English for Abroad People

Lesson 10 Make payment by charge card Sachi:.. I’ll take this one and this one..[r]

Please call me Sachi

Tom: Are you Sachi-san?

Sachi: Yes, I am I’m Sachiko Takahashi

Tom: Nice to meet you My name is Tom Brown Sachi: Nice to meet you, too

Tom: Welcome to California, Sachiko-san

Sachi: Thank you

Tom: This is my daughter, Linda

Sachi: Nice to meet you, Linda Please call me Sachi

Lesson 2

Exchange at the airport

Sachi: I’d like to cash these traveler’s checks

Clerk: May I see your ID?

Sachi: Sure Here it is

Clerk: How do you want the three hundred dollars? Sachi: Two fifties, five twenties and ten tens, please Clerk: Here you are Have a nice day!

Sachi: Thank you

Getting on car to home

Linda: How was your flight?

Sachi: It was nice I slept well on the plane

Linda: How long was the flight?

Sachi: It was about 9 hours

Tom: Are you tired?

Sachi: Yes, but only a little

Tom: Do you have jet lag?

Sachi: I’m all right

Lesson 4

What’s the utility room?

Nancy: This is your room, Sachi

Sachi: Oh, it’s very nice and neat

Nancy: Do you like it?

Sachi: Yes, I do I like it very much

Nancy: I’m so happy to hear that I’ll show you around our house This is the

kitchen, the living room and the utility room

Sachi: What’s the utility room?

Nancy: We put the vacuum cleaner, washing machine and so on in this room

Having Dinner

Nancy: Dinner is ready, Sachi Please come to the table Sachi: All right I’m coming

Nancy: Did you have a nice time today?

Sachi: Yes, I did I enjoy myself very much

Nancy: Please help yourself This is ravioli Do you like it? Sachi: Yes, very much Would you pass me the cheese? Nancy: Sure Here you are

Lesson 6

Riding a bicycle

Nancy: Sachi, did you get a map?

Sachi: Yes, I did I won’t get lost

Nancy: You have to ride in the bike lane You understand? Sachi: I know Don’t worry

Tourist: Excuse me! Where’s the art museum?

Sachi: Go straight It’s on your left

Tourist: Thank you

Sachi: You’re welcome

Going by bus

P = Passer-by (người qua đường)

Sachi: Excuse me!

P: May I help you?

Sachi: I’m going to visit the Mission

P: Then take the No 3 bus

Sachi: Do I have to transfer?

P: Transfer at the pier to the No 8 bus

Sachi: Thank you… Here comes the bus! Transfer, please

Lesson 8

Huge mall

Nancy: This is a new mall

Sachi: It’s huge!

Nancy: Are you looking for something?

Sachi: I’d like to buy a blouse

Nancy: There’s a good store near the entrance

Sachi: Where shall we meet after shopping?

Nancy: I’ll pick you up at the entrance at three

Going shopping

Clerk: Good morning May I help you?

Sachi: I’m looking for a blouse

Clerk: Come this way, please We have some summer blouses here Sachi: Where’s the fitting room?

Clerk: It’s in the corner

Sachi: It’s a little too large for me

Clerk: How about this one?

Sachi: I think it’s okay

Lesson 10

Make payment by charge (card)

Sachi: I’ll take this one and this one

Clerk: Please pay at the cashier

Sachi: Excuse me How much is it?

Clerk: That’ll be $65.46 Cash or charge?

Sachi: Charge, please Can I use this credit card?

Clerk: Sure Would you sign here, please?

Sachi: All right

At the café

Linda: Shall we drop in at the café?

Sachi: That’s a good idea

Linda: They serve good coffee and cakes You must try them

Sachi: OK, I will

Linda: What kind of cakes do you have today?

Waiter: I’ll bring them for you

Sachi: Every cake looks so tasty It’s hard for me to choose

Lesson 12

At the fast food restaurant

Sachi: Three hamburgers, two medium cokes and one small iced tea, please Clerk: Anything else?

Sachi: And two medium French fries, please

Clerk: That’ll be 8 dollars and 12 cents For here or to go?

Sachi: For here, please

What would you like?

Waiter: What would you like to drink?

Linda: Two glasses of red wine, please

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Linda: Yes, we think so I’ll have the Vegetarian Lasagna

Waiter: And you, miss?

Sachi: What do you recommend?

Waiter: Well, how about the Eggplant Parmesan? It comes with a salad Sachi: That sounds good I’ll have that

Lesson 14

Payment

Sachi: Check, please

Waiter: Thank you very much

Sachi: Excuse me! Is the service charge included?

Waiter: No, it isn’t

Linda: Shall we go Dutch today?

Sachi: All right How much should we pay for the tip?

Linda: Well, I think fifteen percent is enough

May I speak to George

Sachi: Hello! May I speak to George?

Family: Who is calling, please?

Sachi: This is Sachi speaking

Family: Hold on, please

George: Hi! Sachi Did you get the package?

Sachi: Yes, I did It was delivered yesterday Thank you George: You’re welcome We are looking forward to seeing you

Lesson 16

Sending the package

Sachi: I’d like to send this package to Japan

Clerk: Would you fill out this form?

Linda: You can write my address here

Sachi: It’s 521 Beach St, isn’t it?

Linda: That’s right

Sachi: By sea mail, please How many days to Japan?

Clerk: It takes about 4 weeks That’ll be 45 dollars

Going to the movies

Linda: Shall we go to the movies tonight?

Sachi: That’s nice I’ve never seen a movie in America

Linda: “The Lost World” is on mow

Sachi: What time does the movie start?

Linda: It starts at 7 p.m

Sachi: Only $7.50 for aldults?

Linda: Let’s go inside and get some popcorn and cokes

Sachi: It’s really very cheap

Lesson 18

Riding horse

Sachi: We have a reservation at 11:30 a.m

Guide: Please check in at the cottage

Sachi: This is my first time to get on a horse

Guide: Don’t worry I have ridden since I was eight I’ll help you Sachi: Thank you But, is it safe for beginners?

Guide: Sure I’ll give you a good horse

Sachi: What’s its name?

Guide: This is Cadillac

Going to the ballpark

Tom: We arrived in time for the game

Linda: That’s right It has just started

Sachi: Where are our seats?

Tom: They are R-10, R-11, and R-12

Linda: This is T, so two rows lower

Sachi: Who is that player wearing number 16?

Linda: That’s Nomo, Sachi!

Sachi: Give me the binoculars!

Lesson 20

I have a stomachache

Sachi: I have an appointment with Dr Kidder at 3 p.m

Receptionist: Dr Kidder is waiting for you Please go in

Doctor: What’s wrong?

Sachi: I have a stomachache

Doctor: Would you tell me what you ate last night?

Sachi: I had some pizza, lasagna, fish, French fries and ice-cream Doctor: You ate too much

How adorable!

Mary: This is Cydney

Sachi: How adorable!

Mary: Thank you

Sachi: How do you spell Cydney?

Mary: C-y-d-n-e-y

Linda: How old is she?

Mary: She’s nine months old now

Sachi: Here’s a small present for Cydney

Mary: Thank you so much

Lesson 22

Going to Jacuzzi

Sachi: I’ve never been in a Jacuzzi

Linda: Watch your step!

Sachi: Mmm, that’s nice I’m so happy

Nancy: Is it warm enough?

Sachi: Yes, I think it’s as warm as a Japanese bath Nancy: Let’s have some beer

Sachi: Cheers! Oh, a shooting star!

Lesson 23

How can I make it?

Nancy: Would you make a fire, Sachi?

Sachi: How can I make it?

Nancy: Put some paper on the charcoal and use the lighter

Sachi: Is that all?

Nancy: Yes If you can’t light it, put some oil on it It’s easier than without oil Sachi: What shall we cook first?

Linda: Let’s cook some meat and clams first

Lesson 24

At the party

Guest: Where are you from?

Sachi: I’m from Japan

Guest: Where have you been in the States?

Sachi: I’ve visited many places

Guest: Which place do you like best?

Sachi: Of course, I like Santa Barbara best

Guest: Thank you Shall I get some more meat for you?

Lesson 25

Coach around America

Sachi: I wonder if there’s a bus at about 1 p.m Linda: Let’s ask them

Sachi: Do you have a bus in the early afternoon? Clerk: Where are you going?

Sachi: I’d like to go to New York next Wednesday Clerk: There’s a bus for New York at 1:30 p.m Sachi: I’ll take that bus

Lesson 26

Making friends

Sachi: Would you like some chocolate?

Passenger: Thank you My name is Pat Nice to meet you Sachi: My name is Sachi Nice to meet you, too Passenger: Are you going to New York?

Sachi: Yes I’d like to visit the Statue of Liberty Passenger: That’s what I want to do, too

Sachi: Maybe we can go together

Seeing musical

Sachi: I’d like to see a musical that is very popular now

Clerk: Then, how about “The Silver Wing”? It’s at Arlington Theater Sachi: Is it far from here?

Clerk: Ten minutes by taxi

Sachi: Where can I get a ticket?

Clerk: I ca get a ticket for you

Sachi: Then I’d like one for this evening

Lesson 28

Art museum

Sachi: Excuse me Where are the works of Van Gogh?

Clerk: They’re on the second floor

Sachi: Is this a picture painted by Van Gogh?

Clerk: Yes, it is

Sachi: Can I take a picture?

Clerk: Yes, you can

Sachi: Thank you

Going by train

S.A = station attendant

Sachi: When is the next express for Boston?

S.A: It’s at 11 a.m

Sachi: I’ll take that train One single to Boston, please At which track can I take

the train?

S.A: At track No 5

Sachi: Excuse me Is this for Boston?

S.A: Yes, it is

Lesson 30

Stop here, please

Sachi: To the Seaside Hotel, please

Driver: All right

Sachi: How long will it take to get there?

Driver: Well… It’ll take about twenty minutes

Sachi: OK Stop here, please How much is it? Keep the change

Rent a car

Clerk: Good afternoon May I help you?

Sachi: Good afternoon A compact car for five days

Clerk: Your credit card and driver’s license, please

Sachi: Here you are This is my international driver’s license Clerk: What about insurance?

Sachi: With comprehensive insurance, please

Lesson 32

Gasoline station

At the automatic gasoline station (do it yourself)

Sachi: Ten dollars on pump No 8, please

Attendant: All right

Sachi: I’m finished Can I get receipt for pump No 8?

At the gasoline with clerks (the clerks do it)

Sachi: Fill up with Regular, please

Sachi: Thank you.

Lesson 33

Saying goodbye

Sachi: Hello! Nancy? I’m calling from JFK Airport

Nancy: Hi, Sachi Is everything all right?

Sachi: Yes, Everything is fine I’m leaving America now

Nancy: Oh, Sachi! You can come back anytime

Sachi: I’ll never forget your kindness Please say hello to everyone

Nancy: Sure, I will Have a nice trip!

Lesson 34

Writing a letter

Dear Nancy,

How are you? I hope all of you are fine 10 days have passed since I returned to Japan But I already miss you and your family and America

I had a great expensive this summer I appreciate your kindness Thank you very much See you very soon

Your daughter, Sachi