Everyday Conversations: Situations and Stories
Everyday Situations and Dialogues
Why Didn’t You Go Out Yesterday?
Why didn’t you go out yesterday? Well, I wanted to go to the beach, but the weather was really foul: it was cloudy and cold.
Party Crowd and Drink Shortage
How many people were there at the party? Too many, I’m afraid. There weren’t any drinks for everybody, can you imagine?
Lost and Found Concert Tickets
Yesterday I bought two tickets for tonight’s concert, but I lost them. Take it easy, I found them on the nightstand table.
Directions to the Shopping Centre
Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the shopping centre? Of course, it’s very easy. Go straight on, and take the second on the left.
From Skating Rink to Library
When I was a child, there was a skating rink here, and now we have a library. From time to time, I borrow books.
Feeling Unwell: Morning Routine
Last night, I didn’t feel well, so I went straight to bed. When I got up, I was very hungry, so I ate a big breakfast. After that, I left the flat and drove to work. On my way back home, I’ll buy some food for lunch.
Why Weren’t You Home This Morning?
Weren’t you at home this morning? I called you, but nobody answered. No, I had to go out to take the children to school.
Hurry! Catching the Next Train
The next train will leave at half past seven. Hurry up, or we’ll miss it! We have to take it if we want to be on time.
Time Check and Mobile Charging
Can you tell me the time? It’s quarter to five. Do you know where I can charge my mobile? At the cybercafe opposite.
Quick Visit to the Surgery
When I arrived at the surgery, I didn’t have to wait. That gave me time to do some shopping later.
Missing Magazines: Thrown Away
There were some magazines on the table, do you know where they are? I’m afraid I threw them away; I thought they were too old.
Remembering a Past Earthquake
There was an earthquake in this town twenty years ago, and people still remember it. It was a traumatic experience.
Meeting Your Mother and Marriage
I was very young when I met your mother for the first time. Two years later, we got married; we were both eighteen.
Resting, Refreshments, and Toilets
If you’re tired, we can sit on that bench. While you rest, I’ll go and buy some ice-cream. Any flavour in particular? Strawberry, please. I feel better now, thanks. Is there a toilet near here? I don’t know, let me ask.
Garden Harvest: Tasty Tomatoes & Carrots
What do you usually grow in your garden? Tomatoes and carrots, and they are very tasty. I’ll make a salad to show you.
Forgotten Email, New Boss
Yesterday I wrote you an email, but I forgot to send it, can you believe it? I wanted to ask you if you know my new boss.
Hamlet’s Soliloquy: Skull or Not?
Is Hamlet talking to a skull when he says his famous lines “To be or not to be, that is the question”? Not really; Shakespeare doesn’t mention it in his play, but everybody thinks the actor must use it.
Museum Visit: Old Tools Exhibition
Let’s go to the museum! There’s a great exhibition of old tools, and besides, it’s free. Good idea!
Mapping Town Landmarks: Shortest Way
Draw a map of your town and tell me the shortest way from the town hall to the main church. Both buildings are in the square. In that case, let’s do it with the post office and the fire station. Okay, let me think for a while.
Father’s Commute: Car Trouble
Your father went to work on foot. Do you mean he didn’t take the car? It broke down; I thought you already knew.
Business Success: Exceeding Expectations
The business took off better than we expected. In other words, now we are earning a lot of money.
Morning Heat and Coffee Craving
Was it hot this morning? Yes, that’s why I came here wearing summer clothes, but now I’m not sure it was the right decision. Do you mean you… what you need is a hot coffee right now.
Birds in the Park: Hope for Return
There were many birds in this park some years ago; I don’t know why they went away, but I hope they’ll come back in the future.
Troubleshooting a New Laptop
Yesterday I bought a laptop, but it isn’t working well. Can you take a look and tell me what’s wrong?