Minggu, 15 Mei 2011

contoh percakapan dalam bahasa inggris



Asking and giving help.

Christopher is visiting his classmate Jessica. At this time, Jessica is in the backyard of her house.
Christopher :   Hi, Jess.
Jessica :           Hi, Chris.
Christopher :   what are you doing?
Jessica :           well. I’m planting a rose now. Can you help me get the flower pot over here,                 please?
Christopher :   yes, of course.
Christopher takes the flower pot and gives it to Jessica.
Christopher :   here you are.
Jessica :           thank you, Christopher.
Christopher :   you’re welcome. These flowers are beautiful. Are they all yours?
Jessica :           yes. My mother bought them for me.
Christopher :   oh, I see. By the way, would you like me to water the flowers?
Jessica :           no, thanks. You don’t have to.





Asking and giving help.

Serra :            Stubby, can you do me a favor, please?
Stubby :        of course, what can I do for you?
Serra :            would you be so kind as to take care of my cat. I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my uncle, he is sick; I’ll be there for about two days.
Stubby :        I’d be very happy to take care of your cat, I love cats.
Serra :            great. Thanks
Stubby :        should I bath it?
Serra :            no, it’s not necessary.








Asking and giving help.

Oscar :           Darrel can you do me a favor, please?
Darrel :          of course, what can I do for you?
Oscar :           could you buy some medicine for me? I’m not feeling well.
Darrel :          I think you’ve got caught cold. Don’t worry. I’ll buy you some medicine.











Asking and giving help.

Bhīma :          chow, can you help me please?
Cho hang :    sure! what’s wrong, Bhīma? You look sick.
Bhīma :          I’ve got a headache, and my body feels cold.
Cho hang :    what? Here, I have a thermometer. You have a fever, your temperature is high. I suggest you to see a doctor.









Asking and giving something.
A couple go to the shopkeeper to ask something.
Robert :           excuse me.
Shopkeeper :   yes. Can I help you?
Kristen :           may I have a blue shirt with the design like this red one, please?
Shopkeeper :   yes, of course. I think we still have it in the storehouse. Please wait a minute.
Robert :           yes, thank you.
After a while, the shopkeeper is back.
Shopkeeper :   here you are, sir.
Robert :           thank you.
Shopkeeper :   would you also like a hat, sir? There are several colours, including blue.
Robert :           no, thank you. I don’t like wearing a hat. But we’re very interested in buying some souvenirs you have.
Kristen :           yes, the souvenirs are very pretty. By the way, we’ll pay the shirt later along with the souvenirs, if you don’t mind.
Shopkeeper :   not at all. Please.






Asking and giving information.

Selena and Taylor are in zoo, looking at some birds in the cages.
Taylor :          what’s so special about the birds? Tell me about them.
Selena :         of course, most birds can fly.
Taylor :          do you know that birds can fly?
Selena :         hmmm, ostriches, emus, and the bird from Papua …… what’s its name?
Taylor :          oh cassowary, right?
Selena :         yeah, that’s right. Why are you asking? Do you like birds too?
Taylor :          sure, birds are beautiful. I like peacocks very much.
Selena :         peacocks? With their fanlike tails, right? I like them too.






Asking and giving information.
Mr. Lester is on a summer vocation in a town. He is trying to get to the bank but he doesn’t know how. He is asking someone for the information.
Mr. Lester :              excuse me, do you know where the first national bank is, madam?
Mrs. Summer :        yes. Just go straight down this road and the bank is on your right, sir!
Mr. Lester :              thank you very much, madam. By the way, can you tell me how to get the subway station from the bank?
Mrs. Summer :        sure, you have to take the no. 12 bus and get off in Burbank street. The subway station is there.
Mr. Lester :              are you sure? As far as I know the guide book informs us that we have to take the no. 14 bus.
Mrs. Summer :        you’re right. I confused the no. 14 bus with the no. 12 one.
Mr. Lester :              thank you, madam. Have a pleasant day.
Mrs. Summers :      you’ve very welcome, sir.






Asking and giving opinion.

At a department store in Bali, a tourist from Washington, Miley and Daniel are going to by some clothes.
Daniel :          this store has various items. There are many clothes and souvenirs here.
Miley :           yes, you’re are right.
Daniel :          what do you think about this shirt?
Miley :           mm… but I don’t think red is the right color for you. I think blue will be better.
Daniel :          do you really think so? I think red is nice.
Miley :           actually, I think red is too bright for you.
Daniel :          mm… I guess you’re right.
Miley :           but there is no blue shirt here. Let’s ask to the shopkeeper.
Daniel :          yeah…







Asking and giving opinion.
Victoria :       hi, Kayla. Where are you going anyway?
Kayla :            oh, hi Vic. I’m going to the library.
Victoria :       oh. Hey maybe you can also borrow teen lit or chick lit there?
Kayla :            well, I think that’s impossible, Vic. Because I don’t like those books. In my opinion, the stories are not so interesting and sometime they’re so boring.
Victoria :       I see. According to me, the books are okay. The stories are based on the everyday facts in teenagers life.
Kayla :            then, we have different opinion about it Vic. And I appreciate your opinion.











Asking and giving agreement.

Alexis and all her classmates are going to Disneyland, Paris. Alexsis is chatting with her best friend, Justin.
Alexis :           it’s very exciting today.
Justin :           yes, it is. I’m having so much fun.
Alexis :           which is the most exciting game for you here?
Justin :           well, I must say that roller coaster is the most exciting game. Do you agree with me?
Alexis :           yes, I agree with you. The roller coaster gave me an unforgettable experience. I think I want to ride it again.
Justin :           yes, me too.








In telephone Conversation.

Aiwa  :           hello.
Veronica :     hello. May I speak to Aiwa?
Aiwa :            this is Aiwa. Who’s speaking?
Veronica :     this is Ver. I just want to tell you that I can’t go to Tokyo  with you next week.
Aiwa :            hold on, tell me what’s wrong?
Veronica :     well, my brother is being treated in the hospital for a dengue fever. So I have to stay in Canada for a week.
Aiwa :            oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother get well soon. Hey, I know. I can change my ticket to Canada; we can go together, right?
Veronica :     yeah, Aiwa that’s a good idea. Well see you in the air pot.
Aiwa :            see you.







In telephone conversation.

Dean :            hello…! Lucy?
Lucy :             hi, dean. How are you?
Dean :            fine, thanks. I heard you are in London now.
Lucy :             yes. How is in New york, Dean?
Dean :            it’s foggy here, it’s 32 Fahrenheit. How about London?
Lucy :             well, it’s very cold here. It’s  -1degrees Celsius.
Dean :            wow.. that’s very cold.
Lucy :             ok then. I call you later.
Dean :            ok. Bye.









Conversation with a Stranger.

Melanie :       nice day, isn’t it?
The girl :        yeah. The sky is so clear. I love this weather
Meanie :        so do i. We can go everywhere.
The girl :        but I heard the rain will come soon this week.
Melanie :       really? Well. It is the season
The girl :        you are right. Um…. The bus seems to be running late.
Melanie :       I think so. How long have you been waiting?
The girl :        about twenty minutes.
Melanie :       are you in hurry?
The girl :        yeah. I’m in hurry. I must reach the hospital before evening.
Melanie :       ooh, here is my bus. Well, I have to go now. Nice meeting you.
The girl :        likewise.







Conversation with a stranger.

Clara :                        hello. It’s hot day today, isn’t it?
Trisha :          right. That’s what I like about Indonesia.
Clara :                        do you?
Trisha :          yeah. I can sunbath anytime I want.
Clara :                        by the way, is this your first time here?
Trisha :          no, it is my second visit. I like Indonesia.
Clara :                        well, I bet you do.
Trisha :          Uhhmm… sorry, I have to go now. Nice talking to you.
Clara :                        nice talking to you. Good bye.
Trisha :          good bye.