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

Adam: Hi, Francesc! I haven't seen you for a while.
Francesc: Hi, Adam.
Adam: You look very happy.
Francesc: Oh, yes, I've just go to a party.
Adam: Really? Tell me about It. What happened?
Francesc: Well, it was really good. There were ten or twelve other people there, but I think that they liked me best.
Adam: That's not bad news. I'm glad to hear it. I hope it works out well for you.
Francesc: We'll see. What about you? How have you been?
Adam: OK. No news, really. So, maybe see you soon on the radio.
Francesc: Yes, maybe! See you around.
Adam: Bye bye, Francesc. Good luck

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!

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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

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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.

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