DAILY ENGLISH CONVERSATION

Complited by : D.P. Clarke

CAE (University Of Cambridge)
Course Director

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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1 HIRING A CAR

Assistant : Right, first I need some personal details. What’s your surname, please?
Paul : It’s Whatling.
Assistant : And how do you spell that?
Paul : W-H-A-T-L-I-N-G.
Assistant : OK, thanks. What’s your first name?
Paul : Paul.
Assistant : And what’s your nationality?
Paul : I’m British.
Assistant : OK. What’s your address?
Paul : It’s 29 Elmore Road, Bristol.
Assistant : How do you spell Elmore?
Paul : E-L-M-O-R-E
Assistant : And what’s your postcode?
Paul : B513 6QT
Assistant : I’m sorry ?
Paul : B513 6QT
Assistant : Great, thanks a lot. What’s your mobile number?
Paul : 07969 831016
Assistant : 07969…………
Paul : 831016
Assistant : OK. What’s your home number?
Paul : It’s 0117 480 6544
Assistant : Could you say that again, please?
Paul : 0117 480 6544
Assistant : Right. And the last question. What’s your email address?
Paul : It’s paul ninety – nine at webmail dot com
Assistant : Could you repeat that please?
Paul : Yes, Paul ninety – nine at webmail dot com
Assistant : Ok. Thanks a lot. Now, what type of car would you like?

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Josh : Mum.
Alison : Yes. Josh?
Josh : Can I have some popcorn?
Alison : Yes. OK. Here’s some money.
Josh : And can I have a Coke?
Alison : Yes, OK. But hurry up.
Louise : Have you got any money, Chris? If not, I’ve got my credit card.
Chris : No, it’s OK. I’ve got some money. Hi. Can I have two tickets for The Brothers,
please?
Assistant : Yes, of course.
Chris : How much is that?
Assistant : That’s £23, please.
Chris : Here you are.
Assistant : Thanks.
Chris : What time’s the film?
Assistant : It starts at seven fifteen. Here are your tickets. You’re in screen 2.
Chris : Thanks a lot.
Assistant : You’re welcome. Enjoy the film.
Louise : We’ve got 20 minutes before the film starts.
Chris : OK. Let’s have a drink first.
Louise : Good idea!
Alison :Hello. Can I have two tickets for A New Day, please? One adult and one child?
Assistant : Yes, of course.
Alison : How much are the tickets?
Assistant : £ 11.50 for adults and £ 8.25 for children. So that’s £ 19.75, please?
Alison : Here you are. What time’s the film?
Assistant : It starts in two minutes. Here are your tickets. You’re in screen 1.
Alison : Thank you very much.
Assistant : You’re welcome. Enjoy the film.
Alison : Thanks.. Bye. Hurry up Josh. The film starts in two minutes.
Josh : OK.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Louise : Here’s your tea.

Chris : Thanks a lot.
Louise : Chris.
Chris : Yes?
Louise : What’s the date today?
Chris : It’s the twenty-ninth. Why do you ask?
Louise : It’s Sophie’s birthday on Thursday.
Chris : Is it?
Louise : Yes, and I haven’t got a present for her.
Chris : Oh. Have you got a card?
Louise : Yes, I have.
Chris : Oh, well. That’s ok, then
Louise : But I want to get her a present too. She’s one of our best friends.
Chris : OK then. Let’s get her a present.
Louise : Right. What shall we get her?
Chris : Oh, I don’t know. What about an MP3 Player?
Louise : No. I don’t think so. I think she’s got one.
Chris : OK then. Why don’t we get her a book?
Louise : Maybe. But she’s got lots of books.
Chris : Hmm. This is difficult, isn’t it?
Louise : Yes, it is.
Chris : I know. Let’s get her a DVD.
Louise : Yes, that’s a good idea. Sophie and Marcus watch a lot of DVDs.
Chris : And I think they’ve got a new TV.
Louise : OK. Which DVD shall we get?
Chris. : Let’s get her a film. Then we can watch it first!
Louise : Chris.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Clare : This is a nice place.

Paul : Yes, it is, isn’t it? I hear the burgers are very good here.
Clare : Hmm. The salads look good too. Oh, it’s difficult to decide. Yes the chicken
salad, I think.
Waitress : Would you like to order now?
Clare : Yes, I’d like the chicken salad, please?
Paul : Can I have the cheeseburger and chips, please?
Waitress : What would you like to drink?
Clare : We’d like a bottle of mineral water, please?
Waitress : Still or sparkling?
Clare : Sparkling, please.
Waitress : Would you like anything else?
Paul : No, that’s all, thanks.

Waitress : Would you like a dessert?

Clare : Yes, I’d like fruit salad, please.
Paul : And can I have the apple pie with cream?
Waitress : Certainly………

Waitress Would you like tea or coffee?

Clare : Not for me, thank you.
Paul : No, thank you. Can we have the bill, please?
Waiter : Yes of course.
Paul : No, don’t worry Clare. Let me pay for this.
Clare : Are you sure?
Paul : Yes of course.
Clare : OK. Here’s a tip.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Emily : How was your weekend?

Tim : Terrible. I was ill all weekend.
Emily : Oh, dear. What was wrong?
Tim : I had a really bad cold.
Emily : What a shame. Are you OK now?
Tim : Yes, much better, thanks. And how was your weekend?
Emily : It was OK. I stayed at home on Saturday.
Tim : Oh, right. What did you do?
Emily : I did the washing, checked my emails, and watched TV. You know, the usual. And
then on Sunday, I went to the cinema.
Tim : Oh, nice. What did you see?
Emily : It was called A Day in the Life.
Tim : Oh, yes, What was it like?
Emily : I was great. I really enjoyed it.
Tim : Yeah, I’d like to see that. Oh, we’re late for the meeting. Let’s go!
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Simon : Hi. How are you?

RACHEL : I’m very well, thanks. I went away for the weekend to Spain !
Simon : Wow! Where did you go?
RACHEL : We went to Madrid. It was wonderful.
Simon : Oh! Great! Who did you go with?
RACHEL : My friend, Ingrid.
Simon : And where did you stay?
RACHEL : We stayed with some friends from university.
Simon : Oh! Nice.
RACHEL : What about you? How was your weekend?
Simon : Oh, not very interesting. I worked all Sunday.
RACHEL : Really. What did you do?
Simon : I wrote that report you wanted. It took me ten hours.

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English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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RACHEL : You’re joking! When did you finish it?
Simon : At eleven O’clock last night. Here it is.
RACHEL : That’s great! Thanks, Simon.
Simon : No problem.
RACHEL : OK. Let’s start this meeting. Where are Emily and Tim?
Simon : Here they are?
Tim : Hi there. Sorry, we’re late. Emily wanted to get a coffee.
Emily : Tim.

Paul : I really enjoyed that burger.

Clare : Yeah, the salad was good too.
Paul : By the way, did you read about the winner of this week’s lottery?
Clare : No. How much did he win?
Paul : Over thirteen million pounds.
Clare : Really!
Paul : Yeah, and guess what? His dog chose the numbers for him!
Clare : You’re joking! How?
Paul : He wrote fifty numbers on envelops, put biscuits in them and put them around
the house.
Clare : Right.
Paul : And then he used the number of the first six envelops that the dog found. And
now he’s a millionaire!
Clare : That’s amazing!
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Wayne : Did you hear about that train crash?
Alison : No, where was it?
Wayne : Somewhere near Edinburgh.
Alison : Oh dear
Wayne : Yes. Over sixty people are in hospital.
Alison : Oh, no, that’s terrible.
Wayne : Yes I know.
Josh : Mum, Dad, can we talk about the holiday now?

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Wayne : Yes, OK. Let’s have a look……………..
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Tim : Here’s your coffee.
Emily : Thanks a lot.
Tim : You have family in USA, don’t you?
Emily : Yes, why?
Tim : Did you hear about the storms in Florida?

Emily : Yes, isn’t it awful? I saw it on the news this morning.

Tim : Is your family OK?
Emily : Yes, they’re fine. They don’t live Florida. They live New Washington.
Tim : Oh, right oh, we’re late for a meeting again.
Emily : Come on, let’s go.
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Chris : Did you read about the eighty year old couple and their boat?
Louise : No, what happened?
Chris : Their boat was damaged in a storm and they were missing for two days.
Louise : Oh, dear. Are they OK?
Chris : Yes, A helicopter found them yesterday off the coast of Australia.
Louise : Oh, that’s good.
Chris : Maybe we can sail around the world when we’re eighty.
Louise : You’re joking. I hope.
Chris : Yes, of course.

Sales assistant : Hi. Can I help you?

Paul : Yes, please. Have you got any guide books for London?
Sales assistant : Yes, they’re over there.
Paul : Oh, yes, I see. Thanks…….. I’ll have this one, please. How much is this map?
Sales assistant : This one is…… £ 5.95
Paul : Ok, I’ll have the map too.
Sales assistant : Sure.
Paul : And can I have four stamps for Europe, please?
Sales assistant : I’m sorry, we don’t sell stamp for Europe.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Paul : No problem.
Sales assistant : Anything else ?
Paul : No, that’s all, thanks.
Sales assistant : Right, that’s……. £ 19.45, please.
Paul : Here you are.
Sales assistant : Would you like a bag?
Paul : No thanks, I’ve got one.
Sales assistant : OK. Here’s your change and your receipt.
Paul : Thank you.
Sales assistant : Have a nice day.
PAUL : You too. Bye
Sales assistant : Bye.
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Sales assistant : Do you need any help?
Clare : Oh, yes, please. How much are these lamps?
Sales assistant : The big ones are £ 25 and the small ones are £ 17.50
Clare : Um……. OK. I’ll have this one please.
Sales assistant : Of course. Would you like anything else?
Clare : Yes, do you sell suitcase?
Sales assistant : Yes we do. They’re on the second floor.
Clare : OK. I’ll buy this first.
Sales assistant : Right…… Right, that’s £ 17.50 please.
Clare : Thanks.
Sales assistant : Your PIN number, please………. OK. Here you are. Your receipt’s in the bag.
Clare : Great. Thanks for your help. Bye.
Sales assistant : Goodbye.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Tim : Did you check that contract for Morris computer?

Emily : Yes, I did. It’s fine. I think.
Tim : Good. We need to check this with Alan Wick too….. Hello, 3DUK. Can I help you?
Clare : Hello, can I speak to Emily, please?
Tim : Hold on a moment. She’s here.
Emily : Hello. Emily Wise.
Clare : Hi. It’s Clare. I got your message.
Emily : Good. Do you want to go for a coffee after work?
Clare : Sure, is six O’clock OK?
Emily : Yes, that’s fine. Let’s meet a café Uno.
Clare : OK. See you there at six. Bye.
Emily : Bye……. Sorry about that. Tim. Right, where were we?
Tim : The Morris computers contract. We need to talk to Alan Wick.
Emily : Yes, I’m waiting for him to call me back.
Tim : Great. And we need to talk to Chris Morris.
Emily : Yes, I know. I’ll call him now.
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Louise : Hi, Love.
Chris : Hi.
Louise : I’m going to Sophie’s for a coffee. Do you want to come?
Chris : No, I can’t I’m sorry. I’ve got a conference call in a minute and it’s quite
important.
Louise : OK, see you later.
Chris : Bye.
Louise : Bye.
Chris : Hello?
Emily : Hello. Is that Chris Morris?
Chris : Speaking.
Emily : This is Emily Wise from 3DUK.
Chris : Hello, Emily. Look, I’ve got a conference call in a minute. Can I call you back in an
hour?
Emily : Of course. Call me on my mobile.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Chris : Right. I’ll call you later.
Emily : Thanks a lot. Bye.
Chris : Bye…… Hello? ……… Jason, good to hear from you. Hello Andrea. How are things?

Wayne : Well. It’s Saturday tomorrow. What would you like to do?
Alison : I’d like to go to the beach.
Josh : Oh, no. Not the beach again. We went to the beach last weekend.
Wayne : He’s right. I’d rather go somewhere different.
Alison : Well, would you like to go to London?
Wayne : Yes, that’s a good idea.
Alison : We can spend the day at Regent’s Park. It’s really beautiful and there’s lots to do
there.
Wayne : That’s sounds good. Do you want to do that, Josh?
Josh : Do what, Dad?
Wayne : Do you want to go to Regent’s Park?
Josh : Not really. I’d rather stay at home?
Alison : But Regent’s Park is a great place to visit. You can go on boat rides and there’s a
really good open air theater.
Josh : Hmm. Theater. That’s really interesting. Anyway, what about Daisy? Why aren’t
you asking her?
Wayne : You know you sister works at the restaurant every Saturday.
Josh : Lucky her.
Wayne : OK. So where do you want to go?
Josh : I want to go to Longleat.
Wayne : Oh, I don’t think so, it’s a long way.
Josh : But some friends from school went there last week. And there’s a safari park
where you drive around and look at all the lions and tigers and monkeys from your
car.
Alison : That sounds quite dangerous.
Josh : It isn’t if you don’t open the windows!
Wayne : And you can see animals in Regent’s park. That’s where London zoo is!

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Josh : But I went to London Zoo last year with the school. I want to go somewhere
different.
Alison : OK, Let’s go to Logleat. Would you like to ask a friend to come?
Josh : Yeah, OK. Can I ask Elliott?
Alison : Fine. Tell him to be here tomorrow morning at eight.
Josh : Great. Thanks mum.
Wayne : OK. That’s decided then now, what’s on TV?

Simon : Hi, Rachel.

Rachel : Hello, Simon. You don’t look very well. Are you OK?
Simon : No, I feel terrible.
Rachel : Oh, dear. What’s wrong?
Simon : I’ve got a terrible stomach ache.
Rachel : Well, maybe you shouldn’t go to work today.
Simon : I know, but Emily and I have got an important meeting next week instead.
Rachel : Good. And then go home.
Simon : OK. That’s got idea.
Rachel : And maybe you should go to the doctor.
Simon : Yes, perhaps.
Rachel : OK. Bye, Simon, I hope you get better soon.
Simon : Bye, Rachel. Thanks a lot…… Hello, is that Chris Morris? ...... Look, I’m sorry, but
we can’t have our meeting today. I’m not very well. Yes, next Tuesday morning’s
fine with me too.
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Emily : Hi, Tim.

Tim : Hi, Emily. Are you alright?
Emily : No, I don’t feel very well.
Tim : Oh, dear. What’s the matter?
Emily : I’ve got a headache and a sore throat.
Tim : Why don’t you go home?
Emily : I can’t. I’ve got a meeting this morning. It’s really important.

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English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Tim : who’s your meeting with?
Emily : Simon, and some people from Morris computer.
Tim : Well, Simon called about ten minutes ago and left a message. He’s ill and he’s not
coming in today.
Emily : Oh, no!
Tim : And the meeting with Morris Computers is next Tuesday morning now.
Emily : Oh, so there isn’t a meeting today. That’s great. So I can go home.
Tim : Yes. Take the day off. You should be in bed. And don’t come to work tomorrow.
Emily : OK. Thanks a lot.
Tim : No problem. Get well soon.
Emily : Thanks, Tim bye.

Alison : Excuse me. There are a newsagent’s near here?

Man 1 : Yes, there’s one in Berry Street.
Alison : Where’s that?
Man 1 : Go along this road and turn right. That’s Berry Street. Go past the pub and the
newsagent’s is on the right, opposite the supermarket.
Alison : So I go along this road and turn right. Then I go past the pub and……
Man 1 : And the newsagent’s is on the right.
Alison : Opposite the supermarket. Oh, great. Thanks a lot.
Man 1 : No Problem.
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Wayne : Excuse me.
Man 2 : Can I help you?
Wayne : Yes, where’s the post office?
Man 2 : The post office? It’s over there, next to the cafe.
Wayne : Ah yes, I can see it. Thanks. Sorry, I’m on holiday here and I don’t know my way
around.
Man 2 : No problem. Bye.
Wayne : Goodbye.
Man 2 : And have a nice holiday!
Wayne : Thanks a lot.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Daisy : Excuse me. How do we get to the market?

Woman : You go along this street and over the bridge. That’s New Road, and the market’s
on your left.
Daisy : So that’s, er , along this street, er……
Josh : Over the bridge and the market’s on the left.
Woman : Yes, in New Road. You can’t miss it.
Daisy : How far is it?
Woman : Oh, it’s not far. Only about five minutes “walk.”
Daisy : Great. Thanks a lot. Right, let’s go. Do you remember the way? I never listen
when people give me directions.

Man : Hello. Can I have your passport, please?

Daisy : Yes, Here you are………………
Man : How many bags are you checking in?
Daisy : One.
Man : Did you pack your bag yourself?
Daisy : Yes, I did.
Man : And have you got any hand luggage?
Daisy : Yes, this bag.
Man : OK ………. Here’s your boarding pass. You’re in seat 16F.
Daisy : Is that a window seat?
Man : No, an aisle seat.
Daisy : Oh, OK. Which gate is it?
Man : Gate 12.
Daisy : Is the flight on time?
Man : Yes, it is. Boarding is at 15.30. Enjoy your flight.
Daisy : thanks. Bye.
Man : Bye.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)
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Alison : Now, have you got everything?

Daisy : Yes, I have. thanks.
Alison : Have you got your boarding pass?
Daisy : Yes, I have, thanks.
Wayne : So, is the flight on time?
Daisy : Yes, it is.
Wayne : OK, well. have a good trip.
Daisy : Thanks, I will.
Wayne : And don’t forget to send us a text when you get to Thailand.
Daisy : Yes, of course.
Alison : And don’t forget to send you grandmother a postcard.
Daisy : I will. Don’t worry.
Alison : OK. Have a good time, Daisy.
Daisy : Thanks, Mum, I will.
Wayne : See you in a month.
Daisy : Yes, see you, Bye, Mum, Bye, Dad
Alison : Bye.
Wayne : Bye.

D.P. Clarke
English Trainer (British Council)
Trained Lecturer, CAE (University Of Cambridge)