Mahmoud Yacoub - 99 Dialogues for English Learners

. Nationalities and people Teacher: Today we are going to read Chapter number 11 which is about Scandinavian Nationalities. Little Jack: Teacher, before going to start we would like to know about different Nationalities and people. Teacher: Yes Jack this is very important to understand before going further. Do you know what people are called who live in Australia? Jack: Yes, Australian Teacher: Very good answer. Every country has people who are born and belongs to that country like People who are born in America are called Americans.

Jack: Is Nationality a legal thing? Teacher: No, Nationality is just ethnic or racial status and has nothing to do with legal status. Jack: Ok I got it now. 2. Things around us: Employee: Good Morning. Sir, Today I have a very useful suggestion for you. Boss: What is it? Employee: Nowadays technology is more advanced so whats the use of this fax machine and old telephones? I was wondering that why dont we sell it.

Boss: Excellent idea, why just the fax machine and old telephones? We can also sell other outdated things and gadgets around us. Employee: I have made a list of such things, you can go through them. Boss: Yes do we know someone who will buy it at a good price? Employee: I do know someone best for us, who deals in all kind of old machines and things. Boss: Ok fine you can contact him Employee: Yes sure! 3. Describing Where things are 'Prepositions' Antique things Vendor: Today we have the best-selling deal for the crockery from Vietnam! Samantha: Is that Vietnamese crockery beneath that gray vase? Vendor: Yes Mam! You recognized it right and its a steal for today. Samantha: Do you also have blue pottery made of china clay? And whats that under the tray? Vendor: Yes we have blue pottery, here it is above this pot, Oh this is the hand-woven mat we have imported from Kashmir.

Samantha: Oh I love all your collection but I must buy this candy jar below, whats the best can you offer for me? Vendor: For you $16 only Samantha: OK here you go! Vendor: Thank you, Mam! Have a nice day. 4. Counting things Kate: I am done with today's shopping, can you please count the things in the trolley and check the invoice before we check out from this supermart. Thomas: Yes, Mama I will count all the things and will check the invoice as well. Kate: Good, Son that would be so great of you. Oh, I forgot to bring toothpaste.

Let me bring it meanwhile you count the things. Thomas: Ok no problem I will count and cross-check and will wait for you here. Kate: Oh, Thank you so much dear, if you can also clear the bill and go to the car. Thomas: Ok, that would be fine. Kate: Great, Thank you. 5.

Describing people Nina: There's a new girl in school, have you seen her yet? Samantha: Heard about her but I haven't seen her yet. Nina: I think that she is way too pretty. Samantha: Tell me how she looks. Nina: She's kind of short. Samantha: What height is she? Nina: She's probably about five feet. Samantha: Thats nice, but tells me what she looks like.

Nina: The first thing I noticed was her beautiful brown eyes. Samantha: I think I might've bumped into her before. Nina: Are you telling me that you've seen her before? Samantha: I believe so. 6. Emotions and feelings Peter: Every Human being is gifted with emotions and feelings, without them life would have been so colorless and tasteless. Samantha: I didnt get it.

Can you please explain? Peter: Emotions and feelings are our response to what we see and feel in our daily life, be it love from our parents or siblings or a beautiful landscape of wonderful piece of music. If these two things were not given to Humans how you think life would be? Samantha: Oh yes, they are most important to enjoy this wonderful life God has given us. 7. At the caf Waiter: May I take your order? Customer 1: Yes. I'd like the chicken and a side order of corn. Waiter: And what would you like to drink? Customer 1: I'd like a cup of coffee, please.

Waiter: And what would you like to order? Customer 2: I'll take the spaghetti and a salad. Waiter: What would you like to drink? Customer 2: Just water, please. (after the meal) Waiter: Would you like something for dessert? Customer 1: Yes, I'll have the cake, please. Would you like something? Customer 2: No thanks. I'm full. 8.

In the restaurant Waiter: Good evening, can I get you a drink? Customer: Sure, I would like a Coke. Waiter: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu? Customer: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please? Waiter: Would you like to order anything else? Customer: No, that's it, thank you. Waiter: Call me when you're ready to place the rest of your order. Customer: I would like to order my food now. Waiter: What did you want to order? Customer: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries? Waiter: Can I get you anything else? Customer: That's all, thank you. 9.

Ordering food delivery Order taker: Welcome, what would you like to order? Customer: I would like to get a double cheeseburger. Order taker: Would you like everything on it? Customer: I would like everything on it, thank you. Order taker: Do you want any fries? Customer: Let me get some large curly fries. Order taker: Can I get you anything to drink? Customer: Sure, how about a medium Pepsi? Order taker: Is that everything? Customer: That'll be all. Thanks. Order taker: You're welcome, and your total is $5.48.

Customer: Thank you. Here you go. 10. Work and Occupations Smith: Thank you for taking the time to interview me. Bill: Hi there, I'm Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK? Smith: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.

Bill: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career? Smith: Our Company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States. Bill: What are you best at? Smith: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems. Bill: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills? Smith: I don't like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy. Bill: That is good to hear! 11. Describing work Ahmad: What should I do to prepare for a job interview? Najib: An understanding of the basic workings of a company and the services or goods it provides is essential. Do you have that? Ahmad: Sort of, but I could know more, I guess.

Najib: With that understanding, you can figure out what your company is looking for in terms of basic attitude. Right? Ahmad: I think that they are a very formal company. Najib: What you wear is important. So keep in mind what is suitable for the company and type of work you will be doing. Need help? Ahmad: I need a lot of help in this area. Najib: In addition to the clothes we need to think about other basics, OK? Ahmad: Yes, what else should we think of? Najib: Be prompt.

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