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spoken English Exercises

Topic 1: ENGLISH SENTENCES

Hello. (Hello.)

How are you? (How are you?)

Fine. (Fine.)

Fine, thank you. (Fine, thank you.)

Okay, thanks. (Okay, thanks.)
Good morning. (Good morning.)
Good afternoon. (Good afternoon.)
Good evening. (Good evening.)
Excuse me. (Excuse me.)
What time is it? (What time is it?)
It is 2 o'clock. (It is 2 o'clock.)
Thank you. (Thank you.)
My name is John. (My name is John.)
What is your name? (What is your name?)
Do you live here? (Do you live here?)
Yes, I live here. (Yes, I live here.)
Do you speak English? (Do you speak English?)
I speak a little English. (I speak a little English.)
Have you lived here long? (Have you lived here long?)
I have lived here two years. (I have lived here two years.)
Thank you. (Thank you.)
Goodbye. (Goodbye.)
Topic 1.1 Repeat each sentence.
1.1a
Hello. (Hello.)
1.1b
How are you? (How are you?)
1.1c
Fine. (Fine.)
1.1d
Fine, thank you. (Fine, thank you.)
1.1e
Okay, thanks. (Okay, thanks.)
1.1f
Good morning. (Good morning.)
1.1g
Good afternoon. (Good afternoon.)
1.1h
Good evening. (Good evening.)
1.1i
Excuse me. (Excuse me.)
1.1j
What time is it? (What time is it?)
1.1k
It is 2 o'clock. (It is 2 o'clock.)
1.1l
Thank you. (Thank you.)
1.1m
My name is John. (My name is John.)
1.1n
What is your name? (What is your name?)
1.1o
Do you live here? (Do you live here?)
1.1p
Yes, I live here. (Yes, I live here.)
1.1q
Do you speak English? (Do you speak English?)
1.1r
I speak a little English. (I speak a little English.)
1.1s
Have you lived here long? (Have you lived here long?)
1.1t
I have lived here two years. (I have lived here two years.)
1.1u
Thank you. (Thank you.)
1.1v
Goodbye. (Goodbye.)

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First Lesson L.1 Confidence and Learning to Speak English

fluently

How to learn to speak English? I am starting this blog to help those

who want to learn English and speak it. I am doing it just because
there are not enough avenues for many who want to master this
language without spending money and getting cheated at the
coachings.
This is a blog where you will learn absolutely free. No charges.
Because it is my passion. I will try my best to share all. But you will
have to communicate to me. I welcome all feedback. Do write to me
and we will share the beauty of this language.

Lesson 1.

The first lesson for you is to be confident. Speak up. Don't get shy. If
you speak a native language, any lingo either Urdu, Arabic, Tibetan,
Hindi or Chinese, don't worry. You will learn. Be patient.

Keep telling yourself that you can do it. Say "I can speak English'' " I
will speak English, surely". I will speak fluently. I know I can do it.
Yes I will do it. I will do. Surely. Certainly. I can. Yes I am most
certainly going to speak the language. I will master it.

This is important repeat these sentences and let them store in the back
of your mind. Kaise angrezi bolna seekhen? Learn it on this website
or blog. No need for class rooms and teachers, coachings and short
crash courses that promise to teach you spoken english in 90 days or
100 hrs. Just learn it with us.

Regards

Lesson 2. General Conversation

Meeting/ conversation:

Q. Hello, How are you? Or Hi How is everything?

A. I am fine Or Pretty fine Or Perfect Or I am absolutely fine, thanks
Or Cool
Or Nice, nothing special Or everything is fine, what about you? Or I
am doing great, and you?

हैलो, कैसे हो, सब ठीक है/हा, मै ठीक हूँ, तुम सुनाओ...

Q. Where have you been lately? or Long time no see!
A. I was busy Or I have been busy with extra work Or I have had a lot
of work to do Or Pleased to meet you, I was away, got back only
yesterday

कहा थे इस दौरान, एक असे से नज़र नही आये/ हा यार कुछ मसरफ था, बड़ी खुशी
हुई तुमसे िमलकर, मै बाहर गया था अभी कल ही लौटा ...

Lesson 3: Conversation in English

Question: Where have you been? Or Haven't seen you much lately

इतने िदल से कहा थे, नज़र ही नही आये

Answer::
I have been tied up with extra work
Or
I had lot of work to do
Or
I was busy
Or
You see I have had a great deal of work to do
Or
I had much work to finish

बस कुछ मसरफ था/ काफी काम था/मै मशगूल था/ मेरे पास बेहद काम था/मुझे
काम खतम करना था

X: Where have you been

Y: I was away
X: I thought you were in England
Y: I got back two days ago (Urdu/Hindi: Main do din pahle wapas
aaya)
Or I returend two days ago
Or I returned this Friday

कहा रहे भाई इतने िदन/मै बाहर था/ अचछा मै समझा िक मुलक के बाहर गए हो/ अभी दो
रोज़ पहले तो लौटा हूँ/ इसी जुमे को लौटा

Lesson 4: Buying goods at shop/vegetable market

How much are the onions? (Pyaaz kitne ke diye?)

How much are the lemons?

पयाज कैसी दी? नीमबू कया िहसाब है

--

Five Rs a kilo! Ok. Give me two kg.

Or
I would like to have 5 kg onions and bagful of lemons
पाच रपये िकलो, ठीक है दो िकलो दे दो
--

Buyer: Please give me five packs of bread

Shop owner: We carry only standard breads and not local ones
Buyer: No problem, I prefer standard companies
Shop owner: And shall I give you need cheese and milk
Buyer: Alright

बेड के पैकेट दे दीिजए, िसफर सटैडडर बेड है, कोई बात नही मै वही पसंद करता हूँ,
और दधू भी दीिजए, ठीक है
--

Buyer: Could you get me a bag of tea, 2 kg sugar and a dozen eggs?
Shopper: Sure, I will put all in this box with your other groceries
कया तुम मुझे चाय, शकर और दजरन भर अंडे दे सकते हो, बेशक मै सब एक ही थैले
मे डाल दँगू ा

Lesson 5: Conversation on telephone

1: Hello, Could you please give me the number of Red Rose School?
2: Can you tell me the location of the school?

1: It is near the India Gate

2: Just a moment please.

1: Can I speak to Mr Taylor?

2: Wait, I am transferring it.

1: May I speak to Mrs Johns?

2: May I know who is calling?
1: It's her friend, Jesse
2: Let me check if she is around
1: Tell her its urgent, I am holding the line

1. Hello, Is it Dr Patel's residence?

2. No it's not, what number you have dialled?
1. 9899998998945
2. Sorry, that's wrong number

Above are a few sentences that can help you in making telephonic
conversation. We will keep on posting practical tips that will help you
in improving your linguistic skills.

Financial matters: Borrowing and lending

Lesson 6: Borrowing and Lending money/ Financial transaction

1. Can you you lend me Rs 500 (Kya tum mujhe panch sau rupaye de
sakte ho?)
2. Sure, why not
1. Actually I desperately need the money
2. I understand but how long will you take to return
1. In a week. Let my salary come and the first thing I will do is to
return your money
----
Did you get the money?
-- Yes Rajesh gave me.

Salim, Can you lend me Rs 100

--The last time you borrowed money from me, you took a year to
return
It is just a question of Rs 100
--OK, But I don't have change.
You give me Rs 500. I will return all
--What a joke. First bring the change and then take Rs 100.
[Above are few sentences on how to borrow/lend money]

Lesson 7: Talking about time, reaching somewhere early or with

delay

1. Are we getting late?

2. No I don't think so
1. But my watch suggests we are late
2. We will take short route if you are so worries

1. Hey, Ram isn't here yet

2. See he is coming
1. But it is six fifteen already, he is always late
2. Come on, he is just 10-15 minutes late

Sajjad: I am afraid we're going to be late

Ramesh: How much is there left?
Sajjad: We have got about 20 minutes
Ramesh: That's enough, we can get there on time
Sajjad: Actually I just don't want to reach late today
Ramesh: I know, we have been getting late almost daily
but today will be a different day
Sajjad: Hopefully, we can get to the office on time.
Urdu/Hindi: (Ummeed karte hain ki aaj hum waqt par office pohonch
jayenge)

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Lesson 8: Asking about way and address

X: Excuse me
Y: Yes, Can I help you?

X: Can you tell me how do I get to this address?

Y: Let me see it. Ok, get bus number 13 from the next stop and get
off the bus at Capital Petrol Pump. There you can ask anybody and
they will tell you the exact location.
X: How far will I have to walk down after getting off the bus
Y: It's just a few steps. In fact, you will see the billboard on the road
itself
X: Thanks a lot for your help
Y: That's fine

X: Which is the next stop?

Y: The bus will stop at Khan Market now
X: Actually I am new to the city
Y: No problem
X: Can you just tell me how far this bus goes and will it take me to
the Gandhi Market
Y: I think it goes that far and even outside the capital. But you better
cross-check with the conductor

X: Does the taxi go to Jawahar Chowk

Y: I am afraid the taxis don't go that way

(The above lesson is about general conversation when you ask

someone about showing the way, asking about the bus stop during
travelling in a city. Rest you can do it just be confident)

Lesson 9: About illness, ailments and diseases

X: What are you doing for your headache?

Y: I took a pill
X: Did you speak to any doctor?
Y: No, actually my friend advised me
X: I again warn you, self-medication is dangerous
Y: Don't worry, if I don't feel better I will surely consult a doctor

X: I have a terrible toothache

Y: Toothache can really be bad, I know
X: Lying down might help it too. I have taken a medicine already but
it is not working too much.
Y: You should go to bed

X: What's wrong with you?

Y: I have broken my finger and even injured my knee.
X: Yes, injury in the winter hurts more
Y: Sunil also hurt his shoulder. We were together when the bike
skidded.
X: Yes I saw the scratches on him.
Y: Mercifully the bones were not broken
X: What about your fever and sore throat?
Y: It's fine now. Just when I had barely recovered, I got into this.

Ravi: Why are you lying down at this hour?

Joseph: My toes are sore. Even the legs are hurting.
Ravi: Should you have played so much football?
Joseph: I know, I overdid myself.
Ravi: Resting might help. And do things gradually, don't rush
yourself into the sport just because the vacations have begun.
Joseph: Right sir. Now enough of sermonising, Push off.

Above are conversations about illness. Like when you fall sick, you
are down with fever or have sore wirsts or chest or legs, suffering
common cold or got injured. These are the basic things people talk
about. So it will not be difficult. The next part will be on a visit to the
doctor.

General Conversation about Travel

L 10. General conversation on a visit outside: About travelling in

taxi, plane and journey

X: At what time does the next train to Delhi leaves

Y: 7 pm
X: How often is there a flight to Delhi?
Y: Every two hours there is a flight and it is nonstop.

X: Can I get a reservation on the plane IC 7133?

Or Could I make a reservation for the Delhi flight?
Y: Sorry all seats are booked
X" What about the next flight?
Y" Sure. I can give you a seat on that.

X: I would like to check in for the flight to Mumbai

Y: Fine, can I see your passport and ticket. X: Sure
_______________________________________
Ismail: How long you will be in Lucknow?
Asif: I will be here about two weeks.
Ismail: Where are you going to stay?
Asif: I am staying at Burlington Hotel.
----------------------------------------------------

Khan: I would like a single room, please

Clerk at the counter: Do you want a room with an attached bath.
Khan: Do you have one and what is the charge?
Clerk: It is 350.

Salim: I have a reservation for a room here.

Manager: Yes. You're in room 25 on the second floor
Salim: Can I take the elevator over there?
Manager: Yes, and turn left when you get off the elevator.

General Conversation

L 11. Taking a trip by jeep

Naved: Are you taking a trip today?

Rashid: Yes, we're going to Istanbul.
Naved: How far is it from here to the coast?
Rashid: It is 30 km
Naved: How long does it take to get there by jeep/car. (Bold:
Sequence is important)

Naved: What's the best way to Cannaught Place?

Rashid: The National Highway 22.
Naved: How much longer is that way?
Rashid: About 10 km.
Naved: Is there a place to eat there?
Rashid: Yes a couple of eateries are there.

Ashish: What's a good hotel in this town?

Shirish: Jehan Numa Hotel is quite good.

Lesson 12: Phrasal Verbs-1

A.Could you please put the fan/AC on?

B. Have you heard this CD, I will put it on.
A. Sorry to put you off again but I am too busy to see you today. (I
don't have time to see you)
B. Ok we can put it off until next week.

A. Everything looks so bad here.

B. Oh come on, lighten up, you will make all of us feel equally
miserable.

A. I hate him. I am not going to speak to him ever again.

B. But what's the problem?
A. Well, it's difficult to say.
B. Come on, spit it out.
While going out, we always find it hard to decide what to put on.
Her favourite dress is thegreen one and she always asks me to help
her do up the zip.
We wrap up well while going out in winter and I put a coat on my
shirt.

Did you read the morning papers?

I looked at the papers but didn't read them.
How do I get to your place coming from the capital?
You will just have to look out for the sign, Flushing Meadows and
turn to the right.

Lesson 13: Looking for some object/something

Harry: What are you doing there?

Tom: Dad I am studying.

Harry: Where is your mom?

Tom: I saw her go to the dining room.

Harry: Is she having her breakfast?

Tom: No. She has already had her breakfast. Can I help you dad?

Harry: Actually I've been looking for my lighter.

Tom: It's not with me. I have not seen it. Have you seen it Susan.

Susan: No I haven't. Tell dad to check the cupboard.

Harry: Everything gets misplaced in this house. Anyway I must be
off to the office.
-----
Asking address

Who are you looking for?

--I would like to meet Mr Khan but I find the gate locked & all doors
shut.

Don't they live here.

No they don't.

--Have they moved from here?

They moved last month. Now the owner is moving in today.

--Does he live far from here. Could u direct me to his place?

It's near Capital Petrol Pump.

--Is the phouse a walk-up.

No, you had better go by atuo. Actually I have also been thinking of
popping in at their new house for a chat.

--Do you mind joining me then!

No not at all. My pleasure. Do you mind waiting for 15 minutes? Let
me change my clothes. Please come in and sit down. I'll hurry up.

Would you like something to drink?

--I shouldn't mind tea. It's very cold today.

I can offer you a coffee, if you like.

--I don't mind as long as it is hot.

Lesson 14: General Conversation

X: Did you go to the airport to receive your relatives?
Y: Ya in the morning. They came from Nigeria.

X: US! They must have flown to Mumbai and from there taken a train
to Delhi from where they must have taken a flight.
Y: They arrived by 1136. The flight was late by two hours. Actually
the flights were not operating on schedule owing to pilot's strike.

X: Everybody is tired of the strikes and bandhs. Do they come to

Gauhati often.
Y: At least once a year. And now lot of people will be dropping into
meet them. Everybody is excited.

X: But don't forget we have to go to party today?

Y: Where shall we meet?

X: Shall we make it 7 at the library.

Y: Sure, I'll pick you up from your house.

Lesson 15. Return from abroad

Hi Salim. I haven't seen you for ages.

---Been out of country for five months.

Really, where, to US?

---No, my wife and I have been to France to see our grandson

That's a good news I'm sure you've had a very enjoyable time.
How long were you there?
Exactly five months.

--How much did you pay for visa?

Not much. Just the travel is expensive there. I mean the taxis in
London.

Did you board from Jeddah?

--No from Dubai

WISH: USE OF WISH

I wish our roads would be like them one day. I wish you wouldn't
keep boasting.
I wish it would stop raining. I wish you would be quiet.

Lesson 16. Asking cost, prices and bargain

How much does the radio cost?

Or
How much are the tomatoes?
---I beg your pardon, Sir
How much is the pencil?
--It's 5 Rs.

How much is this suitcase?

---It's just Rs 750
Just!
--Sir, see the quality, it's genuine leather
Ok, but does that include the tax
--It's Rs 800.
Ok, I will take it

How much are these things all together?

--That'll me Rs 2,500
I'd like to charge them to my account
--Fine, Could you give me your name and address?
Lesson 17: General Conversation

How are you Ashish.

--Fine
Did you have a nice time over the weekend
--Ya, it was fun

So what did you do?

--I did lot of sightseeing
How long were you out of Delhi?
I was away for ten days.

Have you ever been to Paris?

--No I have never been there.
And have you ever been to Milan?
--Yes, I was there last summer.

Lesson 18: Talking about food at restaurant

Thi s is lesson on how to order food at hotels, restaurants and eateries,

talking about food, having lunch, breakfast and dinner. These are
important conversations and once you are able to learn them, it will
surely do a lot of good for your confidence.

Hi, Kris, how are you?

--Fine dear.

What did you have for breakfast?

--I had eggs, coffee and some porridge.
How did you have your eggs?
--soft-boiled, as always.
---------------------------

How about a cup of coffee?

--That sounds good.
I always enjoy cofee after work.
--I like it best in the morning.
---------------------------

Would you like to have an orange?

--Thanks but I don't think so.
Fruits are good for you.
--I know, but I had an apple about an hour ago.
--------------------------

John, where did you have your lunch today?

--I had it at the newly opened restaurant with Raj.
Did you have a good lunch?
--Yes, I had choumein, rice and vegetables.
-------------------------

You do know any good eatery near our office?

--Ya, there's a hotel over there. Didn't you eat before we left?
Yes but I am hungry again.
--Well, I am still digesting my lunch.
-------------------------

I'd like to order breakfast?

--What can I bring you?
I'd like coffee, scrambled eggs and toasts.
--Ok, I'll bring the coffee first.
--------------------------
Please give me an egg sandwich.
--Would like it on wheat bread or white?
White bread, plase, With sauce.
--Sure, here it is.
--------------------------

I'd like idlis first and coffee later

--Do you want cream for your coffee?
Yes, cream but no sugar.
--I'll bring the idlis right away.
How much do I owe you?
--Rs 85.
-------------------------

What did you order?

--I ordered a sandwich and a cup of coffee.
What kind of sandwich did you order?
--A vegetable sandwich.
--------------------------

Could we have a table for five?

--There's a nice table right there by the window.
May we also have the menu right away?
--I'll get the menu immediately.

Would you care for some Mughlai biryani?

--No, I'll have steak.
How do you like your steak?
--I'd prefer it medium rare.
Would you like to have soup?
--Yes, Creamed onion, please
Mashed, boiled or french-fried potatoes?
--I'll have French Fried.
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What vegetables would you like with your dinner?

--Carrots please and corn with cream sauce.
What kind of dressing do you want on your salad?
--I believe I'll take Russian dressing tonight.

Would you like to order a dessert?

--What kinds of pie do you have?
Peach, lemon cream and apple
--I'd like lemon cream, please

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Lesson 19. About Schedule, Time, Travel Programme and Tour

Will you be at home tomorrow evening?

Will you be at home the day after tomorrow?
Will you be at home next Tuesday night?
When will Raja arrive in the City?
----

How long will you be away?

Probably two weeks.
Have you made all the arrangements?
Didn't your parents get back last night?
Didn't your brothers get back the week before last.
----
Ujjawal, how long have you been here?
I have been here for three months.
How often do you get here?
I get to this city about twice a year.
----

Didn't your friends leave the week before last?

Yes, They left just two weeks ago.
Will they get back next week?
Yes. They will arrive a week from tomorrow
----

Did Ali get back last week?

Yes, he got back on Tuesday.
How long was he away?
He was out of town for five days.
----

When did Atul arrive in town?

He flew in last Friday.
And Ali has been here sine last Friday afternoon too.
Both of them plan to leave the day after tomorrow.
----

Were you at home last night?No but I was at home the night before
last.
Will you be at home tomorrow night.
No, but I will be at home the next night.
----

Will they get back next week?

Will they get back a fortnight from now?
She was out of town for quite a while.
She was out of town for a couple of months.
----

They are going to instruct you tomorrow night.

He is going to visit you on September 30.
We are going to invite you the day after tomorrow.
He is going to assist you next month.

Lesson 20: Repeat sentences-I

Just repeat the following sentences several times for your fluency
practice. 16 sentences for different situations and randomly picked
but they will be useful. Try them!

* Well, I have to get back to the office।

भई मुझे तो दफतर वापस जाना है.

* If I had only known this, I would have straight come।

अगर मुझे यह मालूम होता तो मै सीधे यही आता।

* If he were here, I would kill him with my bare hands।

वह अगर यहा होता तो मै खुद उसे मार देता।

* I would like to take a look around first।

मै पहले एक नज़र खुद देखना चाहूँगा।

* I'll get in touch with you।

मै तुमसे राबता (समपकर) करं गा।

* I have changed my mind।

मै ने अपना इरादा तबदील कर िदया है।
* She will get over it।
वह इस से उबार जायेगी।

* I've got to find a job.

मुझे नौकरी ढू ँढना है।

* That's why I have come to see you.

यही वजह है जो मै तुमहे देखने आया हूँ।

*Why women, I can get along without them।

औरत कयूँ, मै उनके बगैर भी रह सकता हूँ।

* I am going to write to Papa and see if he can Send Us a cook।

मै पापा को िलखूंगी/िलखुंगा और देखते है शायद वोह खानसामा भेज दे।

* Sorry, boss will be a little late.

म'आफी चाहता हूँ, बास को देर हो जायेगी।

* I wish I was a rich man।

काश मै अमीर होता/होती।

* Lot of things they said but behind my back।

मेरे पीठ पीछे वोह लोग बोहत सी बाते कहते है।

* Could you call back later?

कया तुम बाद मे काल कर सकते हो?

*How was your trip?

और तुमहारा सफ़र कैसा रहा।

Lesson 21. Phrasal Verbs-2

Come

The old frame just 'came apart' in my hands. (come apart=in separate
pieces)
वोह पुराना फेम टू ट कर मेरे हाथ मे आ गया।

Please let the jersey soak overnight and the stain will 'come out'.
(come out=disappear)
कपडे को सूख जाने दो रात भर, धबबा अपने आप गायब हो जाएगा।

When do your exam results come out?

तुमहारे इमतेहान के नतीजा कब आएंगे?
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Get

It's nice to 'get together' with people you 'get on with'।(get on=they
like each other/friendly with each other)
िजन लोगो से िमज़ाज िमलता हो, उनके साथ दोसती होना उमा बात है।

I must 'get on' with my work. I 'got behind' because I spent too much
time on internet
(Get sth over with)(Get away)
मुझे अपना काम शुर कर देना चािहए, मै इनटरनेट की वजह से पीछे रह गया।

Let's get this meeting over with else we will never get away before
rush hour and it will take ages to reach home.
(can't/couldn't get over=be very surprised that sth is true) (Get away
with)
इस मीिटंग को खतम कर देते है वरना घर पोहंचने मे देर हो जाएगी।

I can't get over how she manages to get away with doing so little
work. It is obvious to everybody but none seems to notice.
मै हैरान हूँ िक वोह कैसे इतनी कामचोरी के बावुजूद लोगो की नज़रो मे नही
खटकता।

Yes surviving without a job is tough but I will 'get by' with a bit of
help from parents।
बेशक नौकरी के बगैर िज़ंदा रहना दुशार है लेिकन मै अपने वालदैन (मा बाप) के
भरोसे हँू।

Don't worry, we will get around/round it somehow (find a way to deal

or avoid a problem)।
बेिफक रहो, हम लोग िकसी तरह मसला सुलझा लेगे।

How do you and Jamil go on? I manage somehow though it isn't

easy।
तुमहारी और जमील की कैसी पटती है, मेरे िलए तो उसके साथ रहना आसान नही
है।

I don't understand what are you getting at (asking sb what they mean)
मै समझ नही पा रहा िक तुमहारे इरादे कया है।

How did you get so behind?

तुम इतने पीछे कैसे रह गए।

Shall we get together this evening?

आज िमला जाये!
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Go

Whatever you say, Shireen will 'go along with' you।

तुम जो चाहे कहो, शीरी तुमहारे साथ ही जायेगी।

A bad cough and a sore throat often 'go together'।

नज़ला और गले की तकलीफ अकसर साथ होती है।
Lesson 22: Repeat Sentences-2 (Idioms)

The following are random sentences used in conversation with

idioms, the knowledge of which is essential in daily conversation. Try
to make out the idioms and their use. These sentences will help you a
lot.

He flies off handle at the slightest provocation. (angry reaction) His

brother flew off handle when I gave him the idea.
वोह ज़रा सी बात पर आग बबूला हो जाता है

The boss has washed his hands completely of the marketing team's
publicity stunt.
बास ने माकेिटंग टीम के पलान की नाकामी की िजममेदारी लेने से इनकार कर िदया है

She got her fingers burnt on the stock market.

वोह पहले ही सटाक माकेट मे नुकसान झेल चुकी है

Good idea but doubt if it will ever get off the ground.
अचछा खयाल है लेिकन मुझे शक है िक यह कामयाब होगा

Do you think you can give me a hand on Sunday. Actually, I need to

clean the house.
कया तुम इतवार को मेरी मदद कर सकोगे, मुझे घर साफ करना है

Have you ever tried your hand at cooking?

कया तुमने कभी खाना पकाने की कोिशश की है

Yes, it's time he got his acts together.

यह वक्त है िक वोह सुधर जाये

I'm trying to get him to give up smoking but I'm (or, I have been)
banging my head against a wall।
मै मुकममल कोिशश कर रहा हूँ िक वोह िसगरेट पीना छोर दे मगर मै नाकाम रहा हूँ।
Kamal and Neena have not been getting on well for sometime now
but his rudeness to her yesterday brought things to a head.
कमल और नीना मे पट नही रही है कुछ असे से मगर कल उसने िजस अंदाज़ से
गुफतफू की, मामलात िबलकुल ही खराब हो गए।

She screamed her head off when she saw a lizard under the table.
जैसे ही उसकी नज़र िछपकली पर परी वोह चीख उठी।

He held his ground and had a meeting with the chief where he told
him everything.
वोह अपनी बात पर डटा रहा और आिखर कार उसने मािलक को सब बता िदया।

I have had that awful song on the brain ever since hearing it on radio
this morning.
सुबह से वह नामाकूल गाना मेरे सर पर सवार है और मै उसे गुनगुनाए जा रहा हूँ

I'd be prepared to go to any lengths to get that job।

इस नौकरी को हािसल करने के िलए मै कोई भी कीमत चुकाने को तैयार हँू
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Lesson 23: Buying goods in market

X: How much are your tomatoes

Y: Twelve rupees a kilo.

टमाटर कैसे िदए? बारह रपये के एक िकलो

X: How much would 3 kilos cost?

Y: Ok, I will give to you for Thirty Rupees.

तीन िकलो िकतने के दोगे? चिलये तीस रपये दे दीिजयेगा

X: What does that pen cost?

Y: It is Rs 50

यह कलम िकतने का है, पचास रपये का

X: What's the regular price for that television set?

Y: The brochure prise is 7,000 Rs

इस टीवी की कया कीमत होगी? बोशर के िहसाब से सात हज़ार रपये

X: Are you offering any discount?

Y: The price after discount is Rs 6,500.

िकसी िकसम की छू ट नही है? जी हा आप साढे छे हज़ार दे दीिजयेगा

X: Isn't it expensive?
Y: No sir. I can show you another set but you will have to
compromise on quality.

कुछ ज़्यादा महंगा नही है? नही जनाब,

X: What would it cost to have this table repaired?
Y: I'd estimate Rs 300.

अनदाज़ा इस मेज़ की मरममत मे िकतना खचर आयेगा, मेरा खयाल है तकरीबन तीन सौ
रपये

X: How much it would cost to replace this almirah?

Y: I guess around 2000 rupees।

और इस अलमारी की मरममत मे? तकरीबन दो हज़ार रपये

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