Languages of the World/Disc 2.iso/pc/Common/TYE0095C.CN7

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Meeting and Greeting 1
Mrs. Kirsh tries out her Yiddish.
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Mrs. Kirsh
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Store Clerk
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Say good morning and ask the clerk if he speaks English.
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Apologize and respond that you do not speak English.
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Explain that you speak only a little Yiddish.
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Tell her that it is all right and that you understand her.
Meeting and Greeting 2
Lev introduces his friends Pinkus and Shira.
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Shira
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Lev
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Greet your friend.
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Respond to her greeting and ask her if she has met your friend Pinkus.
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Answer "No," adding that you have not had the pleasure.
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Introduce Pinkus to Shira.
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Say that you are very glad to meet him.
At the Hotel 1
Miss Glass seeks a room.
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Miss Glass
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the clerk and ask if he has a single room.
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Greet her and ask how long she will be staying.
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Say, "For 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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Declare that the rate is two hundred shekels per day.
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Decide that you will take it.
At the Hotel 2
Mr. Novitz comes to claim his room.
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Mr. Novitz
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Front Desk Attendant
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Say hello, identify yourself and tell the clerk that you believe he has a room for you.
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Inquire as to when he made his reservation.
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Respond that you made it by telephone yesterday.
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Tell him that you have it, a double room with a bath.
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Confirm that she is right and add, "For ten days."
At the Bank 1
Mrs. Cohen goes to change money.
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Mrs. Cohen
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Teller
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Say good morning and tell the clerk that you would like to exchange some American dollars for Israeli shekels
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Respond, "Yes, of course," then ask how much she wishes to exchange.
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Answer that you have $150 in American dollars and ask what today's exchange rate is.
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Inform her that a dollar is worth three shekels.
At the Bank 2
Mrs. Fine asks for help.
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Mrs. Fine
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Teller
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Greet the clerk, then ask for his help.
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Ask her what is wrong.
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Reply that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Ask if she thinks they were stolen.
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Answer, "No." Tell him that you think you lost them while shopping this morning.
Buying Plane Tickets
Mrs. Feld buys plane tickets to Tel Aviv.
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Mrs. Feld
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Ticket Agent
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Announce that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Tel Aviv.
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Ask whether she wants coach or first-class.
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Respond that you want coach and ask for a window seat.
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Apologize for having no window seats available, then offer her an aisle seat.
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Thank him.
Buying Train Tickets
Mrs. Stein heads for Tel Aviv by train.
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Mrs. Stein
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Ticket Seller
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Ask for two tickets to Tel Aviv.
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Inquire whether she wants coach or sleeping car.
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Reply that you want the sleeping car.
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Remind her that the train leaves from this station at five o'clock sharp.
Asking for Directions
Mr. Hecht tries to find his way.
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Mr. Hecht
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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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Reply that you are looking for Batinski Street.
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Tell him to take a right at the next intersection.
Asking for the Time
Mel checks his watch.
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Mel
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Shira
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Ask what time it is.
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Answer that it is noon.
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Say, "Really?" then explain that you thought it was about 11:30.
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Inform him that his watch is slow.
Asking about Time
Ariel and Dan make plans for the evening.
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Ariel
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Dan
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Ask when the film starts.
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Answer, "Around 8:30."
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Announce that you don't want to be late. Suggest that you leave at 7:45.
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Reply that you think 7:30 would be better.
In the Restaurant 1
Mr. Hecht orders his dinner.
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Waitress
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Mr. Hecht
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Ask the customer if you can help him.
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Note that you see "gefilte fish" and ask what it is.
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Explain that it is a fish dumpling.
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Say, "Good," and tell her that you will take that.
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Ask if he would like a pre-dinner drink.
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Answer, "Yes," and ask for a vodka.
In the Restaurant 2
Mr. Karski learns about tonight's specials.
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Mr. Karski
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Waitress
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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Inform him that tonight's special is carp.
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Respond that that sounds good and ask how it is prepared.
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Answer, "In white wine or fried."
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Order it fried, with lots of lemon.
Finding a Restaurant
Mrs. Cohen inquires about where to eat.
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Mrs. Cohen
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Man
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Excuse yourself politely.
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Respond, "Yes."
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Ask if he can recommend a good restaurant in the area.
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Suggest that she could try "Hatikva."
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Ask where it is.
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Instruct her to go down this street, turn right at the light and walk two blocks. Explain that she will see it on her left.