Speaking with Foreigner ( Berbicara dengan turis)

SPEAKING WITH FOREIGNER

A.      TO PRACTICE OUR ENGLISH WITH A FOREIGNER WE SHOULD KNOW :

·         We consider that the foreigner is not busy

·         We consider that the foreigner is friendly

*Do not ask their privacy, such as:

o   Personality

o   Religion

o   Marital status

o   Politics

Make them sure that you are really want to practice your English

B.      TO BEGIN YOUR CONVERSATION:

·         Excuse me, is It all right to trouble you, because we are student of English course and we mmean to speak English  with you !

·         Hello….sir / madam, may I practice my English with you ?

C.      YOU CAN CONTINUE YOUR CONVERSATION BY THIS QUESTION:

·         My name is………..I am from………and what is your name

·         Which country do you come from?

·         Why do you come to visit my country?

·         By the way, is it your first time to come here?

·         Then what do you think of my country?

·         How long have you been here until now?

·         Anyway. Where are you staying now?

·         Will you plan to stay for ages?

·         Whom do you come here with?

·         Anything makes you interested that you like my country as your destination?

·         What do you think about the season here?

D.      THEN YOU CAN CONTINUE THE QUESTION BY ASKING:

ü  Education matter

ü  Their living

ü  Economic

ü  English matter

ü  Culture

ü  Work experience

ü  Sport

ü  Hobbies

E.       IF YOU WANT TO ASK PICTURE YOU CAN SAY:

·         Excuse me, can we take our picture?

·         Excuse me, may I have a picture with you?

F.       IF WE WANT TO ASK FOR HIS/HER ADDRESS:

·         Excuse me, could you write your down your home-town address here?

·         Excuse me, here is my name card

G.     WE CAN CLOSE OUR CONVERSATION WHEN WE CONSIDER THAT OUR TIME IS UP OR THE FOREIGNER IS TIRED BY SAYING:

·         Well, Mr…or Mrs…..I must go now. It’s nice to talking with you and so long.

·         All right, Mr…..or Mrs…..I must leave now. I’m very happy chatting with you, thanks and good bye