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Matteo : Could you, Barbara?

John : Hmm. I'm not sure if it's fair to ask Barbara to support Matteo in his regular job so he can work
on this project.

Barbara : It's up to you, but I'm happy to support Matteo with his regular work, just for a couple of weeks
so he can create the designs. ……………………….. (12) He's the only one with the expertise.

John : Yeah, you're right. OK, thanks a lot, Barbara. I appreciate it. Matteo, would that work for you?
Matteo : Yes, that would work. Thanks.

John : OK, you've made it easy for me to say yes.
Matteo : To start working on it together, ……………………………………………………………………….(13) Akiko?

Akiko : I’m sorry, but I have a lunch appointment today. Can we discuss it in the afternoon? I’ll try to
finish things up quickly and meet you at your office after the appointment.

Matteo : Sure! Take your time.

John : OK, then that's settled. Thanks, both. I really appreciate your help in this. So, can you get them
done by the end of the month?
Akiko : Yes, that should be no problem.

Choose a topic below and work with a partner in creating dialogue of offer and request using the signal
2
words as well.
Dialogue making guideline:
Choose one request and one offer. Discuss with your friend your dialogue should consist of
- Greeting
- Request and/or invitation
- Response
- State your response reason

Requests: Offers:
1) Calculate the cost of the new product 1) Help in the Johnson account
2) Using a corporate jet for the business trip 2) Get the financial report that goes with the
to South Korea presentation of the product
3) Meet in the conference room in the next 15 3) Help in managing the training for the new
minutes employee
4) Take a Saturday off 4) Have another night shift on the weekend

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