43616 practical english dialogues

AT PASSPORT CONTROL
Immigration officer:

Good morning, sir. Where have you come from?

Paul Dupont:

Toulouse, France.

Immigration officer:

May I have your passport, please?

Paul Dupont:

Here you are.

Immigration officer:

What is the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?

Paul Dupont:

Pleasure. I´m visiting some friends.

Immigration officer:

How long are you going to stay in the United Kingdom?

Paul Dupont:

Three weeks.

Immigration officer:

What is your occupation?

Paul Dupont:

I work as an accountant for a French insurance company.

Immigration officer:

Do you have a return ticket?

Paul Dupont:

Yes, here it is.

Immigration officer:

That´s fine. Thanks. Enjoy your trip.

Paul Dupont:

Thank you. Have a nice day. Bye!

AT THE TRAIN STATION
Paul Dupont:

Good morning. I would like to go Oxford.

What time does the next train leave?

Railway Station Clerk:

At 11:35.

Paul Dupont:

Which platform do I need for the train to Oxford?

Railway Station Clerk:

Platform 8.

Paul Dupont:

Is it a direct train?

Railway Station Clerk:

No, you have to change trains at London Victoria.

Paul Dupont:

How long does it take to get there?

Railway Station Clerk:

About two hours.

Paul Dupont:

I see. One ticket to Oxford, please.

Railway Station Clerk:

Single or return, sir?

Paul Dupont:

Single, please. How much is it?

Railway Station Clerk:

25 pounds, please.

Paul Dupont:

Here you are.

Railway Station Clerk:

Here´s your ticket and change, sir.

Paul Dupont:

Thank you very much.


AT THE HOTEL

Receptionist:

Good afternoon, Park Hotel. May I help you?

Paul Dupont:

Yes. I´d like to book a room, please.

Receptionist:

Certainly. When for, sir?

Paul Dupont:

24th April.

Receptionist:

How long will you be staying?

Paul Dupont:

Two nights.

Receptionist:

What kind of room would you like, sir?

Paul Dupont:

I’d like a double room with en suite bathroom, please.

Receptionist:

Certainly, sir.

Paul Dupont:

Do you have a room with a view over the lake?

Receptionist:

Just a second, please. I´ll check what we have
available…. Yes, we have a room with a really
splendid view.

Paul Dupont:

Fine. How much is the charge per night?

Receptionist:

It´s sixty-five euros per night excluding VAT.

Paul Dupont:

Does the price include breakfast?

Receptionist:

A continental breakfast is included in the price.

Paul Dupont:

That´s fine.

Receptionist:

Who is the booking for, please, sir?

Paul Dupont:

Mr and Mrs Dupont, that’s D-U-P-O-N-T.

Receptionist:

Okay, let me make sure I got that: Mr and Mrs
Dupont. Double room with en suite bathroom for 24th
and 25th April. Is that correct?

Paul Dupont:

Yes, it is. Thank you.

Receptionist:

Let me give you your confirmation number. It´s:
7576383. I´ll repeat that: 7576383. Thank you for
choosing Park Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye.

Paul Dupont:

OK, thank you. I’ll note it down. Goodbye.


AT THE RESTAURANT
Waiter:

Are you ready to order?

Paul Dupont:

Yes. I´ll have the beef stew for starters and my wife would like
the vegetable soup, please.

Waiter:

Waiter:

OK. One beef stew and one vegetable soup. What would you
like for the main course?
I´ll have the pepper steak and my wife would like the fried sole
with mashed potatoes.
Good choice, madam. The sole is delicious.

Paul Dupont:

Does the steak come with chips?

Waiter:

No, it doesn’t. It comes with a small mixed salad.

Paul Dupont:

OK then. Could I have a portion of chips, please?

Waiter:
Paul Dupont:

Certainly! How would you like your steak cooked? Rare, medium
or well done?
Rare, please.

Waiter:

Would you like something to drink?

Paul Dupont:

Yes, please. May I see the wine list?

Waiter:

Certainly. Here you are.

Paul Dupont:

Thank you. What wine would you recommend?

Waiter:

We have a very good Burgundy.

Paul Dupont:

We’ll have a bottle of red Burgundy, please.

Waiter:

Excellent choice! Enjoy your meal!

Paul Dupont:

Thanks.

Waiter:

Would you like anything else?

Paul Dupont:

No, thank you. Could we have the bill, please?

Waiter:

Here you are.

Paul Dupont:

Excuse me; I think there has been a mistake. You have charged us
for coffee and we didn’t have any.

Waiter:

I’m really sorry! I apologize for my mistake.

Paul Dupont:

Don’t worry! Keep the change.

Waiter:

Thank you very much indeed. That’s very kind of you!

Paul Dupont:


AT THE CLOTHES SHOP
Shop Assistant:

How can I help you, sir?

Paul Dupont:

I´m looking for a cotton polo shirt.

Shop Assistant:

Are you looking for any brand in particular?

Paul Dupont:

No, not really. I wouldn’t like to pay too much.

Shop Assistant:

What colour would you like?

Paul Dupont:

I don’t really know…

Shop Assistant:

If you follow me, I will show you some good polo shirts
and not very expensive ones.

Paul Dupont:

Okay, thank you!

Shop Assistant:

How about this one?

Paul Dupont:

I like the design, but I don´t particularly care for the
colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?

Shop Assistant:

Well, they come in white, yellow, blue, red and green.
Will a white one do?

Paul Dupont:

Yes. I prefer white, but may I see a blue one, too?

Shop Assistant:

Of course! Let’s see… white and blue, sir. Here you are.
Would you like to try them on?

Paul Dupont:

Yes, please. Where are the changing rooms?

Shop Assistant:

The changing rooms are over there, sir.

Paul Dupont:

Thanks a lot.

Shop Assistant:

Do they suit you?

Paul Dupont:

They don’t fit me. I’m afraid they are too big. Do you have a
smaller size?

Shop Assistant:

What size do you take?

Paul Dupont:

I take a size 12.

Shop Assistant:

Only the blue polo shirt is available on size 12.

Paul Dupont:

May I try this on, please?

Shop Assistant:

Definitely! I think this one will suit you.

Paul Dupont:

You were right. The blue polo shirt fits perfectly. I’ll take it!

Shop Assistant:

Will that be all?

Paul Dupont:

Yes, that will be all. How much does it cost?

Shop Assistant:

That’s 35 pounds.


AT THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE OFFICE
Cashier:

Good morning, sir. May I help you?

Paul Dupont:

Yes, please. What is the exchange rate for euro to pound?

Cashier:

1.18 euro to the pound.

Paul Dupont:

Okay. I´d like to change some euro into pounds, please.

Cashier:

Sure. How much would you like to change?

Paul Dupont:

350 euro, please.

Cashier:

Very good. May I see your passport?

Paul Dupont:

Here you are.

Cashier:

Thanks. You’ll get about 300 pounds, sir.

Paul Dupont:

That’s fine, madam.

Cashier:

How would you like the money?

Paul Dupont:

In twenties, please.

Cashier:

You’ll get 15 twenties, then.

Paul Dupont:

That’s perfect! Thank you very much.

Cashier:

You’re welcome!

AT THE POST OFFICE
Postal Clerk:

Hello, sir!

Paul Dupont:

How much does it cost to send a postcard to France?

Postal Clerk:

Would you like to send it first class or second class?
First class is quicker.

Paul Dupont:

How much would it cost to send it first class?

Postal Clerk:

That would be 85 pence.

Paul Dupont:

OK. How long will it take to get to France?

Postal Clerk:

A couple of days.

Paul Dupont:

I’d like to send four postcards, so I’ll need four first class
stamps. How much is that?

Postal Clerk:

Three pounds and forty pence.

Paul Dupont:

There you go.

Postal Clerk:

Thank you very much, sir. Have a nice day!