Interview with a Famous Actor
Interviewer: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life!
Brad: It's my pleasure.
Interviewer: Could you tell us about an average day in your life?
Brad: Sure, I get up early - at 7 in the morning. Then I have breakfast. After breakfast, I go to the gym.
Interviewer: Are you studying anything now?
Brad: Yes, I'm learning a new film called "The Man About Town".
Interviewer: What do you do in the afternoon?
Brad: First I have lunch, then I go to the studio and shoot some scenes.
Interviewer: Which scene are you acting today?
Brad: I'm acting a scene about an angry lover.
Interviewer: That's very interesting. What do you do in the evening?
Brad: In the evening, I go home and have dinner and study my scripts.
Interviewer: Do you go out at night?
Brad: Not always, I like going out at weekends.
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Customer Service Representative: How may I help you today?
Mr. Anderson: I'd like to apply for a driver's license.
Customer Service Representative: Fine. Can you fill in this form, please.
Mr. Anderson: Certainly.
Mr. Anderson: Peter can you help me with this form?
Peter: Sure, what's your last name?
Mr. Anderson: Anderson.
Peter: Could you spell that please?
Mr. Anderson: Certainly, A - N - D - E - R - S - O - N.
Peter: What's your first name?
Mr. Anderson: You know that! It's Jack.
Customer Service Representative: Are you married?
Mr. Anderson: No, I'm single.
Peter: OK. Now, what's your address?
Mr. Anderson: It's 2926 NW 2nd Ave.
Customer Service Representative: and what's your zipcode?
Mr. Anderson: 87665
Peter: Right. Are you an American citizen?
Mr. Anderson: Good question. Yes, I am.
Peter: ... and what's your date of birth?
Mr. Anderson: I was born on 19th April 1961
Peter: Ha, ha! You certainly don't look your age! You look older!
Mr. Anderson: Very funny, Peter. Let's continue, ok?
Peter: Yes, OK, Are you disabled?
Mr. Anderson: Well, my legs sometimes hurt, but I'm not disabled. How many more questions are there?
Peter: Just a few. Do you wear glasses?
Mr. Anderson: Yes, I need glasses to drive.
Peter: OK, last question. Do you currently have a driver's license?
Mr. Anderson: Yes, I do.
Peter: Where's it from?
Mr. Anderson: It's from California.
Peter: Fine. Right. Here you go, your form is filled out.
Mr. Anderson: Thanks for your help Peter.
Mr. Anderson: Here's my completed form.
Customer Service Representative: Thank you, please take this completed form to the cashier with your payment of $75.
Mr. Anderson: Certainly. What happens next?
Customer Service Representative: The cashier will help you with the next steps.
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ESL ESL Lesson Plans Airport Travel Airport Customs Airport Flight
Checking In
1. Good morning. Can I have your ticket, please?
2. Here you are.
1. Thank you. Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
2. Non-smoking, please.
1. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
2. An aisle seat, please.
1. Do you have any baggage?
2. Yes, this suitcase and this carry-on bag.
1. Here's your boarding pass. Have a nice flight.
2. Thank you.
Passport Control
1. Good morning. Can I see your passport?
2. Here you are.
1. Thank you very much. Are you a tourist or on business?
2. I'm a tourist.
1. That's fine. Have a pleasant stay.
2. Thank you.
Key Vocabulary
Can I have your ticket?
smoking, non-smoking
window, aisle seat
baggage, suitcase, carry-on bag
boarding pass
flight
Can I see your passport?
tourist, business
Shopping for a Sweater
1. Can I help you?
2. Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.
1. What size are you?
2. I'm an extra large.
1. How about this one?
2. Yes, that's nice. Can I try it on?
1. Certainly, there's the changing rooms over there.
2. Thank you.
1. How does it fit?
2. It's too large. Do you have a large?
1. Yes, here you are.
2. Thank you. I'll have it, please.
1. OK, how would you like to pay?
2. Do you take credit cards?
1. Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card and American Express.
2. OK, here's my Visa.
1. Thank you. Have a nice day!
2. Thank you, goodbye.
Key Vocabulary
Can I help you?
Can I try it (them) on?
size - extra small, small, medium, large, extra large
How does it fit?
changing rooms
How would you like to pay?
credit cards
ESL Activities Dialogues ESL Grammar Study ESL Hotel Croatie
Getting a Room for the Night
1. Good evening. Can I help you?
2. Yes, please. I'd like a room for the night.
1. Would you like a single room, or a double room?
2. A single room, please. How much is the room?
1. It's $55 per night.
2. Can I pay by credit card?
1. Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card and American Express. Could you fill in this form, please?
2. Do you need my passport number? No, just an address and your signature.
1. (fills out the form) Here you are.
2. Here's your key. Your room number is 212.
1. Thank you.
2. Thank you. If you need anything, dial 0 for the reception area. Have a good stay!
Key Vocabulary
Can I help you
I'd like a room
single, double room
Can I pay by credit card?
fill in this form
passport number
room number
reception
Calling Someone at Work
1. Hello. This is Kenneth Beare. May I speak to Ms Sunshine, please?
2. Hold the line a moment, I'll check if she is in her office.
1. Thank you.
2. (after a moment) Yes, Ms Sunshine is in. I'll put you through.
1. Hello, this is Ms Sunshine. How can I help you?
2. Hello, my name is Kenneth Beare and I'm calling to enquire about the position advertised in Sunday's Times.
1. Yes, the position is still open. Could I have your name and number please?
2. Certainly, My name is Kenneth Beare...
Leaving a Message
1. Hello. Could I speak to Jack Parkins, please?
2. Who's calling, please?
1. This is Fred Blinkingham. I'm a friend of Jack's.
2. Hold the line, please. I'll put your call through. (after a moment) - I'm afraid he's out at the moment. Can I take a message?
1. Yes. Can you ask him to give me a call? My number is 345-8965
2. Could you repeat that, please?
1. Certainly. That's 345-8965
2. OK. I'll make sure Mr. Parkins gets your message.
1. Thank you. Goodbye.
2. Goodbye.
Key Vocabulary
This is ...
May (Can, Could) I speak to...?
I'm calling ...
Hold the line a moment...
put someone through...
Who's calling...?
take a message
call, ring, phone
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