How to: Express doubt and persuade

Adam: Hey, Francesc, what on earth is that?

Francesc: Oh, I got it this evening. What do you think? Do you like it?

Adam: Mmm... I'm not convinced.

Francesc: Don't you think it's interesting?

Adam: Er, sort of, but I?m not sure about the face, it'sa bit mad.

Francesc: Oh, come on! It isn't that bad. It's really colorful. It's good to have a new picture, anyway.

Adam: I suppose so.

Francesc: Don't worry, it'll be fine. It'll grow on you.

Adam: Ok. We'll see.

How to: recommend and express preferences

Adam: Hey, Francesc, have you read any good books recently?
Francesc: Yes, one or two. Have you?
Adam: No. What about this one? Is it any good?
Francesc: I'd only recommend that if you like really the horror
Adam: No, I don't fancy that
Francesc: Here you are. You might prefer this
Adam: What's that? The Invisible Man? No, I'm not a big fan of science fiction. I'd prefer a really funny plot. I think you'll like it.
Francesc: A comedy...er...OK, well, try this one. It's got a really funny plot. I think you'll like it.
Adam: OK. I'll trust you. Thanks, Caitlin.
Francesc: No problem.

How to: talk about plans and arrangements

Francesc: Hi, Mr Adam. Have you got a minute?
Mr Adam: Hello, Francesc. What can I do for you?
Francesc: I'm doing a ten-kilometre swim for charity next week, and I'm looking for sponsors
Mr Adam: That's very good, Francesc. What's it for?
Francesc: I'ts for a poor charity
Mr Adam: And when are you swimming?
Francesc: I'm swimming next Saturday. I'm hoping to rais about 200€. Will you sponsor me?
Mr Adam: Yes, OK. It sounds like a good cause. I hope you finish it!
Francesc: I'm going to try! Some friends are going to do it too.
Mr Adam: Good luck, Francesc.
Francesc: Thanks.

How to: Ask for and give advice

Francesc: You look upset, Adam. What's the matter?
Adam: Nothing. I don't want to talk about it.
Francesc: Come on. What's up?
Adam: Well, I've just got this amazing text message from a girl in my class. What should I do, Lucy?
Francesc: Well, watever you do, reply. That's for sure
Adam: Right.
Francesc: And I think you shouldn't show to anyone
Adam: Yes, of course.
Francesc: Yes, definitely. Be happy, I'm sure you will begin a relationship.
Adam: Yes, you're right. Thanks, Lucy.

How to: talk about your news

Francesc Adam! What's going on?
Adam What's the matter? What have I done?
Francesc Look at the time. Have you been up all night?
Adam Sorry, Francesc. I didn't mean to I didn't realize that it was morning
Francesc Adam you know it's bad to spend so much time at the laptop
Adam Will, it hasn't happened before.
Francesc Adam! It's the second time that you've spent up all night
Adam OK. Listen, I'm really sorry. Don't worry. It won't happen again, I promise
Francesc I hope you're right. We'll see.

How to: Apoligize and explain

Francesc Adam! What's going on?
Adam What's the matter? What have I done?
Francesc Look at the time. Have you been up all night?
Adam Sorry, Francesc. I didn't mean to I didn't realize that it was morning
Francesc Adam you know it's bad to spend so much time at the laptop
Adam Will, it hasn't happened before.
Francesc Adam! It's the second time that you've spent up all night
Adam OK. Listen, I'm really sorry. Don't worry. It won't happen again, I promise
Francesc I hope you're right. We'll see.

How to offer and ask for help

Francesc: A party was a great idea, Adam.
Adam: Yes thanks. I'm looking forward to it.
Francesc: Have we got everything?
Adam: Well, we've got enough food, but ther aren't many hamburguers.
Francesc: Shall I get some hamburguers or something? There's a shop near here.
Adam: Would you mind?
Francesc: No, that's fine.
Adam: Thanks, Francesc. Could you get a something to drink too? And we need a bag for the rubbish.
Francesc: OK. NO problem. I'll see what they've got!

How to talk about TV programmes

Francesc- Hi Adam. Did you go out last night?
Adam: No,I stayed in and watched TV
Francesc: Oh, what was on?
Adam: The Barça football match
Francesc: Oh really? Was it any good?
Adam: Yes it was fantastic. Did you saw it?
Francesc: No I missed it.
Adam: You should try to watch it next time. It was amazing...
Francesc Ok, then I will

How to identify and find out about people

Adam- Who are you looking at, Francesc?

Francesc- Oh, hi Adam. Who's that girl over there?

Adam- The girl with a blue eyes?

Francesc- No, the girl with a green eyes and the long blonde hair.

Adam- Oh yes, What about her?

Francesc- Does she go to our class?

Adam- Yes she's Maria and she is 14 years old. Why?

Francesc- She looks really handsome. She's got a pretty face

Adam: She's OK, but you aren't her type, Francesc

Francesc- OH, that's a pity. Never mind.

Organize an event

Jordi - Hey guys! What's going on there?
Adam - We're trying to organize a show. We want to make some money for youth club.
Jordi - Cool! Can I do anything?
Adam - Yes, there's a lot of do. We need some Vodka and some cirrus.
Jordi - Yeah, my teacher is helping with dad.
Adam - And I think he should make some invitation.
Jordi - I can do that, if you want.
Adam - OK, thanks. Then all we need some music.
Jordi - You should phone Beth - she's in a band.
Adam - OK, great.

Help when there's a problem

Teacher - Justin, what's happened? Are you OK?
Justin - No, one girl punch my eggs, baby!
Teacher - How did that happen?
Justin - It wasn't an accident. I was singing when the girl comes to me and punch my eggs.
Teacher - OK, right. Can I look it?
Justin - Yes you can, but don't touch because it hurt.
Teacher - Do you need help?
Justin - No I think it'll be OK.
Teacher - Mmm. Maybe you need to see a nurse?
Justin - I want to come her!

Talk about plans and arrangements

Mari - Dam ... Dam!!!
Dam - Yes, Oh, hi, Mari?
Mari - Are you doing anything this evening handsome?
Dam - No, nothing special. Why?
Mari - I'm going to make model in night club.
Dam - Yes, great. What time does it start? I'm want to look you...
Mari - At twelve o'clock. Charn
Dam - OK. Shall I meet you outside at about 1 o'clock beautiful girl.
Mari - See you later, Dam.
Dam - See you there.

Speak about probability and the future

Jordi: -Adam, can I ask you a question? I' m doing a survey.
Adam:-Yes if you like.
Jordi:-Right the question is... Do you think Catalonia is not Spain?
Adam: -Let me think... Yeah guy i think Catalonia is a nation.
Jordi: -I' m agree with you. I think Catalonia will be independence.
Adam: -OK, now we say:
Jordi i Adam: -Visca Catalunya lliure!

Express interest

Jordi: That's amazing is that your photo Adam?
Adam: Yes, do you like it?
Jordi: Yeah. Where were you when you saw that?
Adam: I was on holiday in Catalonia. These people were doing bombs for independence war.
Jordi: Really? Why were they doing that?
Adam: Because Catalonia is not Spain.
Jordi: Did you fought?
Adam: You're kidding! I can't fought.
Jordi: Yeah it's a great photo. Well done!

Talk about experience in past

Adam - Hey, Jordi. How was your weekend?
Jordi - Not bad, thanks.
Adam - What did you do?
Jordi - Oh, I just went to cinema to watch Jackass 3D. It was great. What about you?
Adam - I watch to football match in Camp Nou. It was amazing!. When did you last go to watch football match?
Jordi - I don't know maybe two years ago.
Adam - How was it?
Jordi - It was exiting!. Let's watch a football match next month.
Adam - OK, great. See you then.
Jordi - Bye, Adam. See you later.

Make compromises

Adam - Jordi, can you go make your bed, please?
Jordi - Yes, in a minute. I'm busy at the moment.
Adam - Come on, Jordi. What are you doing?
Jordi - I'm playing computer games. It's really great.
Adam - Jordi! You need to make your bed now!
Jordi - Please, Adam! Is it OK if I do it later?
Adam - I suppose so, but don't forget to do it!
Jord - OK! OK!

Ask for and give opinions

Adam - Hey, Jordi, look at this.
Jordi - What?
Adam - This is a mobile phone. What do you think about it?
Jordi - Yes I like it, why?
Adam - I love it too.
Jordi - Yeah, guy. It's very good. But what do you think of this computer game?
Adam - Yeah, I love it, I love it, I love it!!! I want to buy them!!!
Jordi - It's really great, guy!!! It's exiting!!!

Talking about the past

Adam - Hi Pau! How was your weekend?

Pau - Fabolous!

Adam - What did you do?

Pau - On Saturday I play a football match and at afternoon I went to the cinema.

Adam - Did you watch SHREK 3?

Pau - Yes, I did. I love SHREK films.

Adam - I know! What was i t like?

Pau - It was fantastic!

Making suggestions

Adam - It's lovely day. Let's go to the football match!

Pau - OK. Why don't we guive our skate?

Adam - I'm not sure. It's very could and cloudy.

Pau - Great idea. We can take a dinner in the restaurant!

Adam - OK. Let's stay there all the evening.