Introducing yourself
- I’m Sandra. How do you do?
- Hi, I’m Bob. It’s nice to meet
you.
- Hi. I don’t think I’ve met you before. I’m
Imogen.
- I don’t
think we’ve been introduced. I’m Nigel.
Initiating the conversation
- So, do you know anyone here?
- What line of work are you in?
- Where are you from, then?
- Have you been here for long?
- Have you been here before?
- Did you have to travel far?
- Where do you work?
- So, how
do you know George?
Keeping the conversation
going –
questions
- So, where did you go to school?
- How long have you lived here?
- Are you from round here?
- What sort of music are you into?
- What made you want to get into law?
- Are you into any sport?
- What do you get up to at the weekends?
- Have you seen any good films recently?
- So, where did you grow up?
- Where did you get that shirt? It’s really
nice.
- Have you
done much travelling?
Keeping the conversation
going –
statements
- I saw a great film last night.
- We went to this fantastic restaurant
last week.
- I heard this really funny story just
today.
- The
weather’s been crazy, hasn’t it?
Ending the conversation
- Is that the time? I’ve really
got to go.
- Thanks for the wonderful chat, but I
really must be going.
- You must excuse me but I’ve got to be at
the station in 10
minutes.
- I’m sorry but I’ve got to go – I’ve got to
get dinner ready.
- Have you got a business card you could
give me?
- Do you know where the bathroom is?
- I’m starving. Do you know
where the kitchen is?
- Have you met Tony? He works in
advertising too.
- Hey, that’s Jo over there. Have you met
him?
- Do you know whether there’s a bank near
here?
- I’m terribly sorry but I’ve got to make
this really important
call.
- Well, it was lovely talking to you.
- We should meet up again sometime.
Saying goodbye
- See you again soon.
- See you.
- Bye!
- Speak soon!
IN THIS DIALOGUE, EMILY AND JOHN ARE AT A
PARTY MAKING SMALL TALK.
Emily: Hi, how’re you
doing?
John: Hi!
I’m fine. Er, my name…
Emily: My
name… my name’s Emily.
John: Hi,
I’m John.
Emily: John,
nice to meet you [nice to meet you]. Where are
you from, John?
John: I’m
from London [oh yeah?], actually. How about you?
Where are you from?
Emily: I’m
from She"eld.
John: Oh
wow. And, er, what… what, do you do?
Emily: I,
er, you know, just things.
John: Yeah?
Just things.
Emily: Yeah,
so, er, what do you do? How long have you been
here for?
John: Er,
I am a, er, BASE jumper. Professional BASE jumper.
Emily: Oh,
what’s that?
John: Yeah,
I just jump o# things. Er, buildings, er, mountains,
er…
Emily: Sounds
really interesting.
John: It
is interesting. It is interesting. You’re right, yeah.
Emily: Er,
so, you’re having a good time?
John: Yeah,
I mean, I don’t really know anyone but it’s, er…
Emily: Yeah,
so it’s a really, really good party.
John: Yeah,
yeah. [so…] Do you know anyone here?
Emily: Er,
no. No one. I just
kind of gate crashed.
John: Oh,
OK.
Emily: Well,
you know. So, what
kind of music are
you into?
John: Just
all kinds of music.
I like this music
now. [yeah] It’s…
general…yeah.
Emily: Yeah,
you like more of a chilled…
John: Yeah,
could I have some of this? [He points to a wine bottle.]
Emily: Er,
I’ve actually just finished it.
John: You finished it?
Emily: Yeah.
John: OK.
I’ll find some more then.
Emily: But,
er, I’ve got to go because, er, I need to go and buy
another bottle.
John: OK.
Emily: Right.
It was really nice to meet you [nice to meet you
to]. Maybe we’ll, er, meet up later.
John: Maybe.
Bye.
Emily: See
you later. Bye.