English Conversation

 

GREETING

J:  Good morning, Gerand. How are you today? 

G: Good morning, Judy. I am fine, thanks. How about you? 

J: I'm fine too. Thank you. 

MEETING

I; Hello Rendy, long time no see. Where have you been? 

R: i've been working in Jakarta.

I: How is Jakarta? 

R: It's do crosded, there are many demos, fights and disorder things everywhere. Also the traffic problem everywhere. 

I:  So, how are you snd your family? 

R: We are OK. 

MEETING OLD FRIEND

J: Hi, Clara. Nice to see you again. 

C: Hello, Jane. Nice to see you too. Where have you been? 

J: I've been in Singapore for a few years. 

C: I haven't been seeing you for a long time. How long have you been there? 

J: Will you go back there? 

C: Yes, I will. I have to go back there to work. 

J: When you go back there? 

C: After my business here is done. 

J; Alright then. Don't forget to telk me when you go back there. 

C; Yes. I will tell you when I go back to Singapore. 

FRIEND ON THE ROAD

T: Hi, Sarah. 

S: Oh, hi Tom! Where do you want to go? 

T: I just want to go to that shop, buying some milks for my cat. How about you? 

D: I want to go to that shop either. 

T: Let'd go together. 

ON A VISIT

G: Excuse me. Is this Mr. Anto's house? 

O: Yes, it is. 

G: Is he in here? I need to meet him. 

O: Oh, yrs. He is in here. Come in, please. 

G: Thank you. 

O: By the way, who are you? 

G: I'm his old friend from London. 

O: Please sit down, Sir. Wait for a moment. I'll call Mr. Anto. 

G: Sure, I will. Thank you. 

O: What do you want to drink? I will make it for you. 

G; Don't worry. Thank you. 

MEETING A TOURIST

I: Hello Mr., what xan I do for you? 

M: Hello. O want to go to the museum. 

I: Oh, so do I. You can go there with me. 

M: Of course, thank you. 

I: What is your name, Sir? 

M: My name is Mark Brown. 

I: Where are you from, Mr. Brown? 

M: I am from London. 

I: How lobg will you stay in thid city? 

M: For a week. I'll leave this city next week. 

I: Where do you stay in here? 

M: At Acacia Hotel. 

I: Where have you been in here? 

M: Thud us my first day. I haven't been anywhere. 

I: I can acconlany you, I am a guide. 

M: Wow, that's all I need. 

I: Alright, this is my phone number. We can start it anytime. 

M: Thank you. I'll xall you as doon as possible. 

INTRODUCING A FRIEND

X: Jack, let me introducd you my friend. This is Janeth. 

Y: Hi Janeth, nice to meet you. 

X: Hi Jack. I am very pleasure to meet you too. 

Y: Is she your friend from college Barbara? 

X: No. Haneth is my friend from Ballet class. 

Y: Oh, I sm glad tu meet your friend here. 

X:  But we know each other for a long time because she is aldo my neighbour. 

Y:  Oh, yeah. And I see, you two seems very close. 

X; We often hang out together. 

INTRODUCING YOURSELF

Hello, I want to jntroduce myself. My name id Jonathan. I'm sixteen years old. I was born in London. I live jn Jakarta now. 

I'm a student. I have two brothers and two sisters. My father is a pilot and my mother is a dentist. I study at Tarakanita Senior High School now. My hobby is playing football and I want yo be a football player in the future. 

INTRODUCING YOURSELF TO ANOTHER PEOPLE

L: Hi, don't you remember? I think we ever met before in Lucy's birthday party. 

P: Oh, yrah. My name is Patrick. How do you do? 

L: How do you do. I am Lisa. 

P: Nice to see you. (I am glad to see you). Nice to meet you. 

INTRODUCING SOMEONE TO ANOTHER PEOPLE

M; Andy, I want to introducr my friend to you. Her name is Mia. 

A; Hello, Mia. I'm Andy. How do you do? 

M: Hello, Andy. How do you do. Nice to meet you. 

A: Nice to meet you too. 

INTRODUCING A SPEAKER

W: Ladies and Gentlemen. I want to intriduce our speaker tonight, Mr. Sammy Park, Msc. 

M: Ladies and Gentlemen. I hsve a pleasure in introducing our guest star, Miss Pearl Davis. 

LOOKING AND ASKING FOR SOME PLACES

G: Excuse me, do you know Dona's House? 

D: Yes, I know. It'd on Jl. Sudirman. 

G: Is it from here. 

D: No, it's near. You can walk along this street for two blocks, turn left. That's Jl. Sudirman. Mrs. Dona's house is number seven. It's yellow painted. 

G: Thank you for your information. 

D: You are welcome. 

LOOKING FOR A HOTEL

T: Excuse me. Can you tell me, where the nearest hotel is? 

P: Yes. It's on Jl. Pahlawan. 

T: The name is? 

P: It's Hyat Hotel. 

T: Is it from here? 

P:  Not so far. It's only four blocks from here. 

T: Is it possible to go there by taxi? 

P: Yes, you can. But, I think it's better to take a walk. Are you a stranger? 

T: Yes, I come from Thailand. 

P: Let me show you the way. 

T: Wow, that is very kind of you. Thank very much. 

P: Don't mention it. I sm glad can help. 

LOOKING FOR A RESTAURANT

X: I'm hungry. 

Y;  Let's have a dinner. 

X: But, there is no such thing that I can cook in the refrigerator. 

Y: Well then, let's go to a restaurant. 

X: Let's go to Minang Restaurant in the corner of this street. 

Y: Is the food delicious there? 

X: Yes. In my opinion, It's the best restaurant. Come on. 

ASKING ABOUT THE WAU

B: Is there a post office near here? 

G: Yes, It's on Jl. Yos Sudarso. 

B: Could you tell me the say? 

G: Go straight to this street, turn right and you will find it. It's in front of the hospital. 

B: Is it far from here? 

G: It's about twenty minutes walk. 

ASKING ABOUT FOOD

A: What food do you like? 

B: I like neat ball, fried rice, and frued noodle also. 

A: I love sea food very much. 

B: i also like some sea food, but I xan't stand with shrimp. 

A: Why can not? 

B: Because I have alergic. Shrimp can make me rich. 

ASKING ABOUT TIME

X: Excuse me, what time is it? 

Y: It's four o'clock. 

X: What time does the bud leave? 

Y: It's about four fifteen. 

X: What time will the bus catch to the Pulogadung Station? 

Y: If it's not late, about 6.00 p.m.

X: All right. Thank you. 

Y: You are welcome. 

ASKING ABOUT DAY

A: What day is today? 

B: Today is Wednesday. 

A: So, tomorrow us Thursday, isn't it? 

B:  Yes, it is. Why are you asking about the day?

A: Because on Thursday, I have to submit my essay. 

B: So, you'll submit it tomorrow? 

A: Yes, you're right. 

ASKING ABOUT AGE

B: When were you born? 

G: In nineteen ninety twu. 

B: So, how old you are now?. G: I'm twenty years old. How about you? 

G: I'm twenty two years okd. 

B: So, you are older than me. 

G: Yes, because I was born in nineteen ninety. 

ASKING ABOUT OCCUPATION

T: Hi Alice, How are you? 

A: I'm all right. How about you? 

T: I'm fine too. What are you now? 

A: Uam sn architec and what abiut you? 

T: I am a teacher. 

A: It's good to you because you live kids, Right? 

T: Yeah, you are right. 

ASKING ABOUT A TELEPHONE CALLS

D; Directory Enauaries, here. Can I help you? 

E: Yes, I want to connect my telephone call to Singapore, please. 

D: Name? 

E: Elly Peterson. 

D: How do you spell it? 

E: I, double el, wai, pi, i, ti, i, ar, es, o, en. E-LL-Y-E-T-E-R-S-O-N. Elly Peterson. 

D: The address, please. 

E: Ninety nine Elliot Road, Singapore. 

D; Ok. Please wait a minute. I will connect it. 

ASKING ABOUT DAILY ACTIVITIES

What time do you get up in the morning? 

At 05.00 (five) every morning. How about you? 

I always get up at about four o'clock. 

What do you do in the morning that make you wake up early? 

I have to help my mother to prepare the breakfast and before that I pray to go God, after having breakfast. I go to school. 

What time do you to school? 

At six thirty. 

Do you to school by car? 

No, I walk with my friend Jony because my school is near my house. 

What time do you go to bed every day? 

At nine. 

I can't sleep at nine. What are you doing when you can't sleep? 

Read a book. 

Do you often read a book? 

Yes, I do.ASKING ABOUT HEALTH

Are you okay, Jordan? 

No, I am not. 

You look pale. 

Yes, I got a fever recently. My body was trembling, I can't eat much. I'm so weakand easy to get tired. 

Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Have you go to doctor? 

Yeah, I only need rest right now. 

Get well soon. 

Thank you. 

TALKING ABOUT TEACHER

E: Do you like Mr. Arya? 

A: Do you mean our English teacher. Yes, I like him very much. 

E: Why do you like him? 

A: Because he is patient and very kind. 

E: Yes, of course 

A: Why? 

E: Because he is handsome. 

TALKING ABOUT SUBJECT MATTER

What are you doing, Beni? 

I'm studying. Do you want to join m

Sure, what are you studying about? 

It's about English. 

Do you lile English? Your mark always good in English. 

Yes, I like English very much. Because English is an International language. We can communicate with other people in the world by English. 

So that's way you always study English? 

Yes, it is. How about you? What subject matter do you like? 

I love history. 

Why history? 

By studying history we know about our ancestor and our past. We can make a better future by studying our past. 

TALKING ABOUT IDEA

What do you want to be, Anne? 

I want to be a teacher. 

Why do you want to be a teacher? 

It's an honor job. We can be clever. 

Yes, I understand. 

What do you want to be? 

I want to be a doctor? 

Why? 

You know, a doctor is also an honor job. By being a doctor, we help sick people. I don't like to see people in pain. 

That's all right. I hope you will be success and become a good doctor. 

Thank you. I hope you also be a good teacher. 

Thanks a lot. 

TALKING ABOUT A HOBBY

What is your hobby? 

I like swimming. I can stay in the swimming pool in a whole day. 

What a unique hobby! 

And you? 

My hobby is watching concert abroad. 

What an expensive hobby! 

TALKING ABOUT LEARNING ENGLISH

What are you doing, Tara? 

I'm studying English. 

You are very good in English. I understand now, it is because you always study English. 

You also can do it, if you want to. For a better result you can take a course. 

Thank for yout advice. 

You're welcome. 

TALKING ABOUT TAKE A WALK

Hi, Beni, can you accompany me now? 

Where do you want to go? 

I'll take a walk. 

Where? 

At Plaza Indonesia. 

Do you want to buy something there? 

Yes, I want to buy a bag. 

All right, let's go there. I will accompany you. 

AT THE PARTY

Hello, Susan. How is yoir party? 

Very good. Look, there are manu people here. 

Do you enjoy it? 

Yes, very much. 

Good then. Did you invite all of our friends? 

Yes, almost all of our friends and also family and relatives. 

All right. 

AT THE AIRPORT

Hi, Sony. Where will you go? 

I'll go to America. 

What for? 

I'll study there. 

What flight will you take? 

I'll take Boeing 747 from Jakarta to America. 

What time will it depart? 

It's about a quarter past four. 

AT THE MOVIE

What do you think of the film today? 

I think it's gonna be cool. What do you think? 

Me too. Shall we go in now? 

Wait a minute. We have to buy tickets first. 

Ok. I'll wait here. 

This is the ticket. Let's go in now. 

All right. 

AT THE DRESS SHOP

Can  i help you, miss? 

I want to buy a skirt and s blouse. 

What colour do you want? 

I want a black skirt and a blouse with flower motive. 

Here they are. 

How much is the price? 

One hundred thousand rupiahs. 

All right, here is the money. 

Do you want to buy anything else? 

No, thanks. 

AT THE MARKET

How much is the price for one kilogram apple? 

It is twenty five thousand rupiahs. 

Can you make it a little cheaper? 

All right. I'll give you twenty four thousand rupiahs. 

How about twenty three thousand? 

Ok. How many kilogram will you buy? 

One kilogram. Can I taste it? 

Yes, please and here are the apples. 

Here is the money. 

Thank you, Madame. 

AT THE BOOK SHOP

Good afternoon,  sir. 

Good afternoon, kid. What can I fo for you? 

I want to buy an English book. 

What is the title? 

"English Grammar for Senior High School"

Who is the author? 

Yhe author is Emma Ejayanti. 

Yes, here it is. 

Here is the money. Thank you. 

You are welcome. 

AT THE HAIRDRESSERS

Can I help you? 

I  want you to cut my hair. 

What hair cut would you like? 

I want a short cut. 

Well, sit down here snd wait a moment. 

Thank you. 

AT A BANK

Excuse me, Muss. 

Can I help you, sir? 

Yes, i want to save my money. 

Have you ever saved before? 

Yes, I have. 

Do you have identification  sir? 

Yes, here is my identification card. 

Okay. You have to fill this form first. 

Yes, I'll

AT THE RESTAURANT

Waiter, Come here. 

Yes, Sir. This is a menu. 

Thank you. I'll have rice, satay and soup. 

What about the drink? 

I want orange juice. 

Anything else, Sir? 

That's all. Hurry up please. 

All right, please wait a minute. 

AT THE HOTEL

Good morning, Mr. Bondan. It's a surprise to see you here. Are you staying in this hotel.

Yes, I have stayed here for two days. 

How long will you stay here? 

For about a week. 

Do you have any business here? 

Yes, my company will launch a product here. I am in hurry, can I leave first? 

Oh, sorry. You can leave now. 

ON THE TRIP

You know, Piso piso waterfall is very beautiful. I have been there twice. 

With whom did you get there? 

With my classmate. We have a camping there for three days. 

How do you go there? 

By a car. Hey, watch oit. There is a car in front of us! Don't write texting while driving. 

FEELING SORRY

What's wrong with you, Deni? 

My money has been stolen. 

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 

My motorcycle was broken. I have to repair it, but now I don't have any money. 

Don't be sad. You can borrow my money first. 

Sorry to bother you. 

ASKING FOR HELP

Ren, are you busy today? 

No, I'm not. What can I do for you? 

Can you help me carry this box? It is too heavy. 

Of course. Let me help you. 

Thank you very much. 

THANKING AND REPLIES

Hi Bebi, where will you go? 

I will go to the hospotal. 

What for? 

I'll visit my aunt. She had an operation because of the cancer. 

Let's take on my car and go together because I'll go there to see my friend too. 

Thank you for your help. 

Never mind.

INVITING TO THE PARTY

Could you come to my party tomorrow? 

What party? 

Engagement party. 

Wow. Congratulations. 

Thank you. This is your invitation. 

OK, I will come. 

INVITING TO THE CINEMA

Would you like to go to the cinema with me? 

All right. Where? 

At Jakarta Theatre. 

How will we go there? 

By car. 

When will we go? 

On Saturday night. 

What time? 

I'll be in your house at seven. 

GOING TO THE DOCTOR

Where will you go, Mom? 

I'll go to the doctor. 

What's wrong with you, Mom? You look pale. 

I feel hot and cold. 

Let me drive you to the doctor. 

Thank you. 

GOING TO THE LIBRARY

Have you finish the homework? 

No, I haven't. I don't have the book. 

I also don't have the book. Why don't we borrow it in the library? 

I have no member cards yet. 

Don't worry I have it. Let's go there now. 

Okay. 

CATCHING A TAXI

Taxi! 

Yes, Sir. Where? 

Take me to Mulia Hotel. 

All right, Sir. 

Is it dar from here? 

Yes, it is. It's about ten kilometres. 

How long would it take me to get there? 

About a half hour, Sir. 

All right, let'd go now. 

WAITING FOR SOMEONE

Who are you waiting for? 

My friend, Mother. 

Do you want to go out? 

Yes, Mom. I want to go to cinema. 

How do you go there? 

By my friend's car. 

Well, be careful. 

Thank you, Mom. 

ACCEPTING INVITATION

Brian, could you come to my house tonight? 

What for? 

Have a dinner with me and family. 

I'd love to. 

Okay, see you at seven. 

See you. 

REFUSING INVITATION

Would you like to go with me this weekend? 

Where? 

I'll go to Bandung. 

I really want to go there. But I'm afraid I can't. I have an appointment this weekend. 

Well, maybe next time you can. 

I am sorry. 

That's okay. 

TELEPHONE CONVERSATION

Jakarta 5862232 (five-eight-nine-one-two-three-two) Mr. Ariel speaking. 

Hello, Dad. 

Who's speakin

It's me Daddy, Carol. 

Hello, my daughter. How are you, darling? 

I'm fine, Daddy. How are you and mother? 

We are fine here. How is your study in Jakarta? 

There is no problem, Dad. 

Take care of yourself, OK? 

OK, Daddu. Good bye. 

Good bye. 

WRONG NUMBER

Hello. 

Is Stefanie there? 

Stefanie? There's no one named Stefanie here. I'm afraid you have got wrong number. 

Oh, I'm sorry. 

That's all right. 

INTRODUCTION

Good evening, Miss. You seems alone. 

Yes, please. 

My name is James. What is your name? 

I'm Mina. 

Your name is beautoful as your face. 

Thank you. 

CONBEYING GREETING

Where are you going, Alan? 

I'll go to Bandung to visit my parents. 

How are the

My father is sick. I have to go there for helping my mom. 

I'm sorry to hear that. Please give my best regard to your parents. I hope your father will br good soon. 

Thank you. I certainly will. 

BIRTHDAY

Hi, Bisnca. Welcome to my birthday party. 

Hi  Ratna. Sorry I'm late. 

That's okay. With whom did you come here? 

I come eith Beny. 

Please, come in. Enjoy yourself. 

Yeah, happy birthday, Ratna. 

Thank you. 

EXPRESSING AN OPINION

Welcome to our new home. 

Are you sure? 

Yes, it is

What fo you think of our new house? 

It's very big snd beautiful. 

What's your opinion sbout the interior? 

It's good. O love the interior. Casual and classic. But I think it will be better if the painting colour is green. 

SYMPATHY AND CONSOLATION

What's the matter with you? You look so sad. 

My suster dued in the car accident yesterday. 

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 

Thanks for your attention. 

Please be patient. It's trial from the God. I hope you are OK. 

I hope I can. 

ADVICE

Where will you go? 

I'll go to school. I have a test today, Mom. 

You are still sick and the doctor said, you have to stay at home for two days. So, you'd better go out tomorrow. 

Tomorrow? 

It also depends on your condition, if you don't get well tomorrow, you have to go back to the doctor. 

All right, thanks for your advice. 

OPENING QUESTIONS

I hear you've just arrived from Surabaya. What do you think about that? 

It's very busy in the morning. But in the night, it's very attractive. There were many Supermarket, Mall, Cinema and Traditional market. 

What an interesting town! 

I'll go there again next week. How about going with me? 

I'd love to. Of course I will go with you. 

ASKING FOR REPEATING SOMETHING

I'm sorry to have you waiting. 

It doesnt matter