Task 1: Introduction
T: Hello! My name is XX. I’m a YY at ZZ company.
S: My name is XX. I’m a YY at ZZ company. Nice to meet you.
T: Nice to meet you too. Do you work in Tokyo?
S: Yes, my office is in Shinjuku.
T: That must be very convenient. I work in XX. Do you work late?
S: Sometimes I work after 6. How about you?
T: I usually work until 9:30 in the evening, but I start working at noon. Do you start work early?
S: Yes, I do. I start work at 8am.
T: What is a usual day like?
S: I talk with suppliers. I use email. I have meetings. I write reports. How about you?
T: I teach students. What’s your weekend like?
S: I like going to the gym at the weekend. I like reading books.
Task 2: Reservation
T: Rosetta Stone Hotels, how may I help you?
S: I would like some information.
T: What would you like to know?
S: What facilities does the hotel have?
T: We have a business center, a pool, and a gym.
S: What are the room rates?
T: A single room is $70 per night, a double room is $90 per night.
S: Thank you. Can I make a reservation?
T: Of course. For which nights?
S: July 14th to 16th.
T: Two nights, then. Please hold while I check availability…. Thank you for holding. Yes, we have rooms available then. What kind of room would you like?
S: Single, please.
T: Very well. Under what name should I make the reservation?
S: Shogo Tanaka.
T: Could you spell it for me, please?
S: S-H-O-G-O, T-A-N-A-K-A
T: Thank you very much. Could I have your credit card details to confirm your reservation?
S: Yes. My card number is XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
T: And the expiration date?
S: XX-XX
T: Thank you very much Mr Tanaka. At what time should we expect you?
S: Around 4pm.
T: Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you.
Task 3: Arranging a meeting
S: Hello, [teacher], we need to meet to discuss our new English project.
T: Oh yes. When would you like to meet?
S: Is Monday ok?
T: I’m sorry, I’m busy all day on Monday. Would Tuesday work for you?
S: Yes, Tuesday works for me. How about 10am?
T: 10am will be fine. Where should we meet?
S: How about Meeting Room 2?
T: Alright. Should we invite the team manager?
S: Yes. Let’s invite the team manager.
T: OK.
S: So Tuesday at 10am, in Meeting Room 2?
T: That’s right. See you then!