ENGLISH CONVERSATION
A.Education
Dinnie: Hi Tedi. How are you?
Teddie: I’m fine, thank you. And you?
Dinnie: Not bad, thanks.
Teddie: By the way, how about your UGM test selection. Are you sure will
be pass it?
Dinnie: I think…. I’m not sure.
Teddie: But why?
Dinnie: Because the test is very difficult, and the scoring system is
different than usual test. How about you?
Teddie: I’m optimist enough. But, I think the cost to study in UGM is very
expensive for me.
Dinnie: So, if you pass the test, what will you do?
Teddie: I don’t know. But study in UGM is my dream. How about you if you
failed?
Dinnie: Well, I think I will try to another university test.
Teddie: Have you decide the university?
Dinnie: I’m still not sure. But, probably I will try UNY or UMY.
Teddie: Why you choose that?
Dinnie: Because UNY is cheap and near from my house. And if UMY, I
think that’s a private university with a good quality.
Teddie: Hmmm, if I failed, may be I will study in UNY because my mother
advised me to be a teacher.
Dinnie: Oh, that’s a good advise. But now, it’s better if we concern about
the school examination.
Teddie: That’s absolutely right. Let’s go home, I m really hungry.
Dinnie: OK….
B.Tourism
Teddy Gunny: Good morning Sir. Can I help you?
Dinny Harry: I’d like some information about the domestic tourism.
Teddy Gunny: I recommended you Jogjakarta object.
Dinny Harry: Jogjakarta….!?
Teddy Gunny: Yes. Jogjakarta is very exotic city with outstanding historical
and cultural heritage. More than that, Jogjakarta has much
beautiful natural panorama.
Dinny Harry: Oh, sounds great. But, how about the price?
Teddy Gunny: It’s about Rp 1.500.000,00, with all of accommodation in 7
days.
Dinny Harry: That’s great. But, can I get discount?
Teddy Gunny: Of course. If you pay now, you get discount 10%.
Dinny Harry: So, how about the children?
Teddy Gunny: Don’t worry Sir. Children under 12 get half price.
Dinny Harry: Wow, OK. I will take it now.
Teddy Gunny: Thank you Sir.
C.Economic
Ted Travis: Dayn….
Dayne Ambrose: Ted….
Ted Travis: Long time no see! Where have you been? Oh, why you
look so pale?
Dayne Ambrose: I just fired.
Ted Travis: Excuse me?
Dayne Ambrose: I just fired from my job?
Ted Travis: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. But how come?
Dayne Ambrose: My company reduced employees because of the monetary
crisis.
Ted Travis: Oh, I see. So, what will you do now?
Dayne Ambrose: I’m confussed! What should I do?
Ted Travis: Hmm…. May be I can help you?
Dayne Ambrose: Are you sure?
Ted Travis: Yes, I’m serious. But, you don’t hopefully.
Dayne Ambrose: Oh, no problem. But what will you do to help me?
Ted Travis: So, do you have any skill?
Dayne Ambrose: Sure. In my company before, I was a receptionist.
Ted Travis: Nice job. And I think…. I can help you to work in my
company.
Dayne Ambrose: Oh yeah!? Oh, thank you very much. Thanks a lot, Ted. By
the way, what is your job?
Ted Travis: I’m the president director of the Astra Motor International.
Dayne Ambrose: Wow…. What a great job!
Ted Travis: Well, I’m sorry I have to go now. I’ll see you tomorrow in my
office. And this is my cardname.
Dayne Ambrose: Oh I really thanks for your help. I’ll be to your office
tomorrow.
Ted Travis: OK, see you. Bye….
Dayne Ambrose: Bye Ted….
