English Conversation : Merchandise

Looking for things you want to buy

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Example 1
You : Excuse me. I'm looking for a book called "ABC"?
A : Ok sir. The book corner is right over there.
You : Thank you.
A : You are welcome.

Example 2
You : Excuse me. Do you know where is the book department?
A : Sure. Please follow me.
You : Thank you.

Example 3
You : Excuse me. How can I find the book called "ABC"?
A : Oh. I'm afraid it was sold out.
You : It's ok. Thank you.

Learning Part
Sold out = Run out of

English Conversation : Seat

Ask for the seat

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Example 1
You : Excuse me. Is the seat taken?
A : I don't think so?
You : Can I site here?
A : It's ok for me.

Example 2
You : Excuse me. Does anyone sit here?
A : No go ahead.

Example 3
You : Excuse me. Is there anyone sitting here?
A : Oh. Yes. My friend is sitting here.
You : It's ok.

English Conversation : Money

Borrow money

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Example 1
Friend : Do you have some extra money?
You : How much do you want?
Friend : Ten dollars
You : Here you are.
Friend : Thank you. I will pay you back soon.

Example 2
Friend : Can I borrow some money? I'm so broke.
You : How much do you need?
Friend : 50 bucks
You : Here you go.
Friend : Thanks a lot

Example 3
Friend : Could you lend me some money?
You : I'm afraid I can't.
Friend : That's alright.

Learning Part
Buck = Informal word for dollar

Lend = Let someone borrow something

English Conversation : Riding

Ask for a ride

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Example 1
Hitchhiker : I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the gas station?
You : Sure. Come on in!

Example 2
Friend : Where are you heading?
You : I'm heading north to the highway 309
Friend : Can you give me a ride?
You : No problem.
Friend : Thanks a lot

Example 3
Friend : Where are you going?
You : I'm going to ABC department store.
Friend : Oh. Great! I was about to go there. Can I tag along?
You : Well, I wish I could have you along but there is no room left in my car. Sorry.
Friend : It's ok. I can take the bus.

Learning Part

Hitchhiker = Stranger who ask people for a free ride (PS. Hitchhiker is considered illigal in many countries)

English Conversation : Pizza

Order pizza

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Example 1
Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?
You : Hi. I'd like to order a pizza.
Waitress : What size please?
You : Large please.
Waitress : What flavour would you like?
You : I want Hawaiian.
Waitress : Anything else?
You : No.
Waitress : Can I have your address please?

Example 2
Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?
You : I want to order a pizza.
Waitress : What topping would you like to order today?
You : Can you give me some advice?
Waitress : Sure. We have Super Supreme, Hawaiian and Seafood.
You : Good. I want to try Large size Seafood one please.
Waitress : Anything else?
You : One garlic bread and beef spaghetti
Waitress : Ok. Can I have your phone number and address please?

English Conversation : Take a Photo

Ask someone to take pictures

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Example 1

You : Excuse me. Do you mind taking us pictures?
Stranger : Sure?
You : Thank you. You can just press the button here.

Example 2

You : Excuse me. Can you take pictures for us please?
Stranger : Certainly. Is everything set?
You : Please move to the left a bit. Thank you.


Example 3

You : Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?
Stranger : Sure.
You : We'd like to ask you to take a picture for us.
Stranger : ok.... All right, ready, one... two....
You : Thanks a lot

Example 4

You : Excuse me. Do you have time to take a picture for us?
Stranger : Oh. I am sorry. I really have to go.
You : It's ok.


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Learn English Conversation : Reserve

Reserve Table

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Example 1

Waiter : Excuse me how many people?
You : Five, can we get a non-smoking section?
Waiter : Sure but there are few people ahead of you right now.
You : How long do we have to wait?
Waiter : Around five to ten minutes

Example 2

Waiter : How many do you have?
You : Just two. Can we have a table outside?
Waiter : You may have to wait for a while.
You : For how long?
Waiter : Twenty minutes
You : Well, I think we'll try another place then. Thank you!


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Learn English Conversation : Phone

Phone Conversation

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When you are a caller

-- Hello?
-- Is that John?
-- Can I speak to John?
-- May I speak to John?


When you are a receiver

-- This is John speaking, who's that?
-- Who's speaking please?
-- Who's calling please?

When you ask the caller to wait

-- One moment please.
-- Just a minute please.
-- Hold on please.
-- Hang on please

When you ask the caller to leave messages

-- Can you leave the message?
-- Can I take your message?
-- Would you like to leave a message?
-- Would you like him/her to call you back?

When calling the wrong number

-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number
-- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number

When asking the receiver to transfer the line

-- Can I have extension 1234 please?
-- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?

When finish talking

-- Nice talking to you
-- Talk to you later


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