The document provides definitions and examples of dialogue and conversation. It defines dialogue as communication between people or groups, while defining conversation as spontaneous communication between two or more people that typically occurs through spoken exchanges. The document then provides two examples of dialogues between friends discussing jobs, weddings, and going out to eat. It concludes with a series of exercises testing comprehension of short dialogues.

1. MATA KULIAH : BAHASA INGGRIS
SEMESTER : II ( GENAP)
T.A : 2019/2020
DOSEN : MAYA HANDAYANI SINAGA, SS.,M.Pd
PERTEMUAN KE : 15 (1 KALI PERTEMUAN)
MATERI : DIALOGUE AND CONVERSATION
DEFINITION :
Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as
governments or political parties.
People of all social standings should be given equal opportunities for dialogue.
They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.
She came back and tried to start a dialogue with the man.
A dialogue is a conversation between two people in a book, film, or play.
The dialogue is amusing but the plot is weak.
Conversation is a form of interactive, spontaneous communication between two or more
people.
Typically, it occurs in spoken communication , as written exchanges are usually not
referred to a conversation.
The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization.
The development of conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus of language
teaching and learning.
Examples :
1. Mia and Sally
Mia: hello Sally, how are you?
Sally: hello Mia, I am fine. Where have you been?
Mia: i have been searching for a job. Hmm
Sally: did you find what were you looking for?
Mia: not yet, it’s so hard to find a job this day. Hey Sally, do you have
any advice for me?
Sally: what kind of advice?
Mia: how to get a job.
Sally: you have to find a job that match with your skill. Don’t push
yourself too hard.
Mia: okay, let’s forget about the job. What about your boyfriend? I
heard that you are going to marry him.
Sally: that’s right, my wedding ceremony will be held in June.
Mia: oh.. Congratulation, make sure you will send me your wedding
invitation.
Sally: of course i will, you are my best friend.
Mia: okay. By the way, are you hungry?
Sally: yes, it’s been 4 hours since my last meal.
Mia: i heard that there is a new food court nearby, why don’t we go
there?
Sally: that’s a good idea, lets go!
Mia: okay lets go!
2. Andy and Rico
Andy : Hi ….. Rico are you free now?
Rico: yes, I am free. What’s up?
Andy : I have a problem about solving some question.
Rico : what question? Is it about our homework?
Andy : yes, could you help me?

2. Rico : i am willing to help you, but there’s a little problem, i can’t solve it
myself.
Andy : hmm.. I have an idea, come to my home tonight to discuss it
together. How a bot that?
Rico : yes of course, it will be easier if we work together.
Andy : okay, see you in my home tonight.
Rico : yeah.. I will be there.
Exercise :
1. Man : Did chuck call before or after the class?
Woman : he called during the class
Q : What did the woman say?
A. He did not call
B. He called while the class was going on
C.He called before the class
D.He called after the class
2 .Man : I can’t figure out how Brende knew how to fix the car
Woman : She used to work in a repair shop.
Q : What does the woman say about Brende?
A.She didn’t know what to do
B.She used an auto repair manual
C.She wishes she still had her old job
D.She has experience as a mechanic
3. Woman : I am not sure how to deal with this. Should I tell the authorities or
forget about it?
Man : How could you question it?
Woman : You’re right. I’ll make the call in the morning.
Q : What’s the woman problem?
A.She isn’t sure whether to report something
B.She is distressed that somebody knows what she did
C.She is angry about the contract
D.She wanted to ask a question
4. Man : wouldn’t you rather take a break now? we’ve been at it for hours.
Woman : I’m beat, too. let’s get something to eat.
Man : we’ll be able to concentrate with a little nutrition.

3. Q : What do the speakers mean?
A.They’re tired
B.the woman is worried about the man’s anger
C.They feel refreshed
D.They broke their table
5. Woman : why won’t you let heather find herself? you can’t make her decisions
forever.
Man : I’m just not ready to let go, to admit that she’s an adult now
Woman : well she is and I think she is ready to show it.
Q : What does the woman suggest that the man do?
A.Give heather more freedom.
B.Give up on heather
C.Discipline Heather
D.Be more involved in heather’s life
6. Man : I need to talk to you. I am going into the hospital for a few days. You’ll
need to take over management.
Woman : oh, I am sorry. Sure, I’ll be happy to help. But, I hope you will return as
good as ever very soon.
Man : I’m optimistic. But, I know you’ll take care of things one way or the other.
Q : what do the speakers mean?
A.The man is retiring for good
B.the woman is pleased that the man is leaving
C.The woman doesn’t care for the current management
D. The man is temporarily turning things over the woman.
7. Man : Don’t bring up the topic we discussed last night while jeff is here. He
doesn’t agree with the decision at all.
Woman : I’d like hear his point of view. The subject isn’t closed yet.
Man : You’ll be sorry.
Q : what does the man mean about jeff?
A.He is studying
B.He hasn’t made up his mind
C.He is very much against the issue that the man promotes.
D.He isn’t aware of what the man and woman are discussing.
8. Man : So, Did the diet help?
Woman : It was the exercise that did it. The diet wasn’t much of use.

4. Q : How did the woman lose weight?
A.She went on a diet
B.She read some exercises on dieting
C.She didn’t use the diet
D.she took exercise
9. Woman : we’ll never make the fligh in time
Man : Not at the speed you’re driving
Q : What would the man advise the woman to do?
A.Drive faster
B.Drive, not go by plane
C.slow down
D.Not to worry
10. Man : the best wine does not only depend on the amount of sunshine
Woman : No, it also depends on whether there’s frost in the winter
Q : what could be a problem for grapes?
A.if there’s too much sunshine
B.If there’s too little sunshine
C.If the winter is very cold
D.If they are picked in the winter