Exercise 2 Read and act out the dialogues. Make up dialogues of your own.

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Do you understand (get it)?

Checking understanding

Asking to say again

Verifying the information

Just to change the subject

Changing the subject of conversation

Exercise 1 Spoken Etiquette

I. CONVERSATION PRACTICE

GRAMMAR: Gerund or Participle?

RULES OF RELATIONSHIPS

UNIT 2.

While I remember

Before I forget

By the way...

I think we ought to move on to...

That's beside the point!

Do you mean to say that...?

Is it true that...?

Do you really mean that…?

Are you sure that...?

Am I right to understand that…?

I'm sorry; I didn't catch (get it).

Would (Could) you repeat it once again?

Sorry, what did you say?

Pardon, I didn't hear.

I couldn't hear what you said.

Is it clear?

Do you see what I mean?

Do you see what I'm driving at?

Get it?

Got it?

Are you with me?

D'you see?

A.

– By the way, have you bought the book I recommended you last time?

- I have, but I'm not sure it's just what I need.

- Do you mean to say that you haven't found all necessary information there?

- I'm afraid so. It's a popular book and I need a serious scientific investigation. Do you see what I mean?

B.

- Am I right to understand that you are ready to help my brother with mathematics?

- Yes, I am, but are you sure I can really do it? I'm a newly born teacher and you may probably need an experienced professional.

C.

- Before I forget.Could I ask you to translate this article for me?

- I'm very sorry but I can't. I'm so busy translating for the Trade Union congress.

D.

- While I remember, how about visiting the university English language club tonight?

- That sounds a nice idea! By the way, is it true that Indian students are going to show their national dances?

- They say so. I'm crazy about Indian dances and songs.

E.

- Would you, please, turn off the radio?

- Sorry, what did you say?

- Would you turn off the radio, please?

- I'd rather not. I'm going to listen to the latest news.

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Exercise 3 Complete the dialogues:

A.

- Do you mean to say that Robert is your immediate boss?

– …

– Really? And when did he retire?

– …

B.

- While I remember, don't forget about your promise to help Bob.

- …

- Do you mean to say that now I have to do it?

- …

C.

- Pardon, I didn't hear what you said. Could you repeat it once again?

- …

- Oh dear! I have missed it!