Languages of the World/Languages of the World Windows-Mac - Install CD.bin/pc/Common/NOE0095C.CN7

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Meeting and Greeting, Dialog 1
Mrs. Hansen is speaking with a store clerk.
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Mrs. Hansen
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Store Clerk
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Greet the clerk.  Ask if he speaks English.
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Tell her you're sorry.  Add that you don't speak English.
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Tell him that you only speak a little Norwegian.
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Tell her it's ok.
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Tell her that you understand her.
Meeting and Greeting, Dialog 2
Kristin and Terje have a short conversation.
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Kristin
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Terje
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Say, "Good afternoon."
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Say, "Good afternoon." Ask Kristin if she has met your friend Petter.
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Say, "No," and add that you haven't had the pleasure yet.
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Introduce Petter to Kristin Vitsund.
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Say that you are very glad to meet him.
At the Hotel, Dialog 1
Miss Hansen is checking into her hotel room.
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Miss Hansen
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Front Desk Attendant
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Say good day, and ask if they have a single room available.
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Answer, "Good day." Ask how long she would like to stay.
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Explain that you would like to stay for two weeks.
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Say that you have a very nice single room.
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Ask how much it costs.
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Tell her it's 230 krona a day.
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Tell him you'll take it.
At the Hotel, Dialog 2
Mr. Olsen is checking into his hotel with a reservation.
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Mr. Olsen
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the desk attendant and introduce yourself.
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Say that you believe she has a reservation for you.
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Ask the gentleman when he made the reservation.
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Say that you reserved the room yesterday over the phone.
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Say, "oh, yes," and tell him that you have it.
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Explain that it's a double room with a bath.
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Tell her that's right.
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Specify that it's for ten days.
Going to the Bank, Dialog 1
Mr. Mortensen is exchanging money at the bank.
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Mr. Mortensen
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Teller
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Say, "Good morning."
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Say that you would like to change some American dollars to Norwegian krona.
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Say, "Yes, of course," and ask how much he'd like to exchange.
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Say that you have 150 American dollars.
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Ask what today's exchange rate is.
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Tell him one dollar equals seven kroner and ten øre.
Going to the Bank, Dialog 2
Mrs. Karlsen is talking to the bank teller.
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Mrs. Karlsen
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Teller
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Say, "Good morning," and ask the teller for help.
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Ask how you can help her.
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Tell the teller you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Ask her if she thinks they were stolen.
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Explain that you don't think they were stolen, rather that you lost them while you were shopping this morning.
Buying Tickets, Dialog 1
Mrs. Lie is booking tickets to Oslo.
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Mrs. Lie
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Ticket Agent
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Say that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Oslo.
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Ask if she would like coach or first-class.
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Politely ask for coach.
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Ask if you could have a window seat.
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Tell her that you're sorry, but there are no window seats left.  Tell her that you can give her an aisle seat.
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Say, "Thank you very much."
Buying Tickets, Dialog 2
Mrs. Kjelland is booking tickets to Oslo.
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Mrs. Kjelland
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Ticket seller
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Ask for two tickets to Oslo.
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Ask if she would like coach or a sleeping car.
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Politely ask for a sleeping car.
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Tell her that the train leaves the station promptly at 5:00.
Asking for Directions and Time, Dialog 1
Mr. Bjørnson is lost and asks for directions.
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Mr. Bjørnson
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Woman
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Say, "Excuse me," then explain that you are lost.
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Ask him where he wants to go.
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Explain that you are looking for Kirkeveien.
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Tell him to take a right at the next intersection.
Asking for Directions and Time, Dialog 2
Mons asks for the time.
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Mons
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Siri
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Ask what time it is.
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Tell him that it's noon.
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Say, "Really?".  Then say that you thought it was around 11:30.
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Tell him his watch is slow.
Asking for Directions and Time, Dialog 3
Kari and Kåre are talking about the movies.
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Kari
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Kåre
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Ask what time the movie begins.
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Tell her it begins around 8:30 p.m.
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Say that you shouldn't be there too late. Suggest that you leave at quarter to eight.
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Tell her that you think 7:30 would be better.
Restaurants, Dialog 1
Mr. Pettersen is ordering dinner.
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Waitress
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Mr. Pettersen
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Ask the gentleman if you can help him.
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Tell the waitress you see "får i kål", and ask what it is.
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Explain that it is a stew with lamb, cabbage and a lot of pepper.
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Say, "Good".  Then tell her that you will have that.
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Ask the gentleman if he would like something to drink.
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Say, "yes," then specify that you would like a Cinzano.
Restaurants, Dialog 2
Mr. Korsdal is ordering dinner.
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Mr. Korsdal
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Waitress
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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Tell him that the special tonight is mussels, fresh from the sea.
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Tell her that sounds good.
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Ask how they are prepared.
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Give him the choice of "in white wine or fried."
Restaurants, Dialog 3
Mrs. Vetlesen is looking for a restaurant recommendation.
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Mrs. Vetlesen
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Man
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Politely attract the gentleman's attention.
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Say, "Yes."
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Ask the gentleman if he can recommend a good restaurant in the area.
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Tell her to try the "De fem høner."
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Tell her to go down this street.
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Tell her to turn right at the lights and walk two blocks.