Languages of the World/Languages of the World Windows-Mac - Install CD.bin/mac/Common/IGE0095C.CN7

Text (UTF-16) | 1999-02-08 | 29KB | 1,017 lines

ConversationFile 2
29
997
Good Morning!
Eilís and Brian exchange greetings.
1
2
Eilís
63
Brian
64
6
41
41
1
Say, "Good morning," to Brian.
42
42
2
Return the greeting to Eilís.
43
43
2
Happily notice that she speaks Irish, and say, "Good for you!"
44
44
1
Shyly admit that you only speak a little Irish.
45
45
1
Add that you're still a little nervous about speaking it.
46
46
2
Even so, encourage her to continue.
Good Afternoon!
Tomás meets an old friend on the street.
1
2
Áine
67
Tomás
68
6
54
54
1
Greet Tomás.
55
55
2
Greet Áine in return.
56
56
2
Ask her if she knows your friend, Séan.
57
57
1
Tell him that you don't know him.
58
58
2
Introduce Séan to Áine Ní Riain.
59
59
1
Tell him that you're glad to meet him.
How Long Are You Staying?
Tomás asks Áine a few questions about her travel plans.
1
2
Tomás
68
Áine
67
5
62
62
1
Ask Áine how long she will be staying here.
63
63
2
Inform him that you'll be staying for a fortnight.
64
64
1
Ask if she will be going home then.
65
65
2
Confirm that you will.
67
67
2
Say goodbye.
To the Airport!
Mrs. Uí Mhurchú hails a taxi to take her to the airport.
1
2
Mrs. Uí Mhurchú
69
Taxi Driver
70
12
111
111
1
Yell for a taxi.
112
112
1
Ask the driver if he is available.
113
113
2
Respond by saying, "Yes."
114
114
1
Politely ask him to help you with your bag.
115
115
2
Inform her that you'll put it in the trunk.
116
116
1
Thank the driver.
117
117
1
Politely tell him to go to the airport.
118
118
2
Ask her which airline.
119
119
1
Specify Aer Lingus.
120
120
1
Politely ask him to go as fast as he can.
121
121
1
Explain that you're in a hurry.
122
122
2
Tell her that you'll do your best.
Getting to Bewley's Café
Séan takes a taxi to a popular café.
1
2
Seán
115
Taxi Driver
70
6
127
127
1
Tell the driver that you would like to go to Bewley's Café.
128
128
2
Unsure of your destination, ask him if he knows where it is.
129
129
1
Tell him that you don't.
130
130
2
Remembering where it is, inform him that it's on High Street, past the second set of traffic lights.
133
133
1
It's all coming back to you... Tell the driver that you remember now.
134
134
1
Tell the driver that he can let you out at the corner.
Going to the Corrib Hotel
Cáit asks to be driven to the Corrib Hotel.
1
2
Cáit
71
Taxi Driver
70
10
135
135
1
Tell the driver that you would like to go to the Corrib Hotel.
136
136
2
Accept the woman's request.
137
137
1
Mention that it's very windy.
138
138
1
Ask the driver to close the window.
139
139
2
Agree to do so, then ask if that's better.
140
140
1
Thank the driver.
141
141
1
Point out that that's the hotel.
142
142
1
Tell the driver that, if he lets you out here, you can walk the rest of the way.
143
143
2
Ask her if she's sure.
144
144
1
Say, "Yes."
Renting a Room
Aodh Ó Duinín rents a room at a hotel.
1
2
Aodh Ó Duinín
72
Receptionist
103
9
204
204
1
Greet the receptionist and ask if she has a single room available.
205
205
2
Greet the gentleman.
206
206
2
Ask him how long he would like to stay.
207
207
1
Tell her, "Two weeks."
208
208
2
Confirm that you have a very nice single room available.
209
209
1
Ask if it has a hand basin.
210
210
2
Confirm that it does, and point out that the bathroom is just down the hall.
211
211
1
Inquire about the price.
212
212
2
Inform him that it's 40 pounds per day.
Checking into the Hotel
Mr. Ó Gruagáin checks into the hotel where he has made a reservation.
1
2
Mr. Ó Gruagáin
73
Receptionist
103
8
216
216
1
Greet the receptionist and tell her that your name is Ó Gruagáin.
217
217
2
Ask the gentleman when he made his reservation.
218
218
1
Inform her that you reserved it yesterday by telephone.
219
219
2
Finding it in the register, say, "Oh, yes." Then tell him you have it here.
220
220
2
Specify that it's double room with a bath for ten days.
222
222
2
Politely ask the customer to sign the hotel register.
223
223
2
Ask if you can please see his passport.
224
224
1
Offer it to the receptionist.
Using the Amenities
Mrs. Uí Shúilleabháin takes advantage of the many amenities offered by her hotel.
1
2
Mrs. Uí Shúilleabháin
74
Porter
75
9
234
234
1
Ask the porter if he can order theater tickets for you.
235
235
2
Agree to order the tickets for her.
236
236
1
Specify that you would like two tickets for the musical tomorrow night.
237
237
2
Admit that that will be difficult, but tell her you'll do your best.
238
238
1
Ask where the hairdresser is.
239
239
2
Indicate that it's right there.
240
240
2
Mention that there is also a gift shop.
243
243
1
Before you go, ask him to wake you at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.
244
244
2
Confirm that you will wake her.
Dollars for Pounds
Mr. Ó Murchú wants to exchange some American dollars for Irish pounds.
3
2
Mr. Ó Murchú
76
Teller
79
8
304
304
1
Greet the teller.
305
305
1
Announce that you would like to exchange some American dollars for Irish pounds.
306
306
2
Acknowledge his request and then ask how much he would like to exchange.
307
307
1
Inform the teller that you have $150 American dollars.
308
308
2
Ask the customer if he wants to exchange the full amount.
309
309
1
Politely confirm that you do.
310
310
1
Inquire about today's exchange rate.
311
311
2
Inform him that one dollar is worth 70 pence.
Reporting Lost Travelers Checks
Mrs. Uí Dhonnacha goes to the bank to report her lost Travelers Checks.
3
2
Mrs. Uí Dhonnacha
77
Teller
78
8
322
322
1
Greet the teller and ask if he could help you.
323
323
2
Ask the customer what the problem is.
324
324
1
Explain that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
325
325
2
Ask her how much they're worth.
326
326
1
Say, "Five hundred dollars."
327
327
2
Ask her if she thinks they were stolen.
328
328
1
Tell him that you don't think so.
329
329
1
Admit that you think you lost them while you were shopping this morning.
Cashing a Check
Máire stops at the bank to cash a check.
1
2
Máire
80
Teller
78
5
338
338
1
Politely ask if you can cash a cashier's check from your bank in Boston.
339
339
2
Say, "Yes." Then ask if she's endorsed it.
340
340
1
Say, "No." Then add that you will sign it right now.
341
341
1
Ask if you can buy Travelers Checks here.
342
342
2
Confirm that, of course, she can.
A Ticket to Belfast
Mr. Ó Maoláin sees a travel agent about buying a ticket to Belfast.
3
2
Mr. Ó Maoláin
81
Travel Agent
83
9
383
383
1
Inform the travel agent that you would like to go to Belfast next month.
384
384
2
Ask the customer how long he plans to be there.
385
385
1
Tell her that you think you'll be there about three weeks.
386
386
2
Say, "Let me see."
392
392
2
Ask him if he would be able to leave on two days' notice.
393
393
1
Confirm that you could do that.
394
394
2
Inform the gentleman that, in that case, Aer Lingus is offering a one-way flight for 60 pounds.
395
395
1
Express your approval.
396
396
1
Tell the agent that you'll take that one.
The Next Flight to Shannon
Mrs. Uí Ghráda purchases a ticket for the next flight to Shannon.
1
2
Mrs. Uí Ghráda
84
Ticket Agent
82
8
404
404
1
Announce that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Shannon.
405
405
2
Inform her that it would be flight number 1517 leaving at 10:45.
406
406
1
Gladly accept the flight.
407
407
2
Offer her a choice between coach and first-class.
408
408
1
Politely specify that you would like coach.
409
409
1
Request a window seat.
410
410
2
Regretfully inform the customer that there are no window seats available, but offer her an aisle seat.
420
420
1
Thank the agent.
Two Tickets to Cork
Mrs. Uí Uaithnín buys two train tickets to Cork.
3
2
Mrs. Uí Uaithnín
85
Ticket Agent
82
4
421
421
1
Announce that you would like two tickets to Cork.
422
422
1
Ask if there is a dining car on this train.
423
423
2
Confirm that, of course, there is.
424
424
2
Point out that the train also has a lounge.
Getting to O'Connell Street
Mr. Ó hAodha is lost and asks for directions.
3
2
Mr. Ó hAodha
86
Woman
87
7
498
498
1
Attract the attention of a woman nearby and tell her that you're lost.
499
499
2
Ask the gentleman where he's going.
500
500
1
Inform her that you're looking for O'Connell Street.
501
501
2
Tell him to turn right at the next intersection.
502
502
1
As an afterthought, ask her if the art gallery is far from here.
503
503
2
Tell him that it is on Gleason Street.
504
504
2
Tell him to go over the bridge and take the second right.
Finding a Gas Station
Mrs. De Barra asks a passer-by for directions to a gas station.
3
2
Mrs. De Barra
88
Caitríona
89
4
507
507
1
Say, "Pardon me." Then ask if there is a gas station around here.
508
508
2
Tell her to keep going for about three kilometers and the station is on the right.
509
509
1
Ask if it's still open this late at night.
510
510
2
Confirm that it should be.
Where is the Grand Hotel?
Roisín asks a passer-by for directions to the Grand Hotel.
3
2
Roisín
90
Woman
87
5
511
511
1
Politely stop a passer-by and ask where the Grand Hotel is.
512
512
2
Inform her that she's going the wrong way.
513
513
1
Ask if you can make a U-turn here.
514
514
2
Advise her to go to the rotary.
515
515
2
Add that it's straight ahead.
Making a Purchase
Déirdre buys a gold chain.
3
2
Déirdre
98
Clerk
99
10
620
620
1
Greet the store clerk.
621
621
2
Ask the customer if she needs help.
622
622
1
Say, "Yes."
623
623
1
Mention that you saw something in the window.
625
625
2
Ask if she means this gold chain.
626
626
1
Confirm that he's correct, and then ask how much it is.
627
627
2
Tell her that it's 80 pounds.
628
628
2
Mention that it's 18 carat gold.
629
629
1
Admit that it's lovely.
630
630
1
Tell the clerk that you'll take it.
Buying Film for a Camera
Liam buys some film for his camera.
3
2
Liam
101
Clerk
100
5
638
638
1
Announce to the clerk that you would like to buy some film for your camera.
639
639
2
Give the customer a choice between print and slide film.
640
640
1
Politely specify that you want regular color print film with thirty-six exposures.
644
644
2
Mention that you have Kodak, Fuji, and Konica.
645
645
1
Politely opt for Kodak.
Buying a Clock
Sorcha wants to buy a clock.
3
2
Clerk
100
Sorcha
102
5
656
656
1
Greet the customer and ask her if she needs help.
659
659
2
Inform the clerk that you would like to buy a clock.
660
660
1
Mention that you have several models over here.
661
661
2
Ask the clerk which one she would recommend.
662
662
1
Tell her that you would recommend this one.
Ordering Breakfast
Mrs. Uí Laoire orders breakfast in a restaurant.
3
2
Waitress
105
Mrs. Uí Laoire
104
6
748
748
1
Say, "Good morning."
749
749
1
Ask her if she would like some coffee.
750
750
2
Politely decline the offer.
751
751
2
Ask, instead, for some tea and a glass of orange juice.
752
752
1
Point out that you have rolls, pastries, soda bread and tarts.
753
753
2
Politely ask the waitress to bring two pastries and one piece of soda bread.
Ordering from the Menu
Mr. De Brún orders a meal from the menu.
3
2
Waiter
107
Mr. De Brún
106
4
755
755
1
Ask the customer if you can help him.
756
757
2
Tell him that you see "Colcannon" and ask what that is.
758
758
1
Explain that it's a hot dish made with potatoes and cabbage mashed together.
763
763
2
Say, "Good." Then tell the waiter that you'll have that.
What Do You Recommend?
Mr. Ó hAnnaidh asks the waiter for a dinner suggestion.
3
2
Waiter
107
Mr. Ó hAnnaidh
108
3
764
764
1
Inform the customer that the special this evening is crab.
765
765
2
Tell him that that looks good.
766
766
1
Inform the customer that it is prepared with breadcrumbs and mayonnaise, and garnished with lemon.
Small Talk at the Bus Station
Mrs. Uí Bhriain chats with a man at the bus station.
3
2
Mrs. Uí Bhriain
109
Man
92
4
831
831
1
Ask the man if he is waiting for the bus.
832
832
2
Confirm that you are, and mention that it's about five minutes late.
833
833
1
Ask the gentleman if he could tell you where the restrooms are.
834
834
2
Inform her that they are over there, around the corner to the left.
Here Comes the Bus
Mrs. Uí Bhriain boards the bus.
3
2
Mrs. Uí Bhriain
109
Man
92
5
835
835
1
Noticing a vehicle approaching, ask a man nearby if this is your bus.
836
836
2
Confirm that it is, and mention that it's ready to leave right away.
837
837
1
Ask the man if he can help you with your luggage.
838
838
2
Gladly oblige.
839
839
1
Politely thank the gentleman.
Calling an Ambulance
Mrs. Uí Néill is in need of an ambulance.
3
2
Mrs. Uí Néill
113
Operator
114
7
913
913
1
Say, "Hello." Then tell the operator that this is an emergency.
914
914
1
State that you need an ambulance.
915
915
2
Ask the caller for her name and address.
916
916
1
Tell the operator that your name is Bairbre Ní Néill, and that you're staying in room 112 at the hotel.
917
917
2
Ask the caller what happened.
918
918
1
Tell the operator that you think your husband had a heart attack.
919
919
2
Assure the caller that an ambulance and medical crew are on the way.
Helping a Motorist
Seán is having car trouble and a man stops to help.
3
2
Man
92
Seán Ó Cearra
115
5
923
923
1
Say, "Hello." Then ask the gentleman if he is having trouble.
924
924
2
Point out that it looks as though you drove over something sharp.
925
925
1
Agree that it looks that way.
926
926
2
Ask the man where you could get the tire fixed.
927
927
1
Mention that there is a gas station just up the road.
Reporting a Lost Wallet
Mrs. Nic Gabhann reports a lost wallet to a police officer.
3
2
Mrs. Nic Gabhann
117
Officer
65
5
928
928
1
Attract the officer's attention and then explain that you've lost your wallet.
929
929
2
Ask the woman where she lost it.
930
930
1
Explain that you were sightseeing and suddenly noticed that it was gone.
931
931
2
Ask her if she thinks it was stolen.
932
932
1
Admit that you don't know.