Basic English Conversation Part 2
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Basic English Conversation Part 2
by Cep Ahmad Harfi
Jumat, 08 Maret 2013
Basic English Conversation Part 2
Asking Name, Address, and Phone Number
When we want to invite someone we can simply just saying “would you like to go” or “would you like to come”. Both of these
sentences are polite to used.
Asking Name, Address, and Phone Number
Hanz
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: Excuse me, what is your name?
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Mary
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: Mary Landlady.
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Hanz
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: And what is your address?
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Mary
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: 111 Avenue Street, Gold Tower
Apartment, California.
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Hanz
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: And what is your phone number?
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Mary
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: It is 555-6362.
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Hanz
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: Thank you very much.
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Mary
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: You’re welcome.
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When we want to ask about address we
may use this sentences:
A: Excuse me,
where do you live?
B: I live on
California, or
A: I live at 111 Avenue Street, Gold Tower Apartment, California. (for
more details)
Talking About Job or Workplace
Lely
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: Where do you work?
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Adam
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: I work for Dakota Travel.
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Lely
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: Oh, really? And what do you do
there?
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Adam
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: I am a guide. I take people on tours
to Asia.
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Lely
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: That sounds interesting!
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Adam
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: Yes, it’s a great job. I love it!
And what do you do?
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Lely
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: I am a student, and I also work
part-time, too.
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Adam
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: Oh? Where do you work?
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Lely
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: I work in a fast food restaurant. I
cook pizzas.
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Adam
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: Italian Resto?
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Lely
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: No, Whoppers! I work for Pizza Hut.
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Some sentences that can be used for asking the occupation or the
work place are:
A: Where do you work?
B: I work for
Dakota Travel, I work at/in a fast food restaurant.
A: What do you do?
B: I am a guide, I
take people on tours / I am a student, and I work part-time too.
A: Excuse me, are
you a clerk?
B: No, I am not. I
am a nurse.
Prices
Conversation 1
Nana
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: Oh, look at this bracelet, Seth! It
is lovely!
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Seth
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: Yeah, it is OK.
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Nana
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: Excuse me, please. How much is this?
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Clerk
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: Oh, that’s on sale. It is only $50.
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Seth
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: That’s crazy! Come on, Nana...
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Conversation 2
Sally
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: Hey, Kimmy, how do you like these
running shoes?
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Kimmy
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: Well, they are all right, I guess.
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Sally
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: Excuse me. How much are these?
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Clerk
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: They are $80.
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Selly
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: Oh, that’s not bad!
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Kimmy
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: Eighty dollars! Well, thanks,
anyway. We’re just looking.
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Likes and Dislikes
Conversation 1
Tom
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: Do you like jazz, Shelly?
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Shelly
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: No. I don’t like it very much. Do you?
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Tom
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: It’s OK. What kind of music do you
like?
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Shelly
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: Well, I like Hip Hop a lot.
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Tom
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: What’s your favorite group?
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Shelly
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: Black eyed peas. How about you? Do you like them?
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Tom
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: No, I don’t. I can’t stand them!
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Conversation 2
Jimmy
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: What kind of TV programs do you
like?
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Gerrard
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: Game shows. I like them a lot. Do
you like them?
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Jimmy
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: Yes. I like them. They are terrific!
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Simple questions and answers that can
be used from conversation above are:
A: Do you like jazz?
B: Yes, I do. I
like it a lot / No, I don’t like it very much / No, I don’t.
A: Do you like
Linkinpark?
B: Yes, I do. I
like them a lot / No, I don’t like them very much / No, I don’t.
Invitations
Conversation 1
Dave
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: Hey, Martin. There’s a jazz concert
at the Blue Club on Friday. Would you like to
go with me?
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Martin
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: Yeah, that’s sounds good! What time
is the concert?
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Dave
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: It’s at 9 o’clock.
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Martin
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: Great! Let’s go.
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Conversation 2
Damien
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: There is a party in Alan’s House on
Saturday night. Would you come with me?
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Catty
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: Wow! That’s sounds interesting,
there must be a lot of people there.
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Damien
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: Absolutely yes, C’mon go with me.
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Catty
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: Yeah, but I’m sorry, I can’t come
with you. I have to accompany my sister.
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Damien
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: Oh, it’s OK. Maybe next time will be
good.
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