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Meeting and Greeting 1
John tries out the Portuguese he has learned from Transparent Language.
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John
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Teresa
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Say, "Good morning."
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Ask if she speaks English. (Remember to use the formal.)
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Apologize for not speaking English.
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Explain that you, unfortunately, speak only a little Portuguese.
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Tell John that it's all right.
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Encourage him by saying he's doing well.
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Explain that you become nervous when you speak Portuguese.
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Reassure John by saying you understand him very well.
Meeting and Greeting 2
José returns from vacation and sees his neighbor, Diana.
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Diana
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José
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Mention what a beautiful day it is.
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Ask José if he has been away.
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Confirm that you have been away and specify that it was for two weeks.
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Ask José how his family is.
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Let her know that they are very well, and thank her.
Meeting and Greeting 3
Jorge is visiting the area. He sees Diana, whom he has already met.
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Jorge
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Diana
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Say, "Good evening."
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Tell Diana that you're glad to see her again.
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Ask if Jorge is enjoying his visit here.
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Confirm that you are.  Mention that you are enjoying yourself immensely.
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Add that everyone is so friendly.
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Close the conversation by saying that you'll see him later.
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Say goodbye in a friendly manner.
Restaurants 1
Mrs. Smith goes out for breakfast.
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Mrs. Smith
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Waiter
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Say, "Good morning."
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Say, "Good morning."
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Ask Mrs. Smith if she would like coffee now.
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Decline, and thank him.
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Explain that you prefer tea.
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Ask if she likes tea from India or from China.
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Politely specify that you prefer tea from India.
Restaurants 2
Mr. Miller orders a tantalizing Portuguese meal.
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Mr. Miller
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Waitress
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Ask what the specialty of the house is.
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Tell him that it's mussels and that they are very fresh.
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Express your delight.  Then ask how they are prepared.
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List the three ways mussels are prepared: steamed, fried, or stewed.
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Politely request that they be steamed, with drawn butter.
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Ask Mr. Miller if he would like a salad.
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Mention that you have a cooked vegetable salad that is delicious.
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Decline, saying you'd prefer a lettuce and tomato salad.
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Ask if you can suggest a 'bolo ingles' for dessert.
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Mention that your chef is famous for this dessert.
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Give in!  Say that you'll have the 'bolo ingles'.
Restaurants 3
Mr. Ramos tries something new.
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Mr. Ramos
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Waitress
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Mention that that smells really good.  Ask what it is.
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Tell Mr. Ramos that they are hot sausages.  (Remember to call him sir.)
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Ask how they are eaten. Ask if you can use your hands.
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Say, "Yes," and confirm that it's eaten with your hands.
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Exclaim that it is delicious.  Ask how much you owe.
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Tell him that it's 20 reals.
Getting a Taxi 1
Get some tips from Mrs. Ramos on stopping a taxi and getting where you want to go, fast!
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Mrs. Ramos
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Driver
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Yell twice for a taxi.
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Ask if the taxi is free.
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Politely say, "Yes."
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Thank the driver.
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Tell the driver you want to go to the airport.
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Ask which airline.
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Tell the driver you would like to go to the Varig terminal.
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Politely acknowledge her request.
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Explain to the driver that your flight leaves at 10:00.
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Suggest that he hurry.
Getting a Taxi 2
Could you please close the window?
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Teresa
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Driver
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Tell the driver you want to go to the Hotel Ritz.
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Politely acknowledge her request.
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Mention that it's quite windy.  Ask the driver if he can close the window.
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Politely say, "Yes." Having closed the window, ask if it's better now.
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Say, "Yes," and thank him.
Getting a Taxi 3
Daniela asks to be dropped off at the Rua da Princesa, then changes her mind.
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Daniela
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Driver
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Tell the driver you would like to go to a shop on the Rua da Princesa.
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Ask if it's the one across the street from the art museum.
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Confirm that that's the one.
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Let Daniela know that you have arrived at her destination.
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Politely tell the driver you have changed your mind.
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Politely request that he take you back to your hotel.
Shopping 1
While window shopping, Daniela finds a necklace.
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Daniela
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Salesman
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Greet the shopkeeper.
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Ask if you can be of service.
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Say, "Yes."  Then, explain that you saw something in the window.
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Motion toward the window, and ask if she means over here. Having picked an item from the window, ask if she means this gold chain.
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Say, "Yes."  Ask how much it costs.
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Explain that it costs 55 reals and that it is 18-carat gold.
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Tell him that it's lovely. Then, say you'll take it.
Shopping 2
Mrs. Fowler buys film and batteries for her camera.
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Mrs. Fowler
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Salesman
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State that you want to buy some film for your camera.
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Inquire whether she wants film for prints or for slides.
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Politely specify that you would like a  roll of color print film, 36 exposures.
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Ask if that is all.
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Tell the salesman you also need new batteries.
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As an afterthought, ask him if film can be developed here.
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Say, "Yes."  Explain that you send it out, but you have a two-day service.
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Tell him that you would like to leave this roll.
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Give Mrs. Fowler her receipt.
Shopping 3
Mrs. Barroqueiro goes clothes shopping.
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Mrs. Barroqueiro
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Salesman
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Explain that you would like to buy a summer dress.
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Say, "Yes." Mention that you have a variety over here.
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Point out that this blue dress is a best-seller.
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Mention that it costs 95 reals.
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Ask if it is good quality.
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Let her know that, of course, it is.
At the Hotel 1
Mr. Ramos reserves a hotel room.
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Mr. Ramos
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Woman
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Greet the clerk.  Ask if there is a single room with bath.
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Say yes, and mention that you have a very nice single room.
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Ask if it has a sink.
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Confirm that it does, and add that the bathroom is at the end of the hall.
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Ask what the rate is.
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Tell him it is 14 reals per day.
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Ask what is included in the price.
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Explain that it includes a telephone, a television, and a Continental breakfast.
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Express your satisfaction and say that you'll take it.
At the Hotel 2
Mr. Miller checks into a hotel.
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Mr. Miller
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Woman
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Greet the clerk, and tell her your name is John Miller.
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Tell the clerk you believe she has a room for you.
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Ask Mr. Miller when he made his reservation.
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Tell her that you reserved a room yesterday over the phone.
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After looking through the register, confirm that you do have it here.
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Specify that it is a double room with bath.
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Tell her that's it, and mention that it's for 10 days.
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Politely ask if he'll sign the register here.
At the Bank 1
Mr. Smith exchanges some money.
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Mr. Smith
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Teller
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Greet the teller.  Explain that you would like to exchange some money.
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Acknowledge his request.  Ask him how much he wants to exchange.
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Tell her that you have $350 in US dollars.
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Ask what the rate is.
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Tell him it's 1.15.
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Tell her that's fine.
At the Bank 2
Mr. Miller reports lost Travelers Checks.
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Mr. Miller
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Teller
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Greet the teller.  Ask if she can help you.
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Say, "Yes," and ask him how you can help.
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Explain that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Ask Mr. Miller how much the checks were worth.
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Tell her that you had more than $500 in checks.
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Ask if he thinks they were stolen.
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Say, "No," and tell her that you think you lost them while shopping this morning.
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Ask him if he has a list of the check numbers.
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Tell her that you have it here.
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Request that he sit down while you examine the numbers.
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Say, "Thank you."
Emergencies 1
Mr. Smith needs an ambulance.
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Mr. Smith
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Operator
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539
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Tell the operator that this is an emergency.
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Explain that you need an ambulance.
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Ask the caller for his name and address.
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Give your name, and tell her that you are in room  316 at the Hotel Ritz.
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Ask what happened.
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Tell her that you think your female friend has had a heart attack.
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Assure him that an ambulance and medical team are already on the way to the hotel.
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Politely ask that they hurry.
Emergencies 2
Daniela gets a flat tire.
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Man
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Daniela
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Greet Daniela and ask what happened.
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Tell him you have a flat.
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Ask if he can help you.
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Ask if she has a spare tire.
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Confirm that you do, and mention that it is in the trunk of the car.
Emergencies 3
Diana reports a lost wallet.
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Diana
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Officer
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Politely explain to the officer that you have lost your wallet.
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Tell her that she will need to fill out this form.
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Ask if she had much money.
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Tell him no, but explain that you had various credit cards and your international driver's license.
Asking Directions 1
Where is the museum?
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Woman
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Jorge
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Ask where the fine arts museum is.
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Tell her that it is on the Avenida da Liberdade.
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Ask if it is far from here.
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Say, "No," and tell her to go over the bridge and take the second street on the right.
Asking Directions 2
Where is the library?
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Mrs. Fowler
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Man
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Ask if the library is near here.
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Say, "No," and explain that it is on the other side of town.
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Ask how to get there.
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Tell her to go down this street until she gets to a set of lights.
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Ask what to do next.
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Tell her it's right there, right on the corner.
Asking the Time 1
What time does the movie start?
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Teresa
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Jorge
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Ask what time the film begins.
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Clarify that it starts around 8:30.
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Suggest to Jorge that the two of you don't want to arrive late.
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Suggest that you both leave at 7:45.
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Tell her that you think 7:35 would be better.
Buying Tickets 1
Mr. Smith goes to São  Paulo.
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Mr. Smith
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Cashier
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Say that you would like a ticket for the next flight to São Paulo.
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Explain that that would be flight  492, which leaves at 10:45.
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Thank her.
Buying Tickets 2
Mr. Miller purchases bus tickets to Rio de Janeiro.
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Mr. Miller
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Agent
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Inform the agent that you would like to take a bus excursion to Rio de Janeiro.
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Explain that the tickets cost 130 reals.
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Note that the brochure mentions an overnight stay.
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Confirm that it does. Explain that it's in a small, but very nice hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
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Ask if it is included in the cost of the ticket.
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Tell him that it isn't. Explain that it costs an additional 17 reals.
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Let her know that that's fine.
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Ask how many tickets he wants.
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Politely tell her that you (and your partner) would like two tickets.
Buying Tickets 3
Jorge buys train tickets to Recife.
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Jorge
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Agent
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Say that you would like two tickets to Recife.
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Ask if he wants second class or sleeping car.
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Politely specify the sleeping car.
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Explain that the train leaves promptly at 5:00.
Polite Conversation 1
Daniela has been invited to José's home for dinner.
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Daniela
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José
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Greet José.
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911
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Express your gratitude for having been invited to eat dinner with them.
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Tell her the pleasure is yours.
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Compliment them on their beautiful house.
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Say, "Thank you."
Polite Conversation 2
Jorge and Diana engage in small talk about the house and family.
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Jorge
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Diana
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Tell Diana her home is charming.
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Explain that some pieces of furniture are very old and were from your mother-in-law.
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Say that they are lovely.
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Ask Jorge how his family is.
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Tell her that they are very well.
Polite Conversation 3
Daniela and José say goodbye.
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Daniela
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José
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Tell José that you're looking forward to seeing everyone again.
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Ask Daniela when she will be returning home.
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Tell him that your flight leaves on the 23rd.
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Tell Daniela that you (and your family) will all miss her.