Simple dialogue in English. Simple and interesting dialogues for preschoolers and elementary school children with voice acting
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Today I would like to discuss such an ambiguous issue in the study of foreign languages as use of dialogues. Many teachers and students believe thatdialogues in englishare indispensable for those who want to master this language perfectly, but there are also many opponents of this technique.
Dialogues and Naturalness of Speech
Learning a language by learning the rules of grammar and reading outstanding literary works in a foreign language is a great way to learn a language so that you will not be able to put it into practice later. Correct speech from the point of view of grammar, it does not always sound beautiful and adequate from the point of view of a native speaker. And beautiful literary turns and complex vocabulary will not help in everyday communication. between friends.
Many teachers, including university teachers, often force their students to memorize large chunks of complex texts and recite them by heart. In this way, they hope to instill in students a flair for language, that same inner voice that, in difficult moments, says whether a certain phrase in a foreign language sounds good or not. In addition, they hope to expand vocabulary and improve intonation.
This approach makes sense. really expands the vocabulary, and recitation improves the pronunciation skills of sounds and intonations alien to the Russian ear.
However, much more efficientfor beginners and for children memorize simple and short dialogues. Lots of dialogue these days with translation and audio can be found and downloaded in the Internet. In particular, a large number of materials on various topics download can be found on my blog:
(audio versions of the dialogues will be posted during autumn-winter 2018-19)
Actively listening to audio or browsing video dialogues, which are also freely available on Youtube, you can quickly learn how to communicate in different situations Everyday life and make your speech natural.
The great usefulness of dialogues can be illustrated by the following example. In an English-speaking culture, the ability to keep small conversations about nothing, the so-called small talk much appreciated. Any stranger on the street, for example, at a bus stop, can say hello to you and talk a little about the weather. Or a cashier at a supermarket may ask how long you have come to America and wish you a good day.
This is alien to Russian culture, and many get lost in such situations. For example, we are not used to smiling at strangers on the street and freely talking to them about anything. But a successfully supported spontaneous conversation can significantly motivate in learning a foreign language and make you believe in yourself. Spoken modern phrases for everyday communication can be gleaned just the same in dialogues.
Dialogue 1
— Hi there!
— Hi! What's your name?
— My name is Ann. And yours?
— My name is Kate. Nice to meet you!
— Nice to meet you too.
- Hi!
- Hi! What is your name?
- My name is Ann. And you?
- My name is Kate. Nice to meet you.
- And me.
The first dialogue is devoted to the topic of dating. With it, you can learn how to say hello, introduce yourself and ask the interlocutor aboutwhat his name is, and also say: "Nice to meet you." These are useful and necessary every day phrases that are rarely found in literature.
Dialogue 2
Excuse me Sir! Do you live here?
Yes.
— Could you tell me, please, where Old Gloucester Street is?
Sure. It's not far from here. Go straight ahead, then turn to the right and cross the square, and then turn to the right again.
— Thanks a lot!
- You're welcome.
— Excuse me, sir! Are you local?
- Yes.
“Can you tell me where Old Gloucester Street is?”
- Of course. She's not far from here. Go straight ahead, then turn right and cross the square, then turn right again.
- Thanks a lot!
- Please.
Dialogues about orientation will be very helpful for those who are going to travel abroad or live in a city where there are many tourists. With it, you can learn to give instructions on how to find a particular place, as well as how to contact a passerby if necessary.
The ideal way to work with this view educational texts - listen to phrases for dialogue repeatedly. Read its translation to make sure that all words and phrases are understood. Then you can try to repeat each remark after the speaker, also several times, trying to imitate his articulation and intonation as much as possible. Finally, say or read the dialogue out loud on your own. You can memorize it by heart, then foreign words will be better remembered. But thisan optional item, since the main words and phrases will remain in memory after repeated repetition in different ways.
On this I say goodbye. I really hope that reading this article has brought not only benefit, but also pleasure. See you soon on my blog!
Beginners, that is, those who study English at an elementary level, are often faced with tasks such as role-playing games and making up dialogues in pairs. In this article, we will look at simple English dialogues for beginners on the following everyday topics: acquaintance, leisure, family, hotel, restaurant, shopping. Their advantage is that they are easy to remember and can serve as the basis for more extended dialogues.
Acquaintance:
Hello. My name's Valerie. Hello, my name is Valerie.
Hey Valerie! I'm Jim Robinson. This is my wife, Hannah.
Hello Valerie. This is my wife, Hannah.
Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too. Me too.
Free time:
Do you have a lot of free time, Harry? Do you have much free time, Harry?
Oh no not enough! No, I miss him all the time.
What do you like doing? What do you like to do in your free time?
Oh, a lot of things. Much.
For example? For example?
I love painting. I like to draw.
painting? That's interesting. Paint? It is interesting.
And I like reading very much. And I really like to read.
What kind of books do you read? What books do you read?
Well, I really like detective stories. Well, I really like detective stories.
What about music? What about music?
I love listening to all kinds of music. I like listening to any kind of music.
How old's your sister, Danny? How old is your sister, Danny?
Jane? She's twenty-seven. Jane? She's 27.
Is she married? She is married?
Yeah, she is. Yes.
Does she have any children? Does she have children?
Yeah, she has a little boy, Billy. Yes, she has a little son, Billy.
What does she do? What is her job?
She's a dancer. She is a dancer.
Ballet? In ballet?
No, modern dance. No, modern dance.
Does she like her job? She likes her job?
Yeah. She loves dancing and she really likes traveling. Yes. She loves to dance and she loves to travel.
Dialogues in English for beginners on the topics of Hotel, Restaurant and Shopping are the ideal basis for role-playing games. In order to play typical situations that arise during tourist trips in class, you need to move away from the framework of the training course and get as close to reality as possible. For example, take a real English-language cafe or restaurant menu or its short, educational version (there are a lot of them on the Internet), study it, “make an order”, then “pay the bill”.
It is important not to forget that the main goal of role-playing games is communication, understanding the interlocutor, and not perfect pronunciation and perfect grammar.
Here we provide mini-dialogues for beginners, which can be modified or supplemented. The lexical material for "tourist" dialogues are the names of dishes, souvenirs, clothing items.
In a hotel:
Excuse me. I have a reservation. I booked a room.
Yes. What's your name please? Yes, what's your name?
Katy Blacksmith. Cathy Blacksmith.
How do you spell your last name? Spell out your last name.
B-L-A-C-K-S-M-I-T-H. Blacksmith.
thank you. You're in room 18A. Thank you. Your number is 18A.
In the restaurant:
A table for two, please. A table for two, please.
Yes, come this way. Let's go.
Are you ready to order now? What will you order?
Yes, I'd like garlic mushrooms, please. Mushrooms with garlic, please.
Could I have the vegetable soup? Can I have a vegetarian soup?
And for your main course? What is the main course?
I'd like the steak. I'll have a steak, please.
Seafood pasta for me, please. I'll have some seafood pasta, please.
Anything to drink? Any drinks?
A large bottle of mineral water. Large bottle of mineral water.
In the gift shop:
Hello, can I help you? Hello, how can I help you?
How much are these pens? How much are these pens?
$1.50 each. 1 dollar 50 cents each.
Can I have five pens, please? Give me 5 pens please.
In a clothing store:
Excuse me. Have you got these jeans in my size? Excuse me, do you have these jeans in my size?
Yes. What size are you? What is your size?
Let's see. Here you are. Wait. Yes, please take it.
Can I try them on? Can you try them on?
Of course. The changing rooms are over there. Yes, the fitting rooms are over there.
I think they're too big. I think they are too big for me.
No, that's the fashion now. No, that's the fashion right now.
OK. I'll take them. Can I pay by credit card? Okay, I'll take them. Can I pay by credit card?
Yes, of course. Oh sure.
Dialogues in English will help you learn new vocabulary from different areas, as well as by replaying the course of a conversation in different situation, you will be more confident in conversations in everyday life.
Tip: English dialogues for beginners are especially necessary, but here the question arises: what topics to take and what areas to focus on first. Take simple topics that can be discussed every day.
Dialogue on the phone
Let's see what set phrases you can use when composing a telephone conversation in English.
Secretary: Good afternoon, may I help you?
Mr Johnson: Could I speak to Mr Manson, please?
S: I'm sorry, but he is in the meeting right now. Would you like to leave a message for him?
J: No, thank you, I will call back in half an hour.
S: Good afternoon, Manson's company.
J: Hello, it's Mr Johnson again. Could you tell me please, is the meeting over?
S: Oh, yes, the meeting is over, I will put you through in a few minutes, the line is busy at the moment. Will you hold?
J: Yes, I will hold. thank you.
Secretary: Good afternoon, can I help you?
Mr. Johnson: May I speak to Mr. Manson, please?
S: Sorry, but he's in a meeting right now. Would you like to leave a message for him?
D: No thanks. I'll call back in half an hour.
S: Good afternoon, Manson Company.
D: Hello, this is Mr. Johnson again. Can you tell me if the meeting is over?
S: Oh, yes, I'll connect you in a few minutes, the line is busy at the moment. Will you wait?
D: Yes, I'll wait, thanks.
Words from the dialogue
- Meeting - meeting, meeting.
- To leave a message - leave a message.
- The line - line.
- Busy - busy.
- To hold - hold the phone.
- To call back - call back.
Weather and sports are very common topics of conversation, then you will see dialogues in English on these topics with translation.
Which is faster? – Which is faster?
Sports Dialogue
A common topic of conversation is a conversation about personal hobbies - let's make a dialogue about sports in English.
Mike: Hello, Jack! Where are you going?
Jack: Hey, Mike. I'm heading to the gym right now.
M: Really? Which one?
J: The new one. He was opened last week next to the Jasmine hairdressing saloon.
M: Oh ok, will you give me a call once you are back home? If you like this gym I will join you tomorrow.
J: I will go to the basketball game tomorrow. My team is ill-prepared and I need to support it.
M: Oh I will join you for sure for this one. Would you mind?
J: No, of course not. But I thought you were in a football team.
M: Yeah, but I like watching basketball.
Mike: Hi Jack. Where are you going?
Jack: Hi Mike. Right now I'm heading to the gym.
M: Really? Which?
D: New. It opened last week next to Jasmine's hair salon.
M: Oh, okay, will you call me when you get home? If you like the gym, I'll join you tomorrow.
D: I'm going to the basketball game tomorrow. My team is poorly prepared and I want to support them.
M: Oh, this time I will definitely join you. You do not mind?
D: No, of course not. But I thought you were on the football team.
M: Yes, but I like to watch basketball.
Vocabulary
- To head - to go.
- Hairdressing saloon - hairdressing salon.
- Gym - sports hall.
- To be ill-prepared - to be poorly prepared.
- To support - support.
- To join - join.
Talk about the weather
An English weather dialogue will help you strike up a conversation with a stranger using small talk - an exchange of insignificant phrases and opinions with which you can make an acquaintance or just fill the silence and show a friendly attitude towards the interlocutor.
Rhona: Hello! What's up?
L: I'm going to the beach tomorrow. Do you want to join me?
R: Sure, but you are not going to swim, are you? It is still quite cold for swimming.
L: I know, I just want to take some pictures of the sea and seagulls. The weather will be sunny and warm.
R: Oh, that's great. I'm already tired from the storm, rain and thunder. We can play badminton if it's not windy tomorrow.
L: Sounds great! There will be no strong wind according to the weather forecast.
R: Good, till tomorrow then!
L: Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow.
Leslie: Hello!
Rhonda: Hello, how are you?
L: I'm going to the beach tomorrow. Do you want to join me?
R: Sure, but you're not going to swim, are you? It's still quite cold for swimming.
L: I know, I just want to take pictures of the sea and seagulls. The weather will be sunny and warm.
R: Oh great! I'm already tired of the storm, rain and thunder. If there is no wind tomorrow, then we can play badminton.
L: Great! According to the weather forecast, there will be no strong winds.
R: Okay, see you tomorrow then!
L: Yes, see you tomorrow!
Tip: even simple dialogues in English can be made very funny, do not rush to put your thoughts on paper - first imagine in your head whether the situation you invented will be interesting.
Dialogue in a shop - dialogue in the store
Theme "Food"
When composing a dialogue in English about food, you will touch on a fairly common topic. Food discussions can take place in a restaurant (at the restaurant), cafe (café), shop (shop) or on the street (in the street). The next situation takes place in a restaurant.
Waiter: Good afternoon, sir. Can I take your order?
Customer: Yes, I would like soy cutlets.
W: Would you like rice or potatoes with your soy cutlets?
C: Do you have French fries?
W: Certainly sir. Would you like anything else?
C: What do you recommend?
W: We have a very tasty Greek salad. It includes tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, black olives and feta cheese.
C: Sounds very tasty, I will take it.
W: Anything to drink, sir?
C: Ah, yes, bring me please a diet Coke.
W: Would you like anything for dessert?
C: Any suggestions?
W: You can choose a pie, an apple pie is my favorite.
C: Ok, I will take it then.
Waiter: Good afternoon, sir. May I take your order?
Customer: Yes, I would like soy patties.
A: Would you like rice or potatoes with soy patties?
K: Do you have french fries?
A: Of course, sir. Would you like to take something else?
A: We have a very tasty Greek salad. It includes tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, olives and feta cheese.
K: Sounds very tasty, I'll take it.
O: Any drinks, sir?
K: Oh yes, bring me a Diet Coke, please.
A: Will you have something for dessert?
K: What are your suggestions?
A: You can choose pie, my favorite is apple pie.
K: Okay, then I'll take it.
Tip: when composing dialogues in English, make them more expressive, enter simpler expressions if the conversation takes place in everyday life.
Words and expressions
- To take an order - take an order.
- Soy - soy.
- Rice - fig.
- Potato - potato.
- French fries - fried potatoes.
- To recommend - recommend.
- Salad - salad.
- Pepper - pepper.
- Tomato - tomatoes.
- Cucumber - cucumber.
- Onion - bow.
- suggestion - a suggestion.
- Pie is a pie.
- Apple is an apple.
Work talk
The following dialogue about work, written in English, takes place between two employees (co-workers, colleagues).
Lisa: Good afternoon, Jason, how is your day going?
Jason: I'm finishing the report. And what about you?
L: And I have to finish the project, today is the deadline. But I'm going to take a short break soon and drop in the canteen.
J: Great, I didn't have a lunch today. Can I join you?
J: Listen, are you working with Ellen on this project of yours?
L: Ah, how do you know?
J: Well, I saw her today doing nothing and thought that she is with someone responsible in the team. Why don't you give her any tasks?
L: My gosh, don't ask. Believe me, it is the last time I'm doing the project with her. I work twice faster when she is no around.
J: I understand you, she is something! I think she will be transferred to another department soon. The manager knows everything.
L: Good for her, the job here is too difficult for Ellen.
J: Ok, then I'll see you in 10 minutes?
L: Sure, I'll wait for you in the canteen.
Lisa: Good afternoon, how is your day?
Jason: I'm finishing my report. And how are you?
L: And I need to finish the project, today is the deadline. But I'm going to take a short break soon and look into the dining room.
D: Great, I didn't have lunch today. May I join you?
L: Of course.
D: Listen, are you working on this project of yours with Ellen?
L: Yes, how do you know?
D: Well, I saw her hanging around today and I thought she was on a team with someone in charge. Why don't you give her some task?
L: God, don't ask. Trust me, this is the last time I do a project with her. I work twice as fast when she's not around.
D: I understand you, she is something! I think she will be transferred to another department soon. The manager knows everything.
L: It's better for her, the work here is too hard for Ellen.
D: Okay, see you in 10 minutes then?
L: Of course, I'll be waiting for you in the dining room.
The words
- Responsible - responsible.
- Report - report.
- Lunch - lunch.
- Team - a team.
- Fast - fast.
- Canteen - dining room.
- To transfer - transfer.
What did they do? - What they were doing?
Family conversation
This dialogue about a family in English takes place when two children look at a photo album.
David: This is the family picture when I was 7.
Henry: I can recognize your parents next to you. And who is this old lady?
D: This is my grandma, don't you see?
H: I see now. And this is your grandpa next to the tall man. They look alike, by the way. Are they related?
D: You guessed it right. This tall man is my uncle Tom and this is my auntie Sophia.
H: And where is your sister?
D: Alexis is next to my dad.
H: She is so little, how old is she here?
David: This is a family photo from when I was 7 years old.
Henry: I can see your parents next to you. And who is this old lady?
D: This is my grandmother, can't you see?
G: Now I see, and this is your grandfather next to a tall man. By the way, they are similar. They are relatives
D: You guessed right. This tall man is my Uncle Tom, and this is my Aunt Sophia.
G: Where is your sister?
D: Alexis is next to dad.
G: She is so small, how old is she here?
Words from the dialogue
- To recognize - recognize.
- Tall - high.
- Alike - similar.
- To relate - to be related.
- To guess - guess.
Phrases from the video will also help to compose a dialogue in English:
Learning a foreign language should take place in a complex: reading books and newspapers, watching TV shows, writing essays and letters, Kato Lomb is a translator, a polyglot who has mastered 16 languages, most of which she mastered on her own, said that the language can be compared to a fortress that needs to be stormed from different sides. That is, in addition to working with grammar books, it is also important to read the press and fiction, communicate with representatives of other countries, listen to songs and watch foreign films in the original. Dialogue in English or another foreign language - quality learning.
How to learn new words and phrases?
Each language has certain speech clichés and features of word combinations. Many people make the mistake of memorizing only lists of individual lexical units. In the future, communication problems may arise due to the inability to combine words and make sentences. The process of mastering the language will be much easier if you initially pay more attention to phrases and phrases. New vocabulary is much better remembered if used in conversation. One of the most effective ways to absorb information and learn to speak fluently in a foreign language is to compose a dialogue on each topic in English or another language being studied. Connection educational process with practical activities will significantly increase the chances of mastering grammar and vocabulary in the shortest possible time.
Greeting and farewell
Any conversation begins with a greeting and ends with a farewell. So it is important to know at least the minimum that allows you to ask how the interlocutor is doing and answer similar question. There are several basic phrases and phrases for such a case.
phrase and translation | comment | example |
Informal greeting, most often used in communication with friends and relatives. | Hey Ben! I'm glad to see you! Hello Ben! I'm glad to see you! |
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Good morning (or afternoon, evening, night). Good morning (or afternoon, evening, good night). | Common greeting. | Good morning Mr. Perkins. Nice day, isn't it? Good morning Mr Perkins. Beautiful day, isn't it? |
Good bye, bye bye. Goodbye. | Frequently used words | Bye bye, John, see you later. - Bye, John, see you later. |
Most often translated as "hello", "good afternoon". | Hello, my dear friend! Hello my dear friend! |
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How are you? - How is your daughter (son, mother etc.) Very well. Not bad. - Very good. Not bad. | Simple phrases that allow you to find out how the interlocutor or his relatives, friends and acquaintances are doing. | Good morning Mr. Brown. I haven't seen your family for a long time. How are your children? Good morning Mr Brown. I haven't seen your family for a long time. How are your children? |
Acquaintance
When meeting a new person, as a rule, simple questions are asked regarding the name, profession, home country, and many others.
Here is a small number of phrases that you need to master, starting to study. This is a necessary minimum for acquaintance and communication, which can later be supplemented with other expressions.
phrase with translation | example |
What is your (her, his) name? What is your (her, his) name? My name is... - My name is... | Who is that girl? What is her name? - Who is that girl? What is her name? |
How old are you (she is, he is)? - How old are you (her, him)? | How old is your best friend? - How old is your best friend? |
Where do you (does she, does he) live? - Where do you live (she, he lives)? I live in... - I live in... | Where does your brother live? - Where does your brother live? |
Do you speak (understand) Spanish? - Do you speak (understand) Spanish? I speak (a little) Spanish. - I speak (a little) Spanish. | Have you seen the new girl? She "ll be learned in our school. She" s from France. Have you seen the new one? She will study at our school. She is from France. |
What "s your (her, his) nationality? - Who are you (she, she) by nationality? I "man (a) Italian (American, Australian, Ukrainian, Russian etc.) - I am Italian (American, Australian, Ukrainian, Russian). | What's his nationality? What is his nationality? |
Where do you work? - Where do you work? I "m a teacher (student, clerk, engineer, lawyer, programmer, pianist, composer, actor, taxi-driver, office-cleaner). - I am a teacher (student, clerk, engineer, lawyer, programmer, pianist, composer, actor, taxi driver, cleaner). | Where does she work? Where does she work? |
Gratitude
Politeness is an essential part of communication. Even for those who are just starting to learn the language, the simple phrases below should be included in the English dialogue.
phrase and translation | comments | usage examples |
Thank you, thanks. | The easiest way to express gratitude. | Thank you for smth. (for coming so soon, for the present). Thank you for anything (for coming so soon, for a gift). |
I appreciate (that, your help, etc.) I appreciate (this, your help) | Frequently used expression. | Helen appreciates their help. Elena appreciates their help. |
You are welcome, think nothing of it, not at all, no thanks at all, no problem, no trouble, don't mention it. Nothing, no thanks. The pleasure was mine, it was a pleasure With pleasure, it makes me happy. | Common answers to the Russian equivalents of which are the phrases "no way", "please". | I "m so grateful to you! I am so grateful to you! No need to thank me, it makes me happy. |
I "m (very) grateful (thankful) to you. I am very grateful to you. | Another way to express gratitude. | My friend is thankful to her. - My friend is grateful to her. |
Apologies
The ability to ask for forgiveness is another side of etiquette that is important to master.
words and translation | comments | |
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. | It is used as an apology in advance when you need to apologize to the interlocutor for questions, comments or requests that follow. This is a kind of rather a way to start a conversation, to attract the attention of the interlocutor, rather than an apology. | Escuse me, sir, could you tell me how can I get to the station. Excuse me (I'm sorry), sir, can you tell me how to get to the station? Excuse me, but you are wrong. I'm sorry, but you are wrong. Excuse me, could you open those windows? I'm sorry, could you open those windows? |
Sorry, I "m sorry, we are sorry etc. Sorry, I (we) are very sorry, I'm sorry. | Apologies for bad deeds and other unpleasant moments. | I "m sorry. My daughter has broken that chinese vase. Sorry, my daughter broke that one They are sorry about that. They're sorry it happened. |
sorry, Sorry. | Most often used when the speaker did not hear the words of the interlocutor. Pronounced with an interrogative intonation. | Pardon, I didn't catch (I missed, I didn't get) your last words (most of your words). Sorry, I didn't catch the last words (most of the words). |
This expression has a strong meaning and is used only in cases where it is necessary for the damage caused on a significant scale. For example, betrayal | Please forgive me if you can. Please forgive if you can. |
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It's all right. That's ok. - It's all right, nothing. Don "t worry about that. - Don't worry about it, don't worry. | This can be heard in response to an apology. | Oh, I'm awfully sorry. Oh, I'm terribly sorry. |
Any simple dialogue in English includes several of the above phrases.
Dialogue example
Using simple and most common phrases, which includes English for beginners, dialogues, as knowledge deepens, can be supplemented with new words.
English version | translation |
Hello! How are you? I saw you last morning with my sister. What is your name? | - Hi! How are you? I saw you last morning with my sister. What is your name? - Hi! Well thank you. I remember you. My name is Angela. And you? - Beautiful name. I am Monica. I live not far from here. And you? Where do you live? - I live in that house. - You (came) from Spain? - No, I'm from France. - Where do you work? - I am a student. I study foreign languages. - Oh, that's great! - Sorry. And now I have to go. It was a pleasure to meet you. See you later. - Nice to meet you too. Bye. |
With the help of simple expressions, it is quite possible to communicate at the household level. Spoken English in dialogues is one of the best ways to get used to a new language. It is important not only to learn a large number of words and understand the grammar, but also to learn how to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
In order to compose a dialogue in English on your own, you should first of all imagine its structure, draw some analogy with your everyday dialogue in your native language.
1) Any dialogue begins with a greeting. What it will be depends on who you are talking to. If this is an official or official (your boss, teacher, mayor of the city, just a stranger to you), then it is better to use a construction similar to the Russian “Good afternoon / evening” - “ Good afternoon / evening" or neutral " Hello" . If you are talking with a friend or other person close to you, you can use free and emotionally colored greetings, such as: "Hi!", "How do you do?", "Hey, What's up?".
(Note: in informal dialogues, the greeting phrase often includes questions such as: “what's new, how are you?” It will sound something like this: - Hi, what's going on? - Not much (or Thanks, I'm ok ).
2) The response replica is built in a similar way. We respond to a strict greeting with a polite and dry phrase “Hello, pleased to meet you.” (Hello, nice to see you)
(Note: if you already know the person, then add a title:
Mister + name (to a man) Missis (to a married woman)
Miss - (to a young girl)) We answer a friendly greeting in an unobtrusive way so that the dialogue looks as natural and relaxed as possible.
3) Now we define the purpose of our conversation. Let's look at examples:
A) invitation
- for friends: - How about the cinema? (How about a movie?) - What are your plans on Monday? Do you want to go to the cinema? (What are your plans for Monday? Do you want to go to the movies?) Pretty generic questions. The answer is also easy. –Sounds nice, let's go. (Sounds tempting, let's go) or Sorry, I'm busy on Monday. We will do it next time. (Sorry, I'm busy on Monday. Let's do it another time)
(Note: you can add an introductory sentence before questions or requests, for example: I know you like watching films. I'm sure there is something interesting in the cinema now - I know, you like watching films. I'm sure there is something really interesting that is being shown in the cinema now)
- official
Would you like to + verb (Would you like to + verb)?
Would you mind … (Do you mind)?
B) Request
(Note: We actively use the word "please" ( please) and "sorry" ( excuse me, i'm sorry), regardless of the type of dialogue, this is a sign of your good upbringing).
-friendly: Can you bring this book for me, please? (Can you bring this book for me?)
-official: Could you help me, please? (Could you help me?)
Would you mind (verb +ing ) opening the window ? (Could you please open the window?)
Could I bother you to find me a book? (Sorry to bother you, could I ask you to find me a book?)
B) Request for information
-with friends:
Tell me about ... (tell me)
What do you thing about …? (what do you think about…)
-with officials
Could you tell me (could you tell)
What is your opinion on the problem of…? (What is your opinion on the problem?)
Question words for writing sentences in order to find out information about the object of interest: Where (where?) When (when?) How (how?) How long (how long) How many (how many (for countable)) How much (how much for uncountable, e.g. money , time ) Which (which from) What (what).
Do not forget to thank the interlocutor for the information received.
Thank you a lot (Thank you very much)
My gratitude (My gratitude)
If necessary, you can express your personal opinion using the phrases:
Pesonally, I believe (I believe)
From my standpoint (from my standpoint)
As for me (as for me)
4) Farewell
- Goodbye (goodbye, universal for both types of dialogue)
- It was great to meet you (it was great to meet you)
- All the best (all the best)
Friendly farewell:
- See you (see you)
- Bye (for now)
- So long (for now)
- Hope to hear from you soon (I hope to hear from you soon)
— Can I help you?
Yes, I need to go to Pushkinskaya Street.
— You have to go straight on Tverskaya Street to the monument to Pushkin.
Thank you.
- I can help you?
- Yes, I need to go to Pushkinskaya Street.
- You need to go straight along Tverskaya Street to the monument to Pushkin.
- Thanks.
It's always interesting to talk to a good friend. Especially about food.
- Hello Mike. What have you been up to? (Hi Mike. What have you been up to?)
- Hello brian. Nothing much and what about you? (Hi Brian. Nothing, how about you?)
- I just returned from the shop. I have bought 3 kilos of salmon, 2 loafs of bread, a turkey, 5 kilos of oranges and cereals
- very good. And by the way what is your favorite food? (Very good. And by the way, what do you like to eat?)
- Oh, you know, I like to eat, in general everything. But i really like potato salad, ice-cream and lasagna. And what about you? What do you like to eat? (Oh, you know, I like to eat basically everything. But my favorite things are potato salad, ice cream and lasagna. What about you? What do you like to eat?)
- Me? I love sausages and corndogs. And also pineapples and apples are my favorite fruits, definitely. (Me? I really like sausages and hot dogs. Also pineapples and apples are my favorite fruits.)
- And what are you going to cook on Thanksgiving? (What are you going to cook this Thanksgiving?)
- I am going to cook a turkey, as always. I will make a crab salad, salad with olives and mushrooms and mashed potatoes. (I'm going to cook the turkey as I usually do. I'll also make crab salad, olive and mushroom salad, and mashed potatoes.)
- Can I come? (Can I come over?)
- Of course (Of course).
You come to a restaurant and a waiter comes to you.
- Good day to you, sir. May I take your order? (Good afternoon sir. May I take your order?)
- Certainly. But at first I would like to hear today's special meals. (Of course, just to start, I would like to hear what special dishes you have)
- By all means. Today we have a tomato soup, spaghetti bolognaise and truffles. We also have a very exquisite wine of 1934th. (Of course. Today we serve tomato soup, spaghetti with cheese and a very fine 1934 wine)
- Oh, it sounds fantastic. I would have all of that and also a bloody beef. (Oh, that's great. I'll order all that and some more beef and blood)
- What an excellent choice, sir! I will bring you the order in 10 minutes
- What would you like to have for desert, sir. Apart from truffles. We have a great apple pie and chocolate cake. (And what would you like for dessert besides truffle. We have wonderful apple pie and chocolate cake)
- I would have a chocolate cake, please. And so you have a latte? (I'll probably order a chocolate cake, please. Do you have a latte?)
- Of course sir, but would you like a tea? We have an excellent jasmine tea with strawberry flavor
- I will take a tea. (Of course I'll order better tea)