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Meeting and Greeting 1
Do you speak English?
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Rogier
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Marianne
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Greet Marianne.
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Ask if she speaks English.
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Tell him that you're sorry, and explain you do not speak English.
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Let her know that you speak only a little Dutch.
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Tell him that's not a problem.
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Encourage him by saying that he speaks very well.
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Mention that you become nervous when you speak Dutch.
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Let him know you understand him very well.
Meeting and Greeting 2
Meeting someone new.
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Rogier
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Marianne
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Greet Marianne.
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Greet Rogier.  Ask him if he has met your friend, Jan van den Heuvel.
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Say, "No, not yet."  Then, tell Jan you're pleased to meet him.
Meeting and Greeting 3
Understanding spoken Dutch.
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Miep
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Sara
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Ask Sara if she understands you.
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Confirm that you do understand him.
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But ask if he can speak a little slower.
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Acknowledge her request, and ask if this is better.
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Apologize, and ask if he can repeat that.
Restaurants 1
Getting a menu.
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Jan
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Waitress
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Say good morning to the waitress.
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Ask if you can have a menu.
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Confirm that he can.
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Ask if he would like coffee now.
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Politely decline the waitress' offer.
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Explain that you prefer tea.
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Acknowledge his request.
Restaurants 2
The specialty of the house.
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Miep
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Waitress
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Ask what the specialty is.
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Tell him that it's crustaceans and fish, fresh from the sea.
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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Point out that the shrimp cocktail is very good.
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Mention also that the sole is delicious.
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Having decided, tell the waitress that you'll have a small piece of sole (using the diminutive).
Getting a Taxi 1
Going to the airport.
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Rogier
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Driver
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Yell for a taxi. Once it stops, ask the driver if she's free.
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Politely confirm that you are.
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Explain that you want to go to Schipol.
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Ask your fare to specify which airline.
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Tell her it's KLM.
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Ask if it will take long to get there.
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Warn the gentleman that there is a lot of traffic.
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Urge her to take the shortest way.
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Explain that you're in a hurry.
Getting a Taxi 2
Can you close the window?
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Miep
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Driver
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Explain that you want to go to the Hotel Amsterdam.
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Acknowledge his request.
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Note that it's very windy.
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Ask the driver if she can close the window.
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Having closed the window, ask the gentleman if that is better.
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Tell her yes, and thank her.
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Point out that the hotel is over there.
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Tell the driver that if she lets you out, you can walk the rest of the way.
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Ask if he's sure.
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Say yes, then ask if she can give change for this bill.
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Tell him that you don't think so.
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As you search through your wallet, ask her to wait. Then inform her that you have a small bill and some change.
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Handing it over to her, ask if that's enough.
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Tell him that's fine, then say thanks.
Shopping 1
Rogier goes window-shopping.
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Rogier
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Saleswoman
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Greet the saleswoman. Mention that you saw a necklace in the window.
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Picking an item from the window, ask if he means this gold chain?
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Say yes, then ask how much it costs.
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Tell him that it costs 400 guilders.
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Mention that it is 18-carat gold.
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Say that it's lovely.
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Tell her that you'll take it.
Shopping 2
Jan makes a purchase and pays by credit card.
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Jan
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Saleswoman
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Comment on the leather gloves, saying that you like them.
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Ask if he'd like to try them on.
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Politely say yes.
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Note that they fit well.
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Say that you'll take them.
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Ask if that will be cash or credit card.
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Tell her that you want to pay with your Visa card.
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Tell the customer that you accept all major credit cards.
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Ask if he can sign here.
Shopping 3
Miep tries on a coat.
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Miep
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Saleswoman
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Mention that you're looking for a blue raincoat.
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Ask if he would like to try this one.
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Tell her that it fits.
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Ask if she has a mirror.
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Confirm that you do, right here.
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Comment on the raincoat, saying that you like it.
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Ask how much it costs.
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Inform him that the raincoat costs ninety-five guilder.
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Mention that it fits him nicely.
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Tell the saleswoman that you'll take it.
In the Hotel 1
Jan reserves a room in a hotel.
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Jan
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Manager
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Greet the manager.  Ask her if she has a single room.
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Ask how long he plans to stay.
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Say, "One week."
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Confirm that you have a very nice single room.
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Ask the manager what her rates are.
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Tell him that it's a hundred and ten guilder per night.
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Ask what is included.
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Explain that there is a telephone and a television in the room, and add that a Continental breakfast will be served in the morning.
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Tell the manager that you'll take it then.
In the Hotel 2
Frank finds out what the hotel has to offer.
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Frank
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Manager
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Ask the manager if she can recommend a good restaurant.
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Explain that the hotel serves excellent meals and mention that there are several cafes in the neighborhood.
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Suggest that he try Atrium around the corner.
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Ask if her coffee shop is open now.
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Confirm that it is, and mention that he can also get delicious, warm meals and sandwiches there.
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Ask where the barbershop is.
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Motioning toward the lobby, tell him it's there, after the stairs in the lobby.
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Mention that there is also a gift shop.
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Ask if she can wake you at 6:00.
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Happily oblige.
At the Bank 1
Jan cashes in some Traveler's Checks.
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Jan
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Woman
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Greet the woman at the desk.
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Explain that you want to exchange some Traveler's Checks.
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Acknowledge his request, then ask how much he would like to exchange.
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Tell her that $350 is probably enough.
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Add that you would also like 10 guilder in change.
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Offer an affirmative response.
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Ask him to sign the checks and date them.
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Happily oblige.
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Hand her your passport, clarifying that it's for identification.
At the Bank 2
Miep reports some lost Traveler's Checks.
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Miep
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Woman
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State that you have lost your Traveler's Checks.
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Ask how much they are worth.
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Explain that you had more than $500 in checks.
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Tell her that you think you lost them this morning while you were shopping.
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Ask if he has a list of the numbers.
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Say yes, and hand them to her.
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Suggest that he have a seat while you check this.
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Thank the woman at the desk.
Emergencies 1
Jan calls the operator for an ambulance.
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Jan
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Operator
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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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Tell her that your name is Smith.
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Add that you're staying at the Hotel Amsterdam, room 504.
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Assure him that an ambulance and crew are on the way.
Emergencies 2
Rogier gets a flat and asks Sara for help.
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Rogier
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Sara
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Explain that you have a flat tire.
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Ask if she can help you.
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Ask him if he has a spare.
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Confirm that you do, in the trunk.
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Ask if she needs a jack.
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Tell him no, and mention that you have one in your car.
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Note that it looks like she ran over something sharp.
Emergencies 3
Miep reports a lost wallet.
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Miep
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Officer
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Tell the officer that you have lost your wallet.
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Explain that you were sightseeing and suddenly noticed it was gone.
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Ask if he thinks it was stolen.
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Tell her that you don't know.
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Ask if he had much money in his wallet.
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Say no, but mention that you had several credit cards and your international driver's license.
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Ask if you can see his passport.
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Offer an affirmative response.
Asking for Directions 1
Frank is lost and attempts to get directions.
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Frank
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Woman
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Politely attract a woman's attention and explain that you are lost.
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Ask if she can tell you where Rozenstraat is.
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Tell him that it's straight ahead and then left.
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Tell him he can't miss it.
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Ask where the post office is.
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Tell him to take a right at the next intersection.
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Ask where the Appelmuseum is.
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Explain that it is on Nieuwe Speigelgracht.
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Tell him to go over the bridge and then take the second street on the right.
Asking for Directions 2
Miep tries to get to the library.
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Miep
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Woman
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Ask if the library is here in the neighborhood.
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Say no, then explain that it is on the other side of town.
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Ask the woman how you can get there.
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Tell him to go down this street until he comes to a stoplight.
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Ask her what to do next.
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Tell him that it's right there, right on the corner.
Asking the Time 1
Frank and Sara are going to the movies.
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Frank
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Sara
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Ask Sara what time the film starts.
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Tell him that it starts around 8:30.
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Insist that you (both) don't want to be late.
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Suggest leaving at 7:45.
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Tell him that 7:35 is better.
Buying Tickets 1
Jan consults a travel agency about buying a plane ticket.
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Jan
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Travel Agency
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Explain that you would like to go to Amsterdam next month.
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Ask how long he plans to stay.
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Tell her about two weeks.
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Look through your materials... Mention that, if he can travel during the week, you can get him a round-trip Amsterdam flight for $365.
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Tell her that that sounds good.  Say you'll take that.
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Mention that he can go stand-by and save even more.
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Tell her no, and explain that you don't want to go stand-by.
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Say okay, and hand over the ticket.
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Express your satisfaction, then ask if you can pay with your credit card.
Buying Tickets 2
Miep tries to buy a train ticket.
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Miep
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Woman
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Explain that you want two tickets to Rotterdam.
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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 is made up here, so it leaves precisely at 5 o'clock.
Buying Tickets 3
Miep finds out some information about his train.
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Miep
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Sara
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Ask if there is a dining car on this train.
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Confirm that there is, and mention that there is also a lounge.
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Ask if the train goes direct or if you need to change.
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Tell him that the train goes direct.
Polite Conversation 1
Jan has been invited to Marianne's house for dinner.
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Jan
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Marianne
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Greet Marianne.  Thank her for the invitation.
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Happily tell him that it's your pleasure.
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Compliment Marianne on her beautiful house.
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Thank him, then ask if was it difficult to find you.
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Tell her that it wasn't at all. Mention that her directions were perfect.
Polite Conversation 2
Jan and Marianne engage in small talk about the family.
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Jan
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Marianne
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Ask Marianne how her family is these days.
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Tell him that you're all relatively well now. Explain that your mother was in the hospital.
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Tell her that you're sorry to hear that.  Ask if she is better now.
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Confirm that she is, and thank him.
Polite Conversation 3
Leaving the country and friends.
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Jan
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Marianne
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Mention that you're looking forward to seeing them all again.
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Ask when he will be going home.
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Let her know that your plane leaves on the 23rd.
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Tell him that you (all) will miss him.
Polite Conversation 4
On the train platform...
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Rogier
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Anne
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As a train approaches, ask if this is your train.
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Confirm that it is, and mention that  it is ready to leave right away.
Polite Conversation 5
Rogier tries to be of help to Anne.
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Rogier
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Anne
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Ask Anne if you can help with that.
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Politely decline the offer, and tell him that you can manage.