Elementary

Some typical expressions that you can use in conversations. First, read the conversation.

- Hi, Linda. How are you? - Hello, its good to see you. Im fine, thanks. And you? - Not too bad. I heard that you have a new job. Is that true? - Oh, yes. Well, its not so wonderful but I have to earn some money. - And what do you do? - Im a receptionist in a hotel. To tell the truth, its very tiring but I can meet very nice people. And what about you? - Actually, I dont have a job now because my boss fired me two weeks ago so now Im looking for a job. I would like some advice on finding a job. - I advise you to buy a newspaper, and look at the advertisements. - Well, thats a good idea. - And what do you think about a job in the hotel? - In my opinion, it would be great to work there. - Well, then Im going to talk with the manager. - Thank you very much. Call me when you have some information. - Sure. See you later then. - OK. Take care.

Collect all the expressions. You have to find sixteen. Now match them with their Hungarian equivalents. 1. Mi jsg veled? 2. Hogy vagy? 3. Mit gondolsz ....rl? 4. Vigyzz magadra. 5. Tancsot szeretnk krni ..kapcsolatban. 6. Szia. 7. Jl vagyok. 8. Jl vagyok. 9. Valjban 10. Azt tancsolom, hogy 11. J ltni tged. 12. Persze. 13. Nos. 14. Viszlt ksbb. 15. Vlemnyem szerint, 16. Az igazat megvallva

Now write the missing expression into the conversations. 1. - Hi, Susan. .. 2. Wow, Jack. . - Im fine, thanks. - Yes, we havent met for ages. - , its quite boring.

3. What do you think about this new film of Al Pacino? 4. Jane, can you help me? - Yes, ..

5. I really like this T-shirt. 6. I think I have some problems. .. on cooking. that way. 7. Whats the matter?

- Well, I think its awful. - I advise you to buy a cookbook and start

- ., Im fed up with my job. - OK. Take care.

8. Actually, I must go now. .

Intermediate

Some typical expressions that you can use in conversations. First, read the conversation .

- Hello, Peter. How are things with you? - Hi, Mick. Cant complain. What about you? - Well, quite well. As a matter of fact, I think Im in a bit of a trouble. - Are you serious? - Unfortunately, Im not kidding now. I owe quite a lot of money to a person who now wants his money back as quickly as possible, but I personally dont think that I can pay his money back. What would you do if you were in my shoes? - The thing is I have never been in such a situation but if you ask me, I would go to a bank and get some credit, and then give the money to the guy, and pay it back gradually in instalments. - Yes, now Im quite convinced that thats the only way to solve this problem. Well, Im very grateful to you for the advice. - Thats all right. Keep me informed. Well, I must be off now. - OK. See you later. Collect all the expressions. You have to find fourteen. 1. Valjban,( kt kifejezs) 2. Mi jsg veled? 3. Nem tesz semmit. 4. Komolyan? 5. Ha engem krdezel, 6. n szemly szerint gy gondolom, 7. s veled mi jsg? Now match them with their Hungarian equivalents. 8. Most mennem kell. 9. Meg vagyok gyzdve afell, hogy .. 10. Nagyon hls vagyok neked.. 11. Nem panaszkodhatom. 12. Meglehetsen jl. 13. Mit tennl, ha a helyemben lennl?

Now write the missing expression into the conversations. 1. - Hi, Jack. I havent seen you for ages. .. 2. - I have been fired. 3. - What are you up to? - Oh, - ., Im just hanging around. - Well, cant complain.

4. - I lost my girlfriend, I have no job and my friends think that Im a pain in the neck. - If you ask me, I would move to another town and start a new life. 5. - Dad, .for your help. I wouldnt be here without you. - Thats all right, son. Thats my duty. 6. - Sorry, Kate, but 7. - Are you sure that this plan will work? solution. 8. - What has happened to you? - Thats OK. See you tomorrow. - Yes, ..that this is the only possible .. , I think I have broken your favourite vase.

Advanced

Some typical expressions that you can use in conversations. First, read the conversation.

- Hi, Robbie. Long time no see. How is life? - Still alive, thanks. And you? - To be quite frank, I feel rather blue. Would it be possible to sit down and talk everything over? - Sure. Feel free to share your problems with me. - Well, I guess it would take more than just a few minutes. Why dont we go out for a cup of tea? - Well, let me think, is tonight good for you? - Yes, absolutely. - OK, see you later then. - All right, and I really appreciate your trying top help me. - Any time.

Collect all the expressions.

You have to find thirteen.

Now match them with their functions.

1. To ask about how someone is: 2. To express your opinion: (2 expressions) 3. To say you are OK: 4. To say yes: 5. To give permission: 6. To invite someone:

7. To say thank you: 8. To ask for permission:

9. To say that you are happy to see someone again:

10. To hesitate: (2 expressions) 11. To say that you are happy to be able to help

Now write the missing expression into the conversations.

1. - Can you lend me your pen?

- ..to take it. - Well, that sounds great.

2. - . go to the cinema tonight? 3. - . all your help.

- Oh, any time.

4. - What do you think about my new hair colour? - .., its rather strange. 5. - Would you come with me to the doctor? - When are we going?

6. - Hows life? I havent heard anything from you for years! - Well, . but nothing special.