Role Play Indirect Questions

ROLE PLAY
1. Asking for Directions in an Unfamiliar City

Situation: A tourist is lost and needs to find a museum.
They approach a local and use indirect questions to ask
for help.
Example Dialogue:
Tourist: "Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the
museum?"
Local: "Sure, let me show you the way. Do you know
where the main square is?"
2. Making a Reservation at a Restaurant
Situation: A person calls a restaurant to make a
reservation and needs to confirm some details using
indirect questions.
Example Dialogue:
Customer: "Hi, could you tell me if you have a table
available for two people at 7 p.m.?"
Host: "Let me check for you. And would you mind
telling me if you prefer a table by the window?"
3. Asking for Information During a Job Interview
Situation: A candidate asks indirect questions during a job
interview to learn more about the company.
Example Dialogue:
Candidate: "Would you mind sharing what the company
culture is like?"
Interviewer: "Of course! It's very collaborative. Could
you let me know what kind of work environment you
prefer?"
4. Inquiring About the Weather for a Trip
Situation: Two friends are planning a trip, and one calls a
hotel to ask about the weather and other amenities.
Example Dialogue:
Friend 1: "Could you find out if it usually rains during this
time of year?"
Hotel Staff: "Yes, I can check that for you. And may I ask
if you need any information about our facilities?"
5. Checking Product Availability in a Store
Raquel Benítez
Situation: A customer enters a store to ask about the
availability of a specific product.Example Dialogue:
Customer: "Hi, could you tell me if you have this jacket in a
medium size?"
Employee: "Let me check. And do you know if you prefer a
different color?"
6. Asking a Colleague About Their Weekend Plans
Situation: A colleague wants to know what their coworker
is planning to do over the weekend to arrange something
together.
Example Dialogue:
Colleague 1: "Do you have any idea what John is
planning to do this weekend?"
Colleague 2: "I’m not sure. Should I ask him if he’s
free for a group activity?"
7. Asking for Help at Work
Situation: An employee needs help with a project
and asks a coworker using indirect questions to be
polite.
Example Dialogue:
Employee: "Hi, could you let me know if you
have some time to help me with this project?"
Coworker: "Sure, I can help. Do you mind telling
me when you need it done by?"
8. Inquiring About a Friend’s Health

Situation: A person asks about a mutual friend who
hasn’t been feeling well.
Example Dialogue:
Friend 1: "Do you know how Susan is feeling
today?"
Friend 2: "I think she's getting better. Would you
like me to ask her?"
Raquel Benítez
9. Asking About a Movie Time at the Cinema

Situation: A group of friends is at the cinema and one of them
asks the staff about movie showtimes.
Example Dialogue:
Friend: "Excuse me, could you tell me what time the next
showing of the movie is?"
Cinema Staff: "Sure, it starts at 7 p.m. Would you like to know
the duration?"
10. Discussing Plans for a Group Project
Situation: Students are working on a group project, and one
student uses indirect questions to suggest meeting times.
Example Dialogue:
Student 1: "Could we find out when everyone is available to
meet?"
Student 2: "That’s a good idea. Should we ask if they prefer
meeting online or in person?"
11. Asking for Feedback at Work
Situation: An employee wants feedback on a report from
their manager and uses indirect questions to make
therequest more polite.
Example Dialogue:
Employee: "Would you be able to let me know if
there’s anything I need to improve in my report?"
Manager: "Certainly. Can you also tell me when
you need the feedback by?"
12 . Inquiring About Rental Availability
Situation: A person is looking to rent an apartment
and contacts the landlord to ask about availability
and conditions.
Example Dialogue:
Potential Tenant: "Could you tell me if the
apartment is still available?"
Landlord: "Yes, it is. Would you like to know more
about the terms and conditions?"

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1. Asking for Directions in an Unfamiliar City

8. Inquiring About a Friend’s Health

9. Asking About a Movie Time at the Cinema

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