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Dialogue 1

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A Hello, my name’s Naledi.
B Naledi? That’s an unusual name.
A Yes, it’s South African.

Dialogue 2

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A My name’s James, but everyone calls me Red.
B Really? Why’s that?
A Because when I was younger I used to have red hair!

Dialogue 3

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A Haven’t we met before? I know your face but I’m afraid I’ve forgotten your name.
B Don’t worry! I’m Megan. You’re John, aren’t you?
A Yes, that’s right. I’m sorry, I’m hopeless at names!

Dialogue 4

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A Hi, Sheila.
B Actually, my name’s not Sheila. It’s Suzie.
A Oh, I do apologise. I’m hopeless at names!
B Don’t worry! No offence taken!

Dialogue 5

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A Is this Mr Black’s class?
B Yes! I am ‘Mr’ Gillian Black!
A Oh, sorry! I thought Gillian was a man’s name!

Dialogue 6

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A Can I speak to Mr ‘Hughie’ please?
B I’m sorry, there’s no Mr Hughie here. Are you sure you’ve got the right number?
A Yes, but I’m not sure how to pronounce the name. It’s spelt U-W-E. His first name’s Frank.
B You mean Uwe Frank! That’s me! Uwe’s my first name and Frank’s my surname!

Dialogue 7

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A You must be Ms Mills. I’m John Fitch.
B Great to meet you face to face at last, Mr Fitch.
A Good to meet you too. Please just call me John.
B Thanks. I’m Ann-Marie, but most people call me Ann for short.

Dialogue 8

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A I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch your name.
B I’m Thomas. And you?
A I’m Katherine. Is it OK if I call you Tom?
B Fine by me! And do you prefer Katherine or can I call you Kathy?
A Well, to be honest, if anything, I prefer Kate!