Lesson 109: Conversing about children's admission in school

In continuation with our past posts where we randomly post sample conversations for your advantage, here is another mock chat between two women who are discussing about putting their kids in the school.

Mary: Anne will be starting her school from next year.
Ruby: Ya, Jane will also go to school. She is already three.

Mary: Which school do you plan to approach for her admission?
Ruby: Frankly, I don't know. After pre-school, it's a tough choice.

Mary: I prefer missionary schools.
Ruby: Ya, there is discipline

Mary: Not just that. They teach well and proficiency is language is a priority.
Ruby: I was thinking about them but there is a public school close to our house and my husband says...what's the big deal about a kid's education. If the child has an inclination, he or she will excel in any school.

Mary: Somehow I don't have a very good opinion about these public schools. There should be all-round personality development.
Ruby: I am not losing sleep over Jane's admission. There is still time. We will think over it.

Lesson 108: Conversation about colleagues in office

Here is a sample conversation among two staff members in an eduational institute. They talk about the new academic session and the work load. This post comes after a long break. However, I will make amends and intend to write posts more regularly in future.

Rita: Is the work chart for this semester ready?
Maria: You mean, timetable, ya....the Head gave me today only.

Rita: Is there any change?
Maria: You won't love it. The work load has increased.

Rita: What! It has increased.
Maria: Actually, there are more classes this year. And the sections have also increased. So we are bound to take more classes.

Rita: Haven't they appointed others?
Maria: Yeah, you will soon meet our new colleagues. There are three new persons and that includes two ladies.

Rita: I really wonder if they have taken five new people, how the hell the work load is increased? I mean, that really beats me.
Maria: As I told you, there are more classes. Richard is sick and two of our staff members are leaving. So there isn't any major difference in strength.

Rita: I see. Seems there is no relief for us again. The place sucks. Don't you think!
Maria: Nope. I think it's fairly okay. At other places it's even worse. So forget it...what about a walk to the canteen.

Rita: Sure. I don't mind. I need a coffee.
Maria: Let's go.

Lesson 107: Social conversation at a function

When you are attending a social event, a function or ceremony, you interact with a lot of people. Some of them are close friends, others are neighbours, some of acquaintances and a few are those whom you meet for the first time. Mostly it's general talk but this sort of conversation is no less important. Here is a sample conversation.

Sheila: Hey, Monica it's ages since we met.
Monica: Wow Sheila nice to see you. You look so pretty

Sheila: Come on. You haven't changed a bit. As gorgeous as always. Where were you?
Monica: I didn't go anywhere. But yes we are meeting after a long time.

Sheila: I think we last met at Jo's party. If memory serves me right.
Monica: Oh yes. Now I remember. Excellent memory.

Sheila: Hey you have seen the bride!
Monica: Ya, sure...isn't she beautiful.

Sheila: I feel she has layers of makeup...she didn't need it
Monica: But I think she doesn't look odd.

Sheila: My hubby is calling me. I think the food is ready.
Monica: Ya, let's go.