English for Beginners

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• Beginners
• Pre-intermediate
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English for Beginners - Lessons

BASIC CONVERSATIONS

PART I - I Am + NOUN

Hi, I am Ken.

       Hello Ken, I am Lucy.

Nice to meet you.

      Nice to meet you too.

How are you?

      I am doing well!

How about you?

      I am great!

PART II - He / She / Is

I am Ken. He is Benny.

    Hello everyone, I am Shiela.

She is Lucy. She is a dancer.

    I am Yuriko. I am a dancer too.

She loves to play the piano.

    He loves to play the guitar.

PART III - Telling Time

What time is it?

    It's half past three.

Excuse me. Can you tell the time please?

    Yes, of course. It's seven o' clock.

Can you tell me the time, please.

    Sure. No problem. It's already 3:00 in the afternoon.

PART IV - Giving Personal Information

What is your name?

      I am Ben.

What is your family name?

      My family name is Yokohama.

Where do you live?

      I live in Osaka, Japan.

What is your work?

      I am a Medical doctor.

PART V - In A Shop

Can I help you?

     Yes, I am looking for a ring.

What can I do for you?

     How much is your cappuccino?

Is this dress for sale?

     Yes, it is 50% less.

I want to buy the latest TV set.

     I am sorry Sir, but our TV set is out of stock.

PART VI - In An Airport

May I have your ticket please.

     Of course. Here you go.

Smoking area or non-smoking area?

     I would like to take the non-smoking area.

Please be on deck on time.

     Thank you!

Would you like to take the seat near the aisle?
     Yes, that would be good. Thank you!

Thank you for flying with us. Have a safe trip!

Do you have any baggage?
     Yes, this suitcase and this medium bag.

Here is your boarding pass. Have a nice flight!
     Thank you!

Conversation between a passenger and the custom officer:

Custom: Welcome to the Philippines. May I see your passport please?

Passenger: Sure. Here it is.

Custom: Where are you coming from?

Passenger: I'm coming from Tokyo, Japan.

Custom: What is the purpose of your visit here?

Passenger: I'm here on a vacation.

Custom: How long are you planning to stay?

Passenger: I'll be staying for two weeks.

Custom: Where will you be staying?

Passenger: I'll be staying at a friend’s house.

Custom: Have you ever been to the Philippines before?

Passenger: No, this is my first time.

Custom: Do you have anything to declare?

Passenger: No, nothing.

Custom: Enjoy your vacation.

Passenger: Thank you so much and have a great day.

PART VII - Asking or Giving Directions

May I know where the nearest subway station from here?

     Just walk two blocks from here then turn right, it’s there.

Where are we right now?

     We are in Tsim Tsa Tsui road. What place are you heading to?

I am lost. Will you help me find my way home?

      Sure, What is the name of the street where your house is located?

Conversation 1:

   Akina: Excuse me. Is there a supermarket _____ here?

   Laura: Yes. There's one near here.

   Akina: How /i , get, do, there/?

   Laura: At the traffic lights, take the first left and go straight on. It's on the left.

   Akina: /it, is, far/?

   Laura: Not really.

  Akina: Thank you.

  Laura: Don't mention it.

PART VIII - In A Hotel

Conversation I
A: Good evening! how may I help you?
B: Yes, I want to stay for the night.
A: What room would you like to have Sir?
B: I prefer the executive please.
A: Single bedroom or double bedroom Sir?
B: Single please!
A: Here's your key Sir, thank you! Please enjoy the night.
B: Thank you so much!

         Conversation 2

       Hotel crew: Good evening. Can I help you?

         Akira: Yes, please. I'd like a room for the night.

Hotel Crew: Would you like a single room, or a double room?

Akira: A single bed, please. How much is the room?

Hotel Crew: it's 2000 yen per night, Sir.

Akira: Can I pay by card?

Hotel Crew: Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card and Japan Express. Could you fill in this form, please?

Akira: Do you need my passport number?

Hotel Crew: No, just an address and your signature.

Akira: Here you are.

Hotel Crew: Here's your key Sir. Your room number is 212.

Akira: Thank you.

Hotel Crew: Thank you. If you need anything, just dial 0 for the front desk. Have a good stay!

        Conversation 3

        Tourist:  I need a taxi.
           Receptionist: We can provide you with a private car, if you'd prefer.
           Tourist: No, the taxi will do.
           Receptionist: Perhaps you'd like to take a beautiful car.
           Tourist: No, thank you. I’m fine with a taxi.
           Receptionist: No private car, just the taxi. I got it. Where are you going?
           Tourist: I'm seeing a show at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City.
           Receptionist: What time should you want the taxi to be here to pick you up?
           Tourist: I'm ready to go anytime.
            Receptionist: I'll have a taxi for you in a moment, sir. I will call you back.
            Tourist: Great! As soon as I get your call, I'll be downstairs. Thank you.
            Receptionist: My pleasure, Sir. You will enjoy our new and clean taxis, sir. 

       

PART VIII - In A Restaurant

A: I would like to make a reservation for 2 people on Friday night.
B: What time would you like to reserve?
A: Is 7:oo in the evening available?
B: I'm afraid no. We don't have any more seats available for that time.
A: Okay, that's fine. We'll just take the available time you have.
B: The available time is 8:00 in the evening, would you like that?
A: Yes, it's fine. 
B: The reservation is set, your table number is 04.
A: Thank you!

At the Restaurant

Waiter: Can I help you?

Akira: A table for two please.

Waiter: This way.

Ordering

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Akira: Yes, we'll have the chicken with vegetables, and the vegetable pasta.

Waiter: Anything to drink?

Akira: Just some water please.

After the Meal

Waiter: Can I get you anything else? Coffee? Dessert?

Akira: No, just the bill please.