Nick: Joyce, I'd like you to meet Victor.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 morning 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 explain things pretty
well. You are going 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