Avez-vousla taille au-dessus ?I’ll take it. - Je le prends.

Conversation 8We’d like to see the menu. - Nous voudrionsla carte.French onion soup. - Une soupe française àl’oignon.Are you ready to order? - Je peux prendrevotre commande ?I’ll have smoked salmon. - Je vais prendre dusaumon fumé.What about the main course? - Et comme plat

principal ?I’ll have steak with potatoes, please. - Je vais

prendre un steak avec des pommes de terre.How would you like your steak, sir? - Vous levoulez comment votre steak ?

Rare, please. - Saignant s’il vous plaît.Roast or boiled potatoes? - Les pommes deterre sautées ou à l’eau ?Chicken with chips. - Poulet frites.Mushrooms, please. - Des champignons deParis s’il vous plaît.Apple pie. - Une tarte aux pommes.Can we have the bill? - L’addition, s’il vous

plaît.Is service included? - Le service est-ilcompris ?

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Conversation 9Let’s have a look. - Regardons.Is it a direct one? - C’est direct ?You change at Gatwick Airport. - Vous avezune correspondance à l’aéroport de Gatwick.A direct one would be better. - Je préfereraisun vol direct.

What time does it arrive in Oxford? - Ilarrive à Oxford à quelle heure ?

And which platform for the 9.20? - De quelquai part celui de 9h20 ?Single or return? - Aller simple ou aller-retour ?Day return or period return? - Retour lemême jour ou « open » ?

That’ll be £33.70. - Ça fera 33 livres 70.

Conversation 10I’m looking for a twin-bedded room. - Jecherche une chambre double.Let me see. - Laissez-moi regarder.We’ve only got single rooms available. - Nousavons seulement des chambres simples.£90 including breakfast. - 90 livres petitdéjeuner compris.

I’m afraid it’s too expensive. - Désolé, c’esttrop cher.Thank you anyway. - Merci quand même.I’d like to book a room, please. - Je voudraisréserver une chambre.

When would you like the reservation for? -Vous souhaitez réserver pour quel jour ?A single or a double? - Une simple ou unedouble ?A twin-bedded room. - Une chambre à lits

jumeaux.With a bath or a shower? - Avec douche ou

baignoire ?Let me repeat that. - Premettez-moi derépéter.

Conversation 11What shall we start with? - Par quoi allons-nous commencer ?How can we get there? - Comment y aller ?Can you tell us the way to the Town Hall? -Pourriez-vous nous indiquer le chemin de

l’hôtel de ville ?I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m a stranger heremyself. - Je suis désolé, je ne sais pas. Je nesuis pas d’ici.How far is it from here? - C’est loin d’ici ?I think you should take the bus. - Je penseque vous devriez prendre le bus.Is there a bus stop near here? - Il y a un arrêtde bus près d’ici ?It’s over there near the florist’s. - Là-bas, àcôté du fleuriste.

We must get some money. - On doit prendrede l’argent.Go straight on along Beaumont Street. - Vatout droit par la rue Beaumont.Turn right into Gloucester Street. - Tourne à

gauche dans la rue Gloucester.Take the second left. - Prends la deuxième àgauche.The bank is on the right between the postoffice and the chemist’s. - La banque est àdroite, entre la poste et la pharmacie.Not at all. - De rien.Have a good day. - Bonne journée.I think we could stay in Oxford for a fewdays. - Je pense qu’on pourrait passer quelques

jours à Oxford.

Conversation 12I’d like to rent a car, please. - Je voudraislouer une voiture s’il vous plaît.For how long? - Pour combien de temps ?Can I see the brochure? - Je peux regarder lecatalogue ?Does it have air-conditioning? - Elle a laclimatisation ?The personal accident insurance. - Assuranceaccident complémentaire.That will be £52 altogether. - Ça fera 52 livres

en tout.

It’s cheaper. - Celle-ci est moins chère.That’s £29 a day plus the insurance. - 29livres par jour plus l’assurance.May I see your driving licence? - Puis-je voirvotre permis de conduire ?How would you like to pay? - Commentsouhaitez-vous payer ?You can borrow it if you want. - Vous pouvezla louer si vous le souhaitez.


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Conversation 13I’d like to change this into pounds, please. -

Je voudrais changer cela pour des livres.What’s the exchange rate today? - Quel est lecours du jour ?There’s £2 commission. - Il y a unecommission de 2 livres.

How would you like it? - Comment voulez-vous le recevoir ?How would you like the money? - En quellescoupures ?In tens, twenties? - En billets de 10, de 20 ?

Conversation 14I’d like to send four letters to Poland. - Jevoudrais envoyer 4 lettres en Pologne s’il vous

plaît.That’s 37 pence each if they’re not above 20grams. - Ça fait 37 pence chacune si elles nedépassent pas 20 grammes.

Also 37 pence, by airmail. - C’est également37 pence, par avion.That’s nine times 37. That’s 3 pounds 33pence altogether, please. - 9 fois 37. Ça fait entout 3 livres et 33 pence.1 pound 67 pence change. - Une livre 67 pencede monnaie.

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Are you all right? - Tu te sens bien ?What’s the matter? - Qu’est-ce qui t’arrive ?I feel sick. - Je me sens mal.I’ve got a terrible headache. - J’ai un horriblemal de tête.I feel feverish. - Je sens que j’ai de la fièvre.I’ll get his number and make an appointmentfor you. - Je vais chercher son numéro et

prendre rendez-vous pour toi.I’ve got a stomach-ache. - J’ai mal au ventre.You look hot. - Tu as l’air brûlant.What did you eat yesterday? - Qu’est-ce que

tu as mangé hier ?

It’s probably nothing serious. - Ce n’est probablement rien de grave.I’ll give you some medicine. - Je vais te

prescrire un médicament.You’d better stay in bed for two days. - Çaserait bien que tu restes au lit pendant deux

jours.Here’s the prescription. - Voilà l’ordonnance.How often should I take it? - Je dois le

prendre combien de fois par jour ?Twice a day. - Deux fois par jour.

Conversation 16Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me howto use this car park? - Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous me dire comment utiliser le parking ?It looks rather complicated to me. - Ça me

paraît compliqué.Can you see it? - Vous les voyez ?You have to take a ticket. Just press thebutton. - Vous devez prendre un ticket. Il faut

juste appuyer sur le bouton.Then the barrier will be raised. - Et labarrière se relèvera.It’s important that you keep the ticket withyou. - Il est important que vous gardiez le ticketsur vous.

Insert this ticket into the machine. - Insérez leticket dans la machine.I see. - Je comprends.It will display the amount of money you haveto pay. - La somme à payer s’affichera.Where should I pay? - Où est-ce que jedevrais payer ?You put the coins in and then you’ll get ablue ticket. - Insérez les pièces et vousobtiendrez un ticket bleu.At the exit. - À la sortie. You’ve been very helpful. - Merci de votreaide.


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Conversation 1 I’ve come to attend an English course. - Ichbin zum Englischkurs gekommen.We must fill in this form. - Wir müssen dasFormular ausfüllen.How do you spell your surname? - Wieschreibt man Ihren Namen?

Where are you staying here in Britain? - Wowohnen Sie hier in Großbritannien?They’re called the Browns. - Sie heißen

Braun.Here’s the schedule of your classes. - Das ist

Ihr Unterrichtsplan.

Conversation 2 He’s younger than me. - Er ist jünger als ich.Does he look like you? - Sieht er dir ähnlich?He looks like our mother. - Er sieht unserer

Mutter ähnlich.He’s got her blue eyes and quite a long nose.- Er hat ihre blauen Augen und eine ziemlichlange Nase.Have you decided yet? - Hast du dich schonentschieden?

I study medicine. - Ich studiere Medizin.I’d like to be a doctor, a surgeon. - Ichmöchte Arzt werden,vielleicht Chirurg.It’s a difficult decision. - Das ist eineschwierige Entscheidung.I’m waiting for a call from her. - Ich warteauf ihren Anruf.Let’s have something to eat now. - Lass unsetwas essen.

Conversation 3 Hello. This is Ann Nowak speaking. -

Hallo.Hier spricht Anna Nowak.Can I speak to Peter? - Könnte ich Petersprechen?

Hold on. I’ll put you through. - Bitte wartenSie. Ich verbinde Sie.I’m afraid Peter is out at the moment. - Ich

fürchte, er ist im Moment nicht da.Can I take a message? - Soll ich wasausrichten?Tell him I’ll ring back later. - Bitte sagen Sieihm, dass ich später anrufe.

Anything else? - Sonst noch was?I’m so happy to hear from you. - Ich freuemich, dich zu hören.I’m sure it’s going to be all right. - Ich bin es

mir sicher, es wird alles in Ordnung.I hope I will like it. - Ich hoffe, er wird mirgefallen.I’m sure you will. - Ich bin mir sicher, eswird.When are you going to visit me in Oxford? -Wann besuchst du mich in Oxford?I’ll call you tomorrow. - Ich rufe morgen an.

Conversation 4 I’m starting the course today. - Ich beginneheute den Kurs.Nice to meet you. – Nett, dich kennen zulernen.Not very far from here. - Nicht weit von hier.Let’s go in. - Gehen wir 'rein.I’m going to be your English teacher. - Ichwerde euer Englischlehrer sein.I hope you had a good journey. - Ich hoffe,ihr habt gute Reise gehabt.Lovely day, isn’t it? - Ein schöner Tag, nichtwahr?I’d like you to introduce yourselves. - Ich

möchte, dass ihr euch vorstellt.Who’d like to start? - Wer möchte anfangen?I can go first. - Darf ich anfangen?

I was born in Belgium. - Ich bin in Belgiengeboren.Pleased to meet you. - Nett, dich kennen zulernen.How long are you staying here in Brighton? - Wie lange bleibst du in Brighton?What are you planning to do after thecourse finishes? - Was hast du nach Kursendevor?I’m going to visit some famous places. - Ichhabe vor, mir einige berühmte Orte anzusehen.I haven’t decided yet. - Ich habe mich nochnicht entschieden.

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Conversation 5 We are having a break at last. - Endlichhaben wir Pause.We need to relax for a while. - Wir müssenuns eine Weile ausruhen.I like reading very much. - Ich lese sehr gern.I enjoy rock music, too. - Ich mag auch

Rockmusik.I hate classical music. - Ich hasse klassische

Musik.I prefer Sting. - Ich mag lieber Sting.Have you ever been to his concert? - Warstdu schon mal in seinem Konzert?

Unfortunately not but I’d love to. - Leidernicht, aber ich möchte sehr gern.He’s appearing in concert in London nextweekend. - Am nächsten Wochenende gibt erein Konzert in London.Would you like to go? - Möchtest du dahin

fahren?We’ll talk about it later. - Wir sprechenspäter darüber.We should go now. - Wir sollten schon gehen.

Conversation 6 Let’s go out somewhere. - Lass unsirgendwohin gehen.I’d rather stay and watch something on TV.

- Ich würde lieber hier bleiben und fernsehen.What about tomorrow? - Und morgen?I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t. - Ich würdegern, aber ich fürchte, ich kann nicht.What shall we do? - Was machen wir?Why don’t we play tennis in the morning? -Vielleicht spielen wir Tennis?

It’s too hot to play tennis. - Es ist zu warm,um Tennis zu spielen.How about going to the swimming pool? -

Vielleicht gehen wir ins Schwimmbad?It sounds OK. - Das klingt nicht schlecht.Would you like to go to the cinema? -

Möchtest du ins Kino gehen?That would be lovely. - Das wäre wunderbar.What do you suggest? - Was schlägst du vor?I’m not sure. - Ich bin mir nicht sicher.

Conversation 7Can I help you? - Kann ich Ihnen helfen?I’m looking for a sweater. - Ich suche einenPulli.Green doesn’t really suit me. - Grün stehtmir nicht.What colour are you looking for? - WelcheFarbe suchen Sie?I’ll see. - Ich sehe nach.I’m afraid I haven’t. - Ich fürchte, das ich dasnicht habe.What size are you? - Welche Größe tragenSie?Medium, I suppose. - Ich glaube M.

Here you are. - Bitte.Would you like to try it on? - Möchten Sieanprobieren?Where are the changing rooms? - Wo sinddie Umkleidekabinen?Over there, on the left. - Da, auf derlinken Seite.It doesn’t really fit me. - Er passt mir nicht. Have you got one in a bigger size? -

Haben Sie größer? I’ll take it. - Ich nehme ihn.

Conversation 8 We’d like to see the menu. - Die Speisekarte,bitte.French onion soup. - Französische

Zwiebelsuppe.Are you ready to order? - Darf ich Ihre

Bestellung aufnehmen?I’ll have smoked salmon. - Den geräucherten

Lachs, bitte.What about the main course? - Und was als

Hauptgericht?I’ll have steak with potatoes, please. - Ich

nehme ein Steak mit Kartoffeln.How would you like your steak, sir? - Wiemöchten Sie das Steak?

Rare, please. - Blutig bitte.Roast or boiled potatoes? - Gebratene odergekochte Kartoffeln?Chicken with chips. - Hähnchen mit Pommes

frites?Mushrooms, please. - Champignons, bitte.Apple pie. - Apfelkuchen.Can we have the bill? - Die Rechnung, bitte.Is service included? - Ist der Serviceinklusive?Can I pay by credit card? - Kann ich mit

Kreditkarte zahlen?We should pay together. - Wir sollten

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Conversation 9 Let’s have a look. - Mal sehen.Is it a direct one? - Ist das eine direkteVerbindung?You change at Gatwick Airport. - Ich mussin Gatwick Airport umsteigen.A direct one would be better. - Eine direkteVerbindung wäre besser.What time does it arrive in Oxford? - Umwie viel Uhr wird er in Oxford ankommen?

And which platform for the 9.20? - Vonwelchem Bahnsteig fährt der um 9.20 Uhr ab?Single or return? - Nur einfach e oder hin-und zurück?Day return or period return? - Die Rückfahrtam gleichen Tag oder “offen”?That’ll be £33.70. - Das macht 33 Pfund und70 Pens.

Conversation 10 I’m looking for a twin-bedded room. - Ichsuche ein Zweibettzimmer.Let me see. - Ich schaue nach.We’ve only got single rooms available. - Wirhaben nur Einzelzimmer.£90 including breakfast. - 90 Pfund mit

Frühstück.I’m afraid it’s too expensive. - Ich fürchte,das ist zu teuer.Thank you anyway. - Trotzdem, danke.

I’d like to book a room, please. - Ich möchteein Zimmer reservieren.When would you like the reservation for? -Für wann möchten Sie das Zimmerreservieren?A single or a double? - Einzel- oder

Doppelzimmer?A twin-bedded room. - Ein Zimmer mit zwei Betten.With a bath or a shower? - Mit Badewanneoder Dusche?

Conversation 11 What shall we start with? - Womit sollen wiranfangen?How can we get there? - Wie kommen wirdahin?Can you tell us the way to the Town Hall? -

Könnten Sie uns sagen, wie wir zum Rathauskommen?I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m a stranger heremyself. - Entschuldigung, ich weiß es nicht.

Ich bin nicht von hier.How far is it from here? - Wie weit ist dasvon hier?I think you should take the bus. - I Ich denke,ihr solltet den Bus nehmen.Is there a bus stop near here? - Gibt es hierin der Nähe eine Bushaltestelle?

It’s over there near the florist’s. - Es ist inder Nähe vom Blumengeschäft.We must get some money. - Wir müssenetwas Geld mitnehmen.Go straight on along Beaumont Street. - Geh

geradeaus, die Beaumontstraße entlang.Turn right into Gloucester Street. - Biegenach rechts in die Gloucesterstraße ab.Take the second left. - Biege in die zweitelinks ab.The bank is on the right between the postoffice and the chemist’s. - Die Bank ist aufder rechten Seite, zwischen der Post und der

Apotheke.Not at all. - Nichts zu danken.Have a good day. - Schönen Tag noch.

Conversation 12 I’d like to rent a car, please. - Ich möchte ein

Auto mieten.For how long? - Für wie lange?Can I see the brochure? - Darf ich denKatalog sehen?Does it have air-conditioning? - Hat es eineKlimaanlage?The personal accident insurance. - Eine Artvon Zusatzversichrung.That will be £52 altogether. - Das macht

zusammen 52 Pfund.

It’s cheaper. - Das hier ist billiger.That’s £29 a day plus the insurance. - 29Pfund pro Tag plus Versicherung.May I see your driving licence? - Könnte ichbitte Ihren Führerschein sehen?How would you like to pay? - Wie möchtenSie zahlen?You can borrow it if you want. - Sie könntensie leihen, wenn Sie wollen.


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Conversation 13 I’d like to change this into pounds, please. -

Ich möchte das in Pfund umtauschen.What’s the exchange rate today? - Wie istder heutige Kurs?There’s £2 commission. - Die Provisionmacht 2 Pfund.

How would you like it? - Wie möchten Sie siees?How would you like the money? - In welchenScheinen?In tens, twenties? - In Zehnern, Zwanzigern?

Conversation 14 I’d like to send four letters to Poland. - Ichmöchte vier Briefe nach Polen schicken.That’s 37 pence each if they’re not above 20grams. - 37 Pens für einen Brief bis zu 20Gramm.Also 37 pence, by airmail. - Auch 37 Pens,

per Luftpost.

That’s nine times 37. That’s 3 pounds 33pence altogether, please. - 9 mal 37. Macht

zusammen 3 Pfund, 33Pens.1 pound 67 pence change. - 1 Pfund und 67Pens Rest.

Conversation 15

Are you all right? - Geht’s dir gut?What’s the matter? - Was ist los?I feel sick. - Mir ist schlecht.I’ve got a terrible headache. - Ich habeschreckliche Kopfschmerzen.I feel feverish.- Ich fühle, dass ich Fieberhabe.I’ll get his number and make anappointment for you. - Ich suche seine

Nummer und mache dir einen Termin.I’ve got a stomach-ache. - Ich habe

Bauchschmerzen.You look hot. - Du siehst fiebrig aus.

What did you eat yesterday? - Was hast dugestern gegessen?It’s probably nothing serious. -Wahrscheinlich ist das nichts Ernstes.I’ll give you some medicine. - Ich verschreibedir ein Medikament.You’d better stay in bed for two days. - Eswäre besser, wenn du zwei Tage im Bettbleibst.Here’s the prescription. - Bitte, hier ist das

Rezept.How often should I take it? - Wie oft muss ich

das nehmen?Twice a day. - Zweimal täglich.

Conversation 16 Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell mehow to use this car park? - Entschuldigung,könnten Sie mir sagen, wie man diesenParkplatz benutzt?It looks rather complicated to me. - Es siehtkompliziert aus.Can you see it? – Siehst du sie?

You have to take a ticket. Just press thebutton. - Du musst eine Fahrkarte entnehmen. Du brauchst nur den Knopf zu drücken.Then the barrier will be raised. - Dann öffnetsich die Schranke.It’s important that you keep the ticket withyou. - Es ist wichtig, die Karte zu behalten.

Insert this ticket into the machine. - Steckdie Fahrkarte in den Automat.I see. - Verstehe.It will display the amount of money youhave to pay. - Ich zeige Ihnen, wie viel man

zahlen muss.Where should I pay? - Wo soll ich bezahlen?

You put the coins in and then you’ll get ablue ticket. - Wirf Geld hinein, dannbekommst du eine blaue Fahrkarte.At the exit. - Am Ausgang.You’ve been very helpful. - Sie haben mirsehr geholfen.


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Conversation 1 I’ve come to attend an English course. -Sono venuto per un corso d’inglese.We must fill in this form. - Dobbiamoriempire questo modulo.How do you spell your surname? - Come siscrive il suo cognome?

Where are you staying here in Britain? - Dove abita qui in Inghilterra?They’re called the Browns. - Si chiamano

Brown.Here’s the schedule of your classes. - Questoè l’orario delle lezioni.

Conversation 2He’s younger than me. - È piu giovane di me.Does he look like you? - Ti assomiglia? He looks like our mother. - Assomiglia a

nostra madre. He’s got her blue eyes and quite a long nose.- Ha i suoi occhi e un naso piuttosto lungo.Have you decided yet? - Hai già deciso?I study medicine. - Studio medicina.

I’d like to be a doctor, a surgeon. - Vorreidiventare medico, forse chirurgo.It’s a difficult decision. - È una decisione

difficile.I’m waiting for a call from her. - Aspetto unasua telefonata. Let’s have something to eat now. -

Mangiamo qualcosa?

Conversation 3Hello. This is Ann Nowak speaking. -Pronto. Parla Anna Nowak.Can I speak to Peter? - Posso parlare conPeter?Hold on. I’ll put you through. - Attenda. Lametto in linea.I’m afraid Peter is out at the moment. - Midispiace, ma al momento non è qui.Can I take a message? - Vuole lasciare unmessaggio? Tell him I’ll ring back later. - Gli dica chetelefono più tardi.

Anything else? - Qualcos’altro? I’m so happy to hear from you. - Che piaceresentirti. I’m sure it’s going to be all right. - Sonosicuro che tutto andrà per il meglio.I hope I will like it. - Spero che mi piaccia.I’m sure you will. - Sono sicura di sì. When are you going to visit me in Oxford? -Quando vieni a trovarmi a Oxford?I’ll call you tomorrow. - Telefono domani.

Conversation 4I’m starting the course today. - Oggicomincio il corso.

Nice to meet you. - Piacere. Not very far from here. - Non molto lontanoda qui. Let’s go in. - Entriamo. I’m going to be your English teacher. - Saròil vostro insegnante d’inglese.I hope you had a good journey. - Spero cheabbiate fatto buon viaggio.Lovely day, isn’t it? - Bella giornata, vero?I’d like you to introduce yourselves. - Vorreiche vi presentaste.Who’d like to start? - Chi vuole cominciare?

I can go first. - Posso cominciare io.I was born in Belgium. - Sono nato in Belgio.

Pleased to meet you. - Piacere.How long are you staying here in Brighton? - Per quanto tempo ti fermi a Brighton?What are you planning to do after thecourse finishes? - Cosa pensi di fare quando ilcorso finisce?I’m going to visit some famous places. - Hointenzione di visitare qualche posto famoso.I haven’t decided yet. - Non ho ancoradeciso. I wish you good luck. - Ti auguro buona

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Conversation 5We are having a break at last. - Finalmenteabbiamo una pausa. We need to relax for a while. - Dobbiamoriposarci per un po’.I like reading very much. - Mi piace moltoleggere.I enjoy rock music, too. - Mi piace anche lamusica rock. I hate classical music. - Odio la musicaclassica.I prefer Sting. - Preferisco Sting.Have you ever been to his concert? - Sei maistato a un suo concerto?

Unfortunately not but I’d love to. -Purtroppo no ma mi piacerebbe andarci.He’s appearing in concert in London nextweekend. - Il prossimo fine settimana dà unconcerto a Londra.Would you like to go? - Ti piacerebbeandarci? We’ll talk about it later. - Ne parliamo piùtardi.We should go now. - Dovremmo andareadesso.

Conversation 6Let’s go out somewhere. - Usciamo?I’d rather stay and watch something on TV.

- Preferisco restare a casa e guardare latelevisione.What about tomorrow? - E domani?I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t. - Mi

piacerebbe ma non posso.What shall we do? - Cosa facciamo?Why don’t we play tennis in the morning? -Perchè non giochiamo a tennis?

It’s too hot to play tennis. - Fa troppo caldo per giocare a tennis.

How about going to the swimming pool? - Andiamo in piscina?It sounds OK. - Non sembra una cattiva idea.Would you like to go to the cinema? - Ti

piacerebbe andare al cinema? That would be lovely. - Sarebbe bello. What do you suggest? - Cosa suggerisci?I’m not sure. - Non sono sicuro.

Conversation 7Can I help you? - Posso esserle d’aiuto?I’m looking for a sweater. - Cerco una

maglia.Green doesn’t really suit me. - Il verde nonmi sta bene. What colour are you looking for? - Checolore cerca?I’ll see. - Guardo.I’m afraid I haven’t. - Mi dispiace ma non cel’ho. What size are you? - Che taglia porta?Medium, I suppose. - La media, credo.

Here you are. - Ecco.Would you like to try it on? - La vuole

provare? Where are the changing rooms? - Dove sonoi camerini? Over there, on the left. - Da quella parte, asinistra. It doesn’t really fit me. - Non mi sta bene.Have you got one in a bigger size? - Ne hauna in una taglia più grande? I’ll take it. - La prendo.

Conversation 8We’d like to see the menu. - Vorremmovedere il menu.French onion soup. - Minestra di cipolle alla

francese. Are you ready to order? - Siete pronti perordinare? I’ll have smoked salmon. - Prendo il salmoneaffumicato.What about the main course? - E persecondo?I’ll have steak with potatoes, please. -

Prendo una bistecca con patate.How would you like your steak, sir? - Comevuole la bistecca?

Rare, please. - Al sangue, per favore.Roast or boiled potatoes? - Patate arrosto olesse?Chicken with chips. - Pollo e patatine fritte.Mushrooms, please. - Funghi, per favore.Apple pie. - Torta di mele. Can we have the bill? - Il conto, per favore.Is service included? - Il servizio è incluso?Can I pay by credit card? - Posso pagare conla carta di credito? We should pay together. - Dovremmo pagare

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Conversation 9Let’s have a look. - Vediamo.Is it a direct one? - È diretto?You change at Gatwick Airport. - Devecambiare a Gatwick.A direct one would be better. - Un direttosarebbe meglio.What time does it arrive in Oxford? - A cheora arriva a Oxford?

And which platform for the 9.20? - Da qualebinario parte quello delle 9:20?Single or return? - Solo andata o andata eritorno? Day return or period return? - Andata eritorno in giornata o aperto?That’ll be £33.70. - Fa 33 sterline e 70 pence.

Conversation 10I’m looking for a twin-bedded room. - Cercouna camera per due persone.Let me see. - Vediamo.We’ve only got single rooms available. -

Abbiamo solo camere singole.£90 including breakfast. - 90 sterline

colazione inclusa. I’m afraid it’s too expensive. - Mi sembra un po’ tanto. Thank you anyway. - Grazie comunque.

I’d like to book a room, please. - Vorrei prenotare una camera.When would you like the reservation for? -Per quando vuole prenotare la camera?A single or a double? - Una singola o unadoppia?

A twin-bedded room. - Una doppia. With a bath or a shower? - Con il bagno ocon la doccia? Let me repeat that. - Mi permetta di ripetere.

Conversation 11What shall we start with? - Da che cosacominciamo?How can we get there? - Come ci arriviamo?Can you tell us the way to the Town Hall? -Scusi, mi può indicare la strada per il

Municipio?I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m a stranger heremyself.. - Mi dispiace, non lo so. Neanch’ionon sono del posto. How far is it from here? - Quant’ è lontanoda qua?I think you should take the bus. - Penso chedovreste prendere l’autobus.Is there a bus stop near here? - C’ è una

fermata dell’autobus qui vicino?It’s over there near the florist’s. - E là , vicinoal fioraio.

We must get some money. - Dobbiamo prendere dei soldi. Go straight on along Beaumont Street. - Vaisempre dritto lungo via Beaumont.Turn right into Gloucester Street. - Gira adestra in via Gloucester.Take the second left. - Prendi la seconda asinistra.The bank is on the right between the postoffice and the chemist’s. - La banca è adestra, tra l’ufficio postate e la farmacia.Not at all. - Non c’ è di che.Have a good day. - Buona giornata.I think we could stay in Oxford for a fewdays. - Penso che potremmo fermarci a Oxford

per qualche giorno.

Conversation 12I’d like to rent a car, please. - Vorreinoleggiare una macchina.For how long? - Per quanto tempo?Can I see the brochure? - Posso vedere ildepliant?Does it have air-conditioning? - Czy maklimatyzację? - Ha l’aria condizionata?The personal accident insurance. - Un tipo diassicurazione personale.That will be £52 altogether. - È 52 sterline in

tutto.

It’s cheaper. - Costa meno. That’s £29 a day plus the insurance. - È 29sterline al giorno più l’assicurazione.May I see your driving licence? - Possovedere la sua patente?How would you like to pay? - Come vuole

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Conversation 13I’d like to change this into pounds, please. -Vorrei cambiare questi in sterline.What’s the exchange rate today? - Qual’ è ilcambio oggi?There’s £2 commission. - La provvigione è di2 sterline.

How would you like it? - Come li vuole?How would you like the money? - Inbanconote di che taglio?In tens, twenties? - Da dieci, da venti?

Conversation 14I’d like to send four letters to Poland. -Vorrei spedire quattro lettere per la Polonia.That’s 37 pence each if they’re not above 20grams. - 37 pence se non superano i 20grammi.Also 37 pence, by airmail. - 37 pence anche

per via aerea.

That’s nine times 37. That’s 3 pounds 33pence altogether, please. - Nove volte 37. Intutto fa 3 sterline e 33 pence.1 pound 67 pence change. - Una sterlina e 67

pence di resto.

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Are you all right? - Ti senti bene?What’s the matter? - Che cosa hai? I feel sick. - Ho nausea.I’ve got a terrible headache. - Ho un fortemal di testa.I feel feverish. - Sento che ho la febbre. I’ll get his number and make anappointment for you. - Cerco il suo numero e

prendo un appuntamento.I’ve got a stomach-ache. - Ho mal di stomaco.You look hot. - Mi sembri caldo. What did you eat yesterday? - Che cosa haimangiato ieri?

It’s probably nothing serious. -Probabilmente non è niente di serio.I’ll give you some medicine. - Ti prescrivodelle medicine.You’d better stay in bed for two days. -Sarebbe meglio che stessi a letto per un paio digiorni.Here’s the prescription. - Ecco la ricetta.How often should I take it? - Quante volte algiorno devo prenderle?Twice a day. - Due volte al giorno.

Conversation 16Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell mehow to use this car park? - Scusi, mi può direcome si u

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