S=shop assistant, A = Allie
| S | Can I help you? |
| A | How much is that T-shirt? |
| S | It's 15.60. |
| A | Sorry, how much did you say? |
| S | 15.60. |
| A | And how much are those mugs? |
| S | The big mugs are 10.25 and the small ones are 8.75. |
| A | Can I have a big mug, please? |
| S | Sure. Here you are. Anything else? |
| A | Do you have birthday cards? |
| S | Sorry, *we've only got postcards. |
| A | Oh well, just the mug then. |
| S | That's 10.25. |
| A | Here you are. |
| S | *Have you got the 25? |
| A | Yes, here. |
| S | Thanks. |
| A | Thank you |
| S | Bye |
| A | Bye |
M Hi, Allie. Wow! You look great. Nice dress!
A Oh, thank you. Er, this is for you - for your birthday. I bought you a little present.
Oh! Oh no. I hope it's not broken.
M It's a mug! It was a mug. Thanks, Allie!
A I don't believe it! I'm sorry, Mark.
M No problem. It was really nice of you.
A I'll get you another one tomorrow.
M Don't worry. Listen, did you call a taxi to go to the restaurant?
A No, I have my car outside. Come on, it's time to go.
I booked the table for 8.00 and I'm not sure exactly where the restaurant is.
M Hey, Allie, relax. This isn't work. This is a night out.
A Sorry. I'm a bit stressed today. Ok. Let's go.
A= Allie, P = passer-by
A Excuse me. Where's King Street, please?
P1 Sorry, I don't know.
A Excuse me. Is King Street near here?
P2 King Street? It's near here but I don't know exactly where. Sorry.
A Thank you. Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to King Street?
P3 Yes. Go straight on. Go past the church, and then turn left at the traffic lights. And then I think it's the second on the right.
A Sorry, could you say that again, please?
P3 Go straight on. Go past the church, and then turn left at the traffic lights. And then I think it's the second on the right.
A Thank you.
A = Allies, M = Mark
A OK. It's this street. No, it isn't. I'm sure she said the first on the right.
M No, she said the second on the right. Relax, Allie.
A Look, let's ask that man there.
M I don't think he knows. He's a tourist.
A Just ask him, please.
M OK,OK. Excuse me! We're lost. Do you know where King Street is?
P Sorry, I don't live here - I'm a tourist.
M You see. I was right.
A OK, let's try the second on the right.
M Here it is. King Street. I knew she said the second on the right.
A There's the restaurant, Donatella's. Can you see anywhere to park?
M That white car 's going over there! Do you think you can park in that space?
A Are you saying I can't park?
M Allie, I'm only joking.
A OK, OK, I'm sorry.
W = waiter, A = Allie, M = Mark
W Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
A Yes, a table for two. My name's Allie Gray.
W Smoking or non-smoking?
A Non-smoking, please.
W Come this way, please.
W Are you ready to order?
M Yes, I'd like the onion soup and then the steak, please.
A The goat's cheese salad and the lasagne for me, please.
W What would you like to drink?
M Would you like some wine?
A No, thanks. Just mineral water for me.
M OK. A glass of red wine and a bottle of mineral water, please.
W Thank you, sir.
M Thank you.
Social English 7
M How was the pasta?A It was delicious.
M Listen, Allie. There's something I want to ask you.
A Yes? What?
W Would you like a dessert?
A Yes, please. What is there?
W Tiramisu, ice cream, or fruit salad.
A Fruit salad, please.
W And you, sir?
M Nothing for me, thanks. Allie?
A Yes. Go on, Mark.
M Well, tomorrow's my last day. And I think we... I mean, I really liked meeting you and... *
W Here you are. Fruit salad. Would you like any coffee?
A Yes, an espresso, please.
M The same for me, please.
A Sorry, Mark.
M Do you want to come to California next month?
There's a big conference. I'm going to be there. Why don't you come? What do you think?
W Two espresso. Anything else? A little brandy? A grappa?
N No, thank you. What do you say, Allie?
A I'm not sure, Mark. I need some time to think about it, OK?
M All right. But please tell me before I go.
A OK.
M Could we have the check, please?
W Sorry? The Check?
A The bill? Mark. We're in Britain, remember?
M Sorry. Could we have the bill, please?
W Yes, sir.
Checking out
R: Good morning sir.
M: Good morning.
Can I have my bill please?
I'm checking out.
R: Which room is it?
M: Room 425.
R: Did you have anything from the minibar last night?
M: Yes, a mineral water.
R: Here you are. How would you like to pay?
M: Ameriacan express.
R: OK. Can you sign here, please. Thank you. Would you like me to call a taxi for you?
M: No, thanks.
R: Have a good trip, Mr Ryder.
M: Thank you.
R: Goodbye.
M: Goodbye.
Social English 8
M: Hello?
A: Hi, Mark, It's Allie. I'm really sorry but the traffic this morning is terrible.
I'm going to be very late.
M: OK.
A: I think the best thing is for you to take a taxi to the station and then get the train to the airport.
M: No problem. I'll call a taxi. Well, thanks for everything.
A: No listen, I'll meet you at the airport - we can say goodbye there.
M: All right. Where can we meet?
A: At the information desk.
M: OK. See you there.
A. Bye.
M: Excuse me, change of plan. Could you call me a taxi, please? To the station.
(Hello. Sorry, I can't take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.)
***
M: Hi, Allie, this is Mark. Where are you? I'm at the information desk.
My flight leaves in in forty minutes
A: Mark! Mark! Sorry I'm late!
M: Don't worry - I'm just happy you got here.
A: Come on. You are going to miss your flight.
M: Wait a minute. Are you going to come to the conference in California?
Am I going to see you again?
A: The plane is going to leave without you.
M: Allie?
A: I asked my boss this morning, and he said yes. I can go!
M: Great! Oh, I don't have your home phone number.
A: Don't worry. I'll e-mail it to you tomorrow.
(This is the final call for all passengers on flight BA 287 to San Francisco. Please proceed immediately to Gate 12.)
M: Goodbye, Allie. And thanks for everything.
A: Goodbye, Mark. Have a safe trip!
M: See you in California. Bye.
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