8.- HELP WHEN THERE'S A PROBLEM

Teacher: Leah, what's happened? Are you OK?
Leah: No, I've cut my arm.
Teacher: How did that happen?
Leah: It was an accident. I fell while I was playing basketball.

Teacher: Oh, right. Have you cleaned it?
Leah: Yes, I have, but it hurts.

Teacher: Do you need help?
Leah: No, I think it'll be OK.

Teacher: Mmm. Maybe you need to see the doctor.

9.- ORGANIZE AN EVENT

Callum: Hey, guys. What's going on here?
Leah: We're trying to organize a barbecue. We want to make some money for the youth club.
Callum: Cool! Can I do anithing?
Shaun: Yes. There's a lot to do. We need some food and drink.
Leah: Yeah, my dad's helping with that.
Shaun: And I think we should make some invitations.
Callum: I can do that, if you want.
Shaun: OK. Thanks, Callum.
Leah: Then all we need some music.
Callum: You should phone Beth -She's in a band.
Shaun: OK.Great. 

7.- TALK ABOUT PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS

Gemma: Callum...Callum!
Callum: Yes? Oh, hi, Gemma.
Gemma: Are you doing anything this evening?
Callum: No, nothing special. Why?
Gemma: I'm going to a basketball match if you're interested.
Callum: Yes, great. What time does it start?
Gemma: It's on eight o'click at the sports centre.
Callum: OK. Shall I meet you outside at about seven thirty?
Gemma: Yeah, OK. I'll see you there.
Callum: See you later, Gemma.

6.- SPEAK ABOUT PROBABILITY AND THE FUTUER

Callum: Leah, can I ask you a question? I'm doing a survey.
Leah: Yes, if you like.
Callum: Right, the question is, 'Do you think that the world will be a better place in the future?'
Leah: Let me think...No, definitely not. I think it'll be a worse place. What about you?
Callum: I disagree with you. I think it'll probably be a better place.
Leah: OK. What's the next question?
Callum: The next question is...

5.- COMPARE IDEAS FOR A PRESENT

Anna:  How long will you be, Paula? Can we go now?
Paula:  Not yet. I'm looking for a photo for my brother. He's into photography.
Anna:  Can I see?
Paula:  Yes. What do you think of this?
Anna:  It's OK. Who's it by?
Paula:  This one's by Alexander II. It's called reality.
Anna:  That one's better.
Paula: Do you think so?
Anna: Yes it's more expressive. The other one's a bit abstract.
Paula: Yes, I think you're right. Thanks Anna.

4.- EXPRESS INTEREST

Anna:  That's amazing! is that your photo, Paula?
Paula: Yes, do you like it?
Anna:  Yeah. Where were you when you saw that?
Paula: I was on holiday in Barcelona. These people were doing tricks on their BMX
Anna:  Really? Why were they doing that?
Paula: It was a show.
Anna:  Did you try it?
Paula: You're kidding! I can't do that things with the BMX
Anna:  Yeah, well it's a great photo. Well done!

3.- TALK ABOUT EXPERIENCES IN THE PAST

Anna: Hey, Paula, How was your weekend?
Paula: Not bad, thanks
Anna: What did you do?
Paula: Oh, I just when in to town on Saturday to watch a film. What about you?
Anna: I went to the shopping centre yesterday, it was fun. When did you last go shopping?
Paula: I don't know, maybe 3 weeks ago
Anna: How was it?
Paula: Very good. Lets shop next weekend
Anna: OK, great. See you then
Paula: Bye Anna, see you later

 

2.- MAKE COMPROMISES

Paula: Anna, Can you tidy your room now?
Anna: Yes, in a minut, i'm busy at the moment
Paula: Come on Anna, what are you doing?
Anna: I'm watching something on TV, it's really good!
Paula: Anna! you need to tidy your room now
Anna: Please mum, it's ok if I do it later?
Paula: I suppose to but don't forget it
Anna: OK OK!



The original:

1.- ASK FOR AND GIVE OPINIONS

Anna: Hey, Paula, look at this.

Paula:  What?

Anna: This Taxi T-shirt. What do you think of it?

Paula:  Not much, why?

Anna: Don't you like it? I think it's really funny.

Paula:  Well, it's OK, I suppose. But what about this belt? It's very trendy.

Anna:  No, I don't think much of that. I can't stand that color.

Paula:  Oh, well, we can't all have got tasty