Pre-A1
Pre-A1: Hello to the new neighbour on the stairs
Meet your new neighbour and introduce yourself.
You talk to: New neighbour · 7 turns · about 4 min
- Hello! I'm Deniz.
- I'm in flat 6.
Choose your level
Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.
A1
A1: Borrowing a ladder from next door
Politely borrow a ladder from your neighbour.
You talk to: Neighbour · 7 turns · about 5 min
- Sorry to bother you.
- Can I borrow your ladder, please?
A2
A2: Collecting a parcel from the neighbour at number 12
Collect your parcel from your neighbour and agree to help them.
You talk to: Neighbour at number 12 · 8 turns · about 6 min
- I think a courier left a parcel with you.
- Thank you so much for taking it in.
B1
B1: Asking the upstairs neighbour to turn the music down
Politely ask your upstairs neighbour to turn the music down.
You talk to: Upstairs neighbour · 8 turns · about 6 min
- I've got an early start tomorrow.
- I can hear it through the ceiling.
B2
B2: Planning a clean-up day for the bike store
Plan a clean-up day for the bike storage with a neighbour.
You talk to: Resident from flat 3 · 9 turns · about 7 min
- We could sort it out together.
- If that suits everyone
C1
C1: Sharing the back garden with next door
Reach a tactful compromise with your neighbour about the shared garden.
You talk to: Neighbour next door · 9 turns · about 8 min
- I can see the appeal, although …
- That strikes me as a sensible compromise.
C2
C2: A tactful word about the dog across the landing
Raise the problem of your neighbour's barking dog with tact.
You talk to: Neighbour across the landing · 9 turns · about 8 min
- There's something I've been meaning to mention.
- I'd hate you to think I was complaining.
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