tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51441706294758455122012-02-16T02:30:51.922-08:00Learn English Conversation Free for ESL students and anyone.Leonoreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-80368295295067909532008-07-08T07:55:00.000-07:002008-07-08T07:58:07.765-07:00<h1>Remind people</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br />You : Can you do me a favor?<br />Friend : Sure.<br />You : Remind me to call John tomorrow morning.<br />Friend : <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_n.htm">No Sweat</a>. I'll do that.<br />You : Thanks.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-8036829529506790953?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-43233210948348430812008-07-01T08:35:00.000-07:002008-07-01T08:37:36.717-07:00<h1>Return Merchandise</h1><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br />You : I'd like to return this CD player.<br />Seller : Is there something wrong with it?<br />You : It's not <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_return.htm#learn">compatible</a> with my stereo system.<br />Seller : Can I have a receipt?<br />You : <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_h.htm">Here you go</a>.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Example 2</strong><br />You : Can I return this CD player?<br />Seller : Sorry. We don't have the policy to accept any returning <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_return.htm#learn">merchandise</a>.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Example 3</strong><br />You : Can I exchange this CD player for something else?<br />Seller : What's wrong with it?<br />You : I don't know. It doesn't work well to me.<br />Seller : You' ve got the receipt with you?<br />You : Yes. Here<br /><br /><a name="learn"><strong>Learning Part</strong></a><strong><br /></strong>Compatible = Be able to use/ harmonize with the current ones<br />Merchandise = Product bought and sold in business<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-4323321094834843081?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-5385107467069920102008-06-26T07:48:00.000-07:002008-06-26T07:50:52.050-07:00<h1>Warning</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br />You : Watch out for the car!<br />Friend : Thanks. That was close.<br />You : It's ok.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Example 2</strong><br />You : Look out!<br />Friend : Thanks so much. It could hurt me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-538510746706992010?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-53771707734735850772008-06-03T04:55:00.000-07:002008-06-03T04:58:34.950-07:00<h1>Take a taxi</h1><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br />Taxi : Where do you want to go?<br />You : Can you take me to the Bank of America around the corner?<br />Taxi : Which side do you want to get off?<br />You : This side.<br /><br /><strong>Example 2</strong><br />You : ABC mall please<br />Taxi : Sorry. I need to return the car in ten minute<br /><br /><strong>Example 3</strong><br />You : Can you take me to ABC mall?<br />Friend : Yes. come on in.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-5377170773473585077?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-71936142153796283312008-06-01T08:01:00.000-07:002008-06-01T08:03:10.536-07:00<h1>Invite people to the party</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1<br /></strong>You : Would you like to join us in the party tonight?<br />Friends : Sure.<br />You : Ok. See you at Peter's house tonight at 9 pm.<br /><br /><strong>Example 2<br /></strong>You : Are you coming to the party tonight?<br />Friend : I'm afraid not.<br />You : <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_h.htm">How come</a>?<br />Friend : I have to study for an exam tomorrow.<br />You : Well. In that case, I will have to let you go.<br />Friend : Sorry. Maybe next time.<br /><br /><strong>Example 3</strong><br />You : Do you want to join the party tonight?<br />Friend : I wish I could but I have to visit my grandmother.<br />You : That's alright.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-7193614215379628331?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-22367825540196210442008-05-11T08:59:00.000-07:002008-05-11T09:01:45.302-07:00<h1>Well Wish</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br />You : I heard you are going to have an exam tomorrow. Good luck.<br />Friends : Thank you.<br /><br /><strong>Example 2<br /></strong>You : Are you ready for a test tomorrow?<br />Friend : No. I'm afraid not.<br />You : Come on. I am sure you will do well.<br />Friend : Thank you. I hope so.<br /><br /><strong>Example 3<br /></strong>You : Don't study too hard. It's not good for your health<br />Friend : I have a test tomorrow.<br />You : Really? Wish you luck my friend.<br />Friend : Thanks.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-2236782554019621044?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-10134197443816223802008-04-24T00:36:00.000-07:002008-05-01T02:41:51.742-07:00<h1>Try on garment</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br /><br />You : Can I <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_try.htm#learn">try this shirt on</a>?<br />Seller : Sure sir. The <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_try.htm#learn">fitting room</a> is over there around the corner<br />You : Thank you..........<br />You : Well, I don't think it fits me. I wil try the <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_try.htm#learn">tailor-made</a> one instead. Sorry.<br />Seller : Alright. It's <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_u.htm">up to you</a>. Thank you.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-1013419744381622380?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-28257263549970267052008-04-17T23:31:00.000-07:002008-05-01T02:41:26.156-07:00<h1>Consolation (to cheer up someone)</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1</strong><br />You : What's wrong?Friend : I just broke up with my girlfriend<br />You : Come on. It's <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/idiom_n.htm">not the end of the world</a>. You have to move on.<br /><br /><strong>Example 2</strong><br />You : Have you seen John today?<br />Friend : No. I havn't.<br />You : If you see him could you tell him to call Peter?<br />Friend : Sure.<br /><br /><strong>Example 3</strong><br />You : Is John around?<br />Friend : He might be in the <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/conversation/con_comfort.htm#learn">pantry</a>.<br />You : Can you tell him that the boss wants to see him as soon as poosible?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-2825726354997026705?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-16012880221136719772008-04-07T07:14:00.000-07:002008-05-01T02:40:34.909-07:00<h1>Looking for someone</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br />Example 1 <br /><br />You : Where's John?<br />Friend : Isn't he in the office? <br />You : I didn't see him there. If you see him please tell him to drop me a line. Thank you.<br /><br /><br />Example 2 <br /><br />You : Have you seen John today?<br />Friend : No. I havn't. <br />You : If you see him could you tell him to call Peter?<br />Friend : Sure.<br /><br /><br />Example 3<br /><br />You : Is John around?<br />Friend : He might be in the pantry.<br />You : Can you tell him that the boss wants to see him as soon as poosible?<br /><br /><strong>Learning Part </strong><br /><br />Pantry = A small room used to prepare food<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-1601288022113671977?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-39500571511875261962008-03-30T04:15:00.000-07:002008-05-01T02:39:57.368-07:00<h1>Reconciliation</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br />Example 1 <br /><br />You : Are you still mad at me?<br />Friend : Of course.<br />You : Look. I'm very sorry ok? I promise I won't do it again. <br />Friend : Ok. I will forgive you but only this time alright? <br /><br />Example 2 <br /><br />You : Are you still upset about what I did?<br />Friend : You should know it.<br />You : I am very sorry. Can we make it up? <br />Friend : Ok. I will let you off the hook this time. <br /><br /><br />Example 3<br /><br />You : Are you still holding grudge against me?<br />Friend : Never mind. I understand.<br />You : Thanks for your understanding.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-3950057151187526196?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-6822914739014764512008-02-27T04:38:00.001-08:002008-05-01T02:39:30.321-07:00<h1>Looking for things you want to buy</h1><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br />You : Excuse me. I'm looking for a book called "ABC"?<br />A : Ok sir. The book corner is right over there. <br />You : Thank you.<br />A : You are welcome. <br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br />You : Excuse me. Do you know where is the book department?<br />A : Sure. Please follow me.<br />You : Thank you. <br /><br /><strong>Example 3 </strong><br />You : Excuse me. How can I find the book called "ABC"?<br />A : Oh. I'm afraid it was sold out. <br />You : It's ok. Thank you. <br /><br /><strong>Learning Part</strong><br />Sold out = Run out of<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-682291473901476451?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-15882398532854900722008-02-27T04:34:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:39:02.588-07:00<h1>Ask for the seat</h1><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br />You : Excuse me. Is the seat taken?<br />A : I don't think so?<br />You : Can I site here? <br />A : It's ok for me. <br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br />You : Excuse me. Does anyone sit here?<br />A : No go ahead.<br /><br /><strong>Example 3 </strong><br />You : Excuse me. Is there anyone sitting here?<br />A : Oh. Yes. My friend is sitting here. <br />You : It's ok.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-1588239853285490072?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-63166982543394259972008-02-27T04:30:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:38:12.333-07:00<h1>Borrow money</h1><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com/">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br />Friend : Do you have some extra money?<br />You : How much do you want?<br />Friend : Ten dollars<br />You : Here you are.<br />Friend : Thank you. I will pay you back soon.<br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br />Friend : Can I borrow some money? I'm so broke.<br />You : How much do you need?<br />Friend : 50 bucks<br />You : Here you go.<br />Friend : Thanks a lot<br /><br /><strong>Example 3 </strong><br />Friend : Could you lend me some money?<br />You : I'm afraid I can't.<br />Friend : That's alright.<br /><br /><strong>Learning Part</strong><br />Buck = Informal word for dollar<br /><br />Lend = Let someone borrow something<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-6316698254339425997?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-60570259843721022972008-02-20T23:58:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:37:51.437-07:00<h1>Ask for a ride</h1><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br />Hitchhiker : I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the gas station?<br />You : Sure. Come on in!<br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br />Friend : Where are you heading?<br />You : I'm heading north to the highway 309<br />Friend : Can you give me a ride?<br />You : No problem.<br />Friend : Thanks a lot<br /><br /><strong>Example 3 </strong><br />Friend : Where are you going?<br />You : I'm going to ABC department store.<br />Friend : Oh. Great! I was about to go there. Can I tag along? <br />You : Well, I wish I could have you along but there is no room left in my car. Sorry.<br />Friend : It's ok. I can take the bus. <br /><br /><strong>Learning Part</strong><br /><br />Hitchhiker = Stranger who ask people for a free ride (PS. Hitchhiker is considered illigal in many countries)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-6057025984372102297?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-76370950828553943292008-02-20T23:50:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:36:56.799-07:00<h1>Order pizza</h1><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br />Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you? <br />You : Hi. I'd like to order a pizza.<br />Waitress : What size please? <br />You : Large please.<br />Waitress : What flavour would you like?<br />You : I want Hawaiian.<br />Waitress : Anything else?<br />You : No.<br />Waitress : Can I have your address please?<br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br />Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?<br />You : I want to order a pizza.<br />Waitress : What topping would you like to order today?<br />You : Can you give me some advice?<br />Waitress : Sure. We have Super Supreme, Hawaiian and Seafood.<br />You : Good. I want to try Large size Seafood one please.<br />Waitress : Anything else?<br />You : One garlic bread and beef spaghetti<br />Waitress : Ok. Can I have your phone number and address please?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-7637095082855394329?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-42128683480551078032008-02-07T23:58:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:36:30.285-07:00<h1>Ask someone to take pictures</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br /><br />You : Excuse me. Do you mind taking us pictures?<br />Stranger : Sure?<br />You : Thank you. You can just press the button here.<br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br /><br />You : Excuse me. Can you take pictures for us please?<br />Stranger : Certainly. Is everything set? <br />You : Please move to the left a bit. Thank you. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Example 3 </strong><br /><br />You : Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?<br />Stranger : Sure.<br />You : We'd like to ask you to take a picture for us.<br />Stranger : ok.... All right, ready, one... two....<br />You : Thanks a lot<br /><br /><strong>Example 4 </strong><br /><br />You : Excuse me. Do you have time to take a picture for us?<br />Stranger : Oh. I am sorry. I really have to go.<br />You : It's ok. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-4212868348055107803?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-91352997718398643912008-02-05T00:26:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:36:02.030-07:00<h1>Reserve Table</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>Example 1 </strong><br /><br />Waiter : Excuse me how many people?<br />You : Five, can we get a non-smoking section?<br />Waiter : Sure but there are few people ahead of you right now. <br />You : How long do we have to wait?<br />Waiter : Around five to ten minutes<br /><br /><strong>Example 2 </strong><br /><br />Waiter : How many do you have?<br />You : Just two. Can we have a table outside?<br />Waiter : You may have to wait for a while.<br />You : For how long?<br />Waiter : Twenty minutes<br />You : Well, I think we'll try another place then. Thank you! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-9135299771839864391?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144170629475845512.post-64269852967831035542008-02-03T07:30:00.000-08:002008-05-01T02:35:41.978-07:00<h1>Phone Conversation</h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><br /><br /><strong>When you are a caller</strong><br /><br />-- Hello?<br />-- Is that John?<br />-- Can I speak to John? <br />-- May I speak to John?<br /><br /><br /><strong>When you are a receiver</strong><br /><br />-- This is John speaking, who's that? <br />-- Who's speaking please?<br />-- Who's calling please?<br /><br /><strong>When you ask the caller to wait</strong><br /><br />-- One moment please.<br />-- Just a minute please.<br />-- Hold on please.<br />-- Hang on please <br /><br /><strong>When you ask the caller to leave messages</strong><br /><br />-- Can you leave the message?<br />-- Can I take your message?<br />-- Would you like to leave a message?<br />-- Would you like him/her to call you back?<br /><br /><strong>When calling the wrong number</strong><br /><br />-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number<br />-- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number <br /><br /><strong>When asking the receiver to transfer the line</strong><br /><br />-- Can I have extension 1234 please?<br />-- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?<br /><br /><strong>When finish talking</strong><br /><br />-- Nice talking to you<br />-- Talk to you later <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Conversation</a>: Learn More here --> <a href="http://www.kinglishschool.com">Learn English Online</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5144170629475845512-6426985296783103554?l=learn-english-conversation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leonoreply@blogger.com0