English conversation

Short Dialogues

Meeting and greeting Key Vocabulary:
How are you doing?
• How are you? • What’s…..
• How do you do? • How’s……
• What’s up? (informal)
• What’s going on?
• How is everything on your end?
• How are your parents doing?
• How is life?

(A) Saying Thank You (B) Responding to Thanks

 Thank you.  You’re welcome
 Thanks a lot.  Mention not.
 Thank you for everything.  That’s ok.
 Many Thanks to you.  It’s my pleasure.
 Thanks for the party.  That’s absolutely alright
 Thanks for being so kind to me.  Thank you.
 Thanks for coming.
 Thanks for your precious advice.
 Thanks for your time.
 I don’t know how to thank you.
 Thanks for the invitation.
 Thanks for your prompt attention to
this matter.

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Short Dialogues

SD. 1J
Peter: Hi Julie! How are you?
Julie: I am fine, thanks and how about you?
Peter: I am fine too or so am I or not so bad.
SD. 2J
Peter: Where do you come from? OR Where are you from?
Julie: I come from Kanpur. OR I am from Kanpur.
Peter: Kanpur? Where is it?
Julie: It’s in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) and what about you?
Peter: I am from Delhi.
Julie: Which part of Delhi do you live in?
Peter: I live in Lajpat Nagar which is in South Delhi.
Julie: Oh I see. What are your qualifications?
Peter: I am a graduate.
Julie: What are you hobbies?
Peter: I like listening to music/reading books/traveling/ surfing the net/writing
poetries/shopping/playing cricket/watching news/dancing/interacting with
people/making friends.
Julie: What does your father do?
Peter: He is a businessman.
Julie: How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Peter: I have got only brother and two sisters.
Julie: Nice to meet you.
Peter: Nice to meet you too.

SD.3J
Peter: Where are you coming from?
Julie: I am coming from the market.
Peter: What is there in your hand?
Julie: I have got a book.


Peter: What book is this?
Julie: This is a English Learning book.
Peter: That means you are learning English language, aren’t you?
Julie: Yes, I am. Anyways, you tell me, what’s going on?
Peter: Nothing special. I am preparing for my Bank PO Exam.

Tried to get in touch
SD.4J
Peter: Hi Julie! Good to see you. Please have a seat?
Julie: Thank you. Good to see you too.
Peter: Where have you been so long?
Julie: I was busy with my work. In fact, I wasn’t in town.
Peter: Oh! I see. Is everything fine?
Julie: Yeah! Don’t worry. I am ok. I went outside for my official work.
Peter: I tried to get in touch with you but your cell phone was out of reach.
Julie: Yes. You're right. I went to some interior places where there was network problem.
Peter: No problem. But next time, do let me know before you leave.
Julie: Yes, I will.

Asking for help in studies
SD.5J
Julie: Peter, what would you like to have?
Peter: A cup of coffee will do.
Julie: Please wait a moment…..(after sometime) here you are.
Peter: Thank you. Umm! Coffee is really nice.
Julie: Thank you.
Peter: Who made this coffee?
Julie: Of course me. Who else will do?
Peter: Can you really make such a yummy coffee? I can’t believe this.
Julie: Of course I can. What do you think of me?
Peter: I was just joking. I know you have made this coffee for me.
Julie: Tell me. How come you are here today?


Peter: Nothing special. I just need a little favour from you.
Julie: Favor? What sort of favor?
Peter: As you know, I haven’t been going to the college since last month.
Julie: Yes I do. So, what can I do about that?
Peter: Well! I’ve missed some lectures and I’m facing some problems in studies due to that
and the examination is so near. So, I need few notes from you.
Julie: Oh I see. No problem. I’ll give that to you.
Peter: Thanks Julie.
Julie: My pleasure.

SHOPPING
Shopping
 How much does it cost me?
 How much is that?
 Excuse me. I’d like a pair of jeans for myself.
 Can I have a cigarette, please?
 I’d like a kilo potato.
 I’d like to see some pair of shoes, please.
 Do you have anything for Rs.500?
 Have you got a similar shirt in blue colour?
 Do you have anything small?
 How do you sell these bananas?
 Is there any other style?
 I’m looking for suit for my sister.
 I think I’ll go for this one.
 Which of these do you think are beautiful?
 What kind of material has been used in this?
 What clothes is this?


SD.6J Planning to go shopping Key vocabulary:
Peter: Julie, how often do you go shopping?
Julie: I go shopping every month. How often…….
Peter: What do you like to buy most? I go……
Julie: I like buying new clothes. What do you……..
Peter: Where do you go shopping? I like buying………
Julie: Well! I like buying things from Sarojni Nagar (New Delhi) as you I am planning to………
get nice stuffs at cost effective price.
Do you think…………..
Peter: Oh I see. I am planning to buy a shirt for me. Do you think I
I am not good at……….
should go to Sarojni market too.
Julie: Yes, why not?
Peter: Would you accompany me then as I am not good at bargaining?
Julie: Yes, I would. But, this week I am really busy.
Peter: No problem. We’ll go next week then.
Julie: Alright then! Give me a call sometime in the next week when you
plan to go.
Peter: Sure. I will.
Julie: Take care. I need to rush now. I’ve some important work.

Talking to a shopkeeper (A) Key vocabulary:
Rohan: Excuse me! I have to buy a pair of jeans. Can you help me
please?
What type of……..
Shopkeeper: Sure sir. What type of jeans would you like to have?
What kind of……..
Rohan: I want a pair of jeans with simple look.
You may try……..
Shopkeeper: You may try this one sir. I hope this will suit you.
I hope………..
Rohan: I think. It must be costly?
It must be…….
Shopkeeper: No Sir. It would cost you Rs.1000 only.
Rohan: Alright. Please pack this for me.


SD.7J Talking to a shopkeeper (B) Key vocabulary:
Julie: Excuse me? We have to buy a shirt. Can you help us with
that please?
We have to……
Shopkeeper: Sure Ma’am. Please come this way…… what brand
do you like? Can you help…..

Peter: Any nice brand will do. I am not a brand conscious. Please have a look at……
Shopkeeper: Alright Sir. Please have a look at this. This brand is Because of………
huge in demand because of its beautiful semi formal look and it’s May I have…….
very comfortable.
How much……
Peter: That’s really nice. May I have the same stuff in blue colour?
May I …………
Shopkeeper: Why not Sir? Here you are.
Julie: How much does it cost please?
Shopkeeper: It’s for Rs. 800/- only.
Julie: It’s too much. Can we pay you Rs. 550/- for this?
Shopkeeper: No Ma’am. The best price that we can offer you is Rs.
650/-
Julie: No problem. Please pack this for us.
Shopkeeper: Ma’am, May I show something for you as well?
Julie: No thanks. That’s all for now.
Shopkeeper: Thanks for shopping with us. Have a nice day!

Talking to a shopkeeper (C) me please?
Shopkeeper: It’d cost you only
Shopkeeper: How may I help you sir? Rs.1250.
Monty: Can you help me select a birthday card for my friend? Monty:Please pack all the gifts
Shopkeeper: Please come over this side. Please try this. It’s immediately.
beautiful and has got nice message. Shopkeeper: Sure sir.
Monty:I don’t want small one. I want to have something bigger.
Key Vocabulary
Shopkeeper: You may try this one sir.
Can you help me……
Monty:What about another one which is next to that one.
What about……..
Shopkeeper: No problem. Here you are.
Would you like to ………
Monty: May I have another gift too?
Shopkeeper: Would you like to gift a watch to your friend?
Monty:That’s a very nice idea. How much would that cost


Complaint
Making a complaint
• I bought this television from you last week, I can’t get the picture at all.
• This pair of jeans is too tight.
• These shoes are defective ones. I want my money back.
• I am not able to make outgoing calls from my telephone.
• I am not satisfied with this printer.
• The washing machine is not working after getting it replaced two times, I want a
refund for this.
• This shirt is too small for me. I want to exchange it for another one.
• These apples are not fresh.

SD.8J (Making complaint)
Peter: I bought a shirt from your shop, and it’s discharging colour.
Shopkeeper: Sorry to hear that Sir. However, it’s quite popular brand, and we never had any
such complaints in the past.
Peter: That I don’t know. Please refund my money.
Shopkeeper: Sorry Sir. The money can’t be refunded. However, we can give you another fresh
piece in exchange of that.
Peter: Why would I take another piece? I mean, I might have to face the same
problem.
Shopkeeper: No Sir. You will not. If you want, you can choose another brand too.
Peter: Alright. I would like to have a fresh piece of any other brand.
Shopkeeper: Sure sir. Here you are.
GAME
Talking about Cricket
SD.9J
Mr A: Do you play any game?
Mr. B: Yes I do.
Mr. A: What game do you play?
Mr. B: I play cricket.
Mr. A: How many players are there in a team?


Mr B: There are eleven players in a team, and I must tell you that it’s a very
interesting game.
Mr. A: Oh really? In that situation, I would like to play it.
Mr. B: I think. You must play it.
Mr. A: However, the problem is that I don’t know how to play it.
Mr. B: That’s not a problem. I can coach you a bit.
Mr. A: That’s so nice of you.

SD.11J
Mr A: Did you watch 20-20 cricket match yesterday?
Mr. B: Yes, I did. It was really interesting and the best enjoyable moment was when one of the
players from Team A hit the ball to the boundary.
Mr. A: I enjoyed that too. However, team A couldn’t maintain its good performance until the
end, and that caused them a shameful defeat.
Mr. B: That’s very true. Any ways, it’s part of a game. So, don’t worry.
Mr. A: I think you’re right.

INVITATION
Making an invitation
• Can you come to the party with me?
• Please come to my marriage.
• Would you like to come with us?
• We are planning to go to a movie. Would you like to join us?
• Why don’t you come to my office on Monday to discuss this matter?
• Would you like to help me in the kitchen?
• Can you accompany me to market?
• Would you like to join us for a cup of coffee?
• Do you feel like coming for a walk with me?
• Can you have lunch with us?
• How about joining me for a cup of coffee?
• Wouldn’t you like to stay here until tonight?
• We’ve got a party tonight. Please join us there.


• I thought we could have a cup of tea together.
• Do you feel like having a cup of tea with me?
• Please have a seat.
• Would you like to have something cold?
• Please come over here.
Accepting an invitation
• It’s my pleasure.
• I’ll surely be there.
• Thanks for the invitation.
• I’d (would) love to be there.
• That’d (would) be nice.
• I’ll surely come if you insist.
• What time would you like me to come there?
• Where would you like me to come?
• Thanks a lot
• I will be on time.
Rejecting an invitation
• No thanks.
• No thanks I am fine.
• Well, I wanted to join you but I have got some important work.
• I think I am fine here. You please enjoy yourself.

SD.13J
Julie: Hi Peter. Did Shikha invite you on her marriage?
Peter: Yes, she did. I am happy that she is getting married and she’d be settled down
in her life. But, I am a little upset too.
Julie: Why are you upset?
Peter: I am upset because we’ll be missing one of our best friends.
Julie: Don’t worry. She’ll keep in touch.


Peter calling Tom to invite her for a cup of coffee
SD.14J
Peter: Hello, may/can I speak with Tom please?
Tom: Sure, you can. This is Tom here. Who is this calling please?
Peter: Hi Tom. This is Peter. How are you doing my friend?
Tom: Hey Peter. Is that you? It’s good to hear from you after such a long time. What
took you so long?
Peter: Well, I was a little busy in my work. Hey listen, I’ve called to invite you for a cup of
coffee. We’ll meet us there.
Tom: It’s great! But, where can we meet up?
Peter: Have you seen the coffee shop which is next to New city mall?
Tom: I guess yes. Don’t worry, I’ll find it out. What time are we
meeting there?
Peter: I’ll meet you there at 5 pm.
Tom: Alright. I’ll see you at 5 then. Bye.
Peter: Bye Tom. I’ll be waiting for you.

Advising

Advising
 You’d (you had) better quit smoking. It is injurious to health.
 You must call him for the party.
 You should have done that.
 You shouldn’t have called the police.
 If I were you, I’d slap him right now.
 I think…you should go and meet him.
 If you don’t stop playing here, you will be in trouble the very next time.
 If you believe me…you would come out of this situation.
 Please send him immediately to sort out this problem before it is too late.
 It’s cheaper to travel by train.
 It’s quicker to travel by Airplane.


 You had better not to get in to fight.
 You must work hard to pass the examination
 You must secure 90% in your 12th examination to get admission in to a good college.
 You must consult a doctor immediately.
 Try this and you’d feel better.
 If I were you, I’d not leave her in this condition.
 I believe….you should be with Tina at this time.

Accepting Advice
 I think you’re right
 I think…I must rush now.
 Thank you for your advice. You saved me.
 I would never forget you for such a precious advice.
 You have proved that you’re my true friend.
 I don’t know how to thank you for this.
 If you were not friend, I don’t know what I would do.

Rejecting Advice
 Thank you for advice. But, I’m not going to do that.
 Keep your advice with you.
 It’s very easy to say something but it’s very difficult to do it.
 I don’t want anybody’s advice.
 I am going to follow your advice.
 I would do as I feel like. So please, stop advising me.

Phrases used to give suggestions/advice
 How about………(Rule: How about+ verb+ ing +obj)
 What about………(Rule: How about+ verb+ ing +obj)
 Why don’t you…..


 I’d like to suggest that…..
 If I may suggest you….
 Shall we….
 Could we…..
 Have you ever considered……( Rule: Have you ever considered+ verb+ ing +obj)
 Have you ever thought of…….( Rule: Have you ever thought of+ verb+ ing +obj)
 I think you should…..
 Don’t you think……

Opinion
Asking for an opinion
 Do you think……it is good for us?
 Do you like it?
 What do you think about the idea?
 What do you understand by this?
 Do you feel…..I should go there?
 How do you like this place?
 How do you feel….about me?
 Does she look beautiful?
 Don’t you think she is gorgeous?
 What’s you opinion about this new job?
 How would that be….. if I personally invite him?
 Do you believe……I am the culprit?
 Was she polite to you, guys?
 Is politics interesting?
 Who do you think….is the number hero in the film industry?
 Who do you think….I should believe?
Giving an opinion
 If you ask me…..my answer is no for this project.


 I think….You should go ahead.
 I personally would not advise you.
 In my personal opinion…..you should not do that.
 As I look at it…….This is not beneficial at all.
 In my personal opinion….you should not do that.
 The way I look at it…..It would do good business in future.

Not giving an opinion
 I’m afraid I’m not able to help.
 I’m sorry I don’t have any idea this time.
 I don’t have enough knowledge about it.
 That’s really outside my domain.
 Hollywood has never been of great interest to me.
 I’m not good at giving an opinion, sorry.
 I’m afraid I’ve no idea.

Agreeing with an opinion
 Sure.
 Yes, that’s possible.
 I know…it would work fantastically.
 Absolutely.
 You’re quite right.
 That’s quite good.
 That’s fair enough.
 How true.
 What an idea!
 Simply excellent.
 You took the word out of my mouth.
 Yes, I agree with that.


 I believe so.
 Certainly.

Disagreeing with an opinion
 I don’t think so.
 I’m afraid I don’t agree.
 I can’t be that food to accept your opinion.
 Are you serious?
 You can’t mean that.
 You must be joking.
 Never.
 Surely not.
 No, that’s not true.
 Who do you think….is the number hero in the film industry?
 Who do you think….I should believe?
Giving an opinion
 If you ask me…..my answer is no for this project.
 I think….You should go ahead.
 I personally would not advise you.
 In my personal opinion…..you should not do that.
 As I look at it…….This is not beneficial at all.
 In my personal opinion….you should not do that.
 The way I look at it…..It would do good business in future.

Not giving an opinion
 I’m afraid I’m not able to help.
 I’m sorry I don’t have any idea this time.
 I don’t have enough knowledge about it.
 That’s really outside my domain.


 Hollywood has never been of great interest to me.
 I’m not good at giving an opinion, sorry.
 I’m afraid I’ve no idea.

Agreeing with an opinion
 Sure.
 Yes, that’s possible.
 I know…it would work fantastically.
 Absolutely.
 You’re quite right.
 That’s quite good.
 That’s fair enough.
 How true.
 What an idea!
 Simply excellent.
 You took the word out of my mouth.
 Yes, I agree with that.
 I believe so.
 Certainly.

Disagreeing with an opinion
 I’m afraid I don’t agree.
 I can’t be that food to accept your opinion.
 Are you serious?
 You can’t mean that.
 You must be joking.
 Never.
 Surely not.


 No, that’s not true.
 He can’t be honest to anyone.

Agreeing and Disagreeing
 I agree.
 You’re absolutely right.
 You have a valid point.
 I think so.
 Of course, that’s good idea.
 That’s true.
Agreeing reluctantly
 Well, you may be right about that.
 You might be right on that.
 Well, may be.
 It’s bit difficult. However, you could go ahead.
 Well, I’ll give it a try.
 Well, I think you’re right.
 Perhaps, you’re right.

Disagreeing
 I don’t agree with your idea.
 Well, that’s not possible.
 This idea would not work.
Talking about Preferences
Expressing preferences
 I prefer tea to coffee.


 I prefer running to jogging.
 I like to have a cup of tea.
 She likes driving a car.
 I think I’d like to have cold coffee.
 She likes talking to me.
 I like Wrangler jeans.

Asking about preferences
 What would you like to have?
 Which would you like to have tea or coffee?
 Would you like to have some chips?
 Which one of the trousers suits you?
 Which one would you like? This one or that one?
 Do you prefer any special brand?
 Do you have any particular choice?
 Would you mind going for a movie?
 How about going for a movie?
 How do you like your country?
 How do you like this shirt?
 Don’t you enjoy talking to him?

Having no preferences
 As you like.
 I have no particular choice.
 You decide for me.
 I can have either.
 It really doesn’t matter to me.


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