Situation: David and Melanie meet at a party and make conversation. Style: friendly and quite informal
- Hi, I’m David Harper. - I’m Melanie Cooper. Nice …. …………… you. - You too. Are you enjoying the …………….. ? - Yes, I am. Are you? - Yes, it’s great. And how do you ……….. Peter and Kate? - Well, I was at school with Kate. We have known each other ……….. …………….. . How about you? - I work with Peter. - Oh really? How long have you two worked …………….. ? - Oh, it must be …………….. seven years now.
Notes: 1. I’m David Harper = My name is David Harper. 2. Nice to meet you. = It is nice to meet you / it is a pleasure to meet you (more formal) 3. Yes, I am. Are you? (using only the auxiliary) = yes, I am enjoying it. Are you enjoying it? 4. it’s great (stronger) = it’s very good 5. how do you know Peter and Kate? = How did you first meet Peter and Kate, the hosts of the party? 6. I was at school with Kate = Kate and I went to the same school / Kate and I were at school together 7. for years = for many years 8. I work with Peter. = Peter and I work at the same company 9. you two = you and Peter 10. it must be = I think it is / I believe that it is 11. about seven years now = approximately seven years now (more formal) / roughly seven years now