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In the restaurant
Good evening, sir. Good evening, madam. Heres the
menu.
I can recommend the lamb, and the salmon is excellent.
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Thank you. I dont like lamb very much.
And I dont want salmon today. What about chicken?
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Certainly, madam. We have some very nice roast
chicken.
We serve it with rice and vegetables.
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That sounds really good. What about you, Richard?
Do you like chicken too?
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No, I dont think so. I prefer fish. Whats on the menu?
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Well, sir. You can choose from salmon, lobster and sole.
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The salmon and lobster are very expensive.
But the Dover sole sounds good.
Does it really come from Dover?
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I dont think so, sir.
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Does it come with potatoes?
Yes, sir. You can have potatoes or rice with your sole.
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What do you recommend?
Why not rice, Richard?
We can also have peas and Brussels sprouts.
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And to drink?
Mineral water for me, please.
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And a large beer for me, please. Im thirsty.
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Certainly, sir.
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In a shoe shop
Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
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Good morning. Yes, please.
May I try on a pair of those red shoes in the window?
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Certainly, madam. Whats your size?
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At home in Sweden I take size 38.
I think that must be size five and a half here.
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Yes, the continental size 38 is the same as five and half.
You can try these. They look very nice.
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Yes, they are really attractive,
but can I try that blue pair over there.
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Of course. Are they the right size, madam?
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Yes, these shoes fit me perfectly. How much are they?
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Let me see. Yes, they cost 59.
Thats a good price for such high quality shoes.
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Can I pay with this credit card?
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Certainly, madam. We accept all main credit cards.
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Good, heres my card.
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Thank you, madam. Heres your card and your receipt.
I hope you like your new shoes.
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Thank you. Goodbye.
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Thank you, madam. Goodbye.
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To airport
?Where are you going
To Heathrow airport, please and quickly
Because the flight leaves in two hours.
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?Do you have any baggage
Yes, they are here.
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Here we are Heathrow airport.
?Which terminal do you want
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Terminal 3 please.
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?How much is that
That is 45, please
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Here you are, keep the change.
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Thank you madam.
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Postcard and Stamps
Good day, what would you like?
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I would like some postcards and some stamps, please.
How much does it cost to Sweden please?
44 pence, madam.
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Good, please could I have three cards
and three 44 pence stamps, please.
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44 .
Here you go, madam.
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I would also like a newspaper, do you have the
Guardian?
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No, it hasnt come yet, but I have the Independent.
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OK, Ill take it.
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Thats all. How much is it?
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Thatll be 4.20, please.
Here you are.
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Thank you, bye.
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Post office
Excuse me, is there a post office near here?
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Yes sir, you go down the street and take
the third road to the right, over the square,
then turn left, you carry straight on,
and youll find the post office.
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Thank you.
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Youre welcome.
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The banks
Excuse me, when are the banks open, please?
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Theyre open from ten oclock to half past three.
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But its a quarter past ten now and the City Banks
closed.
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Yes, thats because its Saturday.
The banks dont open on Saturdays.
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Oh I see, thank you.
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Not at all.
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In the restaurant
extra
fork
napkin
plate
spicy
appetizers/starters
main course
mixed
dessert
tooth prick ()
beverages
appetite /
full
mode of *****
well done
rare
to devour/to gobble
to include
to reserve
to serve
to sip
to choke
to swallow
there is a mistake in the pill awful
dish of the day
enjoy your meal
he is off his food
here you are ()
my favorite dish
including /
it looks awful
it tastes good
served with
to wet appetite
to loose appetite
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) : ( let's sit by the window
) ( Yes, there is an empty table
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) : ( ? What would you like to order
I think I'll have cheese , one boiled egg and some jam
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And I'll have an omelets , cheese and some honey
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) : ( ? What about bread
) : ( Some toast
) : ( ? And what to follow
) : ( Some hot chocolate
) : ( I'd like to reserve a table for 2
) : ( ? May I have the menu please
) : ( ? What do you recommend
) : ( ? May I have the bill please
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What time do you open for breakfast
I have a reservation
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Can you make reservation for me
Do we have to make reservation?
Are there any good restaurants around here
I want to eat the best local food
I would like a table for five
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Is there a Chinese's restaurant near here
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I will have whatever you recommend
What do you recommend
What is the specialty of the restaurant
Menu, please
Do you serve vegetarian food
Is there an English menu
May I have a glass of water
I would like a cup of coffee/tea
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How about some dessert
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I would like to order
Soup=
Salads=
Main dish =
Dessert=
Beverages=
The conversation bank
Bank employee: May I help you sir?
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Customer: I'd like to open an account, please.
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Bank employee: What type of account, checking or savings?
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Customer: checking .
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employee: please have a seat.
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Customer: thank you.
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Bank employee: We have three different kinds of checking
accounts here at patriot bank.
To open an account we
1) fill out application.
2) Information about yourself.
3) Give money.
4) card- machine to get money.