Speaking Unit 9: HOW TO EXPLAIN AND CLARIFY A SITUATION

Arnau: Hi guys, How was your party?
Pau: Hi Arnau
Francesc: Not bad, thanks. Why do you ask?
Albert: Yes...
Arnau: Because you told me that you were staying in on Saturday
Pau: Who told you that?
Francesc: Júlia said that she'd seen you. How come you didn't tell me about it?
Albert: 'Cause I was only there for a few hours. My sister asked me to take my brother.
Arnau: Are you telling me the truth, Pau?
Pau: Honestly, it's true?
Francesc: Yes, it's true.
Arnau: OK, OK: I believe you. Sorry, Albert.
Pau: That's OK.

Speaking Unit 8: How to console and encourage

Arnau: Hey Albert, you look a bit down. What's the matter?

Albert: Oh, I've just heard that my brother has got a job in London and he's moving away 

Pau: Hello. Oh, right. Sorry to hear that. It isn't the end of the world though. 

Francesc: Yes, he's right, don't take too badly- at least he won't be very far away and you can visit him. London's a really cool city. 

Albert: I know, but I'm really going to miss him.

Arnau: That's true I suppose. 

Pau: Look at it this way - if he hadn't got that job, he'd have been really disappointed
Albert: Yeah, maybe you're right.
Francesc: Cheer up! Come on - let's go to a McDonald's or something
Pau: Yes, let's go to have cheesies!!

Albert: OK. Thanks, Dean. I feel a bit better now

Speaking Unit 7: apologize for a misunderstanding

Security Guard 1 ( Arnau) : Excuse me. Can i have a word with you?
Albert: Yes. Is there a problem?
Pau: What hapen?
Security Guard 2 ( Francesc): We're afraid so. Did you know that this is private property?
Albert: No, we didn't.
Security Guard 1 (Arnau): Didn't you see the sign?
Pau: No, we're afraid not.
Security Guard 2 (Francesc):  Have you been here before to rollerblader?
Albert: No, we live out of town, in Serinyà.
Security Guard 1 (Arnau):  Well, if I were you, I'd look for a different place, you can go to Porqueres Skate Park.
Pau: Ok. Sorry about that. I didn't realize.
Security Guard 2 ( Francesc): That's Ok. Remember for next time. 

Discuss a questionnaire (Unit 6)

Albert: Hey John. I'm doing a quetionnarie about identity. Do you want to have a look?

Pau: OK, go on then. Ask something.

Albert: OK, I'll ask you the interesting ones. Do you express yourself more through your hairstyle, music, sport or your clothes?

Pau: Er, trough my clothes.

Albert: Yes,me too. Right, do you usually know what music someone likes from the clothes they wear?

Pau: I think that it's possible but it's very difficult. Not always,no.

Albert: No, me neither. OK. How about this one do you prefer hang out with a group of friends, or alone?

Pau: I prefer a group.

Albert: Oh , I don't. I prefer to relax on my own.

Pau: We're a bit different then.

Albert: It looks like it,yes.

Pau: Yes

Albert: Thank you for your time! Bye, I see you later.

Pau: Bye Albert! 

Change something in a shop (unit 5)

Francesc: Hello, are you Ok there?

Albert: Yes, we are watching the new clothes. 

Pau: I was given these shirt as a present but they're too small. Is it Ok if I change them?

Francesc: That should be OK. Have you got the receipt?

Arnau: Yes, here you are.

Francesc: Ok. Well actually, we've sold out of those jeans, I'm afraid. You can choose something else if you like. 

Albert: Oh,right. Can I try these things on?

Francesc: Yes, sure. The changing rooms are over there...

Pau: What do you think of this jeans? It isn't too long, is it?

Francesc: No, I don't think so. It's really funky.

Albert: OK. I 'll take it then. Thanks.

Pau: Bye, trank you.

Arnau: Bye!

ASK FOR AND GIVE INFORMATION (unit 4)

Arnau: Hello!
Francesc: Hi there. Can I help you?
Pau: Yes... I'm staying in Serinyà with a firend next week and we were wondering if there's anything to see around there. Have you got any information?
Albert: Yes, there are day trips for the Caves of Serinyà. I'll get you a leaflet.
Arnau: Thank you.
Francesc: That sounds good. What time do the trips leave?
Albert: They're fairly regular - they go every day except Sunday at ten to twelve.
Francesc: OK: And how much is te trip? We've got student cards.
Albert: Let's see. Well, in that case it's $10 per person. The full price is $20.
Arnau: Aha...
Pau: That's fine.
Francesc: We'll go on Monday, then. Do we need to book it?
Albert: I'll book it for you if you like. Can I take your names?

Exchange Opinions (unit 3)

Solà:Hi every body

Albert: Hi

Francesc: Hello

Arnau: Iep

Solà: Have you seen these?

Albert: No, what are they?

Francesc: Yes, they're posters for an anti-drugs campaign. All the students in the school have to say which one's best,and why.

Arnau: Let's see. Mmm....What do you think?

Albert: It's a great poster anti-drugs.

Solà:I can't really decide, but I suppose the one on the right has got a clearer message. Do you agree?

Arnau: Well, yes and no. It's clearer, but isn't very effective.

Albert: Why that?

Francesc: Well, I reckon you should be positive. For me, the one on the right is trying to be scary.

Solà: Mmmm....You might be right there.

Albert:  I must go now.

Francesc: OOOh, Bye Albert.

Solà: Bye!!! 

Arnau: See you later!

HOW TO INVITE SOMEONE OUT

Pau: Hi Francesc. I haven't seen you for a month. How are things?
Francesc: Well. How are you?
Pau: I'm fine. Hey, have you seen that new comedy film yet? It's on at the cinema in town this week.
Francesc:No, I haven't, but I've heard it's funny.
Pau: I'm going to see it with some friends tomorrow. Do you fancy coming?
Francesc: Yeah, OK. That would be great. What time?
Pau: I'm not sure. I'll text you, OK?
Francesc: All right. See you later then, Dean.
Pau: OK. Bye, Francesc.

HOW TO TALK ABOUT EVENTS IN THE PAST

Francesc: Did I ever tell you about my last birthday
Pau: No, when was that?
Francesc: Oh, it was one month ago. I've got some photos
Pau: Oh, can I see? Were there many people there?
Francesc: Oh, yes there were about a hundred of us.
Pau: Did you have a good time?
Francesc: Yes, we did. We all had a great time. The best bit was at the end of the day.
Pau: What happened then?
Francesc: They gave me all the presents and my grandfather gift me a motorbike
Pau: That sounds great!