Languages of the World/Disc 2.iso/pc/Common/POE0095C.CN7

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Meeting and Greeting 1
Jane, an American tourist who is just learning Polish, speaks to her new Polish friend, Marysia.
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Marysia
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Say, "Good day."
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Ask the lady if she speaks English.
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Reply that, unfortunately, no.
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Say that you are afraid you do not speak Polish very well.
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Reply, "Not at all. You speak very well."
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Admit that you get very nervous when you speak Polish.
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Assure Jane that you understand.
Meeting and Greeting 2
Adam hasn't seen his American friend Jim for weeks. Now is the time to catch up!
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Adam
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Jim
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Running into your American friend Jim, exclaim, "Hi! How are things going?"
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Reply, "Everything is fine with me, thank you."
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Add, "And how are things with you?"
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Remark to Jim that you haven't seen him in a long time.
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Say, "Yes. I've been in Zakopane for two weeks."
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Ask Jim how his family is.
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Reply, "Thank you, everyone is healthy."
Restaurants 1
Jim asks the waitress about some delicious Polish dishes, and orders a meal.
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Waitress
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Jim
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Politely ask Jim how you can help him.
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Remark that you have noticed they have both borscht and kapusniak.
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Ask what the difference is.
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Explain that borscht is made out of beets, and kapusniak is made with cabbage.
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Add that both soups are served with sour cream.
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Ask what shashlyk is.
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Reply that it is the same as shish-kabob.
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Thank the waitress and order shashlyk.
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Ask Jim if you should also bring him something to drink.
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Reply, "Yes, a glass of white wine, please."
Restaurants 2
Jan and Sandy toast their friendship after a delicious Polish dinner.
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Jan
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Sandy
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Addressing your new American friend Sandy, propose, "Let's drink to our health!"
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Reply, "Thank you, but I don't drink."
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Surprised, ask her why, and quote a Polish proverb, telling Sandy, "They say that a drink is good for your troubles."
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Insist that you can't.
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Explain that you have heart problems and do not drink at all.
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Reply, "In that case, let's drink some healthy homemade fruit juice."
How to Catch a Taxi 1
Kendra takes a taxi to the airport and converses with the driver.
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Kendra
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Taxi Driver
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Seeing a cab, yell to the driver, "Taxi! Are you free?"
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Say yes.
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Tell the driver, "Here is my suitcase."
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Tell Kendra that it will go in the trunk.
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Inform the driver that the two of you are going to the airport.
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Ask Kendra if it is the Warsaw Okecie airport.
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Reply, "Yes. I am flying to Cracow."
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Politely ask Kendra if she has a ticket already.
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Say, "No, but I have a reserved seat."
How to Catch a Taxi 2
Jane sets out on a sightseeing tour of beautiful, historic Cracow.
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Jane
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Taxi Driver
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Hailing a taxi, say, "Taxi! How far is it from here to the famous Planty Krakowskie?"
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Playfully respond, "Here in Cracow everything is close by if you have a cab."
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Tell the driver, "It seems that the Planty stretch through the entire city."
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Reply, "That's certainly so."
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Ask if you can see the Vavel castle from there.
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Reply, "Yes, and many other historic buildings."
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Ask how far the Mariacki church is located.
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Reply, "Right next to the Old Market Place, and the Old Market Place right next to the Planty."
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Reply, "Let's go! I want to see everything."
Shopping 1
Mark finds delightful Polish souvenirs.
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Mark
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Salesperson
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Say, "Good day" to the salesperson.
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Ask the customer, "What can I do for you?"
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Reply, "I like that thing in the window."
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Explain that that is an old Goralska kobza.
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Add that it is more than a hundred years old.
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Remark that it looks like a prototype of a Scottish bagpipe, only very primitive.
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Ask how much it costs.
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Reply, "Fifty dollars--it is Polish folk art."
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Making a decision, say, "I'll take it. It's an antique."
Shopping 2
Jane buys new film for her camera.
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Jane
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Salesperson
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Tell the salesperson that you would like to buy new film.
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Ask Jane what kind.
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Reply, "Color."
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Tell Jane that you have Kodak and Fuji.
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Reply, "Kodak, please."
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Ask Jane if that will be all.
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Reply that you also need a new battery.
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Ask if you can see Jane's camera.
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Reply, "Of course."
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Inform Jane that for this camera two batteries are needed.
At the Hotel 1
John books a hotel room.
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John
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Administrator
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Greet the receptionist politely, saying, "Good day!"
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Inquire if she has an unoccupied room.
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Reply, "Good day. For how long would you like to stay?"
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Reply, "For two weeks."
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Reply that you have a very nice single room.
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Ask how much it costs per day.
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Tell John it costs fifty zloty.
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Ask if there is a telephone in the room.
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Say, "Yes, but only for local calls."
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Satisfied, tell her, "All right. I'll take that room."
At the Hotel 2
Mark acquaints himself with all of the amenities his hotel has to offer.
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Mark
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Administrator
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Ask, "At what time is breakfast served?"
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Reply, "Breakfast? From seven in the morning to eleven."
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Mention that you would like to order some tickets for the theater.
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Reply, "Excellent. I can arrange that for you."
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Ask, "Where can I find a barbershop?"
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Reply, "Right here by the entrance, just past the stairway."
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Say, "Please send a newspaper to my room and a bit of ice."
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Reply, "Fine. Is that all?"
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Say, "Please wake me up at six o'clock."
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Reply, "With pleasure."
At the Bank
Jim exchanges dollars into zloty.
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Jim
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Cashier
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Tell the cashier that you would like to exchange dollars.
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Reply, "Very well. For what amount?"
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Tell the cashier that you have $350.
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Ask Jim if he would like to exchange all of it.
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Reply that you guess so.
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Ask what the exchange rate is.
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Reply that it is one dollar to three and a half zloty.
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Say, "Wonderful! I also have a few Travelers Checks."
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Inform Jim that, unfortunately, you do not exchange Travelers Checks.
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Inform Jim that only your main branch handles them.
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Thank the cashier.
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Tell Jim, "Here is your exchange receipt."
Emergencies
Julie's friend needs immediate medical help, so Julie calls an ambulance.
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Operator
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Say, "Hello! Send an ambulance immediately!"
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Ask the lady what her name and address are.
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Reply, "Julie Dobson, Hotel Brystol, room 29."
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Ask Julie what happened.
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Reply that you are afraid your friend had a heart attack.
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Assure Julie that an ambulance and its staff are already on the way.
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Say, "I beg you, hurry!"
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Ask Julie to please stay calm.
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Exclaim, "They arrived! Truly that was fast. Thank you, thank you!"
Asking for Directions
Julie is on her way to the National Museum, but she is not sure where it is.
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Passerby
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Say, "Excuse me, where is the National Museum?"
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Reply, "On the Square of Freedom."
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Ask if that is far away from here.
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Reply that it is not far. Advise Julie to go straight for two blocks, take the third street to the right, and then she will see the Square of Freedom.
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Add that in the center is located the beautiful building of the National Museum.
What Time Is It?
Wanda and Andrzej compare their watches.
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Wanda
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Say, "Excuse me, what time is it?"
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Reply, "It's almost exactly noon."
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Exclaim, "Really? I thought it was only 11:30."
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Reply, "Evidently, your watch is slow."
Visiting Polish Friends
Kendra has been invited to dinner at Lech and Marysia's house.
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Marysia
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Say, "Good evening. I am very glad that you invited me for dinner."
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Reply, "We are very glad that you could come."
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Comment, "What a beautiful house!"
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Invite Kendra to come in.
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Tell Marysia that your guest is here.
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Say, "Good evening, Marysia."
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Reply, "Good evening. I propose we start with a glass of wine."
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Say, "Thank you very much."
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Tell Kendra, "We ask you into the living room, and I will get a glass of red wine now."
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Say, "Your home really is very cozy."
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Ask, "How is the rest of the family?"
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Reply, "Everything is fine."
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Ask Kendra if she would like another glass (of wine).
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Reply, "No, thank you."
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Say, "Dinner is ready. We ask you to come to the table."