4. Between the Principal and a student Principal: Where did you study last year?
Student : …………………………………………………….…… School, Erode.
Principal: You have a college in Erode. ………………………………………….?
Student : I wish to study in your college because my father studied here.
Principal: ………………………………………………………………………….?
Student : My father’s name is E.V. Murthy.
Principal: Oh, Yes. I remember him. ……………………………………………?
Student : Yes, I wish to join the hostel.
Principal: Ok. Submit the certificates. …………………………………………?
Student : Yes sir, I have them here.
5. A villager and a photographer Villager : ……………………………………………………………………..?
Photographer: Yes. I am the photographer.
Villager : What are your rates for taking photos?
Photographer: If it is a passport size photo, it will be 60 rupees.
Villager : How many …………….…………………………………………..?
Photographer: ……………………………………………………….. three copies.
Villager : When………………………………………………………………..?
Photographer: I will give you the photos in ……………………………………….
Villager : I shall come with money next month.
Photographer: !!!!!!!!!!!
4. ASKING/ GIVING DIRECTIONS Why do I need to ask for or give someone directions? Everyone may be asked by someone for directions to a place where one hadn’t been
earlier. There will be times, when you need a place- especially when you are away for studies
or career and you ought to ask someone for directions.
4.1.ASKING SOMEONE FOR DIRECTIONS A good way to start the conversation with a stranger is by saying “Excuse me” / “Hello” with “Sir / Madam”. Use the word ‘please’ when you are asking for directions. It’s polite and people are more likely to help you.
Some basic phrases you can ask for directions to go to a place.
Excuse me sir, can you give me directions to the nearest petrol station?
Can you please tell me how I can get to East Street?
Where is the nearest Supermarket?
How can I get to the local Market?
I’m trying to get to bazaar. Would you please help me?
What is the best way to get to your street form here?
Where can I find the nearest bakery?
Is there a supermarket near here?
Is there a sports shop around here?
Hello Madam. I’m looking for the dentist in this street. How can I get there from here?
What is the quickest way to get to the store from here?
What is the easiest way to get to the nearest bank from here?
Excuse me sir, I seemed to be lost. Could you help me to get to the local Mall?
