English conversation practice for Everyday Easy English Conversation
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useful expressions
dialog one
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i am so sorry boss i am late again
you are late again
i do not understand why are you late
every day
i am so so sorry
how do you get to work every day
i go to the office by train
well the train shouldn’t be late
my house is very far from our company i
take three and a half hours to come here
so i cannot come to office on time
all right you do not explain come back
to your seat
i promise to come to work on time from
now on
okay if you’re late for work one more
time you’ll be deducted this month’s
bonus
yes boss i understand
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dialogue too
i absolutely love what you’re wearing
today
thank you i just got this outfit the
other day
really where did you get it
i bought it from the santa anita mall
i love your outfit right now
well i think you look nice today too
thank you i just bought these new shoes
earlier today
i think that those are some really nice
shoes how much did you get them for
i got them for 40.
i’m going to get a pair for myself
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dialogue three
hello
hello may i know who is speaking
i am preeti please may i speak to mina
oh it’s so nice to hear from you
how are you
i am fine how about you
great the day after tomorrow is my
birthday please do come to the party
that’s wonderful i’d love to be there
please bring your younger sister also
what time is the party
it starts at six o’clock in the evening
i will surely come thanks for calling
looking forward to meeting you bye
bye
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dialogue for
waitress
how can i help you sir i ordered my
steak medium rare and it’s burnt to a
crisp
i’m sorry about that i can ask our chef
to prepare another one
okay please do that
sorry again sir
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compliments
dialog 1
that’s a nice piece of jewelry
do you like it
yes it’s fantastic
thank you very much
where did you buy it from
i bought it during my trip to milan last
month
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dialogue 2
i absolutely love what you’re wearing
today
you do i just bought this outfit a
couple of days ago
seriously it looks really nice on you
thank you
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dialog 3
you have an excellent command of the
english language
thank you for your kind words
it’s not meant as a compliment where did
you learn it i mean
an online friend taught me
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dialogue four
i think that you look very cute today
is that right thanks
i really like that outfit
thanks i think you look nice today too
thank you
i just got these shoes today
really what kind of shoes are they
these are called all-star chuck taylors
i really like those how much did they
cost
they were about forty dollars
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dialogue five
you look wonderful in that new dress
do you really think that
i just tell the truth
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dialog 6.
what a great job you have done with this
project
thanks i needed that
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shopping
dialogue one
excuse me can you help me
certainly what can i do for you
yeah i’m seeking a leather belt for
males
what do you think about this belt
i really like this is it okay if i try
it on
of course you can try it on
how does it fit
okay it really suits me
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dialog 2
i am looking for a red wine sweater
take a look at this one ma’am
can i try it on somewhere
sure there’s a fitting room right over
there please let me know if you require
a different size
the color is so beautiful i’ll take it
yeah both popular design and color fit
you very much
can i pay with my card
of course
welcome back again
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dialogue three
good day ma’am
hello please show me the style of zara
dress this winter
what color do you want
brown or black
what size do you normally wear
44
what about this dress do you think it’s
good
oh it’s lovely i’m going to try it on
ok the changing rooms are located over
there
how does it fit
the hue is appealing to me but i’m
worried the dress is too big for me
could you kindly get me a smaller size
not an issue i’ll bring you a 42. how
does that fit
great
that dress really suits you
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dialogue 4
good morning what do you want to buy
yeah i’m looking for a suit from a man
okay now follow me
please have a look at these sir the
pattern is popular at present
how does this suit look on me
i suggest you buy this
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dialog 5
hello i am looking for a pair of high
shoes
what about these shoes
oh they’re so fashionable can i try this
on
sure what size shoes do you normally
wear
38
this is a number 38.
any good
no not really it’s the wrong size
it’s too close
i need a larger size
okay i’ll find you with thirty-nine
what colors are popular this season
gray and deep crimson
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dialogue six
what do you want to buy
i’ve brought this dress back to exchange
it
may i ask why you’re returning them
i bought them for my daughter but it’s
the incorrect size
okay you want to exchange or you want to
return
i’d like to give it back
do you keep the receipt
it’s right here
thank you very much please sign here
here’s the 52 dollars you paid
thank you kindly
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dialog 7
hello how are you
great thank you very much
how can i help you
i purchased the sweater for my husband
two days ago however it is in the
incorrect color
no problem
do you want to exchange it or return it
i want to exchange it
certainly please leave this sweater here
and i’ll take a different color sweater
in exchange for you
thank you very much
i like your wist watch
do you truly believe that it appeals to
me as well
when i was traveling from paris i
acquired it from a duty-free shop
it looks very expensive how many are
there
i just had to pay 300 euros
the initial cost was 490 euros
still overpriced for me
at the restaurant
dialog 1
i’ll have the tomato soup to start and
the roast beef with mashed potatoes and
peas
would you like something to drink
please have a glass of red house wine
and a small bottle of still mineral
water sure i’ll bring it shortly
thanks
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dialogue too
i’m thinking caesar’s salad with shrimp
for an appetizer and grilled salmon with
vegetables for the main course
would you like to drink something we
have fruit juice soda wine and tea
give me one orange juice and one tea cup
do you need anything else
no thanks
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dialogue three
please filet mignon
with french fries for me and salmon
steak with rice for my partner
what about a glass of wine
could you please show us the wine list
sure it’s right here please bring us a
bottle of cabernet sauvignon 2004
okay
thank you very much
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dialog 4
would you like to see the dessert menu
sure
tonight’s dessert specials include
chocolate mousse cake and a spicy rum
apple crisp
i would love the apple crisp
okay i’ll be right back with your
desserts
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dialog 5
do you need anything else
no i’m full can i have the bill
yes this is your bill please check it
thank you but could you please direct me
to the ladies room
ma’am this way
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dialog 6
please a rib eye steak with baked
potatoes for me and a beef filet with
garlic butter and french fries for my
companion
would you like something to drink
i’d like wine what kinds are there
here is the wine list
i’ll take this
would you like anything for dessert
that’s enough
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dialog 7
the spaghetti looks really good but i
think the pasta is better what would you
recommend
i recommend the lasagna it’s excellent
that sounds great i’ll have that
fine
what would you like to drink
i’ll have water
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would you like to see the dessert menu
no thanks can we have the bill please
here’s your bill
at the bar
dialog one
can you tell me where your wine list is
the wine list is posted right there on
the board
can we ordered a mixed drink in this
restaurant
we can make a number of mixed drinks at
our bar
i’m not sure what i want do you have any
house specials
our house special is our cuervo gold
margarita
i would love a margarita right now that
is what i’m going to order
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dialogue 2. please orange martini for
the lady and a johnny walker red for me
johnny walker is straight or on the
rocks
on the rocks please
yes sir
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dialogue three
get me a vodka with two ice cubes and my
companion drinks a glass of becks please
wait for a second sir
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dialogue four
you seem too tired was it a bad night
yeah
i drank two glasses of beer before my
friend made me a shot of vodka we
eventually got intoxicated
i’m currently suffering from a severe
hangover
don’t overdo it
at the airport
dialogue one
how much will it be
this ticket is a and fifty dollars
oh no do you have anything cheaper
i am sorry but no not on such short
notice
that is the lowest price i can get you
if you want to leave today
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dialog 2
what is the price of that
it is 120 euros
is that the best price you can give me
how about a hundred euro that’s my last
offer
okay
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dialogue three
what is the cost of this woman’s scarf
forty-five dollars ma’am
can you make it lower
no way ma’am it’s made of silk and is
entirely handcrafted forty-five dollars
is a reasonable price
what if i get two will you offer me a
discount if i buy two scarves
okay two scarves for eighty dollars
you won
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dialogue four
i am worried that i will not have enough
cash can i buy by credit
i’m afraid not sir there’s a cash
machine not far away
could you tell me how to go there go
ahead until you reach a junction and
turn left
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dialog 5
can you tell me the price of this hat
it costs 18 dollars
that’s more than i can really afford but
i’ll take it but do you accept card
payments
i’m sorry but we do accept wire
transfers man
i see
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dialog 6
could you take me to the airport please
bang the door please
how much is it
sixty dollars sir
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dialog seven
i’ve got to get to the center square
get in please
how long does it take to the center
square
approximately 10 minutes
how much
15 euro
here’s the fare and keep the change
thank you very much
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dialog 8
please tell me how to go to the metro
continue straight ahead then turn left
how long will it be
it’s just five minutes
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dialogue nine
excuse me i’m trying to get to downing
street can you show me the way
turn left at the intersection and the
building is on the right
thank you very much
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dialog 10
excuse me where is mcdonald’s can you
tell me please
go straight on till you see the hospital
then turn left
thanks
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dialogue 11.
please excuse me what is the best
transport for me to go to the train
station
you should take a taxi
how far away is it it’s about five
minutes from here
thank you
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dialogue 12.
would you call me a taxi please i’m
going to the golden hotel
you should use the subway today’s
traffic is terrible
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dialogue 13.
please excuse me
please tell me how to get to the airport
to get to the airport you should use the
metro
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hotels
dialogue one
i have a reservation under the name of
smith
could i see your id please sir
room 321 on the third floor here is your
room key sir
is smoking permitted in the room
no you can only smoke outside and you
must leave a deposit of a hundred us
dollars
okay
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dialogue two
i just returned from paris
was it a pre-planned vacation
yes it includes round trip airfare a
four day stay at the les meridien hotel
on half board with buffet breakfast and
supper and excursions
le meridien is an excellent hotel did
you enjoy your room
it was a basic room with a large
bathroom a hairdryer satellite tv a
table phone a mini bar and coffee making
equipment
so
what about the hotel
what amenities did the hotel provide
there was a fitness center on the 15th
floor
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dialog three
how much does a one minute call to
russia cost
it costs five dollars
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dialogue four
is there room service
please put a cappuccino and a bottle of
water for me
what is the number of your room
134
sir we’ll be there in 10 minutes
is it okay if i sign it in my room
sure sir
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dialog 5
please excuse me
i’d like to view the shuttle bus
timetable
here you are sir
i stayed at a really good hotel in egypt
when i visited there i received a room
with a view of the sea
great what was the hotel’s name
hotel paradise
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dialog 6
i’m sorry but i need to switch rooms
can you tell me what is the issue with
your room
the furniture is shattered and the air
conditioner is damaged
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dialog 7
hello i’d like to know if it’s possible
for me to move to a different room
is there something wrong with your room
i paid for a sea view and expected to
get one but all i got was a city view
i apologize for that
let me check our room availability
all right we can give you another room
on the fifth floor
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dialog 8
hello the water heater is not working
sir what is the number of your room
three
sir i’ll settle that in five minutes
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dialogue nine
hello could you please put me in touch
with room 345
could you kindly tell me the name of the
visitor
ivanov and natalie
i’m sorry but the line is busy
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beach and spa
dialogue one
do you enjoy water sports
yes i’m really into it i enjoy
wakeboarding and skiing towable tubes
well it’s all dangerous sports
no not at all wakeboarding and skiing
towable tubes are both enjoyable
activities that just need some technique
and effort
do you enjoy scuba diving
i do not know i have never tried to play
that sport
you should give it a go you may go scuba
diving with a guide
okay i’ll give it some thought
actually i enjoy fishing
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dialogue too
yesterday i got sunburned
you should use sunscreen and should
stand in the shade or under a tree
well
i know a spa that has a very good skin
resurfacing treatment
that’s great tell me the name of that
spa
and i can also get a manicure and a
pedicure
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dialogue three
i’ve just spent three hours in this spa
i received a facial treatment a full
body massage and fragrant sea salt baths
sounds great do you feel better now
definitely i feel like i’m in heaven
after skin care remember to avoid too
much exposure to the sun use some
protection
safe hours are from 7 am to 11 am and
after 2pm
call your doctor if you get a sunburn
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dialogue 4
i suppose i’ll have my face clean today
honey massage is something you should
try
does that cause skin allergies or not
don’t worry it is very safe because it
has no chemicals
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renting and using a car
dialogue one
hello i’d like to rent a car please
certainly what type of car would you
like
what options do i have
well we have all kinds of cars available
from small size to suv you just need to
take your pick
all right just compact
the vehicle would be a ford focus sedan
how long do you need the car
i think a week or so i’ll be staying in
the city for a week and i’ll be needing
it for commuting
okay could you kindly show me your
driver’s license
here you are
do you need anything else from me
yes please sign the form you can get the
key from reception
and what if something goes wrong with
the car
simply dial this toll-free number and
our roadside help crew will be on their
way to you in less than a half hour
thank you
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dialogue too
hi hello my name is linda i’m renting a
car from you and i’m having a problem
with it
hello could you please provide me with
your reservation number
it is located on the upper right corner
of your rental agreement
the number is jd325
can you describe it in more detail
i’ve got a flat tire
are you okay ma’am have you pulled over
to the curb yet
i’m okay but i’m a bit hurry i want you
to call a mechanic to fix it
yes stay there we’ll locate you and our
roadside support team will be there as
soon as possible
thanks
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dialogue three
when you travel do you generally rent a
car
yes and i did that the last time i was
in france
what was it like a great experience
yeah it was fantastic
what was the rental company’s name
lux motor
i leased a vehicle for four days while
traveling in italy
was it pricey
no i only paid 400 euros
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dialogue four
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we’ve run out of gas and need to stop at
a petrol station
what can i do for you
fill it up please and can you tell me
how far is kentucky from here
it’s about 100 miles from here
what’s the best way to get there
take the 95 highway that will take you
all the way to kentucky
thanks and how much
all done that’ll be 46.
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dialog 5.
you’re going far too quickly
how fast is this i’m still going 60
miles per hour
come on the speed limit on this road is
55 miles per hour huh really i’ll slow
down now
you should do that if you don’t want to
be caught by the police
thanks for the reminder if caught the
police will find a lot of money
that’s right you can even have your
driver’s license revoked
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going out
dialogue one
hi anna long time no see how are you
i’m doing great
how about you
i’m great too do you have any plans
tonight
no not really why
you know
it’s been a long time since we have met
each other
why don’t we go out for dinner or
something
dinner
that sounds great what time
around six o’clock
okay
can you come and pick me up
okay i’ll pick you up see you tonight
bye have a good day
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dialogue too
i received two seats for a cocktail
reception would you like to come
when will that happen
tomorrow evening at 7 pm
where
the nightclub at the hotel
i will go there
ok we’ll meet at the door
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dialogue three
do you have some free time tomorrow
morning
yes i don’t have a plan for tomorrow
what do you think if we go out together
that’s great what do you think if we go
for coffee together
that’s a great idea i know a great cafe
where is it
15 a new orleans louisiana the
cappuccino coffee there is great
great i really like cappuccino
see you at 8am
ok see you
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dialogue four
let’s go on a safari tomorrow
that sounds fun when do we depart
we will depart early in the morning and
we will be back at 10 pm
how much does it cost per person
150 dollars lunch and dinner are
included
numerals and time
dialog 1
what age are you
i’m 25.
what is the age of your girlfriend
she is three years younger than me she
is 22 years old
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dialogue two
how old are you
i’m 32 years old
what is your wife’s age
she and i are the same age
do you have any children
we have a girl that is eight years old
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dialogue three
have you ever visited new york
yes i did reside there from 1999 to
i visited australia three years ago
that was three years ago in 2006
exactly
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dialogue for
how far did you have to go to get to the
hotel
approximately two hours the traffic was
terrible what time did you begin
approximately 6 am
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