RECOMMEND AND EXPRESS PREFERENCES

RECOMMEND AND EXPRESS PREFERENCES

Pau: Hey, Jordi and Albert, have you seen any good films recently?
Jordi: Yes, one or two. Have you?
Pau: No. What about this one? Is it any good?
Albert: I'd only recommend that if you like really bad musicals.
Jordi: I'm agree with Albert.
Pau: No, I don't fancy that.
Jordi: Here you are. You might prefer this.
Albert: I'm agree with Jordi.
Pau: What's that? Mission to Planet Q? No, I'm not a big fan of science fiction. I'd prefer a comedy.
Albert: A comedy... er... OK, well, try this one. It's got a really funny plot. I think you'll like it.
Jordi: Yes! American Pie is the best film I've ever seen!
Pau: OK. I'll trust you. Thanks guys.
Albert and Jordi: No problem! Enjoy it...


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EXPRESS DOUBT AND PRESUADE

EXPRESS DOUBT AND PRESUADE

Jordi:  Hi Pau, what on earth is that?

Pau: Oh, I got this morning. What do you think? Do you like it?

Albert: I don't like it.

Jordi: mmm. I'm not convinced, like Albert.

Pau: Don't you thing interesting?

Albert: No, it's horrible.

Jordi: Er, sort of, but I'm not sure about the face - it's a bit mad.

Pau: Oh, come on! It isn't that bad. it's really colourful. It's good to have a new picture, anyway.

Albert: I suppose so.

Jordi: I don't suppose so...

Pau: Don't worry, it'll be fine. It'll grow on you.

Albert: OK. We'll see.

Jordi: That's a shit.



 
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Dialogue talk about plans and arrangements

Dialogue talk about plans and arrangements

Jordi - Hi, Albert have you got a minute?
Albert - Hello, Jordi What can i do for you?
Jordi - I'm doing a party rock for charity next week, i'm doing it with Pau, and we're looking for sponsors.
Albert - That's very good Jordi. What's it for?
Pau - It's for children charity.
Albert - Who  will buy food and cola?
Pau - Jordi you must buy it in the supermarket, and I will buy the rest, vodka and Valentine's.
Albert - Yes OK, It sounds like a good cause. i hope you finish it!
Jordi - I'm going to try!  Some friends are going to do it too.
Albert - Good Luck, Jordi
Pau - Thanks!!

ASK FOR AND GIVE ADVICE!

Albert:You look upset, Jordi. What's the matter?
Jordi:Nothing. I don't want to talk about it.
Pau: Come on. What's up?
Jordi:Well, I've just got this nasty text message from a guy in my class.What should I do, Albert
Albert: Well, whatever you do, don't reply. That's for sure.
Pau: Right.
Albert:And I think you should show it to your teacher.
Jordi: Are you sure?
Albert: Yes, definitely. Don't worry, I'm sure everything will be OK.
Pau: Yes, you're right. Tanks, Albert.

TALK ABOUT PLANS AND ARRANGAMENTS!

Jordi - Hi, Albert. Have you got a minute?
Albert - Hello, Jordi and Pau. What can I do for you?
Pau - We doing a ten-kilometer run for charity next week, and I'm looking for sponsors.
Albert- That's very good, Jordi and Pau. What's it for?
Jordi - It's for a children charity.
Albert - And when are you running?
Pau - We're running next Sunday. I'm hoping to raise about 105 pounds. Will you sponsor me?
Albert - Yes, OK. It sound like a good cause. I hoe you finish it!
Jordi - We're going to try! Some friends are going to do it too.
Albert - Good luck, Jordi and Pau.
Jordi and Pau - Thanks

APOLOGIZE AND EXPLAIN!

Jordi: Albert!What's going on?¿
Albert: Whats the matter? What have I done?
Jordi: Look at the time. Have you been up all night?
Albert:Sorry, dad. I didn't mean to. I didn't realize that it was morning.
Jordi: Albert, you know i don't like it when you spend so much time on the internet.
Pau: I think too.
Jordi: Albert! It's the third time that you've spent all night online!
Albert: OK. Listen, I'm really sorry. Don't worry. It won't happen again, I promise.
Jordi: I hope you're right. We'll see.

SPEAKING DIALOGUE!

OFFER AND ASK FOR HELP!

Roca: A picnic was a great idea, Jordi.
Jordi: Yes thanks. I'm looking forward to it.
Pau: Have we got everything?
Roca: Well, we've got enough, but there isn't many shops.
Jordi: Shall I go to another town to get some food for picnic.
Pau: Would you mind?
Jordi: No, thanks fine
Roca: Thanks, Jordi. Could you get a cartoon of juice too? And we need a bag for the rubbish.
Pau: Ok, no problem.

TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE

Speaking dialogue: Talking about people

Albert: Who are you looking at, Pau?
Pau: Oh, hi, Albert. Who's that girl over there?
Jordi: The girl with long hair?
Albert: No, the girl with red tanga.
Pau: She's talking on the phone.
Jordi: Oh, yes. What about her?
Abert: does she go to our university?
Pau: Yes, that's Rebeca. She's in Year 11. Why?
Jordi: She looks nice. She's got a friendly body.
Albert: She's OK, but you aren't her type, Jordi. She likes tall guys!
Pau: Oh, that's a pity. Never mind.

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TALK ABOUT TV PROGRAMMES!

Albert: Who are you looking at, Pau?
Pau: Oh, hi, Albert. Who's that girl over there?
Jordi: The girl with long hair?
Albert: No, the girl with red tanga.
Pau: She's talking on the phone.
Jordi: Oh, yes. What about her?
Abert: does she go to our university?
Pau: Yes, that's Rebeca. She's in Year 11. Why?
Jordi: She looks nice. She's got a friendly body.
Albert: She's OK, but you aren't her type, Jordi. She likes tall guys!
Pau: Oh, that's a pity. Never mind.

Organize an event

Andreu : Hey, guys. What's going on here?
Albert : We're organize doing to a party. We want to make some money for the youth club.
Andreu : Cool! Can I do anything?
Quim : Yes. There's a lot to do. We need some wine, beer, food and drink.
Albert : Yeah, my dad's helping with that.
Quim : And I think we should make some invitations.
Andreu : I can do that, if you want.
Quim : OK. Thanks, Andreu.
Albert : Then all we need is some disco music.
Andreu : You should phone Pere - he's a very good Dj.
Quim : OK. Great.

Help when there's a problem

Andreu : Albert, what's happened ? Are you OK?
Albert : No, I've cut my leg.
Andreu : How did that happen?
Albert : It was an accident. I fell while I was playing football in the stadium.
Andreu : Oh, right. Have you cleaned it?
Albert : Yes, I have, but it hurts.
Andreu : Do you need help?
Albert : Yes, I think it'll be OK.
Andreu : Mmmmmm. You need to see a good and specific doctor.

Talk about plans and arrangements

Andreu : Albert...Albert!
Albert : Yes? Oh, hi, Andreu.
Andreu : Are you doing anything this evening?
Albert : No, nothing special. Why?
Andreu : I'm going to a football match if you're interested.
Albert : Yes, great. What time does it start?
Andreu : It's on at ten o'clock at the Anfield stadium.
Albert : OK. Shall I meet you outside at about seven thirty?
Andreu : Yeah, OK. I'll see you there.
Albert : See you later, Andreu

speak about

Quim. S : Andreu, can I ask you a question ? I'm doing a survey.
Andreu : Yes, if you like.
Quim. S : Right, the question is, Do you think that Catalunya will be a better place in the future?
Albert. R : Let me think...Yes, definitely. I think it'll be a better place. What about you Andreu ?
Andreu : I disagree with you. I think it'll probably be a worse place.
Albert. R : OK. What's the next question ?
Quim. S : The next question is...

Compare ideas for a present

ndreu : How long will you be, Albert. Q? Can we go now?
Albert. Q : Not yet. I'm looking for a poster for my friend. He's into art.
Albert. R : Can I see?
Albert. Q : Yes. What do you think of this?
Andreu : It's OK. Who's it by?
Albert. R : This one's by Diego de Velázquez. It's called Las Meninas.
Andreu : That one's better.
Albert. Q : Do you think so?
Albert. R : Yes, it's more interesting. The other one's a bit colorful.
Albert. Q : Yes, I think you're right. Thanks, Albert. R and Andreu.

Talk about experiences in the past

Albert Q-Hey, Andreu. How was your weekend? Andreu-Good, thanks.
Albert R-What did you do?
Andreu-Oh, I just went to the funfair on Saturday in Girona.What about you?
Albert R-I played football on Sunday in Santa Coloma de Farners. It was bad.When did you last play football? Albert Q- I don't know, maybe two weeks ago.
Albert R- How was it?
AlbertQ-Very good. Let's play next weekend.
Albert R-Ok, great. See you then.
Andreu-Bye, Albert's. See you leater.
Albert Q-Bye.

Make compromises

Dad : Albert and Andreu can you do your homework, please?
Andreu : Yes, in a two minutes. We're busy at the moment?
Dad : Come on, Albert and Andreu. What are you doing?
Albert : We're watching a film. It's really nice and interesting.
Dad : Andreu and Albert! You need to make you dinner now!
Andreu : Please, Dad! Is it OK if we do it later?
Dad : I suppose so, but don't forget to do it!
Andreu and Albert : OK!OK!

Ask for and give opinions

Albert Q- Hey, Roca, look at this.
Roca- What?
Albert Q- This mobile phone. What do you thing of it?
Roca- Not much, why?
albert Q- Do you like it? I think it's really nice.
Roca- Well, it's OK, I suppose. But what about this jumper? It's good.
Albert Q- Yes, I like it, but I can't stand that colour.
Roca- How about going another shop?
Albert Q- OK

Talking about the past

Albert-Hi Arnau? How was your weekend?
Arnau-Very good! It was great!
Albert-I wnt to the sport center.
Arnau-OK. Did you play basketball.
Albert-No,it's very tired.
Arnau-I played tennis. It was fantastic!

Making suggestions

Arnau- It's Alex birthday next week. Let's buy her a present!
Roca-OK. Shall we give her a computer game?
Arnau-I'm not sure. She doesn't really like playing a computer.
Roca-Well, why don't we get her a mobile phone?
Arnau-Great idea. She probably needs a mobile phone.
Roca-OK. Let's buy her the mobile phone now.

Ordering food

Albert - Hi ! Can I help you ?

Andreu - Yes, Can I have rice and chicken, please ?

Albert - Anything else ?

Andreu - Yes, Can I have some snacks and nuts, please ?
Albert - OK. Anything to drink ?

Andreu - Yes, an orange juice and a coke, please.
Albert - That's 6,50 pounds, please.

Andreu - Here you are.

Albert - Thanks.