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ConversationFile 2 28 887 Meeting and Greeting 1 Do you speak English? 1 2 Rogier 37 Marianne 38 8 27 27 1 Greet Marianne. 28 28 1 Ask if she speaks English. 29 29 2 Tell him that you're sorry, and explain you do not speak English. 30 30 1 Let her know that you speak only a little Dutch. 31 31 2 Tell him that's not a problem. 32 32 2 Encourage him by saying that he speaks very well. 33 33 1 Mention that you become nervous when you speak Dutch. 34 34 2 Let him know you understand him very well. Meeting and Greeting 2 Meeting someone new. 1 2 Rogier 37 Marianne 38 3 39 39 1 Greet Marianne. 40 40 2 Greet Rogier. Ask him if he has met your friend, Jan van den Heuvel. 41 41 1 Say, "No, not yet." Then, tell Jan you're pleased to meet him. Meeting and Greeting 3 Understanding spoken Dutch. 1 2 Miep 39 Sara 40 5 47 47 1 Ask Sara if she understands you. 48 48 2 Confirm that you do understand him. 49 49 2 But ask if he can speak a little slower. 50 50 1 Acknowledge her request, and ask if this is better. 51 51 2 Apologize, and ask if he can repeat that. Restaurants 1 Getting a menu. 1 2 Jan 41 Waitress 42 7 101 101 1 Say good morning to the waitress. 102 102 1 Ask if you can have a menu. 103 103 2 Confirm that he can. 104 104 2 Ask if he would like coffee now. 105 105 1 Politely decline the waitress' offer. 106 106 1 Explain that you prefer tea. 107 107 2 Acknowledge his request. Restaurants 2 The specialty of the house. 1 2 Miep 39 Waitress 42 6 116 116 1 Ask what the specialty is. 117 117 2 Tell him that it's crustaceans and fish, fresh from the sea. 118 118 1 Ask the waitress what she recommends. 119 119 2 Point out that the shrimp cocktail is very good. 120 120 2 Mention also that the sole is delicious. 121 121 1 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. 1 2 Rogier 37 Driver 43 9 164 164 1 Yell for a taxi. Once it stops, ask the driver if she's free. 165 165 2 Politely confirm that you are. 166 166 1 Explain that you want to go to Schipol. 167 167 2 Ask your fare to specify which airline. 168 168 1 Tell her it's KLM. 169 169 1 Ask if it will take long to get there. 170 170 2 Warn the gentleman that there is a lot of traffic. 171 171 1 Urge her to take the shortest way. 172 172 1 Explain that you're in a hurry. Getting a Taxi 2 Can you close the window? 1 2 Miep 39 Driver 43 14 176 176 1 Explain that you want to go to the Hotel Amsterdam. 177 177 2 Acknowledge his request. 178 178 1 Note that it's very windy. 179 179 1 Ask the driver if she can close the window. 180 180 2 Having closed the window, ask the gentleman if that is better. 181 181 1 Tell her yes, and thank her. 182 182 1 Point out that the hotel is over there. 183 183 1 Tell the driver that if she lets you out, you can walk the rest of the way. 184 184 2 Ask if he's sure. 185 185 1 Say yes, then ask if she can give change for this bill. 186 186 2 Tell him that you don't think so. 187 187 1 As you search through your wallet, ask her to wait. Then inform her that you have a small bill and some change. 188 188 1 Handing it over to her, ask if that's enough. 189 189 2 Tell him that's fine, then say thanks. Shopping 1 Rogier goes window-shopping. 1 2 Rogier 37 Saleswoman 45 7 231 231 1 Greet the saleswoman. Mention that you saw a necklace in the window. 232 232 2 Picking an item from the window, ask if he means this gold chain? 233 233 1 Say yes, then ask how much it costs. 234 234 2 Tell him that it costs 400 guilders. 235 235 2 Mention that it is 18-carat gold. 236 236 1 Say that it's lovely. 237 237 1 Tell her that you'll take it. Shopping 2 Jan makes a purchase and pays by credit card. 1 2 Jan 41 Saleswoman 45 9 238 238 1 Comment on the leather gloves, saying that you like them. 239 239 2 Ask if he'd like to try them on. 240 240 1 Politely say yes. 241 241 1 Note that they fit well. 242 242 1 Say that you'll take them. 243 243 2 Ask if that will be cash or credit card. 244 244 1 Tell her that you want to pay with your Visa card. 245 245 2 Tell the customer that you accept all major credit cards. 246 246 2 Ask if he can sign here. Shopping 3 Miep tries on a coat. 1 2 Miep 39 Saleswoman 45 10 257 257 1 Mention that you're looking for a blue raincoat. 258 258 2 Ask if he would like to try this one. 259 259 1 Tell her that it fits. 260 260 1 Ask if she has a mirror. 261 261 2 Confirm that you do, right here. 262 262 1 Comment on the raincoat, saying that you like it. 263 263 1 Ask how much it costs. 264 264 2 Inform him that the raincoat costs ninety-five guilder. 265 265 2 Mention that it fits him nicely. 266 266 1 Tell the saleswoman that you'll take it. In the Hotel 1 Jan reserves a room in a hotel. 1 2 Jan 41 Manager 46 9 322 322 1 Greet the manager. Ask her if she has a single room. 323 323 2 Ask how long he plans to stay. 324 324 1 Say, "One week." 325 325 2 Confirm that you have a very nice single room. 326 326 1 Ask the manager what her rates are. 327 327 2 Tell him that it's a hundred and ten guilder per night. 328 328 1 Ask what is included. 329 329 2 Explain that there is a telephone and a television in the room, and add that a Continental breakfast will be served in the morning. 330 330 1 Tell the manager that you'll take it then. In the Hotel 2 Frank finds out what the hotel has to offer. 1 2 Frank 44 Manager 46 10 337 337 1 Ask the manager if she can recommend a good restaurant. 338 338 2 Explain that the hotel serves excellent meals and mention that there are several cafes in the neighborhood. 339 339 2 Suggest that he try Atrium around the corner. 340 340 1 Ask if her coffee shop is open now. 341 341 2 Confirm that it is, and mention that he can also get delicious, warm meals and sandwiches there. 342 342 1 Ask where the barbershop is. 343 343 2 Motioning toward the lobby, tell him it's there, after the stairs in the lobby. 344 344 2 Mention that there is also a gift shop. 345 345 1 Ask if she can wake you at 6:00. 346 346 2 Happily oblige. At the Bank 1 Jan cashes in some Traveler's Checks. 1 2 Jan 41 Woman 47 9 394 394 1 Greet the woman at the desk. 395 395 1 Explain that you want to exchange some Traveler's Checks. 396 396 2 Acknowledge his request, then ask how much he would like to exchange. 397 397 1 Tell her that $350 is probably enough. 398 398 1 Add that you would also like 10 guilder in change. 399 399 2 Offer an affirmative response. 400 400 2 Ask him to sign the checks and date them. 401 401 1 Happily oblige. 402 402 1 Hand her your passport, clarifying that it's for identification. At the Bank 2 Miep reports some lost Traveler's Checks. 1 2 Miep 39 Woman 47 8 403 403 1 State that you have lost your Traveler's Checks. 404 404 2 Ask how much they are worth. 405 405 1 Explain that you had more than $500 in checks. 406 406 1 Tell her that you think you lost them this morning while you were shopping. 407 407 2 Ask if he has a list of the numbers. 408 408 1 Say yes, and hand them to her. 409 409 2 Suggest that he have a seat while you check this. 410 410 1 Thank the woman at the desk. Emergencies 1 Jan calls the operator for an ambulance. 1 2 Jan 41 Operator 48 6 462 462 1 Tell the operator that this is an emergency. 463 463 1 Explain that you need an ambulance. 464 464 2 Ask the caller for his name and address. 465 465 1 Tell her that your name is Smith. 466 466 1 Add that you're staying at the Hotel Amsterdam, room 504. 467 467 2 Assure him that an ambulance and crew are on the way. Emergencies 2 Rogier gets a flat and asks Sara for help. 1 2 Rogier 37 Sara 40 7 474 474 1 Explain that you have a flat tire. 475 475 1 Ask if she can help you. 476 476 2 Ask him if he has a spare. 477 477 1 Confirm that you do, in the trunk. 478 478 1 Ask if she needs a jack. 479 480 2 Tell him no, and mention that you have one in your car. 481 481 1 Note that it looks like she ran over something sharp. Emergencies 3 Miep reports a lost wallet. 1 2 Miep 39 Officer 54 8 482 482 1 Tell the officer that you have lost your wallet. 483 483 1 Explain that you were sightseeing and suddenly noticed it was gone. 484 484 2 Ask if he thinks it was stolen. 485 485 1 Tell her that you don't know. 486 486 2 Ask if he had much money in his wallet. 487 487 1 Say no, but mention that you had several credit cards and your international driver's license. 488 488 2 Ask if you can see his passport. 489 489 1 Offer an affirmative response. Asking for Directions 1 Frank is lost and attempts to get directions. 1 2 Frank 44 Woman 47 9 563 563 1 Politely attract a woman's attention and explain that you are lost. 564 564 1 Ask if she can tell you where Rozenstraat is. 565 565 2 Tell him that it's straight ahead and then left. 566 566 2 Tell him he can't miss it. 567 567 1 Ask where the post office is. 568 568 2 Tell him to take a right at the next intersection. 569 569 1 Ask where the Appelmuseum is. 570 570 2 Explain that it is on Nieuwe Speigelgracht. 571 571 2 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. 1 2 Miep 39 Woman 47 6 582 582 1 Ask if the library is here in the neighborhood. 583 583 2 Say no, then explain that it is on the other side of town. 584 584 1 Ask the woman how you can get there. 585 585 2 Tell him to go down this street until he comes to a stoplight. 586 586 1 Ask her what to do next. 587 587 2 Tell him that it's right there, right on the corner. Asking the Time 1 Frank and Sara are going to the movies. 1 2 Frank 44 Sara 40 5 591 591 1 Ask Sara what time the film starts. 592 592 2 Tell him that it starts around 8:30. 593 593 1 Insist that you (both) don't want to be late. 594 594 1 Suggest leaving at 7:45. 595 595 2 Tell him that 7:35 is better. Buying Tickets 1 Jan consults a travel agency about buying a plane ticket. 1 2 Jan 41 Travel Agency 50 9 643 643 1 Explain that you would like to go to Amsterdam next month. 644 644 2 Ask how long he plans to stay. 645 645 1 Tell her about two weeks. 646 646 2 Look through your materials... Mention that, if he can travel during the week, you can get him a round-trip Amsterdam flight for $365. 647 647 1 Tell her that that sounds good. Say you'll take that. 648 648 2 Mention that he can go stand-by and save even more. 649 649 1 Tell her no, and explain that you don't want to go stand-by. 650 650 2 Say okay, and hand over the ticket. 651 651 1 Express your satisfaction, then ask if you can pay with your credit card. Buying Tickets 2 Miep tries to buy a train ticket. 1 2 Miep 39 Woman 47 4 669 669 1 Explain that you want two tickets to Rotterdam. 670 670 2 Ask if he wants second class or sleeping car. 671 671 1 Politely specify the sleeping car. 672 672 2 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. 1 2 Miep 39 Sara 40 4 673 673 1 Ask if there is a dining car on this train. 674 674 2 Confirm that there is, and mention that there is also a lounge. 675 675 1 Ask if the train goes direct or if you need to change. 676 676 2 Tell him that the train goes direct. Polite Conversation 1 Jan has been invited to Marianne's house for dinner. 1 2 Jan 41 Marianne 38 5 814 814 1 Greet Marianne. Thank her for the invitation. 815 815 2 Happily tell him that it's your pleasure. 816 816 1 Compliment Marianne on her beautiful house. 817 817 2 Thank him, then ask if was it difficult to find you. 818 818 1 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. 1 2 Jan 41 Marianne 38 4 829 829 1 Ask Marianne how her family is these days. 830 830 2 Tell him that you're all relatively well now. Explain that your mother was in the hospital. 831 831 1 Tell her that you're sorry to hear that. Ask if she is better now. 832 832 2 Confirm that she is, and thank him. Polite Conversation 3 Leaving the country and friends. 1 2 Jan 41 Marianne 38 4 833 833 1 Mention that you're looking forward to seeing them all again. 834 834 2 Ask when he will be going home. 835 835 1 Let her know that your plane leaves on the 23rd. 836 836 2 Tell him that you (all) will miss him. Polite Conversation 4 On the train platform... 1 2 Rogier 37 Anne 51 2 845 845 1 As a train approaches, ask if this is your train. 846 846 2 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. 1 2 Rogier 37 Anne 51 2 847 847 1 Ask Anne if you can help with that. 848 848 2 Politely decline the offer, and tell him that you can manage.