We are friends I am waiting for you outside of museum.
I Start
Interlocutor: Muhammad you’re 40 minute late. What happened to you?
Candidate: I am really sorry I got stuck in traffic.
Interlocutor: But we can’t go to museum because it’s late. Where we can go now?
Candidate: Ohh! My bad I am really sorry, we can go to cinema to watch movie if you’re interested. What do you say?
Interlocutor: That’s great what kind of movie do you like?
Candidate: I love to watch movies, most of the time I like action movies which make me relax and I get some energy.
Interlocutor: Which kind of movie do you like?
Candidate: I love to watch movies, most of the time I like action movies which make me relax and I get some energy.
Interlocutor: That’s fantastic we can go there
I am a shop assistant you want to return a T-shirt you recently bought
you Start
Customer: Hey I bought this T-Shirt I want to return it because I don’t like it. Do you have a return policy?
Shopkeeper: What you don’t like in this T-shirt?
Customer: Actually the color doesn’t suite me, it’s not attractive the T-shirt is in red color and I Like black color. Do you have a T shirt in black color? Can you please return this?
Shopkeeper: What about size is it ok?
Customer: Yes, size is Ok No issue with size it’s fit to my body.
Shopkeeper: Ok No problem we will return.
We are friends and we are at the shopping mall.
I start
Interlocutor: Hey Muhammad, look at that beautiful watch. I always wanted to buy this
watch.
Candidate: Yes, dear, it’s a very beautiful watch. You should buy it.
Interlocutor: Thanks for your suggestion, but look at the price; it’s very high
Candidate: Don’t worry about the price. If you like it, we should buy it.
Interlocutor: But this time I am not able to buy it because the price is too high.
Candidate: Don’t worry. I will give you money and you must buy it, or we can go to another place like the nearby shopping mall.
Interlocutor: Thanks for your kindness. Let’s go check another store.
We are friends and we are at your place to explore your hometown.
You start
Candidate: Hey friend, today we will start exploring my hometown. We need to start in the morning to visit all the beautiful areas.
Interlocutor: I will be ready at 9 AM. Where should we go first and what is special about that place?
Candidate: Well, first we will go to Malam Jabba, which is a beautiful place surrounded by green mountains. Then we will go to Gabeen Jabba, which is located at the top of the mountains.
Interlocutor: I love mountains! Should we go by our own car or can we use public transport?
Candidate: Of course, we will go in our own car to explore the places better and enjoy our time
Interlocutor: Wonderful thanks for your support
I am your teacher and you didn’t complete your homework.
You start
Student: Excuse me, ma’am. I am really sorry I didn’t complete my homework because my mom was in the hospital. She was not feeling well.
Teacher: Oh, how is your mom feeling now?
Student: She is feeling better now, and the doctor allowed us to go home for rest.
Teacher: Oh, get well soon to your mom. And what about your homework? How much time do you need to complete it?
Student: Thanks, ma’am, for the best wishes. I will complete my homework within two days and submit it to you.
Teacher: Okay, take your time. Let me know if you need any help.
We are friends at school, and I have a problem with understanding the new teacher’s teaching methodology.
I start
Interlocutor: Hey Muhammad, I am having a problem understanding the lesson. Do you think we should complain to the principal?
Candidate: I am also thinking about that. I am also unable to understand the lesson. I think we should talk to the teacher about this first, and if things don’t improve, then we can talk to the principal.
Interlocutor: I agree with you. Let’s talk to the teacher. Do you think we should ask other students if they have the same issue?
Candidate: Yes, I think it’s a great idea to get feedback from other students. If they feel the same, we can talk to the teacher as a whole class.
Interlocutor: That would be a great Lets do it
We are friends and you want to give a party to your friends at my place.
You start
Candidate: Hey friend, I need your help and support. You know this coming Friday is my birthday, and I want to organize a party for my friends. But at my home, there isn’t enough space, so I want to have the party at your place.
Interlocutor: Can you tell me how many people you’re going to invite?
Candidate: Well, I will invite all my school friends, and approximately there will be 30 guests.
Interlocutor: Okay, what about the dinner? If you want, I can arrange the food for your birthday party because I love cooking.
Candidate: Thanks, that’s very kind of you. I was thinking of getting food online to save time and energy.
Interlocutor: Okay, and what about cleaning up after the party? Who will clean the dishes and the floor?
Candidate: Don’t worry about cleaning, I will do that.
Interlocutor: I was just kidding! You invite your friends, and I will manage ]the cleaning. My place is all yours. You can invite your friends and enjoy your party.
We are friends, and I need a suggestion from you regarding my sister’s upcoming birthday present.
I start
Interlocutor: Hey Muhammad, you know my sister has passed her exam, and I want to give her a present on her birthday, but I’m confused about what to gift her.
Candidate: First of all, congratulations on your sister’s success! I think you should gift her an iPhone. But if you can tell me what she likes the most, I can suggest something better.
Interlocutor: Well, she likes playing badminton, and I’m thinking of giving her a set of rackets. What do you suggest? Well, it’s her happy moment, so I think you should buy her a set of rackets and also a mobile or laptop to make the moment even more special. She will be even happier.
Candidate: The idea is great, but I’m out of budget this time. So, I think I should buy her just the set of rackets.
Interlocutor: That’s okay. You can borrow some money from me and make her day special.
Candidate: Thank you for your support and suggestion!
Wakeel Saib: Hello there!
Eric: Hello.
Wakeel Saib: I’m Wakeel Saib, your neighbor across the street. You’re new to the neighborhood.
Eric: Yes, I just moved in last weekend.
Wakeel Saib: That’s nice. How are you settling in?
Eric: Fine, thanks.
Wakeel Saib: Would you like to come over and have a cup of coffee?
Eric: Thanks, but I’m kind of busy right now. I’ll take a rain check.
Wakeel Saib: No problem. Stop by anytime. We have quite a few social events in the area that you might be Interlocutorested in.
Eric: I’m not much of a joiner. I tend to keep to myself.
Wakeel Saib: Oh, but we couldn’t let you do that. I’m appointing myself your new social secretary. As a new resident in a small town, you should know that everyone will want to meet you.
Eric: I appreciate your offer, but if I have to fend off neighbors, I’ll do it myself.
Wakeel Saib: Well, suit yourself.
Meanings to the vocabulary & idioms
1) Take a rain check: politely decline an offer, with the implication that one may take it up at a later date.
2) Turn down: reject something offered or proposed.
3) Inundate: overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
4) Recluse: a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
We’re friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Guess what! My sister’s having another baby.
Candidate: Congratulations! It is so nice to hear.
Interlocutor: Thank you!
Candidate: How is your sister feeling now? Is she doing well?
Interlocutor: She is perfectly fine now.
Candidate: Would you mind telling me what name did you give to the baby?
Interlocutor: Well, my sister gave her quite strange name if I say, for her, it is very
significant so I won’t be wrong, she named her Rose.
Candidate: And what does that mean?
Interlocutor: It means a red flower.
Candidate: This name is exceptionally good. As she must be like a rose.
Interlocutor: Yes, she is .
I’m a receptionist at a sports club. You phone to find out about swimming lessons.
I start.
Interlocutor: Hello, Golden Lane sports Centre, how can I help you?
Candidate: I was wondering if you could give me some information about some facility and membership.
Interlocutor: Why not, what would you like to know?
Can: I want to register myself for swimming lesson do you have class for that?
Interlocutor: I am afraid we won’t have those classes. We are currently running cricket class, judo classes and Yoga Classes.
Candidate: I would love joining your Cricket classes. If you don’t mind, could I know the regis and monthly fee?
Interlocutor: of course! We charge 40$ for registration and take 30$ monthly.
Can: Isn’t the fee too high as compare to others? Can you give me some discounts?
Interlocutor: I don’t think so sir our fees are fixed.
Candidate: count me in.
Interlocutor: Sure
Can: If you don’t mind may I know your classes timings for cricket?
Interlocutor: Well, we have 3 classes in a whole day, two classes are in the morning which approximately last for 2 hours and one is in the evening which lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Candidate: Alright! I will join the evening class because I am totally free in the evening.
Interlocutor: Well, hello there, Julia! Long-time no see!
Julia: Interlocutor! Hi! What a coincidence! I haven’t seen you in ages! What are you doing here?
Interlocutor: I just got a new job in the city, so I’m shopping for some clothes. Hey, what do you think of this shirt?
Julia: Hmmm … well, you know how much I love blue. See? I’ve got the same shirt!
Interlocutor: You always did have good taste! What a small world.
Julia: yeah, It is.
Interlocutor: Why do not we have a glass of juice in that famous restaurant located down in the second floor?
Julia: It sounds great! Let’s have it.
Two friends have sat in café and discussing the song being played in the café.
Interlocutor: What do you think about the song, isn’t so good?
Person: yes, it sounds great.
Interlocutor: What sort of song do you like?
Person: Well, I prefer listening to romantic song, yet they appeal our emotions and feelings.
Ibad : Hello Hassan! how are you, it’s been a long time since we last met?
Hassan : Oh, hi Sarah I’m have got a new job now and is going great. How about you?
Ibad : Not too bad.
Hassan : How often do you eat at this cafe?
Ibad : This is my first time my friends kept telling me the food was great, so tonight I decided
to try it. What have you been up to?
Hassan : I have been so busy with my new job that I have not had the time to do much else, but otherwise, me and the family are all fine.
Ibad : Well, I hope you and your family have a lovely meal.
Hassan : Yes you too.
Ibad : Thank you, bye!
Hassan : Bye.
I’m your tutor. I’ve just told you that you passed your final exams with flying colors.
You start.
Student: wow! It is great a news, let me announce this news to my parents that I have passed my final exam with flying colours.
Tutor: Yes, off-course, go for it.
Student: Thank you sir, I am really delighted hearing this news.
Tutor: Are you going to throw us a party?
Student: Why not, but sir as you know I am social butterfly and having outgoing personality, so if I am giving you party, then I will give party to other my teachers as well.
Tutor: What is your plan now what are you going to do ahead?
Student: well, I am thinking to become my own business rather joining a dead-end job, so within few years I can take this area by storm.
Tutor: best of luck!
We’re neighbours. You want me to look after your pet while you’re on a trip.
You start.
Ibad: Hey! Jane hopefully you will be in good condition of your health. I wonder if you could possibly look after my cat as I will be on my trip for upcoming three days?
NEIGHNOUR:
Thank you! Yes, I would love looking after your pet. By the way! What this trip about?
Ibad: Thank you! Actually, we are bound to abide by the rules of office we are told to rush towards Switzerland for the three days where we will be discussing different strategies for brushing up our business, and will also enjoy that cold place.
Neighbour: Wow! It will be cherry on the cake, you people are going to kill two birds with one stone.
Ibad: You can say that again! I am immensely excited for going on this trip because I have never ever been to Switzerland.
Neighbour: Enjoy yourself, and forgot about your pet, I am here to look after it.
I am your teacher. I start.
Teacher: Can I have your homework please?
Student: Sorry sir I couldn’t complete my homework.
Teacher: What was the reason you didn’t complete your homework?
Student: Actually, I went with my mother to the market to buy some essential goods.
Teacher: I am just giving you 20 minutes to complete your hometask as you’ve been
making same lame excuses.
Student: Okay, sir just give me 30 minutes I will finish my homework. Thank you.
We are in the street.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me, where is the museum?
Candidate: Go strait. Turn left. It’s 5 minutes’ walk.
I work in a book shop.
I start.
Interlocutor: Can I help you?
Candidate: Yes. I need English book.
We are friends. You have a new phone number.
I start.
Interlocutor: What is your new phone number?
Candidate: It’s orange number. 0,1,3
We are friends. I am wearing a new jacket.
You start.
Candidate: Nice jacket. What is the price?
We are friends. You want me to help you with your bags.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Can you please help me with my heavy bag?
We are in the same English class. You don’t have a pencil.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Can you please give me pencil?
I am your new teacher. You want to know my name.
You start.
Student: Welcome teacher. Nice to meet you. What is your name?
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Have you got a mobile phone?
Candidate: Yes I have. Take it please.
We are friends. We are at my house.
I start.
Interlocutor: How are you feeling?
Candidate: I am feeling good. Thank you.
I am your friend.
I start.
Interlocutor: Would you like to go to new places?
Candidate: Yes, I like to go Murree, naran kaghan.
I am a doctor. You don’t feel well.
I start.
Doctor: What’s wrong?
Patient: I have back pain.
You are new student. You want to know where the teacher office is.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Where is teacher office?
We are friends. I meet you and your sister in the street.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Where are you going?
I am your teacher. You are late for class.
You start.
Student: I am very sorry. Traffic problem.
We are in the same class. I have problems with my homework.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Can I help you with homework?
We are friends. It’s your birthday today.
I start.
Interlocutor: Happy birthday, Are you having a party?
Candidate: Thanks. Yes party is in evening.
I am your friend.
I start.
Interlocutor: How is your room?
Candidate: My room is nice and big. Tv, sofa and carpet.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: What is a good place to buy clothes?
Candidate: Kotli market is good place to buy clothes.
I am your friend.
I start.
Interlocutor: How do you feel in English class?
Candidate: I feel good. I like speaking and listening.
I am a mechanic. Your car is not working.
You start.
Car-owner: Excuse me. Please check my car. Start problem.
We are in same class. You want to know when the next lesson is.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. What time is the next lesson?
I am your teacher. You need some help.
You start.
Student: Excuse me madam. Please help me with question number two.
We are friends. I want to go to cinema. You want to stay at home.
You start.
Candidate: Sorry friend. I have back pain.
I am a new student in your class.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me, where can I sit?
Candidate: You can sit with me. No problem.
I work in a shop selling T-shirts.
I start.
Shopkeeper: What colour do you want?
Customer: I want white colour please.
I am your friend.
I start.
Interlocutor: When can you come to my house?
Candidate: I come in the evening.
I am your friend.
I start.
Interlocutor: Which new hobby you like to start?
Candidate: I like to start driving.
I am your teacher. It’s very hot and window is closed.
You start.
Student: Excuse me teacher. Please open the window.
We meet at a party. You don’t know my name.
You start.
Candidate: Nice to meet you. What is your name?
I am your friend. You can’t do your homework.
You start.
Candidate: Please help me with homework.
I work in a fruit shop. You want to buy some fruit.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. I want 1kg apple.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Would you like to go to museum on Sunday?
Candidate: Yes I will go to museum on Sunday.
I am your teacher.
I start.
Interlocutor: Do you know why Mary is not in the class today?
Candidate: Yes she has back pain.
We are in the street.
I start.
Excuse me, where is this street going?
It is going to the supermarket.
I work in a café.
I start.
Waiter: Hello, what would you like to drink?
Customer: I like to drink coffee please.
We are friends. You have not got your phone with you.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Please give me your phone.
You are new in my town. You want to find the supermarket.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Where is the supermarket?
I work in a shop. You want to buy a jacket.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. I want to buy nice quality jacket.
We are in the same English class. You want help with new homework.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Please help me with new homework.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Are you coming to my party on Saturday?
Candidate: Yes I am coming to your party.
I am your friend.
I start.
Interlocutor: What do you do after college?
Candidate: I watch tv, use mobile and relax.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: I need to go to the train station tomorrow but my car does not work.
Candidate: No problem. You take my car.
We are in the market.
I start.
Shopkeeper: Excuse me, what do you want to buy?
Customer: I want to buy shoes and clothes.
I work in a post office. You want to buy some stamps.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. Give me 2 stamps please.
You are new in my town. You want to eat in a restaurant.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Where is the nice restaurant?
I work in a shop. You want to buy a pair of shoes.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. I want good quality shoes.
We are friends. You want to spend weekend outside.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Can you go with me to the park on weekend?
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Would you like to go to cinema on Saturday?
Candidate: Yes I will go to cinema on Saturday.
I work in a bank.
I start.
Interlocutor: What would you like to do today?
Candidate: I need some cash. Please give me.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: I need to go to work but my car is not working.
Candidate: No problem. You take my car. 4-
We are in the street.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me, where is your house?
Candidate: Go strait. Turn left. It’s 5 minutes’ walk. House number 10.
I am your teacher. You need to go home because you are not well.
You start.
Student: Excuse me teacher. I have back pain. Can I go home?
You are new in town. You want to make new friends.
You start.
Candidate: I want friendship with you please.
I work in a shop. You want to buy new clothes.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. Show me some nice clothes.
We are colleagues.
I start.
Interlocutor: Are you coming to join my party?
Candidate: Yes, I am coming to join party.
I work in a surgery.
I start.
How are you feeling now?
I am feeling good now. Thank you.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: I need to go to bus stand today but I am not feeling well.
Candidate: No problem. I will take you. Come with me.
We are in the high street.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me, where is the community center please?
Candidate: Go strait. Turn left. It’s 5 minutes’ walk.
I am your teacher. You don’t understand the lecture.
You start.
Student: Excuse me sir. Can you please repeat.
We are neighbors. You want to find a gym around.
You start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me. Where is the gym?
I work in a shop. You want to return back clothes.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. Please change these clothes.
We are in the same class. You need my notebook.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Please give me your notebook.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Would you like to go to park with me today?
Candidate: Yes, I will go to park with you.
I work at a restaurant. You want to book a table.
I start.
Babloo, s restaurant
Waiter: How can I help you?
Customer: Can I book a table for 8, 0 clock in the evening.
I am a stranger in the street.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me; I am trying to find the nearest bus station.
Candidate: Go strait. Turn left. It’s 5 minutes’ walk.
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: Where should I have to celebrate my birthday?
Candidate: You go to Kotli Restaurant. Nice place.
We are neighbors. You want me to help you with your garden.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Can you help me in my garden please?
We are friends. You want to buy a new phone.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. I want to buy a new phone.
I work at a shop. You bought a laptop from here. It does not work.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. Can you change this laptop please?
I am your teacher. We are in the class but you need to leave.
You start.
Student: Excuse me sir. I have back pain. Can I go please?
We are friends. You are reading a book.
I start.
Interlocutor: Hello, do you have any problem in reading this book?
Candidate: Yes, I don’t understand question number 5.
You are going to start study in my college.
I start.
Interlocutor: When can you start class?
Candidate: I can start class tomorrow morning.
I work at the cinema. You want to see a film.
I start.
Interlocutor: Hello, can I help you?
Candidate: Yes, I want a ticket please.
We are friends. We are going to park together.
I start.
Interlocutor: Hello, do you know where the park is?
Candidate: Yes, Go strait. Turn left. It’s 5 minutes’ walk.
I am a photographer. You want me to take picture.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Can you take my picture please?
We are friends. I look very tired.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me friend. What is the problem?
I am your teacher. You think we need new chairs for the classroom.
You start.
Student; Excuse me sir. These chairs are old. Change it please.
I work at the dentists. You want to book an appointment.
You start.
Patient: Excuse me. Give me appointment at 9, 0 clock in morning.
I am a tourist in your town.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me; is there a shopping center nearby?
Candidate: Yes. Go strait. Turn left. It’s 5 minutes’ walk. 2
We are friends.
I start.
Interlocutor: I am training for the exam. Do you want to join me?
Candidate: Yes, I will join you.
We are strangers. I spill your drink in a café.
I start.
Interlocutor: Oh dear, i am so sorry. It’s
Candidate: Ok, No problem.
We are friends. I am wearing a new jacket.
You start.
Candidate: Nice jacket. What is the price?
I am a waiter. You have just finished your lunch.
You start.
Customer: Nice food thanks. Give me bill please.
I am your boss. You want to take a day off next week.
You start.
Employ: Excuse me boss. Give me Friday off next week please.
We are neighbors. You are having a party at the weekend.
You start.
Candidate: Excuse me. Come to my party on weekend please.
I am a tourist in your town.
I start.
Interlocutor: Excuse me, Do you know about a very good place to visit?
Candidate: Yes. You go to River Park. Nice place.
I am a waiter.
I start.
Interlocutor: Do you like anything else with tea?
Candidate: Yes. Give me cake please.
We are friends. We have agreed to go out tonight.
I start.
So where are we going tonight?
We are going to River Park tonight.
We are neighbors.
I start.
Interlocutor: My car is broken down. Could I borrow yours for today?
Candidate; No problem. You can take my car.
I am your waiter in a restaurant. There is a problem with your drink.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. This drink taste is not good. Change it please.
I work in a cloth shop. You want to buy a present for a friend.
You start.
Customer: Excuse me. Show me some nice clothes.
We are friends. We have arranged to go out tonight but you cannot come.
You start.
Customer: Sorry friend. I have back pain. I cannot come.