ENGLISH FOR BABYSITTERS AND NANNIES
topic: Conversations (questions and answers) 1



Choose, the best, most natural-sounding response for each of the following:

1. How much experience do you have with children his age?
  I've looked after a couple of children his age.
  I have been a babysitter for three years.
  I look after several kids in the neighborhood already.

2. We pay $15 dollar an hour. Is that OK?
  Yes, that's fine.
  I made $10 an hour at my last job.
  How much do you pay per hour?

3. What time did you put him to bed?
  I will put him to bed at 10:00 PM.
  Yes, I will take care of that.
  He was in bed by 9.

4. Did you guys play any board games?
  Yes, we watched TV.
  Yes, we played a couple.
  No, he wasn't bored at all.

5. Do you live in the neighborhood?
  No, I live right around the corner.
  I have lived in Dallas for one year.
  Yes, I live right around the corner.

6. You come highly recommended!
  Thank you, I always do my best.
  I can provide you with references.
  Would you like me to recommend someone?

7. How long have you lived in Toronto?
  I've been here about a year.
  I am from Mexico.
  I live pretty close to here.

8. Did she give you any trouble?
  I can come back again tomorrow, if you like.
  Let me know if you'd like me to come back.
  No, no problems whatsoever.

9. Are you allergic to cats?
  I have a dog at home.
  Does your son have any allergies.
  I am not.

10. Would you like a tour of our home?
  Yes, thank you.
  When can you show me around?
  Should I come back later?

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