Languages of the World/Languages of the World Windows-Mac - Install CD.bin/pc/Common/ZE0095C.CN7

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Meeting and Greeting 1
Mrs. Gcaba has a short conversation with a store clerk.
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Mrs. Gcaba
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Store Clerk
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Greet the store clerk.
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Ask the store clerk if he speaks English.
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Apologize to the customer and explain that you do not speak English.
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Inform the clerk that, unfortunately, you speak only a little Zulu.
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Assure the customer that it's okay. Tell her that you understand her.
At the Hotel 1
Miss Khumalo walks into a hotel and rents a room.
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Miss Khumalo
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the attendant and ask if he has a single room available.
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Greet the customer.
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Ask her how long she will be staying.
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Say, "For two weeks."
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Confirm that you have a very nice single room.
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Ask about the rate.
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Inform the customer that the rate is five hundred and fifty rands per day.
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Tell the attendant that you'll take it then.
At the Hotel 2
Mr. Khambule checks into a hotel.
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Mr. Khambule
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the attendant and inform her that your name is Khambule.
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State that you believe she has a room for you.
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Ask the customer when he made his reservation.
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Explain that you reserved the room by telephone yesterday.
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Finding his name in the register, confirm that you have it here.
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Specify that it's a double room with a bath.
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Confirm that that's correct.
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State that it's for ten days.
Going to the Bank 1
Mr. Shezi goes to the bank to exchange some money.
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Mr. Shezi
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Teller
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Greet the bank teller.
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Inform the teller that you would like to exchange some American dollars for rands.
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Say, "Yes, of course," and ask how much he would like to exchange.
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Tell her that you have $150 in American dollars.
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Ask about today's exchange rate.
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Inform the customer that one dollar is worth five point six rands.
Going to the Bank 2
Mrs. Tenjwa reports lost Travelers Checks.
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Mrs. Tenjwa
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Teller
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Greet the teller and ask him if he could help you.
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Say, "Yes," and ask her what's wrong.
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State that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Ask the customer if she thinks they were stolen.
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Say, "No," and tell him that you think you lost them when you were shopping this morning.
Buying Tickets 1
Mrs. Mthethwa purchases an airline ticket to Durban.
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Mrs. Mthethwa
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Ticket Agent
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State that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Durban.
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Ask the customer to specify coach or first-class.
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Politely request coach.
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Ask if you could have a window seat.
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Apologize to the customer and inform her that there are no window seats available. Offer her an aisle seat instead.
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Thank the ticket agent.
Buying Tickets 2
Mrs. Phakathi buys a train ticket to Johannesburg.
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Mrs. Phakathi
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Ticket seller
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State that you would like two tickets for Johannesburg.
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Ask the customer to specify coach or sleeping car.
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Politely request a sleeping car.
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Inform her that the train leaves from this station promptly at five o'clock.
Asking for Directions 1
Mr. Hlatshwayo asks a stranger for directions.
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Mr. Hlatshwayo
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Woman
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Politely attract a stranger's attention and state that you are lost.
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Ask the gentleman where he wants to go.
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Inform her that you are looking for Dukuza.
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Advise him to take a right at the next intersection.
Asking the Time 1
Nandi and Sizwe discuss what time it is.
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Nandi
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Sizwe
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Ask Sizwe what time it is.
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Inform Nandi that it's noon.
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Surprised, ask, "Really?"
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Mention that you thought it was about 11:30.
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Say, "Your watch is slow."
Asking the Time 2
Khonza and Khabi talk about going to the movies.
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Khabi
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Khonza
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Ask your friend what time the movie starts.
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Say, "Around 8:30."
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Express that you don't want to be late.
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Suggest that you leave at 7:45.
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Say that you think 7:30 would be better.
Restaurants 1
Mr. Phakathi orders the specialty of the house.
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Waitress
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Mr. Phakathi
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Ask the customer if you can help him.
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Mention that you see 'isitambu.'
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Ask, "What is that?"
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Explain that it is a dish made of boiled corn and beans.
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Express your delight and say that you'll have that.
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Ask the customer if he would like an aperitif.
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Say, "Yes," and politely request a vermouth.
Restaurants 2
Mr. Sithole orders kingklip in a restaurant.
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Mr. Sithole
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Waitress
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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Inform the gentleman that the special this evening is kingklip.
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Tell her that sounds good.
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Ask how it is prepared.
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Explain that it can be prepared in white wine or fried.
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Politely request that it be fried, with lots of lemon.
Restaurants 3
Mrs. Vilakazi asks a gentleman to recommend a good local restaurant.
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Mrs. Vilakazi
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Man
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Say, "Excuse me, please."
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Acknowledge the woman.
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Ask the gentleman if he could recommend a good restaurant in this area.
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Suggest that she try the 'Shisanyama.'
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Ask where that is.
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Advise her to go down this street.
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Tell her to turn right at the light and walk two blocks.
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Tell her she'll see it on her left.