4. When communication breaks down

Conversation Workbook, level A2, lesson 4. When communication breaks down.

Exercise 3. Listen to the conversation. At the information desk.

Hello. The museum closes at five thirty today.

Sorry? Can you say that again, please?

The museum closes at five thirty.

Thanks. And where is the cloakroom?

It's downstairs, next to the gift shop.

Sorry, what does "cloakroom" mean?

Oh, it's the place where you leave your coat and your bag.

Oh, I see. And how much is a ticket?

It's twelve dollars, or eight dollars for students.

Could you speak more slowly, please?

Of course. Eight dollars for students.

OK, I understand now. One student ticket, please.

Exercise 4. Your turn. Listen, stop the recording and answer. Then listen to a possible answer.

A. You did not hear.

The bus leaves at ten fifteen.

Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again, please?

B. You don't know the word.

Do you have a receipt?

Sorry, what does "receipt" mean?

C. It's too fast.

Take the second left and then the first right.

Could you speak more slowly, please?

D.

My name is Siobhan.

How do you spell that?

E. You need a word. Ask how to say "houska" in English.

How do you say "houska" in English?

F.

A receipt is the paper that shows you paid.

Oh, I see. Thanks.

This is the end of the recording.