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ConversationFile 2 28 997 Meeting and Greeting 1 John tries out the Portuguese he has learned from Transparent Language. 1 2 John 46 Teresa 47 8 26 26 1 Say, "Good morning." 27 27 1 Ask if she speaks English. (Remember to use the formal.) 28 28 2 Apologize for not speaking English. 29 29 1 Explain that you, unfortunately, speak only a little Portuguese. 30 30 2 Tell John that it's all right. 31 31 2 Encourage him by saying he's doing well. 32 32 1 Explain that you become nervous when you speak Portuguese. 33 33 2 Reassure John by saying you understand him very well. Meeting and Greeting 2 José returns from vacation and sees his neighbor, Diana. 1 2 Diana 48 José 49 5 37 37 1 Mention what a beautiful day it is. 38 38 1 Ask José if he has been away. 39 39 2 Confirm that you have been away and specify that it was for two weeks. 40 40 1 Ask José how his family is. 41 41 2 Let her know that they are very well, and thank her. Meeting and Greeting 3 Jorge is visiting the area. He sees Diana, whom he has already met. 1 2 Jorge 50 Diana 48 7 53 53 1 Say, "Good evening." 54 54 1 Tell Diana that you're glad to see her again. 55 55 2 Ask if Jorge is enjoying his visit here. 56 56 1 Confirm that you are. Mention that you are enjoying yourself immensely. 57 57 1 Add that everyone is so friendly. 58 58 2 Close the conversation by saying that you'll see him later. 59 59 1 Say goodbye in a friendly manner. Restaurants 1 Mrs. Smith goes out for breakfast. 1 2 Mrs. Smith 51 Waiter 52 7 114 114 1 Say, "Good morning." 115 115 2 Say, "Good morning." 116 116 2 Ask Mrs. Smith if she would like coffee now. 117 117 1 Decline, and thank him. 118 118 1 Explain that you prefer tea. 119 119 2 Ask if she likes tea from India or from China. 120 120 1 Politely specify that you prefer tea from India. Restaurants 2 Mr. Miller orders a tantalizing Portuguese meal. 1 2 Mr. Miller 53 Waitress 55 11 136 136 1 Ask what the specialty of the house is. 137 137 2 Tell him that it's mussels and that they are very fresh. 138 138 1 Express your delight. Then ask how they are prepared. 139 139 2 List the three ways mussels are prepared: steamed, fried, or stewed. 140 140 1 Politely request that they be steamed, with drawn butter. 141 141 2 Ask Mr. Miller if he would like a salad. 142 142 2 Mention that you have a cooked vegetable salad that is delicious. 143 143 1 Decline, saying you'd prefer a lettuce and tomato salad. 144 144 2 Ask if you can suggest a 'bolo ingles' for dessert. 145 145 2 Mention that your chef is famous for this dessert. 146 146 1 Give in! Say that you'll have the 'bolo ingles'. Restaurants 3 Mr. Ramos tries something new. 1 2 Mr. Ramos 54 Waitress 55 6 147 147 1 Mention that that smells really good. Ask what it is. 148 148 2 Tell Mr. Ramos that they are hot sausages. (Remember to call him sir.) 149 149 1 Ask how they are eaten. Ask if you can use your hands. 150 150 2 Say, "Yes," and confirm that it's eaten with your hands. 151 151 1 Exclaim that it is delicious. Ask how much you owe. 152 152 2 Tell him that it's 20 reals. Getting a Taxi 1 Get some tips from Mrs. Ramos on stopping a taxi and getting where you want to go, fast! 1 2 Mrs. Ramos 59 Driver 56 10 204 204 1 Yell twice for a taxi. 205 205 1 Ask if the taxi is free. 206 206 2 Politely say, "Yes." 207 207 1 Thank the driver. 208 208 1 Tell the driver you want to go to the airport. 209 209 2 Ask which airline. 210 210 1 Tell the driver you would like to go to the Varig terminal. 211 211 2 Politely acknowledge her request. 212 212 1 Explain to the driver that your flight leaves at 10:00. 213 213 1 Suggest that he hurry. Getting a Taxi 2 Could you please close the window? 1 2 Teresa 47 Driver 56 5 217 217 1 Tell the driver you want to go to the Hotel Ritz. 218 218 2 Politely acknowledge her request. 219 219 1 Mention that it's quite windy. Ask the driver if he can close the window. 220 220 2 Politely say, "Yes." Having closed the window, ask if it's better now. 221 221 1 Say, "Yes," and thank him. Getting a Taxi 3 Daniela asks to be dropped off at the Rua da Princesa, then changes her mind. 1 2 Daniela 58 Driver 56 6 226 226 1 Tell the driver you would like to go to a shop on the Rua da Princesa. 227 227 2 Ask if it's the one across the street from the art museum. 228 228 1 Confirm that that's the one. 229 229 2 Let Daniela know that you have arrived at her destination. 230 230 1 Politely tell the driver you have changed your mind. 231 231 1 Politely request that he take you back to your hotel. Shopping 1 While window shopping, Daniela finds a necklace. 1 2 Daniela 58 Salesman 60 7 274 274 1 Greet the shopkeeper. 275 275 2 Ask if you can be of service. 276 276 1 Say, "Yes." Then, explain that you saw something in the window. 277 277 2 Motion toward the window, and ask if she means over here. Having picked an item from the window, ask if she means this gold chain. 278 278 1 Say, "Yes." Ask how much it costs. 279 279 2 Explain that it costs 55 reals and that it is 18-carat gold. 280 280 1 Tell him that it's lovely. Then, say you'll take it. Shopping 2 Mrs. Fowler buys film and batteries for her camera. 1 2 Mrs. Fowler 57 Salesman 60 9 290 290 1 State that you want to buy some film for your camera. 291 291 2 Inquire whether she wants film for prints or for slides. 292 292 1 Politely specify that you would like a roll of color print film, 36 exposures. 293 293 2 Ask if that is all. 294 294 1 Tell the salesman you also need new batteries. 295 295 1 As an afterthought, ask him if film can be developed here. 296 296 2 Say, "Yes." Explain that you send it out, but you have a two-day service. 297 297 1 Tell him that you would like to leave this roll. 298 298 2 Give Mrs. Fowler her receipt. Shopping 3 Mrs. Barroqueiro goes clothes shopping. 1 2 Mrs. Barroqueiro 61 Salesman 60 6 310 310 1 Explain that you would like to buy a summer dress. 311 311 2 Say, "Yes." Mention that you have a variety over here. 312 312 2 Point out that this blue dress is a best-seller. 313 313 2 Mention that it costs 95 reals. 314 314 1 Ask if it is good quality. 315 315 2 Let her know that, of course, it is. At the Hotel 1 Mr. Ramos reserves a hotel room. 1 2 Mr. Ramos 54 Woman 64 9 376 376 1 Greet the clerk. Ask if there is a single room with bath. 377 377 2 Say yes, and mention that you have a very nice single room. 378 378 1 Ask if it has a sink. 379 379 2 Confirm that it does, and add that the bathroom is at the end of the hall. 380 380 1 Ask what the rate is. 381 381 2 Tell him it is 14 reals per day. 382 382 1 Ask what is included in the price. 383 383 2 Explain that it includes a telephone, a television, and a Continental breakfast. 384 384 1 Express your satisfaction and say that you'll take it. At the Hotel 2 Mr. Miller checks into a hotel. 1 2 Mr. Miller 53 Woman 64 8 385 385 1 Greet the clerk, and tell her your name is John Miller. 386 386 1 Tell the clerk you believe she has a room for you. 387 387 2 Ask Mr. Miller when he made his reservation. 388 388 1 Tell her that you reserved a room yesterday over the phone. 389 389 2 After looking through the register, confirm that you do have it here. 390 390 2 Specify that it is a double room with bath. 391 391 1 Tell her that's it, and mention that it's for 10 days. 392 392 2 Politely ask if he'll sign the register here. At the Bank 1 Mr. Smith exchanges some money. 1 2 Mr. Smith 72 Teller 65 6 461 461 1 Greet the teller. Explain that you would like to exchange some money. 462 462 2 Acknowledge his request. Ask him how much he wants to exchange. 463 463 1 Tell her that you have $350 in US dollars. 464 464 1 Ask what the rate is. 465 465 2 Tell him it's 1.15. 466 466 1 Tell her that's fine. At the Bank 2 Mr. Miller reports lost Travelers Checks. 1 2 Mr. Miller 53 Teller 65 11 467 467 1 Greet the teller. Ask if she can help you. 468 468 2 Say, "Yes," and ask him how you can help. 469 469 1 Explain that you have lost your Travelers Checks. 470 470 2 Ask Mr. Miller how much the checks were worth. 471 471 1 Tell her that you had more than $500 in checks. 472 472 2 Ask if he thinks they were stolen. 473 473 1 Say, "No," and tell her that you think you lost them while shopping this morning. 474 474 2 Ask him if he has a list of the check numbers. 475 475 1 Tell her that you have it here. 476 476 2 Request that he sit down while you examine the numbers. 477 477 1 Say, "Thank you." Emergencies 1 Mr. Smith needs an ambulance. 1 2 Mr. Smith 72 Operator 66 8 539 539 1 Tell the operator that this is an emergency. 540 540 1 Explain that you need an ambulance. 541 541 2 Ask the caller for his name and address. 542 542 1 Give your name, and tell her that you are in room 316 at the Hotel Ritz. 543 543 2 Ask what happened. 544 544 1 Tell her that you think your female friend has had a heart attack. 545 545 2 Assure him that an ambulance and medical team are already on the way to the hotel. 546 546 1 Politely ask that they hurry. Emergencies 2 Daniela gets a flat tire. 1 2 Man 63 Daniela 58 5 547 547 1 Greet Daniela and ask what happened. 548 548 2 Tell him you have a flat. 549 549 2 Ask if he can help you. 550 550 1 Ask if she has a spare tire. 551 551 2 Confirm that you do, and mention that it is in the trunk of the car. Emergencies 3 Diana reports a lost wallet. 1 2 Diana 48 Officer 67 4 558 558 1 Politely explain to the officer that you have lost your wallet. 559 559 2 Tell her that she will need to fill out this form. 560 560 2 Ask if she had much money. 561 561 1 Tell him no, but explain that you had various credit cards and your international driver's license. Asking Directions 1 Where is the museum? 1 2 Woman 64 Jorge 50 4 656 656 1 Ask where the fine arts museum is. 657 657 2 Tell her that it is on the Avenida da Liberdade. 658 658 1 Ask if it is far from here. 659 659 2 Say, "No," and tell her to go over the bridge and take the second street on the right. Asking Directions 2 Where is the library? 1 2 Mrs. Fowler 57 Man 63 6 673 673 1 Ask if the library is near here. 674 674 2 Say, "No," and explain that it is on the other side of town. 675 675 1 Ask how to get there. 676 676 2 Tell her to go down this street until she gets to a set of lights. 677 677 1 Ask what to do next. 678 678 2 Tell her it's right there, right on the corner. Asking the Time 1 What time does the movie start? 1 2 Teresa 47 Jorge 50 5 681 681 1 Ask what time the film begins. 682 682 2 Clarify that it starts around 8:30. 683 683 1 Suggest to Jorge that the two of you don't want to arrive late. 684 684 1 Suggest that you both leave at 7:45. 685 685 2 Tell her that you think 7:35 would be better. Buying Tickets 1 Mr. Smith goes to São Paulo. 1 2 Mr. Smith 72 Cashier 70 3 747 747 1 Say that you would like a ticket for the next flight to São Paulo. 748 748 2 Explain that that would be flight 492, which leaves at 10:45. 749 749 1 Thank her. Buying Tickets 2 Mr. Miller purchases bus tickets to Rio de Janeiro. 1 2 Mr. Miller 53 Agent 70 9 758 758 1 Inform the agent that you would like to take a bus excursion to Rio de Janeiro. 759 759 2 Explain that the tickets cost 130 reals. 760 760 1 Note that the brochure mentions an overnight stay. 761 761 2 Confirm that it does. Explain that it's in a small, but very nice hotel in Rio de Janeiro. 762 762 1 Ask if it is included in the cost of the ticket. 763 763 2 Tell him that it isn't. Explain that it costs an additional 17 reals. 764 764 1 Let her know that that's fine. 765 765 2 Ask how many tickets he wants. 766 766 1 Politely tell her that you (and your partner) would like two tickets. Buying Tickets 3 Jorge buys train tickets to Recife. 1 2 Jorge 50 Agent 70 4 769 769 1 Say that you would like two tickets to Recife. 770 770 2 Ask if he wants second class or sleeping car. 771 771 1 Politely specify the sleeping car. 772 772 2 Explain that the train leaves promptly at 5:00. Polite Conversation 1 Daniela has been invited to José's home for dinner. 1 2 Daniela 58 José 49 5 910 910 1 Greet José. 911 911 1 Express your gratitude for having been invited to eat dinner with them. 912 912 2 Tell her the pleasure is yours. 913 913 1 Compliment them on their beautiful house. 914 914 2 Say, "Thank you." Polite Conversation 2 Jorge and Diana engage in small talk about the house and family. 1 2 Jorge 50 Diana 48 5 919 919 1 Tell Diana her home is charming. 920 920 2 Explain that some pieces of furniture are very old and were from your mother-in-law. 921 921 1 Say that they are lovely. 922 922 2 Ask Jorge how his family is. 923 923 1 Tell her that they are very well. Polite Conversation 3 Daniela and José say goodbye. 1 2 Daniela 58 José 49 4 936 936 1 Tell José that you're looking forward to seeing everyone again. 937 937 2 Ask Daniela when she will be returning home. 938 938 1 Tell him that your flight leaves on the 23rd. 939 939 2 Tell Daniela that you (and your family) will all miss her.