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Meeting and Greeting 1
Mr. Babbit enters a shop and has a conversation with the clerk.
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Mr. Babbit
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Store Clerk
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Greet the clerk.
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Ask politely if she speaks English.
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Apologize and explain that you don't speak English.
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Say that you only speak some Italian.
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Tell him that it's OK.
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Say that you understand him. Remember to be formal.
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Say how nervous you get when you speak Italian.
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While continuing to be formal, say that you understand him very well.
Meeting and Greeting 2
Roberto sees his friend Andrea and they have a short conversation.
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2
Roberto
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Andrea
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6
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Greet Andrea and ask how he is. Remember, you are friends.
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Say that you are well and ask about him.
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Say that you are fine and say thanks.
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61
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Ask how Andrea's family is.
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Your family is doing very well.
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Tell him that you'll see him later.
Meeting and Greeting 3
Giuliana and Angelo meet and introduce family and friends.
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Giuliana
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Angelo
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Greet Angelo.
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Greet and ask her (formally) if she knows your friend Giovanni.
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66
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Say that you've never met.
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Introduce Giuliana to Giovanni. Use her full name.
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Introduce your husband, Carlo and your daughter and son, Cristina and Michele to them.
Meeting and Greeting 4
Giuliana and Angelo discuss Giuliana's vacation.
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Angelo
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Giuliana
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Ask how long they are staying.
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Say, "For several weeks."
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Ask if they will then be going home.
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Say, "Yes."
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Say how nice it was to see her and say goodbye.
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Say, "Goodbye."
Taking a Taxi 1
Mrs. Caldwell takes a taxi to the airport.
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Mrs. Caldwell
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Taxi Driver
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9
119
119
1
Hail a taxi.  Ask if the taxi is available.
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Say, "Yes."
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1
Thank the driver and ask him to take you to the airport.
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Ask Mrs. Caldwell which airline she needs to take.
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Say that you need to go to the Lufthansa terminal.
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Ask the driver to take the shortest way. Tell him you're in a hurry.
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Say that the bridge is the quickest way.
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129
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Say, "OK," and tell the driver that you should have been there fifteen minutes ago.
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130
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Tell the driver that your flight takes off at ten o'clock.
Taking a Taxi 2
Mr. Powell takes a taxi to Caffè Donati.
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Mr. Powell
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Taxi Driver
63
8
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1
Tell the driver where you want to go (Caffè Donati).  Remember to be formal.
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Ask where it is.
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Tell him that it is on Via Mazzini.
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Tell the driver politely to go past the second set of traffic lights.
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Ask Mr. Powell if you need to go straight ahead.
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Say, "Yes," and tell the driver politely to turn left and take a first right.
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Ask Mr. Powell if he is talking about that building with the large green sign.
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Say, "Yes," and ask the driver to let you out at the corner.
Taking a Taxi 3
Susan takes a taxi to the Panda Pensione.
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Susan
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Taxi Driver
63
13
140
140
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Tell the driver where you want to go (Pensione Panda).
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Say, "OK."
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Say that it's very windy and ask the driver to close the window.
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2
Say, "Yes," and ask if that is better.
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145
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Say thanks and that you see the hotel.
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146
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Tell the driver that if he lets you out here, you can walk to the hotel.
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2
Ask if she is sure.
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Say, "Yes," and ask the driver politely if he can change this ten thousand lira bill.
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Tell her that you do not have any change for the bill.
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150
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Apologize and tell the driver that you do not have anything smaller.
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Say, "Wait," and tell the driver that you have a five thousand lira bill and some change.
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Ask the driver if it is enough.
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Tell her that it is enough and thank her.
At the Hotel 1
Ms. Han has a conversation with the front desk attendant about a room.
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Ms. Han
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Front Desk Attendant
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203
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Greet the front desk attendant.  Ask politely if there is a single room.
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Greet Ms. Hans.  Ask how long she will be staying.  Remember to be polite.
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Say, "For two weeks."
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Say, "Yes."  Tell her that you have a single room.
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Ask if there is a sink in the room.
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Say, "Yes," and tell her that the bathroom is just down the hall.
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Ask about the rate.
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Tell her that the rate is 50.000 lira per day.
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Ask what that includes.
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Tell her that the room has a phone and television and breakfast is also included.
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Tell the front desk attendant that you will take it.
At the Hotel 2
Mr. Bianco asks questions about his reservation.
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Mr. Bianco
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the front desk attendant and introduce yourself as Mr. Bianco.
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Say that you believe the attendant has a room for you.
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Ask when he made his reservation.
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Tell the attendant that you reserved the room by telephone yesterday.
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Say, "Ah, yes."  Tell him that you have it here. Say, "A double room with bath."
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Say, "That's right. For ten days."
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Ask him politely to sign the register.
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While being polite, ask if you can see his passport.
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Say, "Here it is." Ask politely if the attendant can provide an extra cot for your room.
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Say, "Of course."
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224
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Ask if there is an extra charge.
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Say, "No."
At the Hotel 3
Mr. Bianco asks if the front desk attendant could recommend a restaurant.
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Mr. Bianco
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Front Desk Attendant
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Ask if the attendant can recommend a good restaurant.  Remember to be formal.
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Tell him that the hotel serves excellent meals, and that there are some cafes in the area.
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Ask what time the restaurant is open.
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Say, "Here is a list of the dining room hours."
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Ask him politely to leave his key when he goes out.
At the Hotel 4
Mrs. Bianco has a conversation with the concierge.
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Mrs. Bianco
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Concierge
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Ask politely if the concierge can order some opera tickets for you.
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Say, "Yes."  Tell her that you can order them for her.
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Say that you would like two tickets to tomorrow night's performance at La Scala.
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Tell her that may be hard but you will try.
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235
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Ask for directions to the hairdresser.
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Say, "Right there, just past the stairway in the lobby."
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Tell her that there is also a gift shop.
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Ask if the concierge can send a newspaper and some ice up to your room.  Remember to be formal.
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Say, "Yes, of course."  Ask if there will be anything else.
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Ask politely if the concierge could wake you at six o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Say that you would be glad to.
At the Bank 1
Mr. Martinez has a conversation at a bank.
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Mr. Martinez
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Teller
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Greet the teller.  Say that you would like to exchange some American dollars to Italian lira.
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Say, "Yes," and ask how much he wants to exchange.  Remember to be formal.
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Say that you have $150 in American dollars.
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While continuing to be polite, ask if he wants to exchange the full amount.
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Say, "Yes, please."  Ask what today's exchange rate is.
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Tell him that one dollar is worth one thousand five hundred lira.
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Say, "OK."  Tell the teller that you also have some Travelers Checks.
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Ask politely if he wants to exchange them too.
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Say, "Yes."  Say that you have $250.
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Ask politely if he wants to exchange $400.
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Say, "Yes, thank you."  Ask if you should sign them now.
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Say, "Yes, please."  Ask if he has identification.
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Say, "Yes, here is my passport."
At the Bank 2
Mrs. Romanov asks for help at a bank.
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Mrs. Romanov
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Teller
72
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311
311
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Greet the teller.  Ask politely if the teller can help you.
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Say, "Yes," and ask what the problem is.
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Say that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Ask how much they are worth.
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Say that the Checks are worth over $500.
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Ask politely if she thinks that they were stolen.
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Saym "No," and tell the teller that you think you lost them when you were shopping this morning.
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Ask if she has a list of the numbers.
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Say, "Yes," and tell the teller that you have it.
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 Ask her politely to sit down while you go over them.
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Thank the teller.
At the Bank 3
Marie asks questions at a bank.
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Marie
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Teller
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Ask if you can use your credit card in the ATM.
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Say, "Yes," and tell her that she can also use her bank ATM card.
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Ask what the charge for each transaction is.
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Say, "Here is a list of the charges."
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Ask if you can cash a cashier's check from your bank in Boston.
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Say, "Yes," and ask if she has endorsed it.
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328
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Say, "No, I will sign it now."
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Ask if you can buy Travelers Checks at this bank.
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Say, "Yes, of course."
Buying Tickets 1
Mr. O'Brien has a conversation with the travel agent about a ticket.
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Mr. O'Brien
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Travel Agent
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368
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Say that you would like to go to Venice next month.
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Ask him how long he plans to be there.  Remember to be polite.
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Say, "About three weeks."
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Say that if he does not mind traveling on a weekday, you can get him on a round-trip flight to Venice for 555.000 lira. Remember to be formal.
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Note that that is expensive.
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Say that this is the peak tourist season.
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Say, "Yes, I know."  Ask politely if there is anything cheaper.
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While continuing to be polite ask if he will be willing to leave on two day's notice.
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Say. "Yes."  Tell the travel agent that you could do that. Remember to be polite.
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Say that in that case Alitalia is offering a one-way flight for only 175.000 lira.
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Say that sounds good. Tell the agent you will take that.
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Say, "All right. Here is your ticket."
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Say, "Wonderful."  Ask the agent to charge it to your credit card.
Buying Tickets 2
Mrs. Grady talks with the ticket agent about purchasing a ticket.
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Mrs. Grady
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Ticket Agent
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Say that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Rome.
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Tell her that would be flight number 1517, leaving at 10:45.
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Say, "Yes, that's OK."
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Ask if she would like a coach or first-class ticket.
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Politely ask for coach.
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Ask if you could have a window seat.
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Say that you are sorry.  Tell her that there are no window seats available.
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Say that you can give her an aisle seat.
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Thank the ticket agent. Ask if you have to go through security.
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Say, "Yes."  Tell her politely to just go through that door to the right.
Buying Tickets 3
Mrs. Grady checks in and asks about flight insurance.
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Mrs. Grady
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Ticket Agent
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10
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398
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Say, "Here are my bags."
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Ask her to put them here on the scale.
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Ask if they are over the weight limit.
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Say, "No."  Tell her that they are fine.
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Ask where you can buy flight insurance.
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Tell her that there are several machines around the corner to the left.
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Ask what this is.
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Tell her that this is her boarding pass.
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Tell her to go to Gate number five.
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Say, "Thank you very much."
Buying Tickets 4
Mrs. Lucarelli has a conversation at the ticket counter about buying a ticket.
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Mrs. Lucarelli
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Ticket seller
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408
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Say that you would like two tickets for Turin.
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Ask, "Coach or sleeping car?"
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Ask politely for a sleeping car.
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Tell her that the train leaves from this station promptly at five o'clock.
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Ask if there is a dining car on that train.
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Say, "Of course."  Tell her that the train also has a lounge.
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Ask if that train goes straight through or if you need to change in Florence.
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Say that it goes straight through.
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Ask if someone can help you with your bags.
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2
Say that the porters are on the platform.
Asking Directions 1
Mr. Benedict asks a woman for directions.
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Mr. Benedict
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Woman
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490
490
1
Say, "Excuse me."  Tell the woman that you are lost.
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491
2
Ask him where he wants to go.  Remember to be polite.
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Tell her where you want to go. (Via La Scala)
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Tell him politely to take a right at the next intersection.
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Ask if the art museum is far from there.
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Say that it is on Via Scaffale.
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Tell him politely to go over the bridge and take the second right.
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497
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Ask, "Then what?"
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While continuing to be polite, tell him to park his car and follow the signs.
Asking Directions 2
Mrs. Silver asks a woman about the service station.
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Mrs. Silver
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Woman
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499
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Say, "Pardon me."
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500
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Ask if there is a service station around there.
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501
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Tell her to keep going about three kilometers and that it is on the right.  Remember to be polite.
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502
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Ask if it would be open this late at night.
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Say that it should be open.
Asking Directions 3
Roberta asks a woman for directions to the Grand Hotel.
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Roberta
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Woman
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504
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Say, "Pardon me," and ask her for directions to the Grand Hotel.  Remember to be polite.
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Tell her politely that she is going the wrong way.
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Ask if you can make a U-turn there.
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Say that it is better to go to the traffic circle.
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Say that it is straight ahead.
Telling Time 1
Maurizio and Stefania talk about the time.
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Maurizio
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Stefania
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515
515
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Ask what time it is.
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516
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Say that it is noon.
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517
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Ask, "Really?"
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518
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Say that you thought that it was about 11:30.
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519
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Tell him that his watch is slow.
Telling Time 2
Shirley and Carlo talk about what time they should leave for the movie theater.
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Shirley
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Carlo
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520
520
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Ask what time the movie starts.
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521
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Say that it starts around 8:30.
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522
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Say that you do not want to be late.
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523
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Suggest that you leave at 7:45.
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Say that you think 7:30 is better.
Shopping 1
Pauline goes shopping.
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Pauline
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Store Clerk
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598
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Greet the store clerk.
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599
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Ask if you can help her.
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600
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Say, "Yes."  Tell the Clerk that you saw something in the window.
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Ask, "Here? This gold chain?"
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602
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Say, "Yes," and ask how much that is.
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Say that it is 400.000 lira.
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Say that it is eighteen-carat gold.
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605
1
Say that it is lovely. Tell the Clerk that you will take it.
Shopping 2
Pauline buys earrings.
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Store Clerk
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Pauline
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606
606
1
Ask if she wants anything else.  Remember to be formal.
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607
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Say that you like these earrings.
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608
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Ask if she wants to see them.  Remember to be polite.
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609
2
Say, "Yes, please."
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610
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Ask the price.
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611
1
Say that they are very elegant.
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612
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Say that they cost only 200.000 lira.
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613
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Tell the clerk that you will take those, too.
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614
1
Ask politely if she wants to pay with cash or credit card.
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615
2
Say that you want to charge it to your VISA card.
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616
1
Ask her to sign.
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617
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Ask politely if the clerk can gift wrap it.
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618
1
Say, "Yes, certainly," and tell her that there is no service fee for that.
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Thank her.
Shopping 3
Barry has a conversation with the clerk at a camera shop.
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Barry
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Clerk
106
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620
620
1
Say that you would like to buy some film.
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621
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Ask, "Print or slide film?"
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622
1
Ask for color print film with thirty-six exposures.
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623
2
Ask what DIN it is.
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624
1
Ask if the clerk meant ASA.
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625
1
Say, "Let's see," and tell him that the ASA would be four hundred.
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626
2
Say that you have Kodak, Fuji, Konica...
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627
1
Ask for Kodak.
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628
2
Ask if that is all.
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629
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Say that you also need some batteries.
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630
2
Ask what kind of camera Barry has.
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631
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Say "here it is." (meaning the camera).
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632
2
Tell him that the camera needs two of these batteries.
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633
1
Say, "Thank you."
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634
2
Say, "Here is your receipt."
Shopping 4
Bart talks with the clerk about buying a clock.
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2
Clerk
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Bart
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12
638
638
1
Greet Bart and ask if you can help him.
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639
2
Say that you are just looking and thank her.
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640
1
Say, "Of course."  Ask him to take his time.
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641
2
Say that you want to buy a clock.
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642
1
Tell him that you have several over there.
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643
2
Ask what type the clerk recommends.  Remember to be polite.
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644
1
Say that one is the best.
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2
Ask if it is reliable.
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646
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Say, "Of course, it has a guarantee."
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647
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Ask if you can bring it back for a refund if you do not like it.
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648
1
Say, "Yes," and ask if he wants to buy it.
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649
2
Say, "Yes, please."
Restaurants 1
The waitress takes an order from Mrs. Shaw.
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2
Mrs. Shaw
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Waitress
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730
730
1
Say, "Good morning."
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731
2
Say, "Good morning."
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732
2
Ask if she wants to have some coffee now. Remember to be polite.
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733
1
Say, "No, thank you."
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734
1
Tell her you would prefer tea and orange juice.
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735
2
Say that you have rolls, and you also have pastries, brioche and tarts.
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736
1
Ask her to bring two pastries and one brioche.
Restaurants 2
Mr. Mancini discusses the menu with the waiter.
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2
Mr. Mancini
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Waiter
111
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737
737
1
Say, "What a large menu."
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738
2
Ask if you can help him.
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739
1
Say that you see "anguilla."  Ask what that is.
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740
2
Say it is eel.
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743
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Ask what the "Bistecca Fiorentina" is.
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744
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Say that is grilled T-bone steak.
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745
1
Say, "Good." Tell him that you will have that.
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746
2
Ask politely if he wants to have an aperitif.
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747
1
Say yes and ask for some Campari.
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748
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Say that you would like a green salad with the meal, and a half bottle of Chianti.
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749
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Ask, "Or maybe the house wine?"
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750
2
Recommend the house wine.
Restaurants 3
Mr. Mancini orders dessert and coffee.
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2
Waiter
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Mr. Mancini
110
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751
751
1
Ask if he wants to order dessert.  Remember to be polite.
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752
2
Say politely that you would like tiramisu.
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753
1
Ask if he would like some coffee.
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754
2
Say, "Yes, thanks."
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755
2
Also ask for the check.
Restaurants 4
Mr. Caldwell orders dinner.
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2
Mr. Caldwell
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Waiter
111
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756
756
1
Ask the waiter what he recommends.
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757
2
Tell him that the special is mussels, fresh from the sea.
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758
1
Say, "That sounds good," and ask how they are prepared.
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759
2
Tell him that they are either steamed or fried.
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760
1
Tell the waiter you want them steamed with melted butter.
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761
2
Ask if he would like a salad.
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762
2
Tell him that you have a nice cooked vegetable salad.
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763
1
Tell him you would rather have a lettuce and tomato salad.
Polite Conversation 1
Mrs. O'Brien and a man have a conversation at a bus stop.
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2
Mrs. O'Brien
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Man
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9
831
831
1
Ask if he is waiting for a bus.
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832
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Say, "Yes." Tell her that it is about twenty minutes late.
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833
1
Ask politely if he knows where the restrooms are.
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834
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Say that they are over there, around the corner to the left.
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835
1
Ask if it is your bus.
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836
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Say, "Yes." Tell her that it is leaving right away.
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837
1
Ask if he can help you with that.  Remember to be polite.
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838
2
Say, "Sure."
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839
1
Say, "Thank you very much."
Polite Conversation 2
Mr. Bartoli talks with a bartender.
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Mr. Bartoli
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Man
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Barman
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9
840
840
1
Ask where you can get a cup of coffee.
841
841
2
Tell him that the bar is over there.
842
842
1
Ask if you can have a cup of coffee.  Remember to be polite.
843
843
3
Ask him if he wants to have black or "macchiato."
844
844
1
Ask for black without cream and sugar.
845
845
3
Ask if that is all.
846
846
1
Tell him that you'll have one of those rolls.
847
847
1
Ask if he sells newspapers.
848
848
3
Say that there is a news stand near the stairway.
Polite Conversation 3
Ms. Klint asks a woman about time and movies.
1
2
Ms. Klint
90
Woman
82
13
849
849
1
Say, "Excuse me."  Ask if she can tell you what time it is.
850
850
2
Say what time it is. (8:55)
851
851
1
Ask what time the next showing of this movie starts.
852
852
2
Tell her that you think it is at 9:15.
853
853
1
Ask her if she saw it.
854
854
2
Say, "Yes."
855
855
1
Ask how it was.
856
856
2
Say that it was all right.
857
857
2
Say that you recommend the other one that is showing.
858
858
1
Ask what time that starts.
859
859
2
Tell her it starts at 9:45.
860
860
1
Say, "Thank you very much."
861
861
2
Say, "You're welcome."
Polite Conversation 4
Mrs. Vaness asks a man about a good restaurant.
1
2
Mrs. Vaness
93
Man
96
14
862
862
1
Say, "Excuse me, please."
863
863
2
Say, "Yes."
864
864
1
Ask politely if he can tell you a good restaurant in this area.
865
865
2
Say, "Well."  Tell her to try the Amalfi.  Remember to be polite.
866
866
1
Tell him that you went there last night.
867
867
1
Say that it was a little expensive.
868
868
2
Say "In that case I recommend Roberto's."  Remember to be polite.
869
869
2
Tell her that they have local cuisine, pizza and great desserts.
870
870
1
Ask where it is.
871
871
2
Tell her politely to go down this street.
872
872
2
While continuing to be polite, tell her to turn right at the light and to walk two blocks.
873
873
2
Say that she will see it on her left.
874
874
1
Tell him that he has been very helpful.
875
875
2
Say, "No problem."
Emergencies 1
Mrs. Amadeo calls an operator for help.
1
2
Mrs. Amadeo
92
Operator
91
11
926
926
1
Call the operator and say that there is an emergency.
927
927
1
Say that you need an ambulance.
928
928
2
Ask for her name and address.
929
929
1
Say your name. (June Amadeo)
930
930
1
Tell the operator where you are staying. (room number 112 at the Hotel Signorile)
931
931
2
Ask her what is wrong.
932
932
1
Say that you think your husband has had a heart attack.
933
933
2
Tell her that an ambulance and medical crew are on the way.
934
934
1
Ask the operator to hurry.
935
935
2
Tell her not to worry.
936
936
2
Say that they will be there soon.
Emergencies 2
Mrs. Amadeo has a conversation with a paramedic about her husband's condition.
1
2
Mrs. Amadeo
92
Paramedic
86
8
937
937
1
Say, "Thank you for coming so quickly."
938
938
2
Ask her what happened.
939
939
1
Tell the paramedic that your husband had a pain in his chest and then fainted.
940
940
2
Tell her that he will be all right.
941
941
1
Ask if he is in pain.
942
942
2
Say, "No." Tell her that you have given him something for the pain.
943
943
2
Ask if she wants to come with you to the hospital.
944
944
1
Say, "Yes." Tell him that you also have to call your family.
Emergencies 3
Mr. Butler and a man have a conversation about Mr. Butler's flat tire.
1
2
Man
96
Mr. Butler
87
10
945
945
1
Greet Mr. Butler. Ask if he is having trouble. Remember to be polite.
946
946
2
Say, "Yes." Tell him that you have a flat tire.
947
947
2
Ask politely if he can help you.
948
948
1
Say, "Sure." Ask politely if he has a spare tire and a jack.
949
949
2
Say, "Yes," and tell him it is in the trunk.
950
950
1
Say that you hope there is air in the tire.
951
951
2
Say that it looks as if you ran over something sharp.
952
952
1
Say, "Yes, it does."
953
953
2
Ask where you can get it fixed.
954
954
1
Say that there is a gas station just up the road.
Emergencies 4
Mrs. Bing talks with an officer about her lost wallet.
1
2
Mrs. Bing
88
Officer
89
11
955
955
1
Say, "Excuse me, officer."  Tell him that you have lost your wallet.
956
956
2
Ask where she lost it. Remember to be polite.
957
957
1
Tell him that you were sightseeing and suddenly noticed it was gone.
958
958
2
Ask politely if she thinks it was stolen.
959
959
1
Tell the officer that you do not know.
960
960
2
Say that she will have to fill out this form.
961
961
2
Ask if there was much money in it.
962
962
1
Say no, but there were several credit cards and your international driver's license.
963
963
2
Ask her politely if you can see her passport.
964
964
1
Ask if you can use the phone.
965
965
2
Say, "Of course." Ask her politely to have a seat there.