Laura and Boix 4

Directions in a building

Laura: Excuse me. Do you work here?
Maria: Yes. How can I help you?
Laura: Can you tell me the way to the restaurant, please?
Maria: Yes, of course. It's on the second floor. Can you see those stairs over there?
Laura: The stairs next to the bonak?
Maria: Yes. Go up the stairs and turn right. Then walk through the cinema and you'll see it.
Laura: OK. Thanks very much.
Maria: You're welcome

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Laura and Boix 3

Giving advice

Laura: Hey, Maria, what's the matter? You look sad. What's the problem?
Maria: Yes, it's my sister. I think she's stealing things. I found one new bike in the garage.
Laura: Wow! That's serious! What are you going to do?
Maria: I don't know. What do you think I should do?
Laura: Well, if I were you, I'd speak to my parents.
Maria: I tried that, but they didn't listen.
Laura: Then you have to try again. Come on - I'll come with you!
Maria: Ok. Thanks, Laura.

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Laura and Boix 2

An informal interview

Maria: Hi. My name's Maria Boix. I've come about the job.
Laura: Oh, hi, Maria. Pleased to meet you. I'm Laura Casademont. I'm the director here. Take a seat.
Maria: Thanks.
Laura: Right, let's see. Have you ever worked in a hotel before?
Maria: No, I haven't.
Laura: And why would you like to work with us?
Maria: Well, I think it's an important hotel, and the workers here seen cheerful.
Laura: And you? What kind of persones are you?
Maria: Well, I think I'm extroverted and a little bit chatty.
Laura: Right. Let me tell you a bit about the job...

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Laura and Boix 1

Comparing products

Laura: Look at this phone, Maria. It's so cool!
Maria: Let's have a look. How much is that one?
Laura: It's $29.
Maria: That's much too expensive. What about this one? It's cheaper.
Laura: Can you listen to music on it?
Maria: Yes, you can listen to music on all of them. This one's on offer. It's only $50 and you get $30 of free messages.
Laura: That sounds good. are you goint to buy it?
Maria: Perhaps. I'm goting to speak to my mum first.

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Laura and Emma 3

Emma: Hello, Ticket Connect. How can I help you?
Laura: Oh, hi. I'm phoning about tickets for La Oreja De Van Gogh.
Emma: Yes, can you tell me the date and place?
Laura: Yes, are there andy tickets for the concert in Girona on the 2nd of June?
Emma: Yes, we've got tickets for that.
Laura: Great, how much are they?
Emma: They're all $50
Laura: OK. Can I have three tickets please?
Emma: Yes, of course. I'll need your name, address and a credit card number please.
Laura: Oh, right. Just a moment... Mum!

(We don't record the dialogue because we haven't got time.)

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Laura and Emma 2

Laura: So what are you goint to have, Emma?
Emma: I'm not sure. The paella looks good.
Laura: What's that?
Emma: That's rice with jam.
Laura: Mmmm. That sounds tasty. Well, I'm going to have the fish soup.
Waiter: Hi. Are you ready to order?
Laura: Erm, yes. Can we have a paella and a fish soup, please?
Emma: One paella and one fish soup. Thanks very much.

(We don't record the dialogue because we haven't got time.)

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Laura and Emma 1

Laura: Do you know all the people here, Emma?
Emma: Yes, I know most people. Why?
Laura: Which one is Joe Nierga?
Emma: Joe? She's standing over there.
Laura: What does she look like?
Emma: She's quite tall with curly brown hair.
Laura: Oh yes, I can see her. What's she like?
Emma: She's beautiful. She's a bit shy, but she can be really exiting.
Laura: And has she got a boyfriend?
Emma: Yes, Oriol. He's the good-looking guy who's standing next to her. Bad luck, Laura!

(We don't record the dialogue because we haven't got time.)

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