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Lost property

Describe and report something you have lost.

Your level: C1

The scene at the level you chose. The other levels follow below.

Describing a lost camera in precise detail

Describe your lost camera precisely and ask for a written record.

You talk to: Venue lost-property coordinator · 9 turns · about 7 min

Play scene (C1)

Phrases that help at C1

  • as far as I can remember
  • worn around the edges
  • if memory serves
  • keep my fingers crossed

Every level of this situation

Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.

  1. Pre-A1

    Pre-A1: My bag is not here

    Describe the bag you left in a café and get it back.

    You talk to: Café worker · 7 turns · about 3 min

    • I lost my bag.
    • It's a red bag.
    Play scene (Pre-A1)

  2. A1

    A1: A blue scarf with white stars

    Describe the scarf you left at the library and find it.

    You talk to: Library assistant · 7 turns · about 5 min

    • I think I left my scarf here.
    • It's long and blue.
    Play scene (A1)

  3. A2

    A2: A phone left on the morning train

    Report the phone you left on a train and find out what happens next.

    You talk to: Lost-property clerk · 7 turns · about 6 min

    • I left my phone on the train.
    • I got off at ...
    Play scene (A2)

  4. B1

    B1: Collecting a wallet someone found

    Collect your found wallet and thank the finder warmly.

    You talk to: Bookshop owner · 8 turns · about 6 min

    • Thank you for calling me.
    • It must have fallen out of my pocket.
    Play scene (B1)

  5. B2

    B2: Following up on a laptop left on a train

    Follow up on your laptop and arrange for it to be sent to you.

    You talk to: Rail lost-property officer · 8 turns · about 7 min

    • I'm calling to follow up on ...
    • proof of ownership
    Play scene (B2)

  6. C1

    C1: Describing a lost camera in precise detail

    Describe your lost camera precisely and ask for a written record.

    You talk to: Venue lost-property coordinator · 9 turns · about 7 min

    • as far as I can remember
    • worn around the edges
    Play scene (C1)

  7. C2

    C2: A watch that means more than it is worth

    Convey the importance of a sentimental watch tactfully and without blame.

    You talk to: Hotel housekeeping manager · 9 turns · about 8 min

    • it means rather a lot to me
    • put someone out
    Play scene (C2)

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