Giving news

Mariona: Clàudia, Clàudia! Look at this! I don't believe it!
Clàudia: Well, tell me! What don't you believe?
Mariona: I passed all of my exams.
Clàudia: Hey! Well done! That's great news. What grades did you get?
Mariona: Four As, two Bs and a C.
Clàudia: No! Really? That's incredible! How on earth did you do that?
Mariona: I dunno. I must be a genius.
Clàudia: So are you going to celebrate?
Mariona: Yes. I can't wait to tell Mum and Dad. I'm going to call them right now.

Asking about rules

Woman: Excuse me.
Mariona: Yes?
Woman: I'm afraid you can't park your motorcycle there.
Mariona: Oh right, sorry. Where am I allowed to park?
Woman: Parking is prohibited in all of this area.
Mariona: I just wanted to go into this shop for a moment.
Woman: Sorry, but you'll have to park somewhere else.
Mariona: Is there anywhere near here?
Woman: Yes, you could try Walton Street, down there.
Mariona: OK then. Thanks for your help.

DIALOGUE INVITATIONS AND EXCUSES

Mariona: Hey look, Clàudia. That DJ is playing again this weekend.
Clàudia: Yeah? Where's he playing?
Mariona: At The Warehouse on Friday.
Clàudia: Right. I'm definitely going to that. Would you like to go with me?
Mariona: I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't. My parents wouldn't be very happy about it.
Clàudia: Go on! They wouldn't mind.
Mariona: No, sorry. I'm supposed to be going out with them that night anyway.
Clàudia: That's a shame. Oh well, do you fancy going out another night?
Mariona: I'll think about it, OK?

DESCRIBING AN OBJECT

Mariona: Excuse me, I've lost a bag. Has anyone handed one in?
Woman: A bag? What sort of bag? What does it look like?
Mariona: It's a backpack. It's red and black.
Woman: A red and black blackpack. Hold on a minute. I'll go and have a look.
Mariona: OK, thanks.
Woman: No, sorry. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that. Where did you last have it?
Mariona: I think I left it in the café.
Woman: What was in it? Were there any valuables?
Mariona: Well, my camera was in there, and a jacket.
Woman: OK. Well, leave your name and number and I'll contact you if it turns up.

RETURNING A PRODUCT

Clàudia: Hello. How can I help you?
Mariona: Oh, hello. I'd like to return this film, please.
Clàudia: OK. What's the problem with it?
Mariona: Well, it's scratched and it jumps. It was scratched when I played it.
Clàudia: Mmm, that's strange. When did you buy it?
Mariona: I only bought yesterday!
Clàudia: Have you got the receipt?
Mariona: Yes, here you are.
Clàudia: OK. Well, I can give you a refund, or do you want to choose another film?
Mariona: I'll choose another one, thanks.

Making an appointment

Woman: Hello. National Bank. This is Clàudia Speaking. How can I help you?
Mariona: Hello. I'd like some information about student bank accounts.
Woman: Yes, that's no problem. Would you like to make an appointment?
Mariona: Yes, OK.
Woman: Is Saturday OK for you? At three o'clock?
Mariona: Yes, that's fine.
Woman: And your name is..?
Mariona: Mariona Trias.
Woman: Mariona Trias. OK, Mariona, we'll see you on Saturday the 5th at three o'clock.
Mariona: OK. Thanks for your help. Bye.

Dialogue suggestions

Clàudia: Hey Mariona, what are you doing?
Mariona: Hi, Clàudia. I'm training for a charity event. I'm going to run two miles on Saturday. Why don't you try it?
Clàudia: No, I'm not into running. But I like the idea of helping a charity. What else could I do?
Mariona: How about dancing? Or swimming?
Clàudia: I'm allergic to exercise. I'm not fit enough.
Mariona: Well, you could always try parachuting.
Clàudia: You're joking! I'm scared of heights.
Mariona: Clàudia, why don't you just sponsor me and I'll do the hard work.
Clàudia: OK. It's a deal!

Greeting and news

Mariona: Hi, Clàudia. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
Clàudia: I've been away. We were in Los Ángeles for a month.
Mariona: Really? What were you doing there?
Clàudia: I was visiting relatives. My grandparents lives there.
Mariona: Cool. What was it like?
Clàudia: Hot! But it was brilliant though. What about you? How have you been?
Mariona: Not bad. We went to Madrid in the summer - not quite as exotic as India.
Clàudia: Great. Anyway, I'd better go. I'm in a hurry.
Mariona: OK. good to see you around again.

Talking about photos

Clàudia: Have you got some photos, Mariona? Can I have a look?
Mariona: If you like, yes.
Clàudia: Where did you take them?
Mariona: Oh, this was when we were on holiday in Ibiza last month.
Clàudia: That's a nice one! Who's that on the right?
Mariona: It's a girl I met. Her name's Gemma.
Clàudia: Were you waterskiing then?
Mariona: Sort of. You can see the boat in the background.
Clàudia: Oh, yes. Lucky you! Have you got any more?