How to: express doubt and persuade

C: Hey, Júlia, what on earth is that?

J: Oh, I got it this afternoon. What do you think? Do you like it?

C: mmmhh... I'm not convinced.

J: Don't you think it's interesting?

C: Er, sort of, but I?m not sure about the face, it'sa bit mad.

J: Oh, come on! It isn't that bad. It's really colorful. It's good to have a new picture, anyway.

C: I suppose so.

J: Don't worry, it'll be fine. It'll grow on you.

C: Ok. We'll see. 

How to: recommend and express preferences

J: Hey, Clàudia, have you seen any good films recently?

C: Yes, one or two. Have you?

J: No,What about this one? Is it any good?

C:I'd only recommend that if you like really bad comedies.

J:No, I don't fancy that.

C: Here you are. You might prefer this.

J: What's that? The boy in the striped pyjamas? No, I'm not a big fan of drama. I'd prefer a horror film.

C: A horror film....er... OK, well, try this one. It's got a really scary plot. I think you'll like it.

J: OK. I'll trust you. Thanks, Clàudia.

C: no problem!

How to: talk about plans and arrangements

C: Hi, Júlia. Have you got a minute?
J: Hello, Clàudia. What can I do for you?
C: I'm doing a march for charity next week, and I'm looking for sponsors.

J: That's very good, Clàudia. What's it for?
C: It's for a children's charity.
J: And when are you doing the march?
C: I'm doing the march next Monday. I'm hoping to raise about 200€. Will you sponsor me?
J:Yes, OK. It sounds like a good cause. I hope that the march will finish OK.
C:I'm going to try! Some friends are going to participate in the march.
J: Good luck, Clàudia.
C:thanks. 

how to: Ask for and give advice

Clàudia: You look upset, Júlia. What's the matter? Júlia: Nothing. I don't want to talk about it.
Clàudia: Come on! What's up?
Júlia: I've just got a nasty text message from a friend. What sould I do, Clàudia?
Clàudia: Well, whatever you do, don't reply. that's for sure.
Júlia: right.
Clàudia: And I think you should show it to you parents.
Júlia: Are you sure?
Clàudia: Yes, definitely. Don't worry, I'm sure everything will be OK.
Júlia: yes, you're right. Thanks, Clàudia.

How to: talk about your news

C- Hey, Júlia! I haven't see you for a while.
J- Hi Clàudia!
C- You look happy.
J- Oh, yes, very happy! I met Gerard Piqué!
C- Really? Tell me about he. What happened?
J- Well, it was really amazing! He is a very nice boy! I think that is one of the most handsome boys in the world.
C- That's good news. I'm glad to hear it. I hope that you will met again.
J- We'll I hope it! What about you? How have you been?
C- OK. No news, really. So, maybe see you soon on the next football match.
J- Yes, maybe! See you around.
C- Bye, Júlia. Good luck!

How to: apologize and explain

J- Clàudia! What's going on?
C- What's the matter? What have I done?
J- Look at the time. Have you been up all night?
C- Sorry Júlia. I didn't mean to. I didn't realize that it was morning.
J- Clàudia, you know I don't like it when you spend so much time on facebook.
C- Well, it hasn't happened before.
J- Clàudia! It's the fourth time that you've spend all night online!
C- OK. Listen, I'm really sorry. Don't worry. It won't happen again, I promise.
J- I hope you're right. We'll see.

how to: offer and ask for help

C- A party was a great idea, Júlia.
J- Yes, thanks. I'm looking forward to it.
C- Have we got everything?
J- Well, we've got enough drink, but there isn't much food.
C- Shall I get a cake and 3 packets of crisps or something like this? There's a shop near here.
J- Would you mind?
C- No, that's fine.
J- Thanks, Clàudia. Could you get 5 bars of chocolate too? And we need a few baloons.
C- OK, no problem. I'll see what they've got.

How to: talk about TV programmes

C- Hi, Júlia. Did you go out last night?
J- No, I stayed in and watched TV.
C- Oh? Whats was on?
J- That a cartoon called "The Simpsons" on channel 6.
C- Oh, yes? Was it any good?
J- Yes, it was fantastic! There was a new episode on it. Didn't you see it?
C- No, I missed it. I was chatting with Quintanas.
J- You should try to watch in next time. It's really good.
C- OK then, I will.

How to: identify and find out about people;)

J - who are you looking at, Clàudia?
C- Oh,hi Júlia. Who's that guy over there?
J- The guy with the blond short hair?
C- No, the guy whit the green t-shirt. He's talking with Àlex.
J- Oh, yes. What about him?
C- Does he go to our school?
J- No, he goes to school from Figueres. He's one year older than us. Why?
C- He looks nice. What's his name?
J- Yes, he's very nice and hansom! he's name is Arnau. You are his type but, he has got a girlfriend...
C- OH! What a pity!