English conversation Practice

At the Library

STUDENT : I want to return these four books.

COUNTER CLERK : But two of these were due on Monday. You're late by three days. I'm afraid you'll have to pay the fine.

STUDENT : Oh yes, I know that. But ... I was sick and have not been able to come to college these four days. You condone the delay under special circumstances, don't you? And my sickness is a special circumstance, isn't it?

COUNTER CLERK : Yes, it is. But you should talk to the librarian. My duty is just to charge the fine if it is due according to the rules.

STUDENT : Very well, I'll see the librarian. Meanwhile, please issue me with these two books. Oh, wait a minute. I want another book too. Let me go to the racks and find out that one also.

COUNTER CLERK : OK, I'll wait and lend you all the three together.

STUDENT (later) : Here's the book I wanted. Now please issue them.

COUNTER CLERK : Would you sign here, please? And here also?

STUDENT : Oh, I want to point out something. In this book, one page is missing. It's page 231. You can have a look.

COUNTER CLERK : My,* somebody has torn it away! How callous! ... I must stamp page 230 to indicate that page 231 has been torn out.

STUDENT : Is this necessary?

COUNTER CLERK : Yes, very necessary. Otherwise this may be blamed on you, or the next borrower after you.

STUDENT : Thanks very much.

COUNTER CLERK : That's all right.

Contoh Dialog 2 : Percakapan Terjadi Sebelum Liburan

Ayu : Do you really want to go to Bromo?

Uya : Yeah, my boss has given me a break.

Ayu : Why don't you visit Bali? You wanna go there, don't you?

Uya : Yes I really want to go there... (Uya stops talking, he thinks something)

Ayu : Hey.. What are you thinking about?

Uya : Sorry, I just don't wanna go to Bali, except...

Ayu : Except what? You said you want to go there... this is your right time.

Uya : No, no, it aint my right time. Bromo is as beautiful as Bali, isn't it?

Ayu : Yes, Bromo is. You always talk about Bali, I think Bali is your favorite place.

Uya : Hmm.. You're right, Bali is my favorite place. But I don't wanna go there right now, because...

Ayu : Because of what. . . 

Uya : Because I don't wanna go to Bali without you...

Ayu : (Silent, looking at Uya's eyes)

Uya : I don't wanna go to Bali without you, Ayu.

Ayu : (Keep silent, smiling)

Percakapan Terjadi Setelah Liburan

Uya : Hi Ayu

Ayu : Hi

Uya : I've heard you went to Bali again, is it true?

Ayu : (Ayu smiles)

Uya : Oh my God, I really want to go to Bali, it's a great place I've never slept in.

Uya : Anyway, I know you had visited Bali many times, did you still enjoy it?

Ayu : Yeah, I still enjoy it, especially when watching men playing football on the beach.. bhahahhaa

Uya : While lying on the sand half nak**, huh? (Uya smirks)

Ayu : Oh no, I am Indonesian. I don't want our ancestors rise from their tomb and look at one of our beaches in summer, they would probably shake their head with incredulity.

Uya : I see. I am just kidding.

Ayu : Nevermind. Anyway, when will you go there?

Uya : I don't know, I am still busy with my business.

Ayu : I do hope we will see you in Bali next vacation.

Uya : I do hope so.

Ayu : I have to go right now. (while walking away from Uya)

Uya : Oh, nice to meet you Ayu. (while screaming)

Ayu : (Looking back and blinking her eye to Uya).

Bahasa Inggris di Toko Buku 1

A : I want to buy a pocket dictionary
B : A bilingual dictionary?
A : Yes, it is
B : Here is a new pocket dictionary. English - Indonesian and Indonesian - English
A : Well, may I have a look?
B : Yes, please
A : I will take this dictionary. How much is it?
B : Just fifty five thousand rupiah.
A : How about fifty thousand, I have no enough money.
B : It is OK
A : Here is the money.
B : Would I wrap it, sir?
A : Yes, please.
B : Here is the dictionary, sir.
A : Thank you.
B : You're welcome.

Bahasa Inggris di Toko Buku 2

Pemeran Adinda [A] ( buyer ) dan Budi [B] (Bookseller )

A : How many volumes does this book consist of, sir?
B : Six volumes, miss.
A : May I buy only the first volume?
B : Yes, of course, why not.
A : How much is it?
B : one hundred thousand miss.
A : OK, I will take it.

 ASKING ABOUT HOBBY

Pemeran A (Abdi) dan B (Budi)

A : Do you know that everyone has a hobby?
B : Sure, I know that. I have a hobby too.
A : What is your hobby, Bud?
B : My hobby is collecting coins.
A : Why do you like to collect coins?
B : It is very interesting and it takes my mind off my work. And what is your hobby, Abdi?
A : My hobby is sporting. And I like singing too.
B : What sport do you like?
A : I like swimming very much. I am not so good in swimming, but I enjoy swimming.
B : You must like music, mustn't you?
A : Sure, I like it because my hobby is singing. How about you?
B : I like listening to the music too.
A : What music do you like?
B : I like alternatif pop music, and you?
A : I like slow rock music. But sometimes I like pop as well. What do you do in your spare time, Bud?
B : I usually read books while hearing the music.
A : Oh, it is good for you.
B : Thanks.