БЫТОВЫЕ ДИАЛОГИ
англо-русский разговорник

EVERYDAY DIALOGUES
English-Russian conversation guide

       GETTING ACQUAINTED                      ПОЗНАКОМИМСЯ
   ----------------------                    -----------------------

Nick: Joyce,I"d like you to meet Vic-
tor.Joyce Gold-Victor Danin.

Joyce:How do you do?

Victor:Hello.It"s a pleasure to meet
you.

Nick:Victor is a friend of Frank"s
He arrived in New York a couple of
weeks ago.

Joyce:Oh,where are you from?

Victor:I"m from Moscow.

Joyce:Moscow,USSR? You know,in
America there are several towns named
Moscow.Are you an immigrant or are
you just visiting relatives?

Victor:I'm going to stay for good.
It took me eight years to get my exit
visa.

Nick:Excuse me.There are the Millers.
I must say hello to them.

Joyce:How do you like America?

V:I like it very much here.But for
the time being,I've a lot of problems.

J:Have you come with your family?

V:Yes,I have.With my wife and my son.

J:What are your most urgent problems?

V:First of all.I've to get a job.

J:What's your occupation?

V:I'm electrical engineer.My wife
is a draftsperson.

J:Maybe I can help you to find a job.
I'm with an employment agency.Here
is my card.Call me on Tuesday mor-
ning if it's convenient for you.


V:What's the best time to call you?

J:After 10 A.M.

V:Thank you so much.I will certainly
call you.

J:Your English sounds fine.

V:Americans usually say that.They
are just polite.

J:We want to encourage you.You ex-
plain things pretty well. You are go-
ing to make it -no doubt.

V:Thank you.You are very kind.

J:It's getting late. I guess you don't
have a car yet.I'd be glad to give you
a ride.

V:I'd appreciate it very much.

     Useful Expressions
     ------------------
with pleasure
I fully agree
I hope we'll meet again
what a pity
whenever you like
would you be so kind
just a minute
just a moment
nice meeting you