General Conversation

Hello, guys! Are you often got problem every time you want to talk in English with western people? Last week, I’ve ever posted about grammar and tenses, so now I’ll post about example of daily conversation. So, you can talk with other people in English very well. Hope this will help you.

In this post, we have some general conversations and conversations in public places. So check it out!

1. General Conversations

ASKING AND SHOWING DIRECTIONS

 

 

·         A : Excuse me, can you tell me how to find the Stars Hotel?

B :  Sure. It’s nearly from here. You just go straight ahead and then turn left. Then, you’ll see the Pet Shop on the right side. And the Stars Hotel right beside it. There you are!

A : Oh, I see. Thank you for your information.

B : Alright, you’re welcome.

·         A : Good afternoon! Where is the nearest drug store?

B : You’ll find the next drug store as you leave this toll-road, right after you pass the bridge.

A : How far is it to the next drug store?

B : It’s about 2 kilometers. You can take a taxi to get there.

A : Alright, thank you very much.

B : Sure, no problem.

ASKING PERSONAL IDENTITY

Asking personal identity may just asked to people that you’ve ever met before or been through by the early introduce. In this case caused of the western’s culture considered that, putting some questions which in the personal character when you had the first met. It’s impolite.

 

·         A : Where do you come from, Jessica?

B : I’m from Japanese, but I was born and also grew up in USA.

A : No wonder you have a thick American accent, even though you’re Asian.

B : Yeah, many people are confused about that. How about you, how many children do you have, Ellie?

A : I have 2 children. My son is Harry and my daughter is Gemma.

B : Wow! They must be cute children. How old are they?

A : Harry is 3 years old and Gemma is 4 years old.

B : If you wouldn’t mind, can I come to your house?

A : Of course, I wouldn’t mind.

·         A : Hi, Lola. Long time no see. How are you?

B : Oh hi, Taylor. I’m good thanks, and you?

A : Never better. You know we didn’t see each other in about a year. Where have you been?

B : I’m sorry. I went to my dad’s house in California because he got a heart attack so I took a good care of him.

A : I’m sorry to heard that, but how is your dad’s health?

B : He’s fine now. That’s why I came here, he told me that he wants to live here.

A : Good to know. Are you married yet?

B : No, not yet. But, I’m engaged.

A : Did you bring your fiancé along?

B : Yes, he’s talking with his friends over there.

FAREWELL/PARTING

 

     A : That was a great party.

B : Yeah it really was. But, it’s getting late now. I got to go home. See you tomorrow.

A : Okay, see you at school.

·         A : Hi, Cody! How are you doing?

B : Hi, John! I’m good, long time no see.

A : Yes, it’s been a while. I heard that Eleanor is going to get married next week. Are you coming?

A : Absolutely yes. Will you be there too?

B : Yes. See you soon the, Cody!

A : Okay, see you.

·         A : Good night, mommy!

B : Good night, sunshine. Sweet dreams my daughter.

A : You too, mom.

INVITATION

·      

         A : I have to tickets for One Direction’s concert. Do you want to go with me?

B : Oh my god! Really? I’ll come with you. Oh, I’m a big fan of 1D!

A : So am I. The concert starts at 7 p.m. It’ll be fun!

B : Yeah, I can’t wait any longer. I have to get ready.

A : Okay, see you then!

B : See you.

·         A : I would like to invite you to my birthday party on Sunday. I would appreciate it if you could be there.

B : I’d be delighted to.

A : Thank you. That’s great.

·         A : Hey, let’s go to the cinema this weekend. There are some new movies!

B : What a movie that is showing?

A : Fast and Furious 7.

B : I watched it already. I can’t take seeing it for twice.

A : Okay then, how about Insurgent?

B : Sounds great. Let’s go then!

posted by : Leila Cynthia Dewi