Annie tries out the Swedish she learned from her Transparent Language program.
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Annie
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Lena
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Say, "Good morning."
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Ask Lena if she speaks English.
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Apologize, saying that you do not speak English.
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Explain that you only speak a little Swedish.
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Reply, "That is all right."
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Encourage her by saying she's doing fine.
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Explain that you become nervous when you speak Swedish.
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Tell Annie that you understand her very well.
Meeting & Greeting 2
After a few awkward moments in Swedish, Annie and Lena become friends. Lena introduces someone else to Annie.
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Annie
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Lena
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Say, "Good afternoon."
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Reply, "Good afternoon," and ask Annie if she has met your friend Ake Bergssten.
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Tell Lena that you haven't had the pleasure.
Meeting & Greeting 3
Åke's Swedish is a little rustier than Annie's. Annie tries to speak slowly so that Åke can better understand.
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Annie
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Åke
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Ask your friend how long she is staying here.
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Reply that you will be staying for several weeks.
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Ask your Swedish friend if she understands you.
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Reply, "Yes, I understand you."
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Ask Annie to speak more slowly.
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Agree to speak slower and ask if this is better.
Restaurants 1
Lena has been up and running since 5 am, and finally takes a break. But no more coffee, please!
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Lena
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Woman
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Say good morning.
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Ask to see the menu.
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Reply, "Of course."
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Ask Lena if she would like a cup of coffee.
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Politely decline.
Restaurants 2
Mrs. Smith has been looking forward to a good dinner out all week.
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Mrs. Smith
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Woman
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Ask the waitress what the specialty of the house is.
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Tell Mrs. Smith about the fresh seafood.
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Say, "That sounds good."
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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State that the crayfish tail salad is excellent.
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Mention that the grilled lobster and the steamed rainbow trout are (excellent) also.
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Tell the waitress that you'll have the trout (remember to say please).
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Ask the customer if she would like a tomato salad to start.
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Decline and order the mushroom soup instead.
Getting a Taxi 1
Lena woke up an hour late on the day she leaves for vacation! She needs to hail a cab and get to the airport QUICK!
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Lena
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Driver
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Hail a cab by yelling, "Hey, taxi!"
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Respond, "Yes."
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Explain that you're going to Arlanda.
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Ask Lena on which airline she is flying.
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Reply, "SAS."
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Ask the driver if it will take long to get there.
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Comment that the traffic is heavy.
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Ask the driver to take the shortest way (remember your manners and say please).
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Tell her you're in a hurry!
Getting a Taxi 2
Hailing a taxi and getting where you want to go is one thing. Getting out of the cab is quite another.
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Mrs. Smith
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Driver
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Direct the driver to the Royal Viking Hotel.
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Reply, "Yes."
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Mention that there is a draft in the cab.
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Ask if the driver could close the window.
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Point out where the hotel is.
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Explain that if she lets you out here, you can walk the rest of the way.
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Ask your passenger if she is sure.
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Reply affirmatively.
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Ask if the driver can change a 500 krona bill.
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Reply that you don't think so.
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Ask the driver to wait, as you discover some change and 20 krona bills.
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Ask if this will be enough.
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Reply that this will be fine.
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Thank your passenger.
Shopping 1
Åke has been shopping for the perfect wedding gift for her niece. She finds just the right thing in a small shop.
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Åke
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Salesperson
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Say hello.
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Ask the customer if she is looking for something special.
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Say yes, and mention that you saw some crystal candleholders in the window.
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Ask, "These?"
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Reply, "Yes," and ask how much they cost.
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Explain that the small ones are 99 krona and the large ones are 299 krona.
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Comment that these candle holders are made by a famous Swedish crystal manufacturer.
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Comment that they are beautiful.
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Agree to buy two small candle holders.
Shopping 2
While Lena is browsing, she finds some traditional Swedish mittens.
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Lena
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Salesperson
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Comment that you like these mittens.
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Ask the customer if she would like to try them on.
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Reply affirmatively.
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Comment that they fit very nicely.
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Explain they are very warm, traditional Swedish wool mittens.
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Say that you'll take them.
Shopping 3
Mrs. Jones is looking for a new raincoat to replace her old blue one.
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Mrs. Jones
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Salesperson
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Tell the saleswoman that you are shopping for a blue raincoat.
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Ask Mrs. Jones if she would like to try on this one.
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Tell the saleswoman that it fits.
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Ask to see a mirror.
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Pointing it out, tell Mrs. Jones that it is right there.
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Tell her you like the raincoat.
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Ask how much it costs.
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Tell Mrs. Jones that this raincoat costs 450 kronor.
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Comment on how nice it looks on her.
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Say that you will take it.
At the Hotel 1
Mrs. Jones has finally made her way to the hotel. Now all she needs is a comfortable room to rest in.
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Mrs. Jones
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Woman
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Greet the clerk and ask if she has a single room available.
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Ask Mrs. Jones how long she will be staying.
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Reply, "For one week."
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Say, "Yes, we have a very nice single room."
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Ask what the rate per night is.
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Tell Mrs. Jones that the rate is 1200 krona a night for the single rooms and 800 krona per person for the double rooms.
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Ask about the amenities that that fee includes.
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Tell Mrs. Jones about the telephone and TV that are in the room. Mention that a breakfast buffet is served in the morning.
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Agree to rent the room.
At the Hotel 2
Mrs. Smith plans on taking full advantage of all the hotel has to offer. Here she's finding out what is available.
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Mrs. Smith
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Woman
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Ask the hotel clerk if she can recommend a good restaurant.
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Mention that the hotel serves excellent meals and that there are several eateries in the area.
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Suggest to Mrs. Smith that she try Ofvandahls cafe on Sysslomansgatan.
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Ask if the hotel coffee shop is open.
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Respond affirmatively and mention that it serves very good hot meals and sandwiches.
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Ask where the hairdresser is.
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Give Mrs. Smith directions to the hotel beauty parlor, saying, "Right there, just past the stairway in the lobby."
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Ask the clerk if she can wake you at 6 o'clock.
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Reply that you'll be glad to.
At the Bank 1
Annie needs some more cash. She goes to a bank to exchange her Traveler's checks.
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Annie
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Woman
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Say good morning to the teller.
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Explain that you would like to exchange some Traveler's checks.
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Politely inquire how much she would like to exchange.
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Reply that you think $350 will be enough.
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Explain that you would also like 20 krona in change (don't forget to say please).
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Reply, "Of course."
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Ask if she can date and sign the checks, please.
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Agree to do so, and offer your passport for identification.
At the Bank 2
Mrs. Jones can't find her traveler's checks. She goes to the bank to report them as lost.
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Mrs. Jones
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Woman
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Greet the bank teller and ask for help.
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Explain that you have lost your Traveler's checks.
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Ask Mrs. Jones if she thinks that they were stolen.
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Reply, "No, I think I lost them when I was shopping this morning."
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Ask if Mrs. Jones has a list of the numbers.
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Reply that you have them right here.
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Ask Mrs. Jones to sit down while you go over these.
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Thank the teller.
Emergencies 1
Annie's husband has had a heart attack. She needs to communicate calmly and clearly in Swedish!
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Annie
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Woman
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Call the operator and let her know that you need an ambulance.
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Ask the caller's name and address.
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State that your name is Annie Smith and let the operator know that you are staying at the Lady Hamilton Hotel. Don't forget to tell her your room number, 504.
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Ask the caller what happened.
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Explain that you think your husband is having a heart attack.
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Assure Annie that an ambulance is on the way.
Emergencies 2
Lena has a flat tire, but can't fix it by herself. Luckily someone stops to see if she needs help.
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Lena
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Woman
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Say, "Excuse me."
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Ask Lena if she needs help.
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Reply that you think you have a flat tire.
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Ask if she can help you.
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Ask Lena if she has a spare tire.
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Say that you do, and explain that it is in the trunk.
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Ask the helpful woman if she needs a jack.
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Reply that you have your own in your car.
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Comment that you probably ran over something sharp.
Emergencies 3
Åke has had a bad day. And now her wallet is missing.
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Åke
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Police
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Explain that you lost your wallet.
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Ask if she thinks it was stolen.
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Reply that you don't know.
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Ask if there was much money in the wallet.
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Reply that there wasn't, but that it had several credit cards and your international driver's license.
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Ask if you can see her passport.
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Say, "Here."
Asking for Directions 1
Åke has been lost for an hour. She finally works up the courage to ask someone for help.
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Åke
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Woman
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Say, "Excuse me."
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Ask for directions to Strandvägen.
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Explain that one needs to go straight and then turn left.
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Ask where the post office is.
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Explain that at the next intersection, one must take a right.
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Ask where Storkyrkan is.
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Reply that it is near the Royal Palace.
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Ask whether that is far from here.
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Say no, and instruct her to just walk up Storkyrkobrinken, away from the water.
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Inquire what one does next.
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Explain that she will see it straight ahead.
Asking for Directions 2
Annie forgot the directions to the hostel. She knows she is close, but needs to ask for some help.
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Annie
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Woman
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Ask how you can get to the Chapman youth hostel.
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Tell Annie that she's going the wrong way.
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Ask if you can make a U-turn here.
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Reply that she cannot. Mention that she can reverse direction at the light.
Asking for Directions 3
Once again, Åke needs some help finding her destination.
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Åke
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Woman
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Say, "I beg your pardon," and explain that you are looking for Djurgården.
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Tell her that she's actually not far from her destination.
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Explain that Djurgården is close to Skeppsholmen.
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Ask if you can take the bus there.
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Reply affirmatively.
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Point out that the stop is over there.
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Comment that she can also go there by boat from Strömmen.
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Ask how you can get to the National Museum.
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Explain that it is on the left side, right before the bridge.
Asking for the Time 1
Annie and Lena want to make sure they're not late for the newest thriller.
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Annie
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Lena
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Ask what time the movie starts.
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Reply that it starts at nine o'clock.
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State that the two of you don't want to be late.
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Suggest that you both leave at 8:15.
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Reply that you think 8:05 would be better.
Buying Tickets 1
Åke wants to take a vacation. She decides to visit the travel agency to see what kind of a deal she can get.
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Åke
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Travel Agency
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Explain that you and a friend want to take a bus excursion through Sweden.
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Ask if she would like to go for 6, 10 or 14 days.
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Ask about the cost of the 6 day trip.
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Reply that the fare costs approximately 5,000 krona per person.
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Explain that this price includes all meals.
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Ask when the bus leaves.
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Respond that it leaves in an hour.
Buying Tickets 2
Mrs. Lindström buys tickets for a train trip.
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Mrs. Lindström
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Woman
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Order two tickets to Malmö.
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Ask whether she would prefer couchette or sleeping berth.
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Reply, "Sleeping berth, please."
Buying Tickets 3
Mrs. Lindström has a few questions...
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Mrs. Lindström
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Woman
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719
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Ask if there is a dining car on this train.
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Reply that of course there is.
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Ask if the train goes straight through to your destination or if you need to change trains.
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Reply that it goes straight through.
Conversation 1
Lena has been invited to dine with the Lindströms.
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Lena
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Mrs. Lindström
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Greet your hostess, saying, "Good evening."
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Thank Mrs. Lindström for inviting you to her house for dinner.
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Reply that Lena is welcome.
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Comment that the house is beautiful.
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Thank your guest.
Conversation 2
The evening starts with some wine and chit-chat.
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Åke
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Mrs. Lindström
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Greet your hostess.
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Say, "Hi!" Ask your guest if she would like some wine.
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Reply, "Yes, please."
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Ask how Mrs. Lindström's family is.
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Reply that everything is just fine.
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Explain that your son is in college and your daughter was recently married.
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Ask if your hostess' father is well.
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Reply that he is much better now.
Conversation 3
Åke will be leaving Sweden soon. She says good bye to Mrs. Lindström.
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Åke
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Mrs. Lindström
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861
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Comment that you look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
