DIALOGUE WRITING MRS.ELIZABETH

DIALOGUE WRITING

Ø   IT SHOWS RATHER THEN TELLS- CHARACTERS ACT AND SPEAK, THEY BECOME REAL TO US.

Ø   IT HELPS BUILD DRAMA AND HELPS EXTEND THE PLOT.

Ø   REVEALS THE CHARACTERS.

DIALECT AND ACCENTS ARE  USED WITH CARE

Conversations between two friends English lesson

Greeting and introductions conversation that are between 2 people

Below is some brief conversations between two people. The conversations are about , 2 friends meeting by chance, 2 people asking what they do for a living and the last one is about 2 friends meeting at the movies. 

. Conversation about a brief conversation between 2 old friends meeting by chance at a cafe

Sarah: Hello Jason, how are you, it's been a long time since we last met?
Jason: Oh, hi Sarah I'm have got a new job now and is going great. How about you?
Sarah: Not too bad.
Jason: How often do you eat at this cafe?
Sarah: This is my first time my friends kept telling me the food was great, so tonight I decided to try it. What have you been up to?
Jason: I have been so busy with my new job that I have not had the time to do much else, but otherwise, me and the family are all fine.
Sarah: Well, I hope you and your family have a lovely meal.
Jason: Yes you too.

Conversation about two people asking each other what they do for a living.

David: Hello, my name is David It's nice to meet you.
Jenny: Hi, I'm Jenny. It's my please to meet you.
David: Am sorry. what was your name again?
Jenny: Jenny.
David: So Jenny, What do you do for a living?
Jenny: I work at the local school teaching English. what do you for a living?
David: I'm also an English teacher, but am currently out of work.
Jenny: Sorry to hear that. It has been really nice talking to you.
David: Yes. It was a great pleasure meeting you.

Conversation about two friends meeting by chance at the movies.

Bob: Hi Jason, it's great to see you again.
Jason: Wow, it's great seeing you,  How long has it been? It most be more than 6 months. I'm doing good. How about you?
Bob: Not too bad.
Jason: What movie are you and the family going to see?
Bob: I came here to see the Simpsons movie. How about you?
Jason: I'm going to watch Terminator 4.

Dialogue between two friends who meet after a long time

Write a dialogue between Rohini and Natasha who meet after a long time. They discuss what they have been doing since they parted.

(Two friends meet after a long time)

Rohini : Where have you been all these years?

Natasha : I’m a journalist with ‘The Times’ and I was posted here.

Rohini : That sounds interesting. Since when have you been in this profession?

Natasha : It’s been five years since I took up this profession. What have you been doing all these years ?

Rohini : Well, I’m working as a lecturer in a college.

Natasha : That’s great ! Where are you staying ?

Rohini : I have bought a flat at Mulund and at present I’m staying with my parents.

Natasha : Even I have bought a flat at Thane and I am also stayingwith my parents.

Rohini : Which place do you feel more comfortable working in, Delhi or Mumbai ?

Natasha : Well, both the places have their pros and cons.

Rohini : All said and done, its really great that both of us are together once again after such a long time.

Natasha : You are absolutely right.