how to speak dialogues-between two strangers

Examples of dialogues;


Conversation between two strangers
(Generally two strangers talk about the weather.)

Arun : It’s pretty hot today. Isn’t it?

Balu : Yes, it certainly is. It’s like summer.

Arun : Very surprising for October! How I wish it rained!

Balu: That’s right; or else we’ll have water scarcity this year too.

Arun : Last week it was a little cool.

Balu: Yes, it was. I thought it might rain. But it didn’t.


Arun : I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow.

Balu: Looks like we’ll have another hot, sunny day.



Example-2

Talking about future plans

A teacher of English, on her retirement, talks about her plans to her colleagues.

Colleague 1 : Now that you’re retiring, what do you plan to do?

Teacher : I’m going to write a book. I want to share my experiences with others.

Colleague 2 : Are you going to stay in Chennai?

Teacher : No, I’m thinking of settling down in my home town, Thanjavur.

Colleague 1 : What other plans do you have?

Teacher : I’m planning to teach Spoken English. Before that I’m likely to go to the States, for a short stay with my son.

All :We wish you all the very best.

Teacher : Thank you.


practice the following dialogue.

A. Hello Paul! Where are you going ?

B. Hi Seeni! I’m going to the bank to encash a cheque.

C. Mind your purse. There are a lot of pick - pockets in the city. How are you going?

D. By bus.

E. Take my bike. But be careful. I’ll go with you, if you like.

Simple conversation between father and daughter

(The mother is away on a pilgrimage. The father and daughter are at the dining table.)

Daughter : Papa, I’m so hungry. Have you got anything to eat?

Father : Oh, darling, sure! Here I’ve got chappatis for you.

Daughter : No, dad. I don’t feel like eating now.

Father : But why? You said you were hungry.

Daughter : Yes, I’m hungry. I’m sorry to say this, but you’ve been giving me bread and chappatis for the past
two days. I can’t eat them anymore.

Father : Please, bear with me dear. We’ll have a grand dinner tonight. Your mom comes home this
evening.

Daughter : Really! Thank you, Dad.

Usage of - May i help you - shop keeper - Daily English

1. Shopkeeper : May I help you, Sir?


Ravi : I’m looking for a pair of black cotton trousers.
Shopkeeper : Here’s one, Sir.
Ravi : Do you mind if I try this on me?
Shopkeeper : No, not at all.
Ravi : Thank you (after trying). It’s quite all right
for me. I’ll take this.


2. Teacher : Sir, class XII students want to go for a picnic
to Malampuzha. Would it be all right if I take
them this week end?

Headmaster : How about their revision test?
Are they through with it?
Teacher : Yes sir, they are.
Headmaster : In that case, I think you can go ahead.
Teacher : May I take the Zoology teacher with us?
Headmaster : I’m afraid we couldn’t allow. For twenty
students only one teacher can accompany.
Teacher : It’s all right, Sir. I’ll manage.


TASKS: Fill in each blank with the appropriate expression.

1. Assistant : I wonder if I could possibly go on leave
tomorrow?
Officer : …………………….. (grants permission)

2. Two Friends
Akila : ……………….. (asks for permission to
use Nikita’s Scooty the next day)
Nikita : I don’t think it’s possible because I need to
go to the public library tomorrow.

3. On the train
Passenger : …………(asks permission to exchange
berths)
Ticket collector: ……………(grants permission)


ACTIVITY
After getting your answers checked with the teacher, roleplay
the dialogue.

conversation between shop assistant and customer - daily life english

Shop Assistant : Good morning, Madam. It’s aniceday today,
isn’t it?
Customer : Yes, it is. I am a bit early to get my bill, aren’t
I?

Shop Assistant : I Just opened the shop.

Customer : You have got my bill read y, haven’ t you?

Shop Assistant : Yes, it’s ready.

Customer : Then I can pay the bill now, can’t I?

Shop Assistant : Certainly Madam ...mm...mm....

You’re Mrs. Chandini Sekar, aren’t you?

Customer : Yes, that’s right. I owe you for three weeks,
don’t I?

Shop Assistant : Oh yes, here you are Mrs.Chandini five
hundred and twenty four rupees.

Customer : This bill exceeds five hundred. Oh! My
goodness!

Shop Assistant : Do you still say the day is nice?

Customer : Come on, don’t tease me. You don’t mind a
cheque, do you?

Shop Assistant : No madam, that will be alright. Thank you.
Customer : Welcome.

Conversation about Volconic eruption in English dialogue

The following is a conversation focussing on volcanic
eruptions:

Giri : What exactly is a volcanic eruption?

Jwala : The magma or molten rock beneath the earth’s surface
is pushed out through the vent in the volcano’s crater
and flows out in the form of lava. Eruptions occur when
magma contains a high proportion of gas.

Giri : Looks something like one losing his temper.

Jwala : Quite true. Just as the pent up anger is released with
force, the lava is forced out.

Giri : No wonder a quick-tempered person is called hot-

Glossary
eruption : forceful pushing out
vent : opening
crater : a bowl -shaped cavity
pent up : held back

Example basic conversation between Inspector and car Driver in English

A lady was traveling by a car. The car was stopped and
waylaid by two robbers. Her gold chain was snatched away by
them. She reported the matter to the police. The inspector made an
enquiry.

Inspector : Who stopped the car?
Car driver : Two people
Inspector : What did you do when they asked you to stop?
Car driver : I didn’t know what to do. I was shocked to see some
boulders at a distance. 1 slowed down the car.
Inspector : And then ..........?
Car driver : Suddenly one of them pulled out a knife and
threatened to kill me if I didn’t stop driving. Then I
stopped the car.
Inspector : Then what happened?
Car driver : One of them caught hold of the lady and the other snatched
the chain. They escaped on a bike.
Inspector : Can you identify them if you sec them again?
Car driver : Of course, I can. One was wearing a black shirt and black
pants and the other was wearing a striped shirt and a dhoti.
He had a thick moustache /ms ‘sta://
too.
Inspector : OK, you can go now and you may have to come
here whenever you are summoned.
Car driver : Yes, Sir.

Better way to speak english - example conversation

At the stationery shop: A student wants to buy sketch pens.

Student :Have you got sketch pens? (asking for information)
Shopkeeper:Yes I do.
Student :How many colours are there in a set?
Shopkeeper : Eight.
Student : How much does it cost?
Shopkeeper : Twenty rupees.
Student : Give me one.
Shopkeeper : One moment........here you are.
Student : Here’s your money, thanks.
Shopkeeper : welcome.


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