11. Hi. How are you feeling?
12. Hello, how nice of you?
13. Hello, welcome bock.
14. Hello, pleased to meet you.
15.Hi, How's life?
Now let's look at some dialogues.
A - Hello, Good morning Ajit.
B - Hello. Good morning, Srtram.
A - Hallo. Good morning, Madam.
B - Hello. Good morning. Revalhi.
A - Hello, Good afternoon friends.
B - Hello. Good afternoon, Rani.
A - Hello. Good evening sir.
B - Hello, Good evening boys.
A - Hello, Raj, How are you?
B - Fine, thank you, and you, Ravi?
A - I'm OK. Thanks.
A - Hi. Roshan! How are you?
B - Not bad; tanks, and you?
A - Very well. How are your wife and children, Roshan?
B - They're fine.
A - Good morning everybody
B - Good morning Mr Annnd
A - Hello. Rajiv, how are you today?
B - Pine, sir.
A - How are you Vlkram?
C – I am fine. Thank you Anand, and you?
A - Very well. Now let's talk business
A - Hello.
B - Hello
A - How are you getting on?
B - Very well Thanks.
A - And how are you?
B - I'm fine. Thanks.
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Showing posts with label Conversation in daily life. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Here some language expressions used to greet people.
MEETING, GREETING AND GOOD WISHES
Here some language expressions used to greet people.
1. Hello, good morning, Sachin.
2 Hi, Dhanraj, How do you do?
3. Hello, good afternoon, madam.
4. Hello, good evening, Usha.
5. Hello, everybody.
6. Hello, Rahul, How are you?
7. Hi, How goes life?
8. Hi, How are you doing?
9. Hello, How're your getting on?
10. Hello, How're things with you?
A greeting is what you soy when you meet your friends and people who are dose to you.
'Hello' also spelt 'Hullo' is a common form of greeting.
Hi' is another popular form of greeting among young friends but
'Hi' is not polite when you greet your teachers, your
elders or your employers.
Here some language expressions used to greet people.
1. Hello, good morning, Sachin.
2 Hi, Dhanraj, How do you do?
3. Hello, good afternoon, madam.
4. Hello, good evening, Usha.
5. Hello, everybody.
6. Hello, Rahul, How are you?
7. Hi, How goes life?
8. Hi, How are you doing?
9. Hello, How're your getting on?
10. Hello, How're things with you?
A greeting is what you soy when you meet your friends and people who are dose to you.
'Hello' also spelt 'Hullo' is a common form of greeting.
Hi' is another popular form of greeting among young friends but
'Hi' is not polite when you greet your teachers, your
elders or your employers.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Example conversation at shop in English
C - What are those photo stands made of?
S - They're made of pure ivory and silver
C - What are these necklaces made of? They are pretty
S - You mean these? They're made of glass beads Do you like them?
C - Yes. I like them very much. Could you tell me how much they cost?
S - Twenty five rupees each Madam.
C - That's quite reasonable. I think I’ll have two of them
S - Here you are madam. Thank you very much.
C - Thank you and goodbye.
S - Come again. Goodbye
V - Visitors H - Host
V – Hello, Merry Christmas everyone.
H - Merry Christmas Come in, come in. It's so cold outside.
V - Thank you Mr. George.
H - What would you like to have? Would you like some cake or sandwich?
V - I prefer cakes...
H – Yes, and to drink? Tea or coffee?
V - Coffee please.
Good wishes are what you say to people when you wish them good luck.
A - Good tuck. Good luck with your interview. Tilak.
B - Thank you. Abdul
A - I hope everything turns out all right for you
B - Thanks. I hope so too, And the same to you. I wish you
good luck with your new job.
V - Visitors H - Host M - Mother
V - Happy New Year. Shalini
H - Happy New Year friends.
V - We've come to wish you. May we come in?
H - Sure. Come and take your seats.
V - Mum, they are my colleagues Ragu. Banu and Siva.
M - Oh, welcome everybody. Lei's have sweet meat and fruits.
V - Thanks
S - They're made of pure ivory and silver
C - What are these necklaces made of? They are pretty
S - You mean these? They're made of glass beads Do you like them?
C - Yes. I like them very much. Could you tell me how much they cost?
S - Twenty five rupees each Madam.
C - That's quite reasonable. I think I’ll have two of them
S - Here you are madam. Thank you very much.
C - Thank you and goodbye.
S - Come again. Goodbye
V - Visitors H - Host
V – Hello, Merry Christmas everyone.
H - Merry Christmas Come in, come in. It's so cold outside.
V - Thank you Mr. George.
H - What would you like to have? Would you like some cake or sandwich?
V - I prefer cakes...
H – Yes, and to drink? Tea or coffee?
V - Coffee please.
Good wishes are what you say to people when you wish them good luck.
A - Good tuck. Good luck with your interview. Tilak.
B - Thank you. Abdul
A - I hope everything turns out all right for you
B - Thanks. I hope so too, And the same to you. I wish you
good luck with your new job.
V - Visitors H - Host M - Mother
V - Happy New Year. Shalini
H - Happy New Year friends.
V - We've come to wish you. May we come in?
H - Sure. Come and take your seats.
V - Mum, they are my colleagues Ragu. Banu and Siva.
M - Oh, welcome everybody. Lei's have sweet meat and fruits.
V - Thanks
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Example conversation between friends
A - Ramesh B - Raju
A- I'm exhausted Raju. We had a very short deadline last week to
supply a large number of radio sets.
B- I see. And that's why you are so tired. Ramesh.
A- Yes had to work nearly 14 hours a day at the assembly lines.
I'm taking the whole of next week off.
B- I'm sure some rest will do a lot of good to you.
A- I feel precisely the same. Everything is packed and I'm off to Ooty...
B- It is a good vacation. Enjoy yourself... Bye
A- Thank you... Bye... Raju.
K - Kannan M - Mani
K- We're going to Malaysia for our vacation. Mani.
M- Ah... That's fine. Malaysia is really good for holidays.
K- Yes, that’s what my uncle in Kualallampur says.
M- So, when're you flying, Kannan?
K- Next Saturday.
M- And how long you'll be there?
K- For two weeks. We’ll be back on the 14th of August
M- Fine. I hope you have a wonderful time.
K- Thank you. Mani,
A- I'm exhausted Raju. We had a very short deadline last week to
supply a large number of radio sets.
B- I see. And that's why you are so tired. Ramesh.
A- Yes had to work nearly 14 hours a day at the assembly lines.
I'm taking the whole of next week off.
B- I'm sure some rest will do a lot of good to you.
A- I feel precisely the same. Everything is packed and I'm off to Ooty...
B- It is a good vacation. Enjoy yourself... Bye
A- Thank you... Bye... Raju.
K - Kannan M - Mani
K- We're going to Malaysia for our vacation. Mani.
M- Ah... That's fine. Malaysia is really good for holidays.
K- Yes, that’s what my uncle in Kualallampur says.
M- So, when're you flying, Kannan?
K- Next Saturday.
M- And how long you'll be there?
K- For two weeks. We’ll be back on the 14th of August
M- Fine. I hope you have a wonderful time.
K- Thank you. Mani,
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Congratulating Greeting and Wishing Well
When something good happens to someone we congratulate them to express our pleasure.
We congratulate a person on, passing his/ her examination, his/ her birthday, engagement, wedding, wedding anniversary, getting on oppointment, promotion, winning o prize, and on other achievements.
Here are some language expressions used for congratulating and appreciating a person.
1. Congratulations!
2. That's marvelous I
3. Well done; keep it up I
4. Oh, that's wonderful I
5. That's splendid I
6. Oh, what an excellent performance!
7. That's great I
6. Oh, it's fantastic!
9. How clever of you!
10. That's really brilliant I
We congratulate a person on, passing his/ her examination, his/ her birthday, engagement, wedding, wedding anniversary, getting on oppointment, promotion, winning o prize, and on other achievements.
Here are some language expressions used for congratulating and appreciating a person.
1. Congratulations!
2. That's marvelous I
3. Well done; keep it up I
4. Oh, that's wonderful I
5. That's splendid I
6. Oh, what an excellent performance!
7. That's great I
6. Oh, it's fantastic!
9. How clever of you!
10. That's really brilliant I
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Offering to help to others
Offering to help
1. Yes, con I help you?
2. Hello, May I help you?
3. Shell I carry your bog for you?
4. Do you want me to open the door?
5. Would you like me lo call 'he doctor?
6. Hi. How can I help you?
7. Do you need my help?
8. Do you want me to give you a hand?
9. What shall I buy for you?
10. Please ask me if you want anything.
Responding lo offers - (Positively)
1.Yes, please.
2. Yes, I'll have some.
3. It'll be o pleasure it you help me.
4. I would rather have some cool drink.
5 Yes, I think I'll hove some more.
6 Yes, I don't mind.
7. Mm... I won't say no to it.
8. Yes. I enjoy biscuits and milk.
9. Oh, that'd be nice.
10. Well, alright, just one/some more.
Responding to offers - (Negatively)
1. No. thanks.
2. No, I'm not hungry.
3. No, I'm full.
4. No, I don't like it.
5. No, thanks. I don't smoke/ drink.
6. Yes, please, it is too heavy.
7. Yes, I'll be pleased if you don't.
8. Don't worry.
9. No thanks, it is very kind of you
10. That's really very kind of you .I don't want to put you to too much
trouble, (apologetic tone)
1. Yes, con I help you?
2. Hello, May I help you?
3. Shell I carry your bog for you?
4. Do you want me to open the door?
5. Would you like me lo call 'he doctor?
6. Hi. How can I help you?
7. Do you need my help?
8. Do you want me to give you a hand?
9. What shall I buy for you?
10. Please ask me if you want anything.
Responding lo offers - (Positively)
1.Yes, please.
2. Yes, I'll have some.
3. It'll be o pleasure it you help me.
4. I would rather have some cool drink.
5 Yes, I think I'll hove some more.
6 Yes, I don't mind.
7. Mm... I won't say no to it.
8. Yes. I enjoy biscuits and milk.
9. Oh, that'd be nice.
10. Well, alright, just one/some more.
Responding to offers - (Negatively)
1. No. thanks.
2. No, I'm not hungry.
3. No, I'm full.
4. No, I don't like it.
5. No, thanks. I don't smoke/ drink.
6. Yes, please, it is too heavy.
7. Yes, I'll be pleased if you don't.
8. Don't worry.
9. No thanks, it is very kind of you
10. That's really very kind of you .I don't want to put you to too much
trouble, (apologetic tone)
Monday, April 6, 2015
MEETING AND GREETING PEOPLE
H - Henry D-Dad M- Mary
H - Mary, this is my father. Dad this Is Mary.
D - Pleased to meet you Mary.
M - Nice to meet you.
W - Wife H - Husband
W - Hello darling! Welcome back. Are you tired?
H - Yes I am, and cold...
W – Yes, sit down and have a cup of coffee
H - Mmm... Thank you. I'm hungry too.
T-Teacher C - Children
T - Good morning children.
C - Good morning, sir.
T - Can I have your home work, please?
C - Here they are sir.
T - Thank you.
A - Good morning. Chandru
B- Good morning. Babu
A - Did you enjoy your week-end?
B - Oh yes. We had a nice time. We went swimming, fishing
and boating It was very interesting
A - Then I think you've reamed enough to restart work this Monday
B - Of course, actually I'm recharged for the next five days.
K - Hi. Good evening. Murali
M - Hi. Good evening, Krishna.. Jogging?
K - Yes to bum some more calories. I want to lose a kilo or two
M - That's not easy, Murali.
K - I know. I know, but nothing like trying
M – My advice you to go on diet...
K - I'm afraid I can't agree with you because dieting kills your stamina as well.
MD - Managing Director S - Mrs. Siva
M - How do you do Mrs. Siva?
S - How do you do?
M - You're from our office in Delhi, aren't you?
S - Yes, that's right.
M - Welcome to Chennai.
S - Chennai is really nice. It’s really very big
M-Mahesh B - Balu A-Anita R - Rangan
M - Hello everybody!
B - Meet Anita, Rangan. Anita, this is Mahesh.
A - Glad to meet you.
M - Glad to meet you too. Shall I order some ice cream?
R - That's marvellous! Is it okay for you Anita?
S- Soorya V-Vijay
S - Hello, Vijay. How are you?
V - Fine. How are things with you?
S - Not too bad. I haven't seen you for sometimes.
V - I know I've been busy at office.
S - How about dropping in at my house one day next week?
V - Yes. Let's make it Saturday or Sunday.
S - Saturday is a good day for me. Come for dinner.
V - Good I'd be there at 7.00 o'clock. See you there.
S - See you on Saturday. Bye.
V - Bye
H - Mary, this is my father. Dad this Is Mary.
D - Pleased to meet you Mary.
M - Nice to meet you.
W - Wife H - Husband
W - Hello darling! Welcome back. Are you tired?
H - Yes I am, and cold...
W – Yes, sit down and have a cup of coffee
H - Mmm... Thank you. I'm hungry too.
T-Teacher C - Children
T - Good morning children.
C - Good morning, sir.
T - Can I have your home work, please?
C - Here they are sir.
T - Thank you.
A - Good morning. Chandru
B- Good morning. Babu
A - Did you enjoy your week-end?
B - Oh yes. We had a nice time. We went swimming, fishing
and boating It was very interesting
A - Then I think you've reamed enough to restart work this Monday
B - Of course, actually I'm recharged for the next five days.
K - Hi. Good evening. Murali
M - Hi. Good evening, Krishna.. Jogging?
K - Yes to bum some more calories. I want to lose a kilo or two
M - That's not easy, Murali.
K - I know. I know, but nothing like trying
M – My advice you to go on diet...
K - I'm afraid I can't agree with you because dieting kills your stamina as well.
MD - Managing Director S - Mrs. Siva
M - How do you do Mrs. Siva?
S - How do you do?
M - You're from our office in Delhi, aren't you?
S - Yes, that's right.
M - Welcome to Chennai.
S - Chennai is really nice. It’s really very big
M-Mahesh B - Balu A-Anita R - Rangan
M - Hello everybody!
B - Meet Anita, Rangan. Anita, this is Mahesh.
A - Glad to meet you.
M - Glad to meet you too. Shall I order some ice cream?
R - That's marvellous! Is it okay for you Anita?
S- Soorya V-Vijay
S - Hello, Vijay. How are you?
V - Fine. How are things with you?
S - Not too bad. I haven't seen you for sometimes.
V - I know I've been busy at office.
S - How about dropping in at my house one day next week?
V - Yes. Let's make it Saturday or Sunday.
S - Saturday is a good day for me. Come for dinner.
V - Good I'd be there at 7.00 o'clock. See you there.
S - See you on Saturday. Bye.
V - Bye
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Saying Goodbye in English conversation
There are a number of ways of saying Goodbye.
We often say 'Bye' or 'Bye...Bye..' instead of 'Goodbye'.
It’s always nice to use a rising or tall rise intonation.
As you can sec in the following episodes
saying Goodbye is often spread over several turns.
1. Bye mum. See you soon.
2. Well, goodbye son. Look offer yourself
3. See you guys. Bye.
4. Cherio. Bye
5. Bye... Bye.
6. Goodbye. Good night mum.
7. See you tomorrow bye.
8. Bye, See you.
9. Well, goodbye Lara, safe tourney.
10. Cheerio, Haran. Look after yourself.
11. All the best. Have a good flight
12. Well, goodbye. Don't work too hard.
13. Goodbye everyone. Thank you for everything
14. Goodbye- Don't forget to write.
15. I won't (forget). Bye
16. Goodbye darling. I'll miss you very much.
17. Goodbye. Give my love to everyone
18. Thank you goodbye. Come again.
19. Thank you for your help. Goodbye.
SENDING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, KISSING GOODBYE
M - Mother D – Dinesh L-Leela
M - Are you ready Dinesh?
D - Yes, mum.
M - Don't yes mum me all the lime
D - No mum.
M - Right, Leela, Are you ready?
L - Where's my school bag and .my...Water bottle?
M - I don t know, it is your bag and your bottle
L - Ah. Here it is.
M - Right, see you later. Give me a kiss Bye - see you
L+D - Bye - see you.
We often say 'Bye' or 'Bye...Bye..' instead of 'Goodbye'.
It’s always nice to use a rising or tall rise intonation.
As you can sec in the following episodes
saying Goodbye is often spread over several turns.
1. Bye mum. See you soon.
2. Well, goodbye son. Look offer yourself
3. See you guys. Bye.
4. Cherio. Bye
5. Bye... Bye.
6. Goodbye. Good night mum.
7. See you tomorrow bye.
8. Bye, See you.
9. Well, goodbye Lara, safe tourney.
10. Cheerio, Haran. Look after yourself.
11. All the best. Have a good flight
12. Well, goodbye. Don't work too hard.
13. Goodbye everyone. Thank you for everything
14. Goodbye- Don't forget to write.
15. I won't (forget). Bye
16. Goodbye darling. I'll miss you very much.
17. Goodbye. Give my love to everyone
18. Thank you goodbye. Come again.
19. Thank you for your help. Goodbye.
SENDING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, KISSING GOODBYE
M - Mother D – Dinesh L-Leela
M - Are you ready Dinesh?
D - Yes, mum.
M - Don't yes mum me all the lime
D - No mum.
M - Right, Leela, Are you ready?
L - Where's my school bag and .my...Water bottle?
M - I don t know, it is your bag and your bottle
L - Ah. Here it is.
M - Right, see you later. Give me a kiss Bye - see you
L+D - Bye - see you.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
how to make offering in English
TO EAT AND DRINK TO HELP
Here are some language expressions used to make offerings. They are used for making offers to eat and drink and also for offering to help of hers.
Offering to eat and drink
1. Would you like some tea?
2. Try one of these chocolates.
3. Help yourself to more coffee.
4. Shall I give you some apples?
5. Do you want some sandwich?
6. Would you like to have anything to eat?
7. Have another slice of cake please.
8. Would you like eggs or fish?
9. What drink do you like sir?
10. How about/ what about o drink?
Here are some language expressions used to make offerings. They are used for making offers to eat and drink and also for offering to help of hers.
Offering to eat and drink
1. Would you like some tea?
2. Try one of these chocolates.
3. Help yourself to more coffee.
4. Shall I give you some apples?
5. Do you want some sandwich?
6. Would you like to have anything to eat?
7. Have another slice of cake please.
8. Would you like eggs or fish?
9. What drink do you like sir?
10. How about/ what about o drink?
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Expressing Emotions in our conversation - example sentence
A - What a beautiful saree!
B - Good heavens' Seven thousand rupees for a saree like that'
C - My goodness!
A - I saw the ‘Titanic' last week
B - Wasn’t it marvellous?
C - Great! The music and photography were superb!
A - Hello, what a surprise! Fancy seeing you here! I'm just going up the cliff
B Oh dear! How terrible! He's going to fall!
A - Ooh Help! Help!
C - OK, we're coming. Don't worry.
Example conversation
A-Ajit B-Balu J – Jothi M - Mean
A- Cold drinks will make you hotter and give you hiccups
B- Yes. I think Ajit is right. Can I offer you some fruit instead?
J- A good idea! Shall I give you some graphs?
M – Yes, please.
F - Father S - Soorya R - Raja
F- what's wrong with the TV? The pictures are not coming.
S - Is it the power cable?
R - I'm not sure. Anyway I'll check if Ah' I've got it. It’s the
cable from the antenna… It's snapped. I can fix it in no lime
that's marvellous! How did you detect it?
R- Don't you know that I'm a student of electronics...
A - Oh dear! You've hit the ball too hard.
B - It's gone right over the fence and it's broken the office window
A - Now you've had it! Look! The Principal has come out and seen us.
B - We're now in real trouble.
A - Do you like the countryside Neela?
B – It’s wonderful here! Cool and quiet. Oh! Look at that bird over there! How very beautiful it is! What a long bright tail it has!
A - Sec what I have here for you Neeta!
B – Ah! How lovely...! The red roses are gorgeous! Thank you...
Mmm... I love these. They smell very nice.
B - Good heavens' Seven thousand rupees for a saree like that'
C - My goodness!
A - I saw the ‘Titanic' last week
B - Wasn’t it marvellous?
C - Great! The music and photography were superb!
A - Hello, what a surprise! Fancy seeing you here! I'm just going up the cliff
B Oh dear! How terrible! He's going to fall!
A - Ooh Help! Help!
C - OK, we're coming. Don't worry.
Example conversation
A-Ajit B-Balu J – Jothi M - Mean
A- Cold drinks will make you hotter and give you hiccups
B- Yes. I think Ajit is right. Can I offer you some fruit instead?
J- A good idea! Shall I give you some graphs?
M – Yes, please.
F - Father S - Soorya R - Raja
F- what's wrong with the TV? The pictures are not coming.
S - Is it the power cable?
R - I'm not sure. Anyway I'll check if Ah' I've got it. It’s the
cable from the antenna… It's snapped. I can fix it in no lime
that's marvellous! How did you detect it?
R- Don't you know that I'm a student of electronics...
A - Oh dear! You've hit the ball too hard.
B - It's gone right over the fence and it's broken the office window
A - Now you've had it! Look! The Principal has come out and seen us.
B - We're now in real trouble.
A - Do you like the countryside Neela?
B – It’s wonderful here! Cool and quiet. Oh! Look at that bird over there! How very beautiful it is! What a long bright tail it has!
A - Sec what I have here for you Neeta!
B – Ah! How lovely...! The red roses are gorgeous! Thank you...
Mmm... I love these. They smell very nice.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Expressing Likes and Dislikes in conversation
There ore o number of ways of expressing our likes and dislikes and preferences.
The following language expressions are widely in use to perform this function.
Likes
1. I like/Father likes.
2. I love / Mother low.
3. I am found of.
4. I am crazy.
5. I prefer.
6. I'd like to have
7. I d rather have
8. Yum I
9. It is interesting.
10. I want some...
11. I have a taste for....
12.I enjoy.
Dislikes
1. I don’t like...
2. I hate
3. I'm fed up with...
4. It is disgusting.
5. Yuk!
6. It is boring.
7. I don't want
6. I wouldn't like.
9. I'm not interested.
10. I don't have the taste for it.
11. I don't have the inclination
The following language expressions are widely in use to perform this function.
Likes
1. I like/Father likes.
2. I love / Mother low.
3. I am found of.
4. I am crazy.
5. I prefer.
6. I'd like to have
7. I d rather have
8. Yum I
9. It is interesting.
10. I want some...
11. I have a taste for....
12.I enjoy.
Dislikes
1. I don’t like...
2. I hate
3. I'm fed up with...
4. It is disgusting.
5. Yuk!
6. It is boring.
7. I don't want
6. I wouldn't like.
9. I'm not interested.
10. I don't have the taste for it.
11. I don't have the inclination
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Conversation with other people by some basic question
A - Could you lend me your pencil?
B - Of course, here you are.
A - Thank you very much.
B- Will you lend me your dictionary for a while?
A- I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't. I'm going to use it myself now.
B - Never mind. I'll ask someone else.
A - Would you move along a bit please?
B - Sure!
A - Thank you.
A - Could you tell me the time, please?
B- Certainly, It's half past eight.
A- Could you possibly change fifty rupees please?
B – I’m sorry, I can't. The cashier may be able to help you
A - Thank you, I'll try him.
IN A TRAIN
A- Could you possibly look after my bag?
B- I'm sorry I'm getting off at the next station. That boy may be able to.
A- Never mind, I'll carry it to the restaurant car.
A- I wonder if you could lend me your bike for some time?
B- I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't. I'm getting ready to go to the town.
A- That's all right, I'll go by bus.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
A - Could you tell me the way to the HSBC Bank please?
B - Yes, you walk as far as the temple and take the second right.
A - Mm... Second right, then.
B - There you will see the HSBC bank opposite the post office.
A - Thank you very much.
B - You're welcome.
A - Where's the nearest bus stop please?
B - You turn left into the main road and walk straight up to the traffic lights.
A - Then....?
B - You'll find the bus stop a 50 meters beyond the traffic lights.
A - Thank you.
B - Not at all.
A - Do you have the time, please?
B - Yes, it’s getting on to 4.
A - I wonder if you could tell me how to get to the Public Library?
B - Yes. You take 47A bus and get off at the Eye Hospital.
A - Yes. Eye Hospital,... and then... ?
B - You walk across the cross road along the flyover...
A - Fly over.... Okay....
B - You'll see the Library on your right as you go past the Maternity Hospital and the commissioner's office on your left. You can't miss it.
A - Thanks... a lot.
B - Not at all...
A - Where's the post-office, please?
A - Where's the post-office, please?
B - It's near the temple.
A- Is there a pharmacy near here?
B- Yes, there is one on Flower's Road and another on Nelson's Street.
A- Any idea as to where the Apollo studio is?
B- Yes, it's over there... you can see it.
A- Ah... Thank you.
B - Of course, here you are.
A - Thank you very much.
B- Will you lend me your dictionary for a while?
A- I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't. I'm going to use it myself now.
B - Never mind. I'll ask someone else.
A - Would you move along a bit please?
B - Sure!
A - Thank you.
A - Could you tell me the time, please?
B- Certainly, It's half past eight.
A- Could you possibly change fifty rupees please?
B – I’m sorry, I can't. The cashier may be able to help you
A - Thank you, I'll try him.
IN A TRAIN
A- Could you possibly look after my bag?
B- I'm sorry I'm getting off at the next station. That boy may be able to.
A- Never mind, I'll carry it to the restaurant car.
A- I wonder if you could lend me your bike for some time?
B- I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't. I'm getting ready to go to the town.
A- That's all right, I'll go by bus.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
A - Could you tell me the way to the HSBC Bank please?
B - Yes, you walk as far as the temple and take the second right.
A - Mm... Second right, then.
B - There you will see the HSBC bank opposite the post office.
A - Thank you very much.
B - You're welcome.
A - Where's the nearest bus stop please?
B - You turn left into the main road and walk straight up to the traffic lights.
A - Then....?
B - You'll find the bus stop a 50 meters beyond the traffic lights.
A - Thank you.
B - Not at all.
A - Do you have the time, please?
B - Yes, it’s getting on to 4.
A - I wonder if you could tell me how to get to the Public Library?
B - Yes. You take 47A bus and get off at the Eye Hospital.
A - Yes. Eye Hospital,... and then... ?
B - You walk across the cross road along the flyover...
A - Fly over.... Okay....
B - You'll see the Library on your right as you go past the Maternity Hospital and the commissioner's office on your left. You can't miss it.
A - Thanks... a lot.
B - Not at all...
A - Where's the post-office, please?
A - Where's the post-office, please?
B - It's near the temple.
A- Is there a pharmacy near here?
B- Yes, there is one on Flower's Road and another on Nelson's Street.
A- Any idea as to where the Apollo studio is?
B- Yes, it's over there... you can see it.
A- Ah... Thank you.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Extending our help by asking questions
A - Could I fill it up, please?
B - Sure, shall I check the oil as well?
A - Yes, I want the tiers also checked.
B - Certainly, I'll do it sir.
A - Thank you.
A - Could I have the bill, please?
B - Certainly sir, I'll bring it straight away.
A - Shall I take these trays away sir?
B - Wait, I'll finish my coffee, quickly.
A- It’s a present. Do you think you could gift wrap it for me?
B - Yes, indeed, I'll take the price tag off.
A - Put a nice name tag please.
B - Yes, I'll do that, madam.
A - I'll give you a lift if you like.
B - That's great. Would you drop me at the bus stand please?
A - Oh, yes.
A- Would you mind opening the window?
B- Not at all, it's very stuffy in here.
A - Could I have extension 2387, please?
B - I'm afraid the line is engaged at the moment Do you want to hold?
A - Never mind, I'll call again after fifteen minutes.
A - Yes, madam, can I help you?
B - Yes l bought these sandals two days ago and the heels have come off. Can you change them?
A - Oh, dear. I'm sorry. I'll just see if we've got another pair for you.
A - Turn that wretched music down will you? Or better still turn it off.
B - Oh, all right.
A - It's really sickening son.
B - Sure, shall I check the oil as well?
A - Yes, I want the tiers also checked.
B - Certainly, I'll do it sir.
A - Thank you.
A - Could I have the bill, please?
B - Certainly sir, I'll bring it straight away.
A - Shall I take these trays away sir?
B - Wait, I'll finish my coffee, quickly.
A- It’s a present. Do you think you could gift wrap it for me?
B - Yes, indeed, I'll take the price tag off.
A - Put a nice name tag please.
B - Yes, I'll do that, madam.
A - I'll give you a lift if you like.
B - That's great. Would you drop me at the bus stand please?
A - Oh, yes.
A- Would you mind opening the window?
B- Not at all, it's very stuffy in here.
A - Could I have extension 2387, please?
B - I'm afraid the line is engaged at the moment Do you want to hold?
A - Never mind, I'll call again after fifteen minutes.
A - Yes, madam, can I help you?
B - Yes l bought these sandals two days ago and the heels have come off. Can you change them?
A - Oh, dear. I'm sorry. I'll just see if we've got another pair for you.
A - Turn that wretched music down will you? Or better still turn it off.
B - Oh, all right.
A - It's really sickening son.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Some basic English sentence to offer our help
A - Jaya, will you come here a minute? Could you get me the file on sales in Andhra? I just need to check something.
B - Here you are, sir.
A - Oh, and Jaya, I'd love a cup of tea, if that's at all possible
B - Yes. Mr. Mano.
A - Good evening sir.
B - Good evening, Mano. I sent for you... because I want to have a discussion with you.
A - What's it about sir?
B - It's about launching our new product...
A - Which one sir? The soap powder or the toothpaste
B - It's the new soap powder. I think we need an advertising campaign on T.V.and in the press.
A - That's fine sir. We can really push this product that way.
B - Would you mind looking after the TV. Mano! Is that all right?
A - Certainly sir, it's a pleasure.
B - And I'll deal with the press and the F.M. Radio if it’s very necessary.
A - I think the F.M. Radios too have a wider reach these days.
B - Then well have that as well Mano. I hope this campaign would bring us the desired results.
A - I'm sure, it will sir.
B - Thank you Mano and get started today itself.
A - Okay sir.
B - All the best Mano.
B - Here you are, sir.
A - Oh, and Jaya, I'd love a cup of tea, if that's at all possible
B - Yes. Mr. Mano.
A - Good evening sir.
B - Good evening, Mano. I sent for you... because I want to have a discussion with you.
A - What's it about sir?
B - It's about launching our new product...
A - Which one sir? The soap powder or the toothpaste
B - It's the new soap powder. I think we need an advertising campaign on T.V.and in the press.
A - That's fine sir. We can really push this product that way.
B - Would you mind looking after the TV. Mano! Is that all right?
A - Certainly sir, it's a pleasure.
B - And I'll deal with the press and the F.M. Radio if it’s very necessary.
A - I think the F.M. Radios too have a wider reach these days.
B - Then well have that as well Mano. I hope this campaign would bring us the desired results.
A - I'm sure, it will sir.
B - Thank you Mano and get started today itself.
A - Okay sir.
B - All the best Mano.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
SENDING OFF SOMEONE AT THE AIRPORT
G - Ganga P - Preethi S - Sekar
G - Goodbye Preethi. Have a good flight. I'll miss you very much
P - Ganga dear. It's been nice seeing you in Pans again. I'M ring you up as soon as I get back
G - I’ll call you too Give my love to everyone at home in Chennai
S - Goodbye Preethi. Have you got everything? That's good.
G - Goodbye Sekar Thank you for everything (Preethi goes through the departure gate).
S - Ganga, you look sad. Come on, cheer up! Preethi will come again. Let’s get back to the car park I hope I left the doors locked.
G - I hope you did too. There are sometime bad elements around at these airports...
A - Bye – mum, see you soon!
B - Well, goodbye son. Look after yourself. Don’t forget to write darling.
I) Other casual forms of saying 'Goodbye'
a) Among friends or younger boys and girls.
See you later guys
Yes O.K. Bye
b) One student might say to another.
A - 'Well I'm off now'. I'll see you.
B - 'Yes, sure next week possibly. . Okay, fine. Bye.
C - Cherio-Bye
Some more formal or polite forms of goodbye
a) To someone you know a little, for example somebody you have met on the road.
A - Well, I look forward to seeing you again.
8 – Yes, that would be nice.
A - Bye bye ... (Goodbye)
B - Bye bye. {Goodbye)
b) To someone you have met just now.
A - Well, It’s been really nice meeting you I hope we meet again
sometime. Goodbye.
B - Goodbye.
C) We say 'Goodbye' on leaving someone at night or when going to bed.
A - It's time to go to sleep, Sita.
B - Yes, Goodbye, mum.
A - Bye darling.
d) A - Goodbye Kalyani.
B - Goodbye Narmada. Have a nice evening.
A - Thanks Kalyani. See you tomorrow.
At weekends to school and college mates, colleagues, teachers
A - Goodbye Soorya. Have a good journey.
B - Thank you very much Haran. See you next Monday.
A - Yes, of course. Goodbye.
G - Goodbye Preethi. Have a good flight. I'll miss you very much
P - Ganga dear. It's been nice seeing you in Pans again. I'M ring you up as soon as I get back
G - I’ll call you too Give my love to everyone at home in Chennai
S - Goodbye Preethi. Have you got everything? That's good.
G - Goodbye Sekar Thank you for everything (Preethi goes through the departure gate).
S - Ganga, you look sad. Come on, cheer up! Preethi will come again. Let’s get back to the car park I hope I left the doors locked.
G - I hope you did too. There are sometime bad elements around at these airports...
A - Bye – mum, see you soon!
B - Well, goodbye son. Look after yourself. Don’t forget to write darling.
I) Other casual forms of saying 'Goodbye'
a) Among friends or younger boys and girls.
See you later guys
Yes O.K. Bye
b) One student might say to another.
A - 'Well I'm off now'. I'll see you.
B - 'Yes, sure next week possibly. . Okay, fine. Bye.
C - Cherio-Bye
Some more formal or polite forms of goodbye
a) To someone you know a little, for example somebody you have met on the road.
A - Well, I look forward to seeing you again.
8 – Yes, that would be nice.
A - Bye bye ... (Goodbye)
B - Bye bye. {Goodbye)
b) To someone you have met just now.
A - Well, It’s been really nice meeting you I hope we meet again
sometime. Goodbye.
B - Goodbye.
C) We say 'Goodbye' on leaving someone at night or when going to bed.
A - It's time to go to sleep, Sita.
B - Yes, Goodbye, mum.
A - Bye darling.
d) A - Goodbye Kalyani.
B - Goodbye Narmada. Have a nice evening.
A - Thanks Kalyani. See you tomorrow.
At weekends to school and college mates, colleagues, teachers
A - Goodbye Soorya. Have a good journey.
B - Thank you very much Haran. See you next Monday.
A - Yes, of course. Goodbye.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Basic English conversation AT A RESTAURANT
AT A RESTAURANT
W - Waiter C - Customer
W- Yes, please. What next
C - Hello. Can I have chicken and fried rice please?
W - Salt and pepper?
C - Yes please.
W - Anything else?
C – Yes, two plantains and a milk shake.
W – Twenty, Thirty, Thirty five rupees.
C - Here you are. Thank you.
A - Anu F - Father S - Sindhu
A - I really enjoy rice and curry.
F - You're sure it wasn't too hot?
A - No. It was quite hot, but not too hot. I wouldn't mind a cold drink, though.
F - I'm not sure a cold drink is the best thing, if you found the
curry a little hot for you it'll probably make you hotter and give you hiccups
S - Yes I think he's right. Can I offer you some fruit instead?
F - A good idea. Why not have slice of pineapple? They are
very sweet and juicy just now. Shall I cut you a slice?
A - Yes. Please it looks very nice.
A - Shop assistant C - Customer
A - Good morning Madam!
C - Good morning!
A - Can I help you?
C - Mmm. I'm looking for some gift articles
A- Would you like to look at some wood carvings? Here are some ivory statues... Some silver bangles...
W - Waiter C - Customer
W- Yes, please. What next
C - Hello. Can I have chicken and fried rice please?
W - Salt and pepper?
C - Yes please.
W - Anything else?
C – Yes, two plantains and a milk shake.
W – Twenty, Thirty, Thirty five rupees.
C - Here you are. Thank you.
A - Anu F - Father S - Sindhu
A - I really enjoy rice and curry.
F - You're sure it wasn't too hot?
A - No. It was quite hot, but not too hot. I wouldn't mind a cold drink, though.
F - I'm not sure a cold drink is the best thing, if you found the
curry a little hot for you it'll probably make you hotter and give you hiccups
S - Yes I think he's right. Can I offer you some fruit instead?
F - A good idea. Why not have slice of pineapple? They are
very sweet and juicy just now. Shall I cut you a slice?
A - Yes. Please it looks very nice.
A - Shop assistant C - Customer
A - Good morning Madam!
C - Good morning!
A - Can I help you?
C - Mmm. I'm looking for some gift articles
A- Would you like to look at some wood carvings? Here are some ivory statues... Some silver bangles...
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Example sentence to make suggestion - shall we
We can use many language expressions to make suggestions.
1. Why don't you take to sports as your profession?
2. Shall we go for a movie this evening?
3. What about calling the doctor?
4. Let's go by train.
5. I don't think we should continue our journey?
6. Let's have lunch now.
7. Wouldn't you like to take some rest?
8. What about your future?
9. You'd better see a doctor
10. You ought to have some good sleep.
Some of these expressions have the effect
of an advice as well,
eg: (1,5, 8, 9,10)
A- Help! Help! What shall I do?
B- Hurry up and do something!
C- Why don't you try to move back?
D- I don't think we should touch the car.
E- We'd better pull the car back onto the road.
F- What about calling the police?
G- Yes, let's do that. Shall I look for on STD?
A- I'm so grateful that you saved us.
B- Shall we go out for a meal?
C- Why don't we have dinner at the Chinese restaurant?
Red Dragon?
D- Yes, let's.
A- It is a lovely day. What shall we do?
B- Let's play tennis!
A- It is raining again. What shall we do! Let's stay at home and watch a video.
B- That's a good idea!
A - I'm hungry.
B - Then let's go to 'Hot chips'.
A - What shall we have?
B- Let's have some Purl and Samosa. Come on let's go.
A- It's warm and sunny today.
B- Where shall we go?
C- Well, let's go to the beach.
D- That'd be fine.
B- Yes, we can play beach ball, play in the sand and go swimming
C- Ooh... Let's go...
A- Shall we go to a movie this evening!?
B- O.K. What's on at Rohini Cinema?
C- Rush Hour', Jackie Chan is in it:
B- Ah'... that'd be fine.
A - Are you coming to play cricket?
B - Oh no! It's too hot to play cricket now.
C - Why don't we play in the evening?
D - If you want to while away the time stay indoors and play chess.
A - O.K. I'll get the chess board.
1. Why don't you take to sports as your profession?
2. Shall we go for a movie this evening?
3. What about calling the doctor?
4. Let's go by train.
5. I don't think we should continue our journey?
6. Let's have lunch now.
7. Wouldn't you like to take some rest?
8. What about your future?
9. You'd better see a doctor
10. You ought to have some good sleep.
Some of these expressions have the effect
of an advice as well,
eg: (1,5, 8, 9,10)
A- Help! Help! What shall I do?
B- Hurry up and do something!
C- Why don't you try to move back?
D- I don't think we should touch the car.
E- We'd better pull the car back onto the road.
F- What about calling the police?
G- Yes, let's do that. Shall I look for on STD?
A- I'm so grateful that you saved us.
B- Shall we go out for a meal?
C- Why don't we have dinner at the Chinese restaurant?
Red Dragon?
D- Yes, let's.
A- It is a lovely day. What shall we do?
B- Let's play tennis!
A- It is raining again. What shall we do! Let's stay at home and watch a video.
B- That's a good idea!
A - I'm hungry.
B - Then let's go to 'Hot chips'.
A - What shall we have?
B- Let's have some Purl and Samosa. Come on let's go.
A- It's warm and sunny today.
B- Where shall we go?
C- Well, let's go to the beach.
D- That'd be fine.
B- Yes, we can play beach ball, play in the sand and go swimming
C- Ooh... Let's go...
A- Shall we go to a movie this evening!?
B- O.K. What's on at Rohini Cinema?
C- Rush Hour', Jackie Chan is in it:
B- Ah'... that'd be fine.
A - Are you coming to play cricket?
B - Oh no! It's too hot to play cricket now.
C - Why don't we play in the evening?
D - If you want to while away the time stay indoors and play chess.
A - O.K. I'll get the chess board.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Example sentence - how to invite others
Salesman: Here you are.
Bindu : Thank you. How much do I pay?
Salesman: Two hundred rupees.
Sentences for Practice
1. Can I have a ball-point pen, please?
2. Can you give mc three black refills, please?
3. Do you have a copy of Oxford Dictionary?
4. Could you give me change for a five-hundred?
5. Do you sell cordless telephones?
6. Could you lend me hundred rupees. I’ll return it on Saturday.
7. Can I have a look at that TV over there?
8. May I borrow your dictionary for a while?
9. Can I borrow your cycle for an hour?
10. Can I have an extra bottle of milk today?
8. Inviting
(Mrs. Buvana rings up her friend Mrs. Pushpa. She invite her for her
daughter's betrothal.)
Asha : Hello!
Buvana : May I speak to Pushpa, please?
Asha : May I know who’s calling?
Buvana: I'm Buvana.
Asha : Please hold on for a moment. I'll call her.
Pushpa: Pushpa here.
Buvana: Hello, Pushpa! Buvana here.
Pushpa: Hello, Buvana! You're calling after quite some time.
Buvana : I've been a bit busy with some personal matters. But now I have some good
news. My daughter Rani is getting married.
Pushpa : It is nice to hear! Who is the bridegroom?
Buvana: He's a computer engineer in Bangalore.
Pushpa : Good. I'm very happy.
Buvana : The engagement is on the 5lh, that is next Friday. We'll be glad if you could
join us on that day.
Pushpa : What time is if?
Buvana : 9.30 in the morning at our residence. I know we should have come and
personally invited you, but......
Pushpa : I don't believe in such formalities. We’ll definitely come. Meanwhile, convey our
wishes from us to Rani.
Buvana: Thank you. Pushpa. Bye!
Pushpa; Bye?
Bindu : Thank you. How much do I pay?
Salesman: Two hundred rupees.
Sentences for Practice
1. Can I have a ball-point pen, please?
2. Can you give mc three black refills, please?
3. Do you have a copy of Oxford Dictionary?
4. Could you give me change for a five-hundred?
5. Do you sell cordless telephones?
6. Could you lend me hundred rupees. I’ll return it on Saturday.
7. Can I have a look at that TV over there?
8. May I borrow your dictionary for a while?
9. Can I borrow your cycle for an hour?
10. Can I have an extra bottle of milk today?
8. Inviting
(Mrs. Buvana rings up her friend Mrs. Pushpa. She invite her for her
daughter's betrothal.)
Asha : Hello!
Buvana : May I speak to Pushpa, please?
Asha : May I know who’s calling?
Buvana: I'm Buvana.
Asha : Please hold on for a moment. I'll call her.
Pushpa: Pushpa here.
Buvana: Hello, Pushpa! Buvana here.
Pushpa: Hello, Buvana! You're calling after quite some time.
Buvana : I've been a bit busy with some personal matters. But now I have some good
news. My daughter Rani is getting married.
Pushpa : It is nice to hear! Who is the bridegroom?
Buvana: He's a computer engineer in Bangalore.
Pushpa : Good. I'm very happy.
Buvana : The engagement is on the 5lh, that is next Friday. We'll be glad if you could
join us on that day.
Pushpa : What time is if?
Buvana : 9.30 in the morning at our residence. I know we should have come and
personally invited you, but......
Pushpa : I don't believe in such formalities. We’ll definitely come. Meanwhile, convey our
wishes from us to Rani.
Buvana: Thank you. Pushpa. Bye!
Pushpa; Bye?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Conversation - how to ask direction, example sentence
(Krishna wants to find out where the post
office is. He asks Kapil for directions.)
Krishna: Can you tell me where the post office is?
Kapil : Please go up this street and lake the third turn to the right,
krihhna : Is it far from here?
Kapil: Not very far. It’s about ten minutes' walk.
Krishna: Did you say the third turn to the left?
Kapil : No. The third turn to the right.
Krishna: Thank you.
Sentences for Practice
1. Could you tell me where the GPO is?
2. Can you tell me how to go to the railway station?
3. Is there a medical store nearby?
4. Excuse me. Where's the nearest telephone booth?
5. Where's Valluvar Kottam?
6. It is near T.Nagar Bus Terminus.
7. It is about one and a half kilometer down the street.
8. Please go along that road beside the temple
9. You can go to that bus stop and take No, 5 A
10. I think there's a telephone in that complex over there.
7. Asking for Things
(Hindu wants to buy a few books. She goes to
a bookshop and asks for the books.)
Salesman: Can 1 help you?
Bindu : I think so. Do you have a copy of R.K.Narayan's latest book?
Salesman: Do you mean The Malgudi Days?
Bindu: Yes, that's the one.
Salesman: I'm afraid we've sold out all the copies. But we're getting some copies
by next week.
Bindu: Do you think I can get a copy in week?
Salesman: Certainly, In fact, I'll reserve a copy for you.
Bindu : That's very kind of you. Have you got copies of Written English?
Salesman: Sure. We got fresh stock only yesterday.
Bindu : Please give me four copies.
office is. He asks Kapil for directions.)
Krishna: Can you tell me where the post office is?
Kapil : Please go up this street and lake the third turn to the right,
krihhna : Is it far from here?
Kapil: Not very far. It’s about ten minutes' walk.
Krishna: Did you say the third turn to the left?
Kapil : No. The third turn to the right.
Krishna: Thank you.
Sentences for Practice
1. Could you tell me where the GPO is?
2. Can you tell me how to go to the railway station?
3. Is there a medical store nearby?
4. Excuse me. Where's the nearest telephone booth?
5. Where's Valluvar Kottam?
6. It is near T.Nagar Bus Terminus.
7. It is about one and a half kilometer down the street.
8. Please go along that road beside the temple
9. You can go to that bus stop and take No, 5 A
10. I think there's a telephone in that complex over there.
7. Asking for Things
(Hindu wants to buy a few books. She goes to
a bookshop and asks for the books.)
Salesman: Can 1 help you?
Bindu : I think so. Do you have a copy of R.K.Narayan's latest book?
Salesman: Do you mean The Malgudi Days?
Bindu: Yes, that's the one.
Salesman: I'm afraid we've sold out all the copies. But we're getting some copies
by next week.
Bindu: Do you think I can get a copy in week?
Salesman: Certainly, In fact, I'll reserve a copy for you.
Bindu : That's very kind of you. Have you got copies of Written English?
Salesman: Sure. We got fresh stock only yesterday.
Bindu : Please give me four copies.
Friday, July 8, 2011
dialogue between two student
Ravi : Hi,Gopal. What news?
Gopal : We are planning to visit Chennai in the month of
February. Why don’t you join us?
Ravi : Certainty I will. Which places are you going to visit?
Gopal : We want to visit the Legislative Assembly and the
museum in addition to other places of interest.
Ravi : In that case, you should get prior permission. You
should write to the Assembly Secretary ..............
Gopal : Can you help us in drafting the letter?
Ravi : Tell me the date o f visit, the number o f persons and
time.
Gopal : We are a group often and we wouId I like to visit
the assembly on 12.6.03 at about 11 a.m.
Ravi : OK. I shall draft it neatly.
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Raju : Why is the traffic policeman accosting that man on the two-wheeler? Ranjith : He has crossed the stop line at the signal. He will h...
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Grammar I. Read the following dialogue . Naren Keshav comes home after six months of stay at a residential school to spend his short ho...