1. Telephone ConversationWalter wants to call his girlfriend Erika to share some news with her. However, her father answers the phone.V: Yes, here Schreiber...W: Hello, this is Walter Lang.V: Ah, Walter, it's good to hear from you again. So, what's going on?W: Oh, you know, the approaching graduation has us swamped with studying and work.V: Yes, of course, naturally. But you want to speak to Erika, right?W: Yes, is Erika there?W: I'm sorry, but she's not. She's playing tennis every Wednesday.V: Oh, that's a shame.W: Would you like me to give her a message or would you prefer to speak to her personally?V: I just wanted to ask her something.W: Mm, mm.V: It's about this Saturday, we've been invited to a friend's birthday party.W: Ah, I see.V: And I was just wondering if Erika could come along with me.W: Ah, yes, that's something. You know, we were planning to go to the seaside on Saturday. My wife has been there for a week now, for her health.V: Oh, I see?W: Yes, I wasn't aware of it. Erika had mentioned that her mother was planning to go in the fall.W: Well, it turned out to be more practical, better this way.V: Ah, I see.W: So, what should we do then?V: Could I call again tonight, if she's there?W: Yes, sure, but she might not be able to go to the party on Saturday... You know, we'll be late coming home that night. Call tonight and discuss it with her personally.V: Na, ja, maybe around nine would be better; she'll be back home by then.W: Yes, nine o'clock it is. I'll call you back at nine. Thank you, Mr. Schreiber, goodbye.V: Yes, goodbye.