शैडोइंग अभ्यास: Learn English Conversation - Lesson 1 [full DVD] - वीडियो के साथ अंग्रेजी बोलना सीखें

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Unit 1.
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At the Travel Agent.
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Arranging a Trip.
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Good morning, sir.
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How can I help you?
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Well, I have some time off from work next month, and I was thinking of going to Australia.
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That sounds great.
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How long is your vacation?
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Just one week.
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My last day at work is the 26th of July, and I go back on the 5th of August.
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Okay.
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Here's our Sydney brochure.
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have a look and see if there's a hotel that you like
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oh this one is good the four seasons hotel it's expensive
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but i've been told it's very nice yes it's a very
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high class hotel i'm sure you'll enjoy your stay there would you like me to make the booking now, sir?
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Yes, please.
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How long is your vacation?
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Just one week.
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Here's our Sydney brochure.
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Have a look and see if there's a hotel that you like.
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Would you like me to make the booking now, sir?
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Giving personal information.
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I just need to take some personal information.
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What's your full name?
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martin andrew white and your address eleven
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so i didn't call it comes out bangkok
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and your telephone number zero two six two four nine seven
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three four do you have a daytime number i can call
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if necessary zero two seven seven seven one two one two
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that's fine will you be traveling alone mr. white yep just me okay you finish work on friday the 26th
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so shall i try to book your flight for the next day?
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Yes, please.
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And a return flight on Saturday, the 3rd of August.
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I just need to take some personal information.
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What's your full name?
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Do you have a daytime number I can call if necessary?
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Okay, you finished work on Friday the 26th.
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So shall I try to book your flight for the next day?
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Yes, please.
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And a return flight on Saturday the 3rd of August.
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booking a flight I'll just check the availability there are seats available on this Qantas Airways flight,
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but there is a three -hour stopover in Singapore.
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Is there a direct flight that I can take?
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Yes, Malaysian Airways.
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That flight departs at 7 o 'clock on Saturday morning and arrives at Sydney at 6 .30 p .m local time.
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That sounds better, but it's a little longer than I thought.
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Well, it's an eight -hour -long flight.
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Don't forget the time difference.
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All the times given are local times oh yes that's right
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they're three hours ahead aren't they can I
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have the details of the return flight certainly that flight departs at 6 p .m.
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and arrives in Bangkok at 11 15 on that same night shall I reserve a seat for you yes please
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is there a direct flight that I can take that sounds better
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but it's a little longer than I thought well it's an eight -hour long flight don't forget the time difference
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Can I have the details of the return flight?
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Making a hotel reservation Now let's reserve a room for you at the Four Seasons.
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Do you want a single or a double room?
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Oh, a single room will be fine, thanks.
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Will it have a view of the harbor?
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Oh, yes.
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All rooms have harbor views.
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They have a room available.
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Shall I make the confirmation?
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Yeah, go ahead.
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Okay, so now you have a room available at the Four Seasons
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from Saturday the 27th of July until Saturday the 3rd of August.
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That's great.
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Can I pay by credit card?
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No problem.
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them.
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So it is 62 ,000 baht, including your flight.
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Here's my card.
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When will I be able to collect my ticket?
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It should be ready in a couple of days.
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I can call you at work if you like.
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Thanks very much.
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Do you want a single or a double room?
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A single room will be fine, thanks.
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Will it have a view of the harbor?
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They have a room available.
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Shall I make the confirmation?
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Can I pay by credit card?
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When will I be able to collect my ticket?
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Unit 2.
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At the airport.
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Check -in Good morning, sir.
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Can I see your ticket and passport?
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Certainly.
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There you are.
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Thank you.
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okay
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and how many suitcases will you be checking in uh just
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one suitcase did you pack your bags yourself yes i did
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okay do you have any electrical goods i have an electric shaver in my hand luggage is
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that okay that's fine is there nothing in your suitcase no okay Okay,
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would you like a window or aisle seat?
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A window seat, please.
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Okay.
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Just one moment.
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This is your seat number and the departure gate.
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You can go straight through to the departure lounge.
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Enjoy your flight.
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What time will we be boarding?
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We begin boarding at 7.
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Okay, thank you.
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Can I see your ticket and passport?
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Certainly.
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There you are.
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Do you like a window or aisle seat?
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This is your seat number and the departure gate.
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At what time will we be boarding? On the plane.
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Would you like a newspaper to read, ma 'am?
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No, thank you.
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Would you like a newspaper to read, sir?
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Sir?
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Sir?
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Oh.
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Would you like a newspaper to read, sir?
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Yeah.
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I'll take the Daily Mail.
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There you go, sir.
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Thank you.
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it'll help take my mind off things i'm always a little
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nervous before flying oh well try not to worry too much you know air flight is the safest form of travel
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i know i'm sure i'll be better after we take off
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you know we have some flight entertainment for you too you'll
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find the film guide in the pocket in front of you our in -flight magazine oh good
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a nice film will help me to relax programs will start shortly after takeoff
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if there's anything i can get for you then please just call for assistance When will dinner be served?
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In about an hour or so.
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We have fish, steak, and the vegetarian option.
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Which one would you like?
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Fish, please.
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Okay, I'll be back later.
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Now please, just try to relax and enjoy the flight.
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Would you like a newspaper to read, sir?
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You know, we have some flight entertainment for you too.
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You'll find the film guide in the pocket in front of you.
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If there's anything I can get for you, then please just call for assistance.
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When will dinner be served?
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Duty -Free Goods Sir, have you seen the catalog for our in -flight shop?
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This one?
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That's it.
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Would you like to order any duty -free goods?
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Yes, please.
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Can I pay by credit card?
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Yes.
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All major credit cards are accepted, but purchases must not exceed 500 US dollars.
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Okay.
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Um, I'd like this bottle of Scotch whiskey, please. At $34?
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Right.
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That will be one bottle of Johnny Walker malt whiskey.
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Is there anything else you'd like, sir?
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Uh, yes.
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I'd like these titanium sunglasses.
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Yes.
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They are priced at $145.
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Will that be all, sir?
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Ah, yes.
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That's everything.
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Thanks.
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The total bill comes to $179 .00.
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Can I have your credit card, please?
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Sure.
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Here you go.
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Thank you.
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Sir, please wait while I collect your duty -free goods.
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Thank you.
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Would you like to order any duty -free goods?
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Yes, please.
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Can I pay by credit card?
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Is there anything else you'd like, sir?
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Will that be all, sir?
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Yes, that's everything.
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Please wait while I collect your duty -free goods.
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Thank you.
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PASSPORT CONTROL Good evening, sir.
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May I see your passport and immigration card, please?
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Sure.
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Here you are.
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Thank you.
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Do you have anything to declare?
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No, I just have these duty -free items that I bought on the plane.
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That's okay.
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Welcome to Australia.
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Is this your first trip here?
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No, I came here on business a few years ago, but I couldn't stay long.
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Are you here on business or pleasure this time?
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Purely pleasure this time.
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Good.
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Are you planning on traveling around during your stay?
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Well, I've only got a week, so I'm planning on staying in Sydney.
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Yes, Australia is a big place.
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You will need a week to see it all.
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Maybe next time.
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This time I'm going to try to see all the tourist areas of Sydney.
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Good.
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I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Thank you.
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Do you have anything to declare?
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No, I just have these duty -free items that I bought on the plane.
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Is this your first trip here?
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No, I came here on business a few years ago, but I couldn't stay long.
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Are you here on business or pleasure this time?
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Purely pleasure this time.
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Unit 3.
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Asking for assistance.
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Stopping someone.
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excuse me um i've just arrived here and i've been waiting at the baggage carousel for my suitcase
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i think it's lost okay sir don't worry about it i'm sure we can find it what flight were you on
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Flight number MA -201 from Bangkok.
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Yes, your bag should be on Carousel 8.
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Well, this is where I've been waiting, and it's not here.
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What does your bag look like?
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Can you give me a description?
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Well, it's green.
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Does it have your name on it?
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Yes, I wrote my name on the label.
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It's Martin Andrew White.
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I'll just make a quick call to see if I can find it.
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Hello?
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Central?
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Yes.
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Code 17.
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Martin Andrew White.
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Yes.
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Sir, your bag is being held by Customs.
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You can pick it up there. Is there a problem?
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I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.
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They will explain it to you at the Customs Hall.
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Just follow this corridor on your left okay thanks for your help you're welcome what flight were you on
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what does your bag look like can you give me
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a description does it have your name on it yes
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I wrote my name on the label sir your bag is being held by customs is there a problem
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customs
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excuse me my suitcase is missing and I was told I could collect it here can you identify which bag is yours?
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Yes, it's this green one here.
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What is your name?
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My name is Martin Andrew White.
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Okay, this is your bag?
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Yes, of course.
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Is there a problem officer?
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It's just that our sniffer dog has smelt something in your bag.
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I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to open it for me.
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Yes, of course.
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You're welcome to have a look.
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ah this is what a sniffer dog found I'm afraid you're carrying a packet of biscuits
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and the packet is split oh I forgot about those they must have been broken during the flight.
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Well, I can't see anything else, so you're free to go.
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Thank you.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.
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Can you identify which bag is yours?
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is there a problem officer I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to open it for me
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yes of course you're welcome to have a look I can't see anything else so you're free to go
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information desk
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you're welcome
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excuse me
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i'm trying to get to the city center where do i catch the bus
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uh.. you can catch the bus just right outside you go through the exit doors take a left
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the bus stop should be right in front of you okay thank you where are you going
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i'm staying at the four seasons hotel oh that's near the harbor isn't it yes it is well in
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that case you want to get a number 63 it's a blue bus
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and it leaves from bus station number two oh okay well
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thank you for your help you're welcome I hope you enjoy
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your visit good day good day I'm trying to get to the city center Where did I catch the bus?
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You can catch the bus just right outside. Where are you going?
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I hope you enjoy your visit.
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Good day.
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Unit 4.
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At the hotel.
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Good evening, sir.
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Evening.
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I'd like to check in, please.
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Certainly, sir.
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Do you have a reservation?
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Yes.
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It's in the name of Martin Andrew White.
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That's right.
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You've booked a room with a view of the harbor.
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Can you please sign your name in the registration book?
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Here is your key card.
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You are in room number 1004.
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It's on the 30th floor.
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You'll have a great view of the harbor from there.
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Thanks.
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Where can I get something to eat?
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Our restaurant is located on the third floor.
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Dinner is served from seven.
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Great.
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What time is breakfast served in the morning?
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Breakfast is served between six and ten.
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Okay.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're very welcome, sir.
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I'll just Let's call a bellboy to show you to your room.
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I hope you enjoy your stay.
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I'd like to check in, please.
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Certainly, sir.
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Do you have a reservation?
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Can you please sign your name in the registration book?
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Where can I get something to eat?
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Our restaurant is located on the third floor.
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Asking about local information Is there anything interesting to see nearby?
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Yes, the hotel is in an area called The Rocks.
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It's the oldest part of the city.
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There are many cafes and restaurants nearby.
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Are there any shops in the area?
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There are a few small craft shops and we have a morning market every Saturday and Sunday.
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The morning market sounds interesting.
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Are there many stalls?
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Yes, it's very big.
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You can buy souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, clothes.
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It's very good.
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where are the other shops most of the shops are up in the city center it's a short walk away
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and the harbor is nearby too isn't it that's right you'll
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have a good view of it from your bedroom window is there anything interesting to see nearby.
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There are many cafes and restaurants nearby.
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Are there any shops in the area?
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Where are the other shops?
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Most of the shops are up in the city center.
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It's a short walk away unit five at the restaurant
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welcome hello sir are you dining alone yes Table for one, please.
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Smoking or non -smoking?
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Non -smoking, please.
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I have a table for you.
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Please follow me.
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Would you like a drink with your meal, sir?
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Can I see the wine list, please?
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I can recommend the house read it's a dry wine from the hunter Valley here in New South Wales
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okay I'll have a bottle of the house red please certainly
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sir here is tonight's menu a waitress will be with you shortly to take your order okay thank you
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are you dining alone smoking or non -smoking would you like a drink with your meal sir
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Can I see the wine list, please?
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A waitress will be with you shortly to take your order.
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Ordering Here's the wine that you ordered, sir.
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Would you like to let it breathe for a little while, or shall I pour it now?
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I'll have a glass now, please.
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are you ready for me to take your order yes I'll
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have the t -bone steak please how would you like it cooked medium rare okay
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that is served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of jacket potato
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or chips jacket potato please I haven't had a jacket potato in a long time okay that's one T -bone steak,
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medium -rare, with seasonal vegetables and a jacket potato.
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Yes, thank you.
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was everything okay sir yes that was delicious thank you
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would you like some dessert we have cheese and biscuits fresh apple pie and chocolate eclairs
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yes I'll have a chocolate eclair please can I get you anything else yes I'd like a cafe latte please please?
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I'll bring it to you in a moment.
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Are you ready for me to take your order?
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Yes.
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I'll have the T -bone steak, please.
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How would you like it cooked? Was everything okay?
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Yes, that was delicious.
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Thank you.
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Would you like some dessert?
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Can I get you anything else?
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Bill Could
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I have the bill, please?
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Certainly.
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I'll get it for you.
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Would you like to pay now, or shall I charge it to your room?
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I'd rather pay now, please.
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I will be back with the bill.
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Okay, so you had a T -bone steak, a bottle of the house red, a chocolate eclair, and a cup of coffee.
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That will be $36 .74. Is service included?
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Yes, that includes tax and 10 % service charge.
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Here's $40.
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You can keep the change.
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.
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Could I have the bill, please?
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would you like to pay now or shall I charge it to your room I'd rather pay now please
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is service included you can keep the change Unit 6.
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At the bar.
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Ordering drinks.
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Excuse me.
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Can I order a drink, please?
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Sure.
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What can I get for you?
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I'd like a beer.
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What locally produced beers are there?
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Well, we have VB, Victoria's Bitter, which is made in Victoria, the southern state.
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And we have Tuis, which is produced here in New South Wales.
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I'll have a Tuis, please.
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Tuis.
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Would you like a glass or a midi?
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What's a midi?
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It's just a larger glass.
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I'll have a midi then, please.
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There you go.
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Thank you.
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Can I order a drink, please?
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Sure.
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What can I get for you?
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I'd like a beer.
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What locally produced beers are there?
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Would you like a glass or a midi?
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What's a midi?
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It's just a larger glass.
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Meeting a new friend.
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Hi.
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Can I join you for a drink?
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Yes, please do.
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My name's Tony. And yours?
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I'm Martin.
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Pleased to meet you.
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Are you here for business or for pleasure?
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Business.
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I'm here with a colleague of mine.
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We have a conference tomorrow.
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Will you have any time for sightseeing?
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A little, but we come here quite often, so I've seen many of the tourist attractions already.
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I've come here on business before too, But I didn't stay very long, and I had no time for sightseeing.
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This time, I'm only here for a holiday.
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Ah, well, you should enjoy it.
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I hope so.
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When did you arrive?
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Early this afternoon, and you?
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I've only just arrived myself.
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Are you planning on staying long?
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Oh, I'm here for a week.
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How about you?
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Just a couple of nights.
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Oh, that's too bad and it must be very tiring for you a little
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but I'm used to it are you traveling alone yes unfortunately my girlfriend has work commitments
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so she couldn't make it well just try and stay out of trouble well that would be no fun at all.
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Hi, can I join you for a drink?
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Yes, please do.
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Are you here for business or for pleasure?
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business I'm here with a colleague of mine we have a conference tomorrow
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will you have any time for sightseeing are you planning on staying long oh I'm here for a week Are you traveling alone?
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So, do you normally go shopping while you're over here?
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I try to avoid it.
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I do not enjoy shopping.
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I will have to buy some souvenirs for my kids, though.
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what are the best souvenirs to buy in Australia well Australia
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is well known for its wildlife there are a lot of things with kangaroos
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and koalas on them hmm anything else Aboriginal arts is really
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good there are lots of things with Aboriginal arts decorated on them hmm yeah I'll look out for
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that then of course there is the famous didgeridoo oh the
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Aboriginal musical instrument have you ever played it before yes it's
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harder than it looks well I'll have to try it
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while I'm here good luck well I'm afraid I have to
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go to bed now I should too I have work in
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the morning thanks for the company hope to see you again maybe have a good night's sleep
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and enjoy your sightseeing tomorrow thank you I will good night good night do you normally go shopping while you're over here?
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What are the best souvenirs to buy in Australia?
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Well Australia is well known for its wildlife.
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There are a lot of things with kangaroos and koalas on them.
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Thanks for the company.
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Hope to see you again have a good night's sleep and enjoy your sightseeing tomorrow
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Unit 7 Using different kinds of services Room service
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good morning room service how can I help you good morning
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I'd like to order some breakfast please certainly what would you
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like sir what cereals do you have well we have cornflakes we have muesli,
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wheat bix, and all bran.
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I'll have a bowl of cornflakes, please.
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Would you like anything else, sir?
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Yes, I'd like two poached eggs on toast, please.
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Okay, that's one bowl of cornflakes and two poached eggs on toast.
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Would you like a drink with your breakfast?
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Yes.
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Can I have a cup of coffee
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and some orange juice please sure it will be sent to
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you in 15 minutes the bill will be charged to your
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room thank you goodbye bye -bye i'd like to order some breakfast please
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certainly what would you like sir what cereals do you have would you like a drink with your breakfast
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yes can I have a cup of coffee and some orange juice please please?
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Sure.
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It will be sent to you in 15 minutes.
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Currency Exchange.
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Good morning, sir.
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How can I help you?
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I'd like to exchange some currency.
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Is there a bank nearby? by I'm afraid they're all closed on Sundays yes I forgot
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that it's Sunday we do have a cashier service available here
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though what currency would you like to change I'd like to
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change tie bought into Australian dollars sure our exchange Our change rate is 22 .62 baht to the dollar,
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and our commission fee is 2%.
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Okay.
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I'd like to change 10 ,000 baht, please.
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Fine.
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That's $442 .08 minus $8 .84 commission.
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Okay.
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I'd like to exchange some currency.
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Is there a bank nearby?
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I'm afraid they're all closed on Sundays.
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What currency would you like to change?
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I'd like to change 10 ,000 baht, please.
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Sending postcards.
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I'd like to send some postcards to my friends.
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Where can I buy postcards and stamps?
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The hotel shop has a good selection of postcards, and you can buy your stamps there, too.
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Okay.
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How will I know what stamps to buy?
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The shop assistant will have a chart.
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She'll let you know what stamps to buy.
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Okay.
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Is there a post box nearby?
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We can do that for you here, sir.
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There's a post box at the end of the reception desk.
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Great.
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Wonderful.
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One more thing.
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It's my first day of sightseeing here.
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Can you suggest anywhere that I should go first?
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Well, the hotel has a concierge.
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His desk is over there by the door.
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He will be able to give you advice on tourist attractions and even make tour bookings for you.
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Oh, okay.
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Well, I'll go see him now.
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Thanks again.
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Bye.
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Goodbye.
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I'd like to send some postcards to my friends.
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Where can I buy postcards and stamps?
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Is there a post box nearby?
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We can do that for you here, sir.
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Can you suggest anywhere that I should go first?
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Unit 8.
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Concierge.
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Booking a tour.
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Hi.
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I wonder if you can help me.
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I will certainly try.
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What can I do for you?
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Well, it's my first day here in Sydney, and I would like some advice on the local tourist spots.
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We offer a wide range of tours.
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Have a look at these leaflets and see if there's anything you like.
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What's the wildlife park like?
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Oh, it's very good.
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If you don't have time to go and see the wildlife in habitat, you should try it.
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What animals do they have there?
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Oh, let's see now.
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They have kangaroos, koalas, possums, wombats and emus.
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There's a lot.
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I like wildlife, so that's one place that I should visit.
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hi I wonder
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if you can help me I will certainly try what can
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I do for you we offer a wide range of tours have a look at these leaflets and see
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if there is anything you like what
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animals do they have
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their Australian wildlife the leaflet says
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that that place is a koala sanctuary too yes New South Wales has a lot of bushfires in the summer.
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Yes, I remember reading about one in the newspaper not very long ago.
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A lot of koalas are made homeless.
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When the forest is burned down, the sanctuary rehomes them.
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Well, it's nice to know that the money goes to a good cause.
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Obviously, it's not just koalas.
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A lot of other animals are either killed
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or injured too in the fires hmm okay this is another
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place on my list of places to visit there is a bus that goes there every morning at 9 a .m.
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would you like me to book a place for you yes
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I'll go tomorrow will the bus pick me up from the hotel yes just wait at reception and they will call you.
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The leaflet says that that place is a koala sanctuary too?
559
Yes, New South Wales has a lot of bushfires in the summer.
560
Okay, this is another place on my list of places to visit.
561
Would you like me to book a place for you?
562
Yes, I'll go tomorrow.
563
Will the bus pick me up from the hotel?
564
Yes, just wait at reception and and they will call you.
565
Are there many things to see closer to the hotel?
566
Yes, here is a map of the area.
567
It is yours to keep.
568
Thank you.
569
I'd like to take a walk around um where should i
570
start well the hotel is located here right near the boat
571
key right around the corner is the weekend market it is
572
open right now you could start there oh yes Thank you, I will.
573
And after that?
574
Right across from the boat key is the opera house.
575
You could take a tour of the complex.
576
Hmm, that sounds good too.
577
What shows are on at the moment?
578
Well, here is a leaflet containing all the performances this month.
579
You can check for availability of seats at the booking office whilst you're there.
580
thank you very much for all your help I'd better go
581
now before the market closes no problem sir I'm at this
582
desk every day should you need any other advice goodbye and have a great day
583
Are there many things to see closer to the hotel?
584
Yes, here is a map of the area.
585
It is yours to keep.
586
I'd like to take a walk around. Where should I start?
587
what shows are on at the moment here is a leaflet containing all the performances this month
588
Unit 9, Sightseeing Buying Souvenirs
589
How much are these t -shirts?
590
The adult sizes are ten dollars each and the children's sizes are six dollars.
591
I could buy some for my niece and nephews.
592
I can give you a discount.
593
Three shirts for fifteen dollars, okay?
594
Okay, that sounds like a good bargain.
595
What sizes do you want?
596
Well, my niece is eight years old, and the twins are five.
597
What designs do you want?
598
Well, my niece would love this koala t -shirt, but I'm not sure about the boys.
599
Yeah, maybe the kangaroos.
600
What colors would you like?
601
Hmm, okay.
602
I'll have an orange koala t -shirt and a blue and a red kangaroo t -shirt. That will be $15.
603
Okay.
604
$15.
605
Here you are.
606
Thank you thank you how much are these t
607
-shirts the adult sizes are ten dollars each
608
and the children's sizes are six dollars what sizes
609
do you want what designs do you
610
want what colors would
611
you like booking
612
a ticket I'm interested in seeing a ballet performance?
613
Oh, well, we have Mirror Mirror showing at the moment.
614
It's a performance based on the story of Snow White. That sounds good.
615
Can you tell me the showtimes?
616
Yes, let's see, we have evening performances at 7 during the week
617
and on weekends we have a matinee that begins at 4.
618
Do you have any seats available for an evening this week?
619
This week, let me check.
620
Yes, what day would you like?
621
Tuesday, please.
622
Okay, and would you like to sit in the stalls or the balcony?
623
The balcony, please.
624
Okay, that's one ticket for Tuesday's performance of Mirror Mirror.
625
You have a seat in the balcony, and I'll see if I can get you as good close to the front as possible.
626
Okay, that's $78.
627
Okay.
628
Let's see.
629
Okay, there you go.
630
Okay. And here's your ticket.
631
I hope you enjoy the show.
632
Thanks.
633
Oh, um, can you tell me the way to the art museum yes
634
just go out the door take a right go around the botanical gardens
635
and you should see the art museum right in front of you okay
636
thanks I hope I don't get lost don't worry there are
637
signs along the way good I'll probably need them thanks bye bye
638
can you tell me the showtimes do you have any seats available for an evening this week
639
what day would you like and would you like to sit in the stalls or the balcony
640
can you tell me the way to the art museum I
641
hope I don't get lost don't worry
642
there are signs along the way unit 10 stopping a passerby
643
I'm lost.
644
Excuse me.
645
I think I'm lost.
646
Can you help me?
647
Sure.
648
Where do you want to go?
649
Well, I'm trying to get back to my hotel.
650
I'm staying at the Four Seasons.
651
Do you know it?
652
Yes, I do you're quite a long way away I thought
653
I might be you'll have to walk back to the center of the city I could direct you
654
but it's complicated maybe I better catch a taxi I think
655
that might be a good idea you can get one at the end of the road Okay.
656
Thanks for your help.
657
Goodbye.
658
Goodbye.
659
Excuse me.
660
I think I'm lost. Can you help me?
661
Sure.
662
Where do you want to go?
663
I'm staying at the Four Seasons.
664
Do you know it?
665
Yes, I do.
666
You're quite a long way away.
667
I could direct you, but it's complicated.
668
Maybe I better catch a taxi.
669
good evening sir welcome back thank you did you have a good day yes thank you i went to the market,
670
the opera house, and the art museum.
671
I did get lost on my way back though.
672
Oh dear, I'm sure you'll soon find your bearings.
673
Well, I think that's enough for one day.
674
I'm gonna go have some dinner and go to my room.
675
Okay, have a good night's sleep.
676
Thank you, I plan to.
677
I have a lot more to see tomorrow.
678
Did you have a good day?
679
I did get lost on my way back though.
680
Well, I think that's enough for one day.
681
Okay, have a good night's sleep.

इस पाठ की शब्दावली और बोलने के सुझाव

यह स्पीकिंग पाठ वीडियो “Learn English Conversation - Lesson 1” पर आधारित है। इस वीडियो में शैडोइंग के लिए 680 वाक्य और 5166 शब्द हैं। बोला गया हिस्सा 59:25 लंबा है। वक्ता धीरे बोलता है, लगभग 87 शब्द प्रति मिनट, इसलिए हर ध्वनि की नकल करने का समय मिलता है। 83% शब्द अंग्रेज़ी के 3,000 सबसे आम शब्दों में से हैं; बाकी शब्द अभ्यास से पहले देख लेना अच्छा रहेगा। इसके 680 वाक्यों में से 163 प्रश्न हैं, इसलिए यह प्रश्नों के लहजे और छोटे जवाबों के अभ्यास के लिए अच्छा है।

इस वीडियो की मुख्य शब्दावली

वीडियो के 15 सीखने लायक शब्द, उच्चारण और अर्थ के साथ:

शब्दउच्चारणअर्थ
goodbye/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/नमस्ते, ख़ुदा हाफ़िज़
harbor संज्ञा/ˈhɑːbə/बंदरगाह, पोर्ट
wildlife संज्ञा/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/वन्यजीव
collect क्रिया/ˈkɑlɪkt/शामिल होने, इकट्ठा करना
currency संज्ञा/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/मुद्रा, करंसी
stamp संज्ञा/stæmp/मुहर, मोहर
steak संज्ञा/steɪk/स्टेक
suitcase संज्ञा/ˈsutkeɪs/सूटकेस
kangaroo संज्ञा/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/कंगारू
bone संज्ञा/boʊn/हड्डी, अस्थि
custom संज्ञा/ˈkʌstəm/प्रथा, रीति
desk संज्ञा/dɛsk/मेज़
jacket संज्ञा/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/जैकेट
potato संज्ञा/pəˈteɪ.təʊ/आलू
passport संज्ञा/ˈpæspɔɹt/पासपोर्ट, पारपत्र

वीडियो में आने वाली फ़्रेज़ल वर्ब

शब्दउच्चारणअर्थ
go ahead क्रिया/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/आगे बढ़ना
go out क्रियाबाहर निकलना, निकलना
take off क्रियाउतारना

दोहराने लायक वाक्य

वीडियो के छोटे, पूरे वाक्य जिन्हें आप रोज़ की बातचीत में इस्तेमाल कर सकते हैं:

  • How can I help you?
  • How long is your vacation?
  • What's your full name?
  • Is there a direct flight that I can take?
  • Is there anything else you'd like, sir?

इस वीडियो का व्याकरण

वक्ता जिन संरचनाओं का सबसे अधिक प्रयोग करता है, वीडियो के असली शब्दों के साथ:

संरचनावीडियो में
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — पहले शुरू हुआ काम जो अब भी जारी हैi've been waiting
Passive voice be + past participle — ज़ोर इस पर कि क्या होता है, न कि कौन करता हैi've been told · be served · are accepted
Present perfect have/has + past participle — बीता हुआ काम जिसका असर अभी भी हैi've been told · i've just arrived · You've booked
Relative clauses who / which + उपवाक्य — व्यक्ति या वस्तु के बारे में अतिरिक्त जानकारीBitter, which is · Tuis, which is

ध्यान देने योग्य उच्चारण

वक्ता 140 बार संक्षिप्त रूपों का प्रयोग करता है, जैसे I'm, I'll, I'd। इन्हें वैसे ही छोटा बोलें जैसा आप सुनते हैं।

  • “sh” और “zh” की ध्वनियाँ: shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/, reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
  • लंबे शब्द — बलाघात सही रखें: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, sanctuary /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, availability /əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

हिंदी भाषियों के लिए मुश्किल ध्वनियाँ:

  • /v/ और /w/ का फ़र्क़ — /v/ में ऊपर के दाँत निचले होंठ को छूते हैं, /w/ में होंठ गोल होते हैं: wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, availability /əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
  • /z/ — इसे “ज” (/dʒ/) न बनाएँ: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, seasonal /ˈsiːzənəl/, dessert /dɪˈzɝt/, exit /ˈɛɡzət/, muesli /ˈmjuːzli/
  • शब्द की शुरुआत में s + व्यंजन — पहले “इ” न जोड़ें: stamp /stæmp/, steak /steɪk/, stall /stɔːl/, sniffer /ˈsnɪfɚ/, stopover /ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/

इस वीडियो से अभ्यास कैसे करें

  1. पहले बिना बोले पूरा वीडियो एक बार सुनें और जो शब्द नहीं आते उन्हें लिख लें।
  2. सामान्य गति पर एक-एक वाक्य की शैडोइंग करें और हर वाक्य तब तक दोहराएँ जब तक आपकी लय वक्ता से न मिल जाए।
  3. अपनी आवाज़ रिकॉर्ड करें और मूल से तुलना करें, ख़ासकर goodbye, harbor, wildlife जैसे शब्दों पर ध्यान दें।

शैडोइंग तकनीक क्या है?

शैडोइंग (Shadowing) एक विज्ञान-समर्थित भाषा सीखने की तकनीक है जो मूल रूप से पेशेवर दुभाषिया प्रशिक्षण के लिए विकसित की गई थी। विधि सरल लेकिन शक्तिशाली है: आप मूल अंग्रेज़ी ऑडियो सुनते हैं और तुरंत इसे ज़ोर से दोहराते हैं — जैसे वक्ता की छाया 1-2 सेकंड की देरी से। शोध से पता चलता है कि यह उच्चारण सटीकता, स्वर, लय, जुड़ी हुई ध्वनियाँ, सुनने की समझ और बोलने की प्रवाहशीलता में काफ़ी सुधार करता है।

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