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LET'S READ! 📖
Dialogue 1 💬
Situation:
Emily is in the police station. She’s reporting a theft.
Police Officer
Emily
Oh, hi. I'd like to report a theft, please.
Police Officer
Ok. You'll need to fill out this crime incident report form then.
Emily
Will I be able to use that to file an insurance claim when I get back to my country?
Police Officer
Yes. Ok, now, can you give me your name and address please?
Emily
It's Emily Frahman and I'm staying at the Grosvenor Hotel at 13 Marlborough Street.
Police Officer
And your passport or ID card number?
Emily
My passport number is B783672hv.
Police Officer
And have you got a contact number?
Emily
Yes, my mobile phone number is 0029736253
Police Officer
Okay thank you! Give me a moment please.
Emily
Sure. Take your time.
Police Officer
Okay, first let me ask what items were stolen?
Emily
My wallet with all my credit cards.
Police Officer
And could you describe what happened?
Emily
Yes, well, I was waiting in a queue to get a train ticket, but when I came to pay, I realized that my wallet was missing. There was a suspicious man beside me. He kept bumping into me. I'm sure it was him.
QUESTION
1. What was the report about?
2. What did the police office officer instructed her to do first?
3. What information did he ask from her?
USEFUL EXPRESSSIONS
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I'd like to report an incident.
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That was a couple of hours ago.
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Will I be able to use that to file an insurance claim when I get back to my country?
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I can't describe the suspect.
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I don't have any clear memory about it.
What you say
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How can I help you?
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You need to fill out this crime incident report first.
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Can you give me the details of the incident?
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When did you realize it was all gone?
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How can you descibe the suspect?
What you hear
LET'S LEARN!
Here are some useful expressions that you can use at the police station.
I'd like to report...
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A: I'd like to report a theft, please.
- B: You'll need to fill out this crime incident report form, first.
Example:
Will I be able to use that to file an insurance claim when I get back to my country?
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A: Will I be able to use that to file an insurance claim when I get back to my country?
- B: Yes, of course. But first, I need to get your details.
Example:
Here are some questions that you may be asked at the police station.
Let me ask what items were stolen?
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A: My wallet with all my credit cards.
- B: My phone.
Example:
Could you describe what happened?
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A: Could you describe what happened?
- B: Yes, well, I was waiting in a queue to get a train ticket, but when I came to pay, I realized that my wallet was missing.
Example:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.
2. What was the thief wearing?
3. What will the police officer give to the tourist?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Have a short dialogue with your mentor and answer the following questions.
Mentor
Can you describe the thief?
Learner
1. .
Mentor
What were you doing during the incident?
Learner
2. .
Mentor
Would you mind presenting any valid ID?
Learner
3. .
Mentor
What items were stolen?
Learner
4. .
Mentor
Did you notice anyone acting suspiciously at the time?
Learner
5. .
Good afternoon. How can I help you?