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10 A pair of Shoes

This is a "conversation at a shoe store" between a customer (Friend 1), his companion (Friend 2) and a Shopkeeper.

* Take roles alternatively and practise the conversation.

Friend 1                   :    Hi !
Friend 2                   :    These shoes are lovely ! Can I see them ?
Shopkeeper             :    Which ones do you like ?
Friend 2                   :    That black pair looks real cool !
Friend 1                   :    Amm....The black ones.
Shopkeeper             :    The black ones..They are quite lovely...imported from Italy.
Friend 1                   :    I've been to Italy, how much are they ?
Shopkeeper             :    These shoes are 80 dollars.
Friend 1                   :    80 dollars ? That's so expensive!
Shopkeeper             :    Not so expensive…only 40 dollars for one shoe.
Friend 1                   :    Do you have another pair of black shoes?
Shopkeeper             :    This pair is only 20 dollars.
Friend 1                   :    Why are these shoes so much cheaper?
Shopkeeper             :    Because they are made here.
Friend 1                   :    Made here? What about the quality?
Shopkeeper             :    The quality is very good....These shoes will last a long time.
Friend 1                   :    How about 15 dollars for the pair ?
Shopkeeper             :    Oh.. I am sorry not enough....18.
Friend 1                   :    I'll give you 16.
Shopkeeper             :    Okay, for you special price...16 dollars....Would you like a bag ?
Friend 1                   :    No, that's okay. Thanks anyway. I'll..I'll wear them. 

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01 Making a Phone call

Now lets learn how to converse through phone.

This is a typical conversation between 2 friends:

Albert   : Hello.
Bob      : Good Morning. Is Albert there?

Albert   : This is Al.
Bob      : Al, This is Bob. What are you doing?

Albert   : Bob, I'm Sleeping. What time is it?
Bob      :Its 8 AM Time to rise and shine.

Albert   : 8 AM? Aahh! Oh No! I'll be late for work.
Bob      : No, No.. No.. Today is Saturday. You do not have to work today.

Albert   : Aah! Saturday! Thats right, No work today! Sounds good!
Bob      : Hey! Are you free today?

Albert   : Ah! Today is Saturday, Yeah I'm free.
Bob      : Would you like to do something together today?

Albert   : That sounds good! What do you want to do?
Bob      : I don't Know. What do you want to do?

Albert   : I don't know Either. why don't you come to my house and we'll think of something.
Bob      : Ok, I'll be there in about an hour.

Albert   : Ok, see you later.
Bob      : See you Al.

Please try to fill the audio gaps in the later part of the conversation, it is left blank for you to practice.

Happy speaking.

Self Introduction

Say a few sentences about yourself,
Here is an Example:

I'm Thameem Ansari.
I'm 29 years old. (or: I'm 29.)
I'm from India.
I'm working for ASCON as Trainer. (I'm Working in ASCON)
I'm a post graduate in Biochemistry and Management.
I'm married.
I'm interested in learning new techniques in training.

The above might sometimes be monotonous, so you can use personal pronouns and spice up your introduction as in the following example.

Example 2:

I'm Thameem Ansari.
I'm 29.
My Native is India, but i live in UAE.
I'm a Trainer by profession and I work for ASCON.
My Education qualification includes a PG in Biochemistry and Management.
I'm Married and blessed with a kid.
My hobbies are reading books and learning new techniques in training. (or)
I like reading book and I'm Interested in learning new techniques in training.

Special Example 1: (Education Qualification) try any of the following.
I completed my Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
I completed High School.
I'm an Engineering graduate.
My Work place is my school and my experience is my education.

Throw more questions.
Practice regularly. Happy Speaking.

What ? Its Uses

What can be used in places
1) Asking for information about something
Example: What is your name?

2) Asking for repetition
Example: What? I can't hear you. You did what?

3) Expressing feelings or confirmation.
Example: Oh! What a beauty!