Is that the Manager? Speaking. Can I be of any assistance? Could you speed up your switchboard a bit, please? I booked a call to Brussels a good twenty minutes ago and I haven't had a reply yet. Well, perhaps they are rather busy at this time of the...
Can I see Zulu on Sunday? I'm not sure. Do you like football? Yes, very much. Would you like to go to a match on the 18th of December? I'd like to see Coming Home at the Royal Theatre. What a good idea! Do you know what time it starts? I think it sta...
Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the cinema, please? No, I'm sorry I can't. I'm a stranger in these parts. But why don't you ask that man with a beard? He'll be able to tell you, I'm sure. Which one do you mean? Look, the one over there, b...
Good morning. Can I see Mr. Johnson, please? Have you an appointment? Yes, at half past ten. What's your name, please? McDonald, Jane McDonald. Ah, yes. Mr. Johnson's expecting you. This way, please. Mr. Johnson's room is on the next floor. What does...
Cigarette? No, thanks. Not before lunch. Please have one. It's a new brand. I honestly don't feel like one at the moment, thanks. I believe you take in foreign students. Yes, if you don't mind sharing. How much is it? Nine pounds per week including h...
What's the postage on these letters to Thailand, please? I'll have to check. Do you need anything else? Yes. A three pence stamp, please. That'll be eighty-five pence in all. I wish you wouldn't have your TV so loud. Sorry! Were you trying to sleep?...
How shall I do it, sir? Just tidy it up a bit, please. Do you want some spray? No, nothing at all. Thank you very much. Is anybody looking after you? No. I'm after a size 40 V-neck pullover in grey. The best I can do is a 36. Could you order me one?...
What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow? If you'd like to take a seat, I'll find out for you. I'd like to travel first class, please. BEA Flight BE 502 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and flies direct. What time have I got to get there...
I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first. I'll just see what there is. I want to go economy, and I'd prefer the morning. Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920. What time do I have to be there? The coach leaves for the airport at 0815. You must...
Can I help you, sir? We want a meal. What sort of meal? A hot one or a cold one? A salad, I think. Which one, sir? A ham or a beef salad? What's this sort of salad in English? Which one are you looking at, sir? That one over there, next to the bread...
