Category: Guides

Joy: So Bill, what movie do you want to see?
Bill: I’m not sure, what’s playing?
Joy: ‘Ever After’ is playing at 5:00. Should we see that?
Bill: What kind of movie is it?
Joy: It’s a romance.
Bill: Oh no, I hate romance films. What about ‘Die Hard 2’?
Joy: No way! It’s an action movie and I can’t stand those!
Bill: Hmm, ok. What else is playing?
Joy: How about ‘Office Space’. It’s on at 6:00
Bill: Is that a comedy?
Joy: Yeah, I heard it’s really funny!
Bill: Cool, let’s see that.
Joy: Ok, I could go for a laugh! Let’s go!
Bill goes to the ticket counter
Bill: Good evening. Could I please have two tickets to the 6:00 showing of ‘Office Space’?
Ticket Seller: Here you are. That’s $15.75
Bill: Thanks a lot!
Ticket Seller: Enjoy the movie.
Joy: Would you like some popcorn, Bill?
Bill: Sure!
Joy: Ok, I’ve got it . Why don’t you go find some seats?
Bill: Ok, see you inside.

Banker: Hello, how may I help you?
Customer: Good afternoon, I would like to exchange some money.
Banker: Okay, what currencies?
Customer: Hryvnia into US dollars, can you tell me the exchange rate please?
Banker: It’s 7.90 hryvnia to the dollar.
Customer: Okay, I’d like to exchange 600 hryvnia please.
Banker: That’s $75.95. Do you have 40 kopeks? Then it will be 76 dollars even.
Customer: I think so. Oh, here we are.
Gives banker kopeks
Banker: Thank you. Here’s your money, 76 US dollars.
Customer: Great. May I have a receipt please?
Banker: Certainly. Here you are. Have a nice day.
Customer: Thanks, you too!

Pharmacist: Hello, how can I help you?
Elaine: Hi, I need to get my prescription filled.
Pharmacist: Do you have it with you?
Elaine: Yes, here it is, from Dr. Smith’s office.
Pharmacist: Ok, we will fill this for you. It will be ready in about an hour. How will you be paying for this today?
Elaine: Oh, here’s my insurance card.
Pharmacist: Oh, thank you very much. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Elaine: Not right now. Thank you! See you in an hour.
Pharmacist: Goodbye.

Server: Good afternoon, how can I help you today?
Jennifer: I’d like a table for one, please.
Server: Right this way. Here you are.
Jennifer: Thank you.
Server: Here’s our menu. My name’s Alan and I’m your server today. Would you like to hear today’s specials?
Jennifer: Certainly.
Server: Well, we have a wonderful mushroom soup to start off with. Today’s main course is fish and chips.
Jennifer: Fish and chips? Is the fish fresh?
Server: Absolutely. Fresh off the docks this morning.
Jennifer: Alright, I’d like the fish and chips.
Server: Would you like to have a starter?
Jennifer: hmmm, I’m not sure.
Server: Our salads are excellent.
Jennifer: Ok, I’ll get a green salad.
Server: Very good. And to drink?
Jennifer: Oh, I’d like some mineral water, please.
Server: Ok. So that’s a green salad, fish and chips and mineral water.
Jennifer: Yes, that’s right.
Server: Coming right up!
Jennifer: Thank you.
After the meal
Server: How was everything?
Jennifer: Just great! May I have the bill please?
Server: Of course, here you are.
Jennifer: Thanks a lot, keep the change!
Server: Thank you! Have a nice day!
Jennifer: You too!

Two colleagues at the office
Heather: Hey David, how’s it going?
David: Hi Heather, not bad. Hey, do you know how to get to The Daniels Company? I’ve never been there before and I’ve got a meeting there.
Heather: Are you walking or taking the subway?
David: The subway.
Heather: Ok, it will take some time. Take the number 9 from West 72nd street. Get off at Times Square and change to the A train. Go across town and get off at Grand Central station. Go above ground and walk north on Park Avenue. You’ll see it there.
David: Just a moment, let me write this down!
Heather: Ok, take the number 9 from West 72nd street. Get off at Times Square and change to the A train. Got it?
David: Yes, thanks. Now, once I get to Times Square, which train do I take?
Heather: Change to the A.
David: Thanks Heather. How long does it take?
Heather: It takes about a half an hour. When is your meeting?
David: It’s tomorrow at nine. I’ll leave at eight-thirty.
Heather: That’s during rush hour. You should leave before then, at eight.
David: OK. Thanks Heather.
Heather: Not a problem.

A brother and sister, outside a bank
Susan: How do I use the ATM?
Alan: First, you put your card in this slot and enter your PIN.
Susan: OK. Then I choose withdrawal?
Alan: Yes, choose withdrawal, not account information.
Susan: What’s next?
Alan: Choose your checking or your savings account.
Susan: And then?
Alan: Enter the amount you want to take out of your account.
Susan: How much can I take out?
Alan: Most accounts have a limit of $400 per day.
Susan: Oh! What happens after I enter the withdrawal amount?
Alan: The ATM gives you bills, usually $20 bills. Take the money and receipt from the slots, and don’t forget to take your card!
Susan: Thanks a lot!
Alan: No problem. Now you can buy me lunch!