NAATI CCL Arabic Business Dialogues: 12 practice dialogues

All 12 Arabic business dialogues

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1. Arranging an Interpreted Business Mentoring Session

   Opening segment · English

   Before we book your mentoring session here in Newcastle, could you tell me what your business does and whether you would prefer an Arabic interpreter?

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2. Checking a Duplicated Purchase Before Finalising Accounts

   Opening segment · English

   Before we finalise your accounts, Mr Haddad, I need to check two entries of $485 dated 7 October. Do you remember making separate purchases?

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3. Clarifying Contractor Access Before Key Collection

   Opening segment · English

   Before we arrange the handover, Ms Haddad, could you confirm when your Chatswood shop fitout starts and how many contractors need access to the premises?

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4. Correcting a Catering Booking

   Opening segment · English

   Before we finalise arrangements for the Gosford event on 21 November, could we check the guest count? Your latest draft lists 85 people.

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5. Correcting a Refrigeration Service Booking

   Opening segment · English

   Before we confirm the technician's visit, could you check the service address on this booking? It currently lists your Merrylands branch for fridge reference 63521.

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6. Hiring Her First Café Employee

   Opening segment · English

   Thanks for holding, Fair Work Infoline, Chloe speaking. What would you like to ask about today?

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7. Investigating a Grocery Delivery Shortage

   Opening segment · English

   Let's compare your delivery note with the stock received at your Fairfield shop, Mr Haddad. Which items were missing from the delivery on 15 October?

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8. Legal Advice Before Signing a Franchise Agreement

   Opening segment · English

   Ms Haddad, thanks for coming in. I've read the franchise agreement, and some clauses need explaining before you sign anything.

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9. Negotiating a Retail Shop Lease

   Opening segment · English

   Mrs Nassar, the vacant shop near the food court is still available. I can offer a five-year lease, with rent reviewed yearly. Does that suit you?

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10. Organising Restaurant Training Records

    Opening segment · English

    Let's organise the training records for your Bankstown restaurant before you seek qualified compliance advice. What information have you kept from the session on 5 October?

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11. Rebooking a Cancelled Workshop and Arranging an Interpreter

    Opening segment · English

    Ms Mansour, the workshop scheduled for 28 October was cancelled because the trainer became unavailable. We have replacement sessions at our Campbelltown centre in November.

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12. Speaking at a Technology Business Breakfast

    Opening segment · English

    Thank you for coming to our Gosford office, Mr Haddad. We would like you to speak at our technology business breakfast on 13 November.

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Arabic business vocabulary

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