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Educational => Learning English => Learning English => Topic started by: Mustafizur rRhman on February 07, 2015, 02:14:31 PM
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OUR MAIN CONCERN IS SPEAKING ENGLISH. SO I HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE SAMPLES OF REAL LIFE ENGLISH SPEAKING SO THAT STUDENTS CAN LEARN BETTER.
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SAMPLE SPEAKING
MAKING A HOTEL RESERVATION
Sample-2
Receptionist : Good evening.
Jim : Hi. Do you have any vacancies tonight?
Receptionist : Yes. The rate is 55 dollars.
Jim : Do the rooms have internet access?
Receptionist : We have wireless. If you have a computer you can use the wireless network for an additional 5 dollars.
Jim : OK, I'd like a room please.
Receptionist : Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
Jim : Non-smoking.
Receptionist : How will you be paying?
Jim : Visa. Here you are.
Receptionist : How many people?
Jim : Two.
Receptionist : Would you like a king size bed or two double beds?
Jim : King size please.
Receptionist : You're in room 237. It's on the second floor. Here's your key. Sign here please.
Jim : What time is checkout?
Receptionist : 11:30AM
Jim: Thank you.
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SAMPLE SPEAKING
MAKING A HOTEL RESERVATION
Sample-1
Receptionist : Hello, Marriott Hotel, how may I help you?
Nancy : Hi. I'd like to make a reservation.
Receptionist : Just a moment. OK, for what date?
Nancy : July 25th.
Receptionist : How many nights will you be staying?
Nancy : 2 nights. What's the room rate?
Receptionist : 75 dollars a night plus tax. Would you like me to reserve a room for you?
Nancy : Yes please.
Receptionist : Your name?
Nancy : Nancy Anderson.
Receptionist : Miss Anderson, how will you be paying?
Nancy : Visa.
Receptionist : Card number please.
Nancy : 4198 2289 3388 228.
Receptionist : Expiration date?
Nancy : 1/9/2012
Receptionist : OK, You're all set. We'll see you on the 25th.
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TELEPHONE CALLS
James : Hello?
Linda : Hi, is James there please?
James : Yes. Who's calling?
Linda : Linda.
James : One moment please.
Linda : OK.
James : Hello?
Linda : Hi James, it's Linda.
James : Hi Linda.
Linda : What are you doing now?
James : I'm working.
Linda : Are you busy?
James : Yes. It's been really busy here all day.
Linda : What time do you get off of work?
James : 8:30PM
Linda : I'll call you back after 8:30PM
James : OK. Talk to you later.
Linda : Bye bye.
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SHOPPING
Buying a shirt
Dan : Excuse me.
Maria : Hello sir, may I help you?
Dan : Yes. Can I see that shirt on the top shelf please?
Maria :Sure. Here it is.
Dan : How much does it cost?
Maria : 50 dollars.
Dan : 50 dollars. That's too much.
Maria : How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.
Dan : I don't like that one.
Maria : How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like.
Dan : That's nice. How much is it?
Maria : 30 dollars.
Dan : That'll be fine.
Maria : Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?
Dan : That blue one's fine.
Maria : Do you need any more of these shirts?
Dan : Yes.
Maria : How many do you want?
Dan : I'll take two more, a red one and a white one.
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DOCTOR PATIENT CONVERSATION
Patient" Hello doctor! Can you spare me a few minutes?
Doctor: Certainly! Come in and sit down. Now, what is the matter with you?
P: That is just what I want you to tell me.
D: Well, tell me how you are suffering?
P: I seem to be generally out of sorts. I have no appetite for my food, and yet I am always suffering from indigestion.
D: Are you troubled with headaches?
P: Yes, I am. And what is worse I cannot sleep at night.
D: I see, What is your work?
P: I am a clerk in an office, and have to work long hours.
D: What sort of exercise do you take in the evening?
P: I am afraid I don't take any. I feel so tired when I get home that I simply want to sit down, or go to bed.
D: I see. Well, you are evidently run down, and need a rest and change. All your troubles are signs of nervous exhaustion. I will give you a nerve tonic but the main thing is rest. If you do as I say, you will soon be all right.
P: Thank you, doctor. I will follow your advice, Good sight!
D: Good night! And let me know how you get on.
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At a doctor’s chamber
Doctor : Hello Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson : Hi Doctor.
Doctor : How are you feeling?
Mrs. Wilson : I don't feel good.
Doctor : What's bothering you?
Mrs. Wilson : I have a stomachache and a headache.
Doctor : Where does it hurt?
Mrs. Wilson : Here.
Doctor : Do you have a fever?
Mrs. Wilson : No, I don't think so.
Doctor : OK. Let me look at your throat. Open your mouth. Your throat's red. Does it hurt?
Mrs. Wilson : Yes. It's sore.
Doctor : When did it start to feel this way?
Mrs. Wilson : Last week.
Doctor : I think you have a virus. It might be the flu. I'm going to give you a prescription for some medicine.
Mrs. Wilson : Thank you.
Doctor : Try to get some rest, and be sure to drink lots of water and orange juice.
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HEALTH
Appointment with a doctor
Adam :
Hi, I'd like to see the doctor, please.
Receptionist :
Do you have an appointment?
Adam :
No.
Receptionist :
When would you like an appointment?
Adam :
Is today possible?
Receptionist :
Yes. Today is fine. What time would you like?
Adam :
As soon as possible. My stomach really hurts.
Receptionist :
Please wait a moment. I'll see if the doctor is available.
Adam :
OK.
Receptionist :
Sorry, he's with a patient right now. It's probably going to be about another 30 minutes. Would you mind waiting a little longer?
Adam :
No problem.
Receptionist :
May I see your insurance card please.
Adam :
Here you are.
Receptionist :
Thanks. That's going to be 25 dollars for today's visit.
Adam :
Really? I didn't think it would be that much.
Receptionist :
I know how you feel.
Adam :
I'll pay with cash.
Receptionist :
Thank you.
Adam :
Would you please turn on the heat? It's really cold in here.
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Paying for dinner:
Tim :
Excuse me. Check please.
Waitress :
OK, how was everything?
Tim :
Very nice. Thank you.
Waitress :
Would you like this to-go?
Tim :
Yes, can you put it in a plastic bag?
Waitress :
Sure, no problem. Here you are. That'll be 25 dollars.
Tim :
Do you take credit cards?
Waitress :
Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard.
Tim :
OK, here you are.
Waitress :
Thanks. I'll be right back.
Tim :
OK.
Waitress :
Here's your receipt.
Tim :
Thank you.
Waitress :
You're welcome. Please come again.
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Ordering Food
Host :
Hello sir, welcome to the French Garden Restaurant. How many?
Charles :
One.
Host :
Right this way. Please have a seat. Your waitress will be with you in a moment.
Waitress :
Hello sir, would you like to order now?
Charles :
Yes please.
Waitress :
What would you like to drink?
Charles :
What do you have?
Waitress :
We have bottled water, juice, and Coke.
Charles :
I'll have a bottle of water please.
Waitress :
What would you like to eat?
Charles :
I'll have a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup.
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FOOD AND DRINK
AT THE RESTAURANT
Rebecca :
This looks like a nice restaurant.
Scott :
Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
Rebecca :
Let's sit over there.
Scott :
OK.
Rebecca :
Can you pass me a menu please.
Scott :
Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
Rebecca :
I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
Scott :
I think I'll have a glass of wine.
Rebecca :
Do you want to order an appetizer first?
Scott :
Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.
Rebecca :
OK. What are you going to have to eat?
Scott :
I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. Can you recommend something?
Rebecca :
Sure, I've had the steak and the lobster before. They're both very good.
Scott :
I think I'll have the lobster. What are you going to have?
Rebecca :
I'm not that hungry. I think I'm just going to have a salad.
Scott :
I'm gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?
Rebecca :
Sure. No problem.
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CONVERSATION BETWEEN BROTHER AND SISITER
Kamal : Sister, we have our school Annual Day today. Will you attend?
Manju : Yes. I will. I have to apply for leave.
Kamal : There are several sports items.
Manju : Do you take part in any event?
Kamal : Yes. I am taking part in 200 meters race.
Manju : When will the prize distribution function begin?
Kamal : It will be at 6.30 p.m.
Manju : Who is presiding over the function?
Kamal : The District Collector presides over the function.
Manju : Who distribute the prizes?
Kamal : The wife of the District Collector will distribute the prizes.
Manju: Ok. Thank you.
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FATHER–SON CONVERSATION ABOUT EXAMINATION.
Dad: What are you doing Ali?
Ali: Oh, nothing dad just doing preparation for my board exams.
Dad: So, how is your preparation going on?
Ali: Fine dad, almost all the subjects are completed. Only little bit of vector mathematics, and last two chapters of physics are left.
Dad:-That's good. So, what have you planned of doing after 12th?
Ali: Actually dad I'm little bit confused. I do have some plans but due to confusion I'm unable to decide what I should do finally.
Dad: What are you thinking of doing? Tell me maybe I can help you.
Ali: Actually if i think according to my subjects then i must go for engineering. But i do have interest in doing PO.
Dad: Why are you thinking of PO? Engineering is really very good option for you.
Ali: Ya, dad it is. But now days every year thousands of engineers are passing out. So, as compared to the number of engineers passing out, jobs are few. And also in engineering it will be a private sector job. But if compared to PO there are not that many PO's passing every year and also job is in the government sector.
Dad: Hmmm, That is right but then also I'll suggest you only one thing that both the options are really good. Go only for the one in which you have a keen interest. Don't go on anyone's saying. As both are good in their area's. Ok, now you continue with your studies. I have to go for some work. We can have this discussion after your exams also. All the best for your exams.
Ali: Bye Dad.
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A CONVERSATION BETWEEN 2 FRIENDS
Laurie: So, what are your plans for this weekend?
Christie: I don’t know. Do you want to get together or something?
Sarah: How about going to see a movie? Cinemax 26 on Carson Boulevard is showing Enchanted.
Laurie: That sounds like a good idea. Maybe we should go out to eat beforehand.
Sarah: It is fine with me. Where do you want to meet?
Christie: Let’s meet at Summer Pizza House. I have not gone there for a long time.
Laurie: Good idea again. I heard they just came up with a new pizza. It should be good because Summer Pizza House always has the best pizza in town.
Sarah: When should we meet?
Christie: Well, the movie is shown at 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 6:00PM and 8:00PM.
Laurie: Why don’t we go to the 2:00PM show? We can meet at Summer Pizza House at noon. That will give us plenty of time to enjoy our pizza.
Sarah: My cousin Karen is in town. Can I bring her along? I hate to leave her home alone.
Christie: Karen is in town? Yes, bring her along. Laurie, you remember Karen? We met her at Sara’s high school graduation party two years ago.
Laurie: I do not quite remember her. What does she look like?
Sarah: She has blond hair, she is kind of slender, and she is about your height.
Laurie: She wears eyeglasses, right?
Sarah: Yes, and she was playing the piano off and on during the party.
Laurie: I remember her now. Yes, do bring her along Sara. She is such a nice person, and funny too.
Sarah: She will be happy to meet both of you again.
Christie: What is she doing these days?
Sarah: She graduated last June, and she will start her teaching career next week when the new school term begins.
Laurie: What grade is she going to teach?
Sarah: She will teach kindergarten. She loves working with kids, and she always has such a good rapport with them.
Christie: Kindergarten? She must be a very patient person. I always think kindergarten is the most difficult class to teach. Most of the kids have never been to school, and they have never been away from mommy for long.
Sarah: I think Karen will do fine. She knows how to handle young children.
Laurie: I think the first few weeks will be tough. However, once the routine is set, it should not be too difficult to teach kindergarten.
Christie: You are right. The kids might even look forward to going to school since they have so many friends to play with.
Sarah: There are so many new things for them to do at school too. They do a lot of crafts in kindergarten. I am always amazed by the things kindergarten teachers do.
Laurie: Yes, I have seen my niece come home with so many neat stuff.
Christie: Maybe we can ask Karen to show us some of the things that we can do for this Halloween.
Laurie: Maybe we can stop by the craft store after the movie. What do you think, Sara?
Sarah: I will talk to her. I think she will like that. It will help her with school projects when Halloween comes.
Christie: Michael’s is a good store for crafts. It always carries a variety of things, and you can find almost anything there.
Laurie: There is a Michaels store not far away from Cinemax 26. I believe it is just around the corner, on Pioneer Avenue. We can even walk over there.
Sarah: So, we plan to meet for pizza at noon, go to the movies at two, and shop at Michael’s afterward. Right?
Laurie and Christie: Yes.
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ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS
Amy :
Hi Michael.
Michael :
Hi Amy. What's up?
Amy :
I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?
Michael :
No, sorry. I don't know.
Amy :
I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the subway is?
Michael :
Sure, it's over there.
Amy :
Where? I don't see it.
Michael :
Across the street.
Amy :
Oh, I see it now. Thanks.
Michael :
No problem.
Amy :
Do you know if there's a restroom around here?
Michael :
Yes, there's one here. It's in the store.
Amy :
Thank you.
Michael :
Bye.
Amy :
Bye bye.
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TEACHER–STUDENT SPEAKING
Teacher : Where is Sameen?
Sanjay : Sir, He is absent to-day.
Teacher : Why is he absent?
Sanjay : Sir, he has gone to Narayangonj to attend his sister's marriage.
Teacher : Has he sent the leave letter through you?
Sanjay : No, Sir.
Teacher : Then it is very bad. You must not be absent without leave letter.
Sanjay : Yes, Sir.
Teacher : Have you answered the paragraph questions?
Sanjay : Yes, sir. We have.
Teacher : Boys, Look at that picture on the wall.
Sanjay : Who is he?
Teacher : He is a Bengali Poet named Tagore.
Sanjay : Sir, I know about him very well. He got Nobel Prize for literature.
Teacher: Yes, you are right.
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INTRODUCING A FRIEND
Mahesh: Good morning both of you. He is my friend Suresh.
Suresh : Good morning. Who is he?
Mahesh : He is Rahul.
Suresh : Good Morning Suresh.
Mahesh : Where are you studying Rahul?
Suresh : I am studying in St. Mary's High School.
Mahesh : Do you come to school by cycle?
Suresh : No. I come to school on foot. What about you Suresh?
Mahesh : I attend the school by bus.
Suresh : Do you like to witness cricket match?
Mahesh : I am interested in watching one day matches.
Suresh : Very fine. We shall go to Racecourse grounds to watch one-day match.
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SMALL TALKS
Excuse me, what's your name?
Jessica :
My name is Jessica. What's yours?
John :
John.
Jessica :
You speak English very well.
John :
Thank you.
Jessica :
Do you know what time it is?
John :
Sure. It's 5:10PM.
Jessica :
What did you say?
John :
I said it's 5:10PM.
Jessica :
Thanks.
John :
You're welcome
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BASIC SOCIAL ENCOUNTERS:
James :
Hello.
Lisa :
Hi.
James :
How are you?
Lisa :
I'm good. How are you?
James :
Good. Do you speak English?
Lisa :
A little. Are you American?
James :
Yes.
Lisa :
Where are you from?
James :
I'm from California.
Lisa :
Nice to meet you.
James :
Nice to meet you too.
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SOME COMMON EXPRESSIONS WHILE SPEAKING
Greetings:
Simple greetings:
Hi
Hello
Agreeing
Yes.
Yeah.
You are right.
Sure.
I like it.
General greetings:
How are you?
How is everything?
What’s up?
What’s going on?
Disagreeing
No.
No way.
That is not true.
I disagree completely.
Greetings for various times of a day:
Good morning
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
A preface to asking a question
Excuse me
Pardon me
If you do not mind my asking
Small talk
I’m fine.
Okay.
All right
Requesting
May I
Will you please
Can I
Inviting for a drink
Do you have time for coffee?
Let’s go for a drink.
Expressing reluctance
I’m afraid not
I’d rather not
Ending a conversation
Good-bye
Bye
See you later.
Apologizing
I’m sorry
Forgive me
Sorry to bother you
Permission
Could I be excused?
May I be excused?
Showing gratitude
Thank you
Thanks very much
Wishing Someone
Congratulations!
All the best, Many happy returns Returning Thanks
You’re welcome
It is my pleasure
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Differences in Vocabulary
While some words may mean something in British English, the same word might be something else in American English and vice versa. For example, Athlete in British English is one who participates in track and field events whereas Athlete in American English is one who participates in sports in general.
Rubber in British English: tool to erase pencil markings.
Rubber in American English: condom.
There are also some words like AC, Airplane, bro, catsup, cell phone etc. which are common in American English and not used very often in British English. Some words widely used in British English and seldom in American English are advert, anti clockwise, barrister, cat's eye.
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Time telling in British vs American English
Both languages have a slightly different structure of telling the time. While the British would say quarter past ten to denote 10:15, it is not uncommon in America to say quarter after or even a quarter after ten.
Thirty minutes after the hour is commonly called half past in both languages. Americans always write digital times with a colon, thus 6:00, whereas Britons often use a point, 6.00.
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Differences in Verb usage
American and British English may also use a base verb in different manners. For example: For the verb “to dream", Americans would use the past tense dreamed while the British would use dreamt in past tense. The same applies to "learned" and "learnt". Another example of differing past tense spellings for verbs in American and British English is "forecast". Americans use forecast while the British would say forecasted in simple past tense.
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American English spelling British English spelling
color colour
fulfill fulfil
center centre
analyze analyse
aging ageing
dialog dialogue
anesthesia, anaesthesia
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BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH
DIFFERENCES IN SPELLING
American English is the form of English used in the United States. It includes all English dialects used within the United States of America. British English is the form of English used in the United Kingdom. It includes all English dialects used within the United Kingdom. Differences between American and British English include pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary (lexis), spelling, punctuation, idioms, and formatting of dates and numbers. There are many words that are spelt differently in both forms of English. Some examples are:
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FORMAL INFORMAL ENGLISH
Formal English: We use it when writing essays for school, cover letters to apply for jobs, or emails and letters at work.
Informal English: We use it with friends, children, and relatives.
The following list will help you to recognize the informal and formal ways of saying the same thing. The list is divided into sections of: verbs, transitions, emphasis words, abbreviations, and slang.