Languages of the World/Disc 2.iso/pc/Common/CFE0095C.CN7

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Meeting and Greeting 1
Mrs. Martin tries out her French in a store.
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Mrs. Martin
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Store Clerk
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Say good morning. Ask the clerk if he speaks English.
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Apologize and say that you do not speak English.
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Explain that, unfortunately, you speak only a little French.
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Reassure her and say that you understand her.
Meeting and Greeting 2
Anne introduces Gilles and René.
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Gilles
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Anne
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Say hello.
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Respond, "Hello." Then, ask if he has met your friend René.
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Answer that you have not had the pleasure.
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Introduce René to Gilles Lévesque.
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Tell him that you are very happy to meet him.
At the Hotel 1
Miss Gagné seeks a room.
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Miss Gagné
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Front Desk Attendant
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Say hello, then ask if he has a single room.
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Greet her and inquire how long she plans to stay.
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Answer, "Two weeks."
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Explain that, yes, you have a very nice single room.
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Ask what the rate is.
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Tell her that the rate is $170 Canadian dollars per day.
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Say that you will take it.
At the Hotel 2
Monsieur Thibeault checks into his room.
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Mr. Thibeault
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the clerk and introduce yourself. Say that you believe they have a room for you.
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Ask when he made his reservation.
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Inform her that you reserved the room by telephone yesterday.
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Announce that you have it, a double room with a bath.
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Confirm that it is correct and add, "For ten days."
At the Bank 1
Mr. Lachance goes to change money.
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Mr. Lachance
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Teller
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Greet the teller and tell him that you would like to exchange some American dollars for Canadian ones.
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Respond, "Yes, of course." Ask him how much he wishes to exchange.
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Reply that you have $150 in American dollars. Ask what the exchange rate is today.
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Respond that a dollar is worth two Canadian dollars.
At the Bank 2
Mrs. Benoit asks for help after losing her Travelers Checks.
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Mrs. Benoit
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Teller
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Greet the teller and ask if he can help you.
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Answer yes, then ask what the problem is.
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Explain that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Inquire if she thinks they were stolen.
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Answer, "No." Explain that you think you lost them while shopping this morning.
Buying Tickets 1
Mrs. Hébert buys a plane ticket to Montréal.
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Mrs. Hébert
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Ticket Agent
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Say that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Montréal.
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Ask if she prefers coach or first-class.
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Answer that you prefer coach and ask for a window seat.
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Apologize because there are no more window seats and offer her an aisle seat.
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Thank him.
Buying Tickets 2
Mrs. Blais purchases train tickets.
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Mrs. Blais
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Ticket Seller
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Ask for two tickets to Gaspé.
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Inquire whether she wants coach or sleeping car tickets.
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Reply, "Sleeping car, please."
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Remind her that the train leaves from this station at five o'clock sharp.
Asking for Directions
Mr. Roy tries to find his way.
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Mr. Roy
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Woman
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Excuse yourself and explain that you are lost.
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Ask where he wants to go.
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Tell her that you are looking for Cartier Avenue.
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Tell him to take a right at the next intersection.
Asking for the Time
Pierre checks his watch.
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Pierre
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Suzanne
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Ask what time it is.
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Answer that it is noon.
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Ask, "Really?" and explain that you thought it was about 11:30.
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Tell him his watch is slow.
Asking about Time
Friends make plans for the evening.
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Geneviève
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Jean
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Ask when the movie starts.
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Answer, "About 8:30."
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Explain that you do not want to be late and suggest that you leave at 7:45.
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Reply that you think that 7:30 would be better.
Ordering Dinner 1
Mr. Beaupré seeks a local meal.
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Waitress
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Mr. Beaupré
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Ask if you can help him.
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Point out the dish "tourtière" and ask what it is.
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Tell him that it is a meat pie made with ground pork.
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Announce that you will take that.
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Inquire if he would like an aperitif.
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Respond that you would like a whisky.
Ordering Dinner 2
Mr. L'Heureux inquires about today's specials.
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Mr. L'Heureux
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Waitress
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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Tell him that the special tonight is cod.
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Answer that it sounds good and ask how it is prepared.
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Tell him that it is in white wine or fried.
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Respond that you would like it fried and ask for it with lots of lemon.
Finding a Restaurant
Mrs. Trottier inquires about a good restaurant.
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Mrs. Trottier
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Man
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Excuse yourself.
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Answer, "Yes."
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Ask if he can recommend a good restaurant nearby.
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Suggest that she try the "Auberge du Trésor."
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Ask where it is.
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Instruct her to continue down this street, turn right at the light and walk two blocks.
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Inform her that she will see it on her left.