Diálogos en Inglés: Práctica de Conversación Telefónica y Situaciones Cotidianas con Ejercicios Resueltos

Práctica de Inglés: Diálogos Cotidianos

En esta sección encontrarás diálogos en inglés que te ayudarán a practicar la conversación en inglés en situaciones reales. Lee cada intervención con atención y fíjate en la pronunciación y la gramática.

Diálogo 1: Presentación y datos personales

You: (1) Good evening, sir.
Mr. Black: Good evening.

You: (2) How are you?
Mr. Black: I'm all right, but I feel a little bit tired, I'm afraid.

You: We won't take long. (3) Do you speak Spanish?
Mr. Black: No, I'm afraid I don't speak Spanish. Only English.

You: Ok, then I need to ask you some questions to fill in this form. (4) What's your full name?
Mr. Black: Andrew Black, but please call me Andy. Everybody calls me Andy.

You: Ok, Andy. (5) Where are you from?
Mr. Black: Oh, I'm from Cardiff. That's in Wales.

You: Oh, so you're Welsh. (6) Do you live in Cardiff (in Wales)?
Mr. Black: Oh, no! I live in London, but I prefer living in Spain. The climate, the food... you know what I mean.

You: Yes, I understand. (7) How old are you?
Mr. Black: I'm 79, but I'll be 80 next week. We're all getting old, aren't we?

You: Yes, I'm afraid we are. Have you got a mobile phone, Andy?
Mr. Black: Yes, I have. My daughter Clara gave it to me for Christmas.

You: Well, (8) What's your phone number? Do you remember?
Mr. Black: I don't remember, but I wrote it down somewhere. Let's see... oh, here it is. It's 366 444 422.

You: Thank you, Andy. (9) Have you got any family?
Mr. Black: Family? Yes, I've got two children: Clara, that's the oldest, and Richard. My wife died ten years ago. Poor Becky.

You: Ok. One last question, Andy. (10) What do you like doing? / What are your hobbies?
Mr. Black: Well, I like going to the cinema. Westerns are my favourite. I also like watching TV. My Clara used to say that...

You: Thanks, Andy. That's all for the moment.

Llamada Telefónica: Informar sobre un accidente

We are sorry to inform you that your mother (0) had an accident last Monday. She (1) was walking down the stairs when she (2) missed the last step and (3) fell down to the floor. The result was that she (4) broke her ankle and received a serious blow on her head. We (5) took her to the hospital in an ambulance immediately. She (6) was conscious all the time. The doctors decided that she should have an operation. Fortunately, everything (7) went well. She (8) is recovering in the hospital now. Everything is all right, but she will have to go through a long period of convalescence before she can walk again. They give her a painkiller because she (9) suffers / is suffering a great pain in her leg. Mrs. Olmos (10) wants you to be with her, so could you please come as soon as possible? That would be very convenient both for your mother and for ourselves.

Diálogo telefónico con la recepcionista

Receptionist: Olmos Insurance Company. Hello?
You: Hello, (1) can I speak with Richard Olmos, please?
Receptionist: Who's calling?
You: Oh, (2) This is... [your name]. I'm calling from Residencia Sant Narcís. That's an old people's home in Spain.

Receptionist: Ok, (3) one moment, please.
You: Thanks.
Receptionist: Hello? Mr. Olmos is in a meeting right now. (4) Could you call back later?
You: No, I'm afraid I can't call back later. It's rather urgent.
Receptionist: Well, (5) can I take a message?
You: No, no message, thanks. I'd like to talk to him in person. It's about his mother's concerns, it's more serious.
Receptionist: Ok, I'll see if I can talk to you now. (6) One moment.

Mr. Olmos: Richard Olmos speaking.
You: Hello, Mr. Olmos. I'm calling about your mother. (7) I'm sorry to tell you that she had an accident. She fell down the stairs and broke her ankle.
Mr. Olmos: Oh my God! Is she all right?
You: Well, she's in hospital right now, but she'll be all right. Mrs. Olmos wants you to come as soon as possible.
Mr. Olmos: (8) Excuse me?
You: I said: she wants you to come as soon as possible.
Mr. Olmos: Oh, yes, of course. I can be there on Saturday evening. Is that all right?
You: Yes, fine, Mr. Olmos. (9) Thanks.
Mr. Olmos: (10) You're welcome. Bye.

Consejos prácticos para la familia

1. Well, Mr. Olmos, you should keep your mother company. She says she feels lonely and wants to be with you.
2. You're right, thanks.
3. If I were you, I would be patient. She needs a lot of time and attention.
4. Yes, that's a good idea. Thank you!
5. I also advise talking to her. She loves talking and she has nobody to talk to her.
6. Thank you. I'll do that.
7. Oh, and you'd better take your mother out in a wheelchair. She would like some fresh air.
8. Thank you, but I'm afraid I can't do that (it's too windy for my mother today).
9. Of course, if something is wrong, I advise you to call the nurse. She will come immediately.
10. Thank you. I'll do that.