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Job interview 2

   Job interview conversation    Conversación de entrevista de trabajo                                              Mike :  Good Morning, John. I am Mike. John:  Good Morning. Mike :  How are you doing? John:  I am doing fine. Thank you. Mike :  How was the traffic coming over here? John:  I am so glad that the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents. Mike :  That is good. John, let’s start the interview. Are you ready? John:  Yes, I am. Mike :  First of all, let me properly introduce myself. I am the Finance Department Manager. As you know there is an open position in my department, and I need to fill this position as soon as possible. John:  Please, tell me a little bit about the position. Mike :  It is an entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely wit...

Talking on the telephone

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    Talking on the telephone                   Hablando por teléfono Making contact Hello / Good morning / Good afternoon  This is Jason Brown speaking   Could I speak to Jane please   I'd like to speak to ..... ..... I'm trying to contact ..........   Introducing yourself in a work enviroment Good morning, Mc Donalds  how can I help you? Hello, the Grand Royal Hotel. Sarah Brown speaking what can I do for you? Hello, this is John from Manchester college. Hello, my name’s Peter . I’m calling from Microsoft . A s king for the caller’s name Who’s calling, please? Can I have your name, please? Saying who you want Can I have the accounts department? I’d like to speak to … . Could I speak to Linda, please? Is David there, please? I’m calling about the dog you have for sale .   R es po n d ing I’ll put you through. Hold the line, please. I’m sorry he/ she is not available. I’m afraid he/ she’s busy at the mo...

Going shopping at the market

              Conversation between 2 sisters about going to the market.                Conversación entre 2 hermanas sobre ir al mercado. Laura: Mom had asked me to go grocery shopping before she left for work this morning, but I need to finish my school project. Can you go for me, Martha? Martha: I guess I can. I am done with my homework. What did mom want you to buy? Laura: Well, she wanted me to buy enough groceries for the whole week. Besides meat, some fish and vegetables, we can buy whatever else we want for snacks and breakfast. Martha: What do you want for breakfast? Laura: I guess some cereal as usual. Martha: I do not want cereal every day. I will buy some pancakes and syrup then. Laura: Get the new Fine Food pancakes in the frozen food section please. I want to see how it tastes. Martha: Do we still have enough coffee and cream for mom and dad? Laura: Yes, we do. Talking about coffee and cream, you be...

AT THE TRAVEL AGENCY

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      AT THE TRAVEL AGENCY: En la agencia de viajes                                           Mary :Good afternoon, Sir                 Travel Agent :Good afternoon, Miss. May I help you? Mary :Yes, I need information about flights to Switzerland. Travel Agent :Are you going on a pleasure or a business trip? Mary :I will meet my sister there. We will spend our vacation in a figure skating club. Travel Agent :That sounds like fun. I bet it will be a great experience for you! When Are you planning to travel? Mary :On May 21st and I'll be back on August 5th.                  Travel Agent :Well, today is your lucky day. We have a special price with TAM-Air. Mary :Good news!, How much is the ticket? Travel Agent :Do you want a one way or a round trip ticket? Mary ...

Deciding What To Buy

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                Deciding What To Buy: Decidiendo Qué Comprar                                         Clerk :What Can I do for you? Mary: :We want to buy a pair of sneakers. Can you tell us what is in fashion? Clerk :Let me go get my assistant. He will help you inmediately. Linda :Mary, don't forget that we need to buy gifts for our friends. Mary :Yes, you are right. As soon as we finish here, we can go to that store. Clerk :My name is Ariel. My boss asked me to help you. Mary :We want to see the sportswear section. Clerk :Follow me, please. Here we are. What's on your mind? Linda :I need a pair of sneakers. Clerk :What brand do you prefer? Linda Nike Nike Clerk :What size? Linda :Size 8, please. Clerk :Try on this pair. They are our newest model. Linda :They fit me perfectly. I'll take them Mary :I want you to show m...

REGISTERING AT THE HOTEL

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                                                   REGISTERING AT THE HOTEL                                           Registrándose en el Hotel                                         Desk Clerk Good afternoon, Miss. May I help you?                   Mary :Yes, my name is Mary Burton. I have a reservation for two.         Desk Clerk: Let me see, Burton you said..... no I can't find it. How long ago did you make the reservation?                   Mary :About a month ago.          Desk Clerk :Do you kn...

AT THE AIRPORT

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         AT THE AIRPORT: En el aeropuerto                         Tony :Where are we going?          Mary :To TAM-Air's counter          Tony :That's an excellent airline          Mary :I know. They have professionals in all the areas          Tony :I have a friend working there          Mary :Who is it?          Tony :Her name is Sharon. You don't know her. She is pilot          Tony Where are we going?          Mary :To TAM-Air's counter          Tony :That's an excellent airline          Mary :I know. They have professionals in all the areas          Tony :I have a friend working there      ...