USEFUL CONVERSATIONS
AROUND THE TOWN
IES ALFOZ-VALADOURO
2012-2013
INTRODUCTION TO THE MATERIAL
Place
Common Terms
Common Phrases
Milk
Bread
Eggs
Butter
Cheese
Sugar
Jam
Olive Oil
Potatoes
•Where can I find the eggs?
Mail
Letter
Post card
Package
Stamps
Address
Return address
Zip Code
Mailman
•How much does it cost to send a package First Class?
•They´re on aisle 7, next to the chips.
•Could I have a kilo of ham, please?
•How would you like to pay?
•Would you like a receipt?
•Could I have a book of stamps please?
•I´d like to send this to Florida, please.
•How much will it cost to send this letter to Australia?
•I´ve come to collect a parcel.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MATERIAL
Place
Common Terms
Common Phrases
Black/white coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso
Tea
Hot chocolate
Orange juice
Baguette
Sandwich
Roll
•May I take your order?
Cod/haddock
Tuna
Anchovies
Sardines
Crab
Mussels
Clams
Shrimp
Lobster
•What kind of shellfish do you have?
•I´d like a small cappuccino and a muffin, please.
•Anything else?
•Is that for here or take away?
•That will be just a couple of minutes, please have a seat.
•Do you have any live lobsters?
•Would you like that whole or cleaned?
•How much would you like?
•I´d like half a kilo of salmon, please.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MATERIAL
Place
Common Terms
Common Phrases
Fruit stand
Orange
Apple
Strawberry
Banana
Pineapple
Lettuce
Tomato
Onion
•Do you have any fresh spinach leaves?
Meat
Beef
Steak
Sausage
Pork
Chicken
Turkey
Ham
Bacon
•Could I have a full rack of ribs please?
•Where are the plastic bags and gloves?
•Could you weigh this for me, please?
•Excuse me, do you know if this pineapple is ripe?
•These strawberries look rotten.
•How much is it for 10 pork chops?
•I´d like a box of 20 chicken wings, all flaps/all thighs.
•Do you have ground beef to make hamburgers?
•Of course, how much would you like?
INTRODUCTION TO THE MATERIAL
Place
Common Terms
Headache
Cough
Runny nose
Fever
Allergies
Upset stomach
Ointments
Muscle aches
T-shirt
Trousers
Belt
Shoes
Socks
Underwear
Dress
Blouse
Skirt
Common Phrases
•What are your symptoms?
•Do you have anything for a sore throat?
•My son scraped his knee, where are the disinfectants?
•Can I get this prescription filled?
•I have a bad cough and I need some lozenges.
•Hello, I´m looking for a pair of blue jeans.
•What size are you?
•Where are the dressing rooms?
•Do you have this same one in a size 32 waist?
•Can you help me find baby pyjamas?
CONVERSATIONS
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Client: “Hello, do you have anything for a head cold?”
Assistant: “Certainly, what are your symptoms?”
Client: Well, I have a headache, a runny nose and a
sore throat.”
Assistant: “I´ve got just the thing for you. This is a
multi-symptom medicine. It will help you with all of
your symptoms.”
Client: “Great, thanks. I´ll take it.”
Assistant: “Ok, anything else?”
Client: “Actually, yes. I´ve also got a pretty bad
cough. Have you got any lozenges?”
Assistant: “Yes we do. We have them in lemon,
orange and mint flavors.”
Client: “I´ll take the mint ones. Thanks, have a great
day!”
Assistant: “No problem, I hope you get well soon!”
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Assistant: “Hello, may I help you with anything?”
Client: “Yes, I want to try to make my own pizza
from scratch but I´m not sure where to start”
Assistant: “”Well I can definitely help you out with
that. The main ingredients you need are the pizza
dough, tomato sauce and cheese. Would you like me
to help you find them?”
Client: “No thanks, I know where they are. What
should I do for toppings?”
Assistant: “Well, that really depends on what you
prefer. I usually put pepperoni on my pizzas.”
Client: “Oh yes, I like pepperoni and mushroom
pizzas. Where is the pepperoni?”
Assistant: “You can find pepperoni in our meat
market at the back of the store on the right hand
side.”
Client: “Ok great. Thanks for all your help!”
Assistant: “My pleasure, enjoy your pizza!”
MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
I can ask and give directions
A: - Excuse me, I´m bit lost. Could you tell me the way to
Men´s wear?
B: - Sure thing! I know this area well. OK, go straight on and
turn left into Oak Street. The shop is on your right.
A: - Thanks very much.
B: - You´re welcome.
MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
I can ask and give directions
A: - Excuse me, could you help me? I´m a looking for a Chinese
restaurant.
B: - No problem. Er,…Yes, go along here and turn right. Just keep
going and turn right at the junction. Then turn left at the bar.
There´s a Chinese restaurant on the corner. You can´t miss it.
A: - Awesome, thanks!
B: - Not at all.
MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
I can ask and give directions
Kevin´s House
Church
Soccer Field
Park
Factory
Store
Hospital
Train Station
Kevin lives in the house in the middle. He just moved to Ferreira and
doesn´t know the streets very well. You were born and raised here
and know the streets perfectly. Kevin has a busy day planned
tomorrow and needs your help. Please help him reach every place he
needs to go by giving simple, clear directions. This is Kevin´s schedule:
MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
I can ask and give directions
Kevin´s House
Church
Soccer Field
Park
Factory
Store
Hospital
Train Station
8:00am- Wake up and take the kids to school.
9:00am- Go to work at the factory.
12:00pm- Go to the store to buy food for lunch.
1:00pm- Go to school to pick up the kids.
MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
I can ask and give directions
Kevin´s House
Church
Soccer Field
Park
Factory
Store
Hospital
Train Station
2:00pm- Go home to make lunch and eat.
3:00pm- Take the kids to the park to play
4:00pm- Stop by the hospital because Kevin´s son broke his leg.
5:00pm- Take the kids to the train station to see a medical
specialist in a nearby town.
I CAN ORDER IN A RESTAURANT
TASK. What shall we have? Look at the menu and order when you are ready.
STARTERS
Tomato soup
Grilled prawns in garlic sauce
Melon with Parma ham
MAIN COURSES
Grilled chicken with
vegetables
Ice cream with caramel
Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding Seared tuna steak
DESSERTS
Sweet rice with milk and
cinnamon
Apple tart with cream
MATCHING
List the words in the box next to their related photo.
Potatoes
Address
Baguette
Allergies
Lettuce
Dress
Dress
Fever
Pineapple
Hot Chocolate
Zip Code
Olive Oil
Butter
Stamps
Tea
Strawberry
Cough
Trousers
T-shirt
Headache
Fruit Stand
Black coffee
Mail
Bread
MATCHING
List the words in the box next to their related photo.
Potatoes
Address
Baguette
Allergies
Lettuce
Dress
Dress
Fever
Pineapple
Hot Chocolate
Zip Code
Olive Oil
Butter
Stamps
Tea
Strawberry
Cough
Trousers
T-shirt
Headache
Fruit Stand
Black coffee
Mail
Bread