499 Common English Questions and Answers for Natural Conversational English

what time does the flight leave

it leaves at five

should i go to the store

no i’ll go

are you leaving now yes

i am did you like the movie

it’s one of the best i’ve ever seen

do you want to walk to the hotel

i don’t know how far is it

when are you ready

oh in five minutes

did you do your homework

no i didn’t have time

what’s your job

i run my own business

do you go to the gym

sure

what are your hobbies

i like reading and english

how do you use this camera

give it to me and i’ll show you

anyone want more coffee

yes please

is this worth five hundred dollars

no it can’t be worth that

how many friends do you have

just one

do you often go to the cinema

once a month

what color is your hat

it’s a pale blue color

what are you going to do tonight

i’ll go to the party

can you talk to me now

okay good

what will you do tomorrow

i think i’ll stay at home

are you sure you can come on tuesday

otherwise i’ll have to give the tickets

to someone else

when will you see pablo again

i’m not sure i might see him this summer

are these your keys yes

they are

how tall are you

i’m about six feet tall

are things going to be fine

perhaps not i can see clouds over there

what do you like doing in your free time

i like reading books in english

what are your plans for the future

i’d like to get a good education and

find a well-paid

job

how is business business is good

how are you getting to paris

we’re going by plane

don’t you want to go to the party

no i don’t want to go

should we have dinner at home

no let’s go to a restaurant

what is he like he’s very friendly

and intelligent

where have you put the tea

there on the kitchen counter

where are my keys

i don’t know they were on the table but

they’re not there now

what are you doing i’m doing my homework

how was your mother thanks

fine did anything happen

at the meeting no

nothing special

what did you do last night i stayed at

home

did you remember to call your mother

oh no i completely forgot i’ll call her

tomorrow

what are you doing this weekend

i don’t know i might go hiking

have you got a pocket calculator

no i’m afraid not

do you like shopping

yes i’m a shopaholic

can you play tennis yes

i can play tennis

will ganesh be here tomorrow

no he won’t

have you met our sales manager

yes we have already met

am i late yes

you are

is hatomi working tomorrow

i suppose so

how long have you been dating

for about half a year

what do you want me to do with the box

put it down

what do you think about this place

i really like this place

have you ever played basketball

just once

do you go to work by car

sometimes but most days i go by subway

where do you keep the spoons

they’re in the right hand drawer

how long should i wait for you

wait for one hour

how many students are there in the class

  1. can you speak more slowly please

of course

when do you get off work

i get off work at six

did you like the movie

yes i thought it was very good

where’s your brother i have no idea

is it easy to play that sport

yes it’s pretty easy to play

what shoe size do you wear

i wear a size 12.

should we go home now

no let’s not go home yet

whose car is that

i don’t know

what do you think about this book

i think the book is very interesting

do you travel much

i’d like to i used to travel several

times a year though

why were you late this morning

the traffic was bad

do you want to watch the game

naturally

have you ever driven a bus

no never

did you see clara last night

yes she wore a very nice jacket

what country are you from

i’m from the us

did the burglars steal all your cds

i’m afraid so

excuse me do you work here

yes can i help you

when are you leaving

i’m leaving on monday

what time are you leaving i’m leaving at

four o’clock

have you got enough bread yes

we’ve got plenty

what’s your favorite website

i think it’s probably youtube.com

what color is this

this is yellow

how many stars does this hotel have

five stars

where are you going nowhere

do you have friends who live in another

country

yes some of my friends live in latin

america

do you live alone

no i live with my parents

when do you go to school

at about eight o’clock in the morning

how do you take your coffee

milk and one sugar please

has life not too bad

you

how often do you come here

i come here almost every day

do you think english is easy

yes

do you have a table for two

sorry no table is left

do you mind if i use your phone

i’m sorry but i’m waiting for the call

what countries would you like to visit

next time

england in the usa

what’s happened nothing serious

where’s the box it’s here what do you

like doing

i like learning english

would you prefer to have dinner now or

later

i’d prefer later

can you swim

yes i can

are you an only child

no i have brothers

can you lend me 100 euros

no way

what kind of sports do you like

i really like football and badminton

what’s wrong with you i don’t feel well

what’s your favorite food

my favorite food is rice

should i tell him about it

better not i think

what’s this made of i think

of clay

may i speak to mr john

this is john speaking

is it a five-star hotel yes

it is

shall we go to the show tonight

yes let’s go

does she know claude

no she’s never met him

do you like cream cakes

no i don’t like them very much

is there a bus to the airport

yes there is

how come this is so expensive

because it’s good quality

are you sure she did it

yes quite sure

is she in trouble

not as far as i know

are you coming with me

no i don’t think so i’m staying here

is it true that you speak chinese

yes i can

why were you so late

i had to wait half an hour for the bus

where is the secretary

i suppose she’s going to be late as

usual

what would you like to drink

just water for me

what day is it today tuesday

no today is wednesday

how much does this cost

it’s one dollar

would you like another piece of cake

no thank you i’ve had enough

how often do you read books

i read books almost every night before i

go to bed

what time do you usually get up

at about seven o’clock in the morning

is that a single sex school

no it isn’t this is a unisex school

anyone want to live to the station

thanks it’s a long walk from here

can you write it down for me

sure

do you know any german

i only know how to say hi in german

what’s that building

it’s a school

you passed your driving test first time

wonderful

where is this located

it’s located in new york city united

states

may i use your pen

sure go ahead

may i use your phone

sure go ahead

are you going to spain as usual this

year

very probably

where did you stay in that hotel

do you remember spending all nights

going around the bars in hamburg

ah those were the days

when will you go on holiday

next month

did you build it yourself absolutely

you like some ice cream no

thank you it’s too sweet

did you accept no

i sent a letter of refusal

what foreign languages do you know

i know english and spanish and you

do you want to go out not

especially

do you like this hotel

yes it’s amazing

are they going to be at the meeting

i suppose so

should i call you tonight no

call me in the morning

is that the one yes

that’s it

would you pass me the salt

here you are who got the blame for

breaking the window

me of course

do you work or study

i study

what’s that record it sounds like elgar

do you have to leave already

i’m afraid so

why didn’t you tell me

i did tell you

what’s your native town

moscow

was it a disaster

not exactly a disaster but it didn’t go

very well

what time should we leave

the sooner the better

where would you like to go

i’d like to go home

how are you i’m fine thanks

and you what’s your name

my name is john

what’s your surname my surname is clark

what’s your full name my full name is

john clark

are you american no

i’m not i’m german

do you speak english

yes i do i speak english

how did you learn english

i’ve been studying by myself

why are you learning english

i need it for my job

how long have you been learning english

for five years

do you like learning english

yes i really like it

how many languages can you speak

i only speak english

what is your hobby i like playing sports

especially swimming

how old are you i’m 20 years old

what time is it it’s 10 o’clock

what’s the date today today is

may 1st

where are you from i’m from berlin

where do you come from i come from

berlin

when and where were you born

i was born in 1998 in berlin

when is your birthday january 1st

what’s your profession

i’m an english teacher

where do you live i live in london

do you live in london

yes i do

how long have you been here

i have been here for five weeks

what’s your address

24 oxford street

what’s your phone number my number is

one nine 7845197

how many people are there in your family

i have one sister and two brothers

how was your day very productive

how is it going fine

how are things with you

how are things at home fine

are you happy today yes

i am are you okay

yeah i’m fine

are you hungry yes

i’m starving

can i ask you a few personal questions

certainly

are you married no

but i am in a relationship

are you married yes

i’ve been married for two years now

are you single no

i have a girlfriend

do you have a girlfriend yes

i do

where are your children

i don’t know they were here a few

minutes ago

how many children do you have

i have two children a boy and a girl

have you got any children

no not yet

can you give me a hand of course

what’s that

is it american english

no it’s british

can you lend me some money

sorry i haven’t got any

how much is this this is

35

how much do i owe you 40 cents

how much is it to go to los angeles

it’s two hundred and seventy dollars

where’s my phone

i don’t know i don’t have it

did you lock the door i’ll go and check

what is this

this is a laptop

who is this this is my uncle

sam

what’s your office address

16 cambridge street

are you hungry no i’m not

do you want another cup of coffee

no thank you

what would you like to drink

nothing for me thanks

may i open the window

certainly it’s very hot in the office

today

how can i contact you

you can contact me on my cell phone my

number is

478-8956

how tall are you

i’m one meter 68 centimeters

do you know megan

yes she is my friend

why did she do that

just for the fun of it

what’s the weather like today

it’s very windy outside

is it raining yes

take an umbrella how’s the weather

gorgeous a perfect summer day

have you got a car

yes i drive a sedan

is there a supermarket near here

yes two blocks down the street

do you like to read

i don’t have time but i used to read a

lot

may i ask you a favor

it depends on what it is

were there many people at the meeting

no very few

how long have you known each other since

childhood

can you see me

no i can’t see you

how is your family my family is fine

how was the party boring

i couldn’t wait to get out of there

where is a bank there’s one on 15th

street

what is the best time to call you

after five

what kind of movies do you like most

i’m a big fan of animated movies how

about you

what would you like to eat

i’d like a burger chips and soda

are there any problems no

everything is okay

how can i go to city hall

sorry i’m new here too

did alexi and anastasia go to the

wedding

no they weren’t invited

how do you do how do you do

pleased to meet you

where do you work i work for myself

how are you feeling great

never better

do you watch tv a lot

no i don’t

shall we go out no

let’s not go out

does this train go to london

i think so

how was the trip it was so fun

how about some more coffee yes please

how can i help you no

i’m just looking around to see what is

available

do you like reading i’m really keen on

it

is it all right if i park my car here

yes it’s quite all right

have you ever been to china

yes i went there last month

do you like summer

yeah it’s my favorite season

do you work from home

no i work in an office

how far is it from here

it’s about five minutes walk

do you drive a car yes

it’s a truck

is he american yes

he is

what do you think of this matter

i think that’s a good idea

would you like to play tennis

no let’s go for a swim

where is the nearest bank

the nearest bank is on united street

what’s wrong with you there is something

wrong with the tv

would you like to go to the cinema

tonight

why not

would you like to come with us

yeah that would be great

did you like the movie it wasn’t bad

who wrote this article

michelle wrote this article the sun also

rises

how often do you have a vacation

i have a vacation once a year

is that too much sugar

no it’s just right

do you have any money

yes there’s some in my wallet

what makes you happy

going to the beach

may i speak to mr john

he is out of the office

will you come to class tomorrow

yes i will

who are those people

i don’t know who those people are

how many dogs have you got

none is there any rice

yes there’s a lot of rice left

do you like indian food

i love indian food

have you read his new book

it’s rubbish

is it difficult to prepare for ielts

it’s not if you practice well

what’s your marital status

i’m married

how many times did you go to the cinema

last year

only once

who is your teacher my teacher is mr

roberts

are your friends staying at a hotel

no they’re staying with me

what have you been up to lately

planning my summer vacation

have you ever been to america

i’ve been there three times

are you tired yes

i am

what shall we do today

how about playing baseball

what subjects do you like

i like english and history

do you know who eric is

no who is he

have you got it in size 12

no i’m afraid we’ve sold out of all the

small sizes

do you have any brothers or sisters

yes i do i have two brothers

you closed the window didn’t you

yes i think so

do you want some more tea

no thanks i’ve had two cups already

what are you wearing i’m wearing a hat

where did you go i went shopping with a

friend

what’s the weather like today

it’s pouring take an umbrella

do you like chine i loved it

it was so much fun

would you like something to drink

thank you could i have a cup of coffee

and some cake

how was the party crazy

it was absolutely packed

you haven’t met my mother have you

no i haven’t

would you like to meet for lunch

tomorrow

sure let’s do lunch

did you go to the concert after all

yes i did

where did you get this picture

it was given to me by a friend of mine

do you think john will be at the party

i hope not

do you think it’s going to rain

yes look at those gray clouds

when was the last time you were sick

five months ago

are there any sandwiches

no there aren’t any sandwiches left

what’s the matter i’m not

feeling so good

are you doing anything this evening

yes i’m going out with some friends

can you hear me clearly

yes i can hear you very clearly

what’s the weather like today hot

and humid

how can i help you yes please

i want to

how would you like to pay

i would like to pay in cash

shall i take the red one or the green

one

please yourself

that isn’t your car is it

no it’s my mother’s

would you like to go out tonight

i’d rather not

do you feel sick

no i feel fine

may i speak to mr john yes

this is john

you haven’t eaten yet have you

no i’m not hungry

are you tired i was earlier

but i am not now

what’s the purpose of your visit

i’m here on business

any message for me yes

here’s something for you

can i ask you a favor

certainly what is it

how much is this all together 100

are you coming maybe not

is it close to here no

it’s far from here

what profession would you like to have

i’d like to become a doctor

how can i go to city hall

go down this street and then turn left

at the corner

anything else no thank you that’s all

would you like something to eat

i’d like to have some lunch

is this correct no it’s wrong

what’s it about it’s about a young girl

who has

many adventures

how did you feel today

i feel great today

have you read this book yes

i’ve read it twice

who is it it’s me

you won’t tell anybody what i said will

you

no of course not

did it rain today

no it was a nice day

do you ever ride a bicycle

not usually

what’s wrong with my handwriting

there’s nothing wrong with it it’s just

that i find it difficult to read

do you know how to use this

no i don’t know how to use this at all

are you lost i’m afraid so

have you already read this book no

i haven’t

will you be able to take a holiday this

year

we’ll see

do you live in a house or a flat

i live in a house

what color is your car

it’s red

are you allergic to anything

yes i’m allergic to cats

it’s going to rain tomorrow isn’t it

i hope not

did evelyn come to the party

no she didn’t

what time do you close

we close at 12.

what’s wrong i’ve got something in my

eye

do you think of this matter

i agree with you

are you enjoying the movie yes

it’s very funny

your exam difficult no

it was easy do you think lucy will call

tonight

she might what’s the purpose of your

visit

i’m here on vacation

could you help me yes of course

with pleasure

do you enjoy playing football

yes i do does the clock work

no it’s broken

who are those people in uniforms

their traffic wardens

should we take a taxi no

let’s take a bus

are you leaving now yes see you tomorrow

do you live with your parents

yeah we live together

what was she doing there at two o’clock

in the morning

it’s very fishy if you ask me

how’s it going not bad

can i get you anything else just the

check please

do you want me to close the window

no leave the window open

do you know her hardly at all

shall i wait here no

come with me

do you know anything about california

yeah i lived there for two years

are you busy

at the moment i am not

will you come to the party i hope so

are you ready yes i’m ready

what did you buy we bought some new

clothes on sale

who is jenny jenny

i’ve never heard of her

which do you prefer i prefer the blue

one

have you ever lost your passport

no never

which sweater do you prefer

i’d like to buy this red one

you’ve been to brazil haven’t you

yes many times

can i try it on of course

this red one looks great on anybody

do you want to see a movie tonight

sure sounds good

this taste good no

it doesn’t taste good

how long have you been married

for three years

how would you like to pay

can i use a visa card here

do you think it is true i’m afraid not

what do you do in your free time

i like reading and relaxing at home

do you want to go there again

definitely as soon as i earn enough

money

do you want some more tea

yes please

can you give me an example of this word

sure

do you drink coffee no

i don’t

are you ready to go to the concert

yes of course

are you coming with us

of course i am

where is the closest train station

over there

what kind of books do you prefer to read

i like modern literature

are you a student yes i

am how can i go to city hall

the best way is to take a taxi where do

you study

i go to school

what are you doing tomorrow afternoon

i’m working

is your wife a doctor no

she’s the teacher

do you have a table for two

follow me please

where is it i don’t know where it is

how long have you been working here

for two months

would you like to go now no

let’s wait a while

can i help you yeah

i’m looking for something under thirty

dollars

do you want coffee or tea

coffee please

what did you do on saturday evening

we went to see a film

what newspaper do you read

i read the new york times

does our team have any chance of winning

yes i think they have a good chance

do you watch the news

i watch it every day

do you have a lot of money no

i don’t

how much money do you have

not a lot

what’s wrong with you have a headache

how do you feel thank you

much better

when did you go to china

i went there five years ago

is your friend chinese

yes he is

how far is it from here

it takes about 10 minutes drive

how often do you watch tv

i’m too busy so i don’t watch tv

at all

are you thirsty a little

is there a bakery near here

yes there’s a bakery nearby take the

next corner and it’s next to the bank

what shall we do this today

would you like to see a movie tonight

are you free sorry i’m busy

do you enjoy your work yes

i do

how long have you been here

for about three hours

may i speak to mr john

who’s calling please

what’s up nothing much

do you work or study

i work

is your mother at home

no she’s out

may i ask you a favor

sure what can i do for you

do you travel often

yes i travel every year

are you raising any pets

yes i have a pit bull puppy at home

do you like your job

yeah i really like it

can i borrow your car

sure go ahead

did you sleep well last night

no i didn’t sleep very well

where are your friends they went to the

restaurant

why are the police outside the bank

there was a robbery

may i ask for a favor

of course go ahead

do you know where my phone is

your phone is on the table

do you live in a big city

no i don’t

doesn’t anybody here speak russian

i doubt it

do you have a table for two

yes this way please

do you like to go to the movies

yes i like going to the movies a lot

are you thinking of buying a car

yeah but i still haven’t made up my mind

where’s tara

she’s taking a shower

how are you going to cook the fish

i’ll steam it

is pauline married

i don’t think she is

is the computer being used at the moment

yes boris is using it

what are you keen on

i’m keen on music and reading

have you heard the exam results yet

no but i’m keeping my fingers crossed

why are you putting on your coat

i’m going out

have you seen my phone no

i haven’t

how long have you been here

for about two hours

what did you think of the film

it was great

what color are your new shoes

they’re black

where is he i’m sorry

i don’t know

why were you angry yesterday

because you were late

have you seen john recently

as a matter of fact i met him yesterday

does he play the guitar yes

he does

can you swim yes

but i am not a good swimmer

when was the last time you ate

three hours ago

do you need any help no

i’m just browsing

were you late no

i wasn’t

has she ever been to australia

yes once

are you waiting for a bus

no i’m waiting for a taxi

can i sit down please do

do you know where the bank is no

sorry i don’t

do you think spanish is difficult

yes it’s very difficult for me

excuse me is there a hotel near here

no there isn’t

are you coming definitely not

is niraj here no

he just left

are you feeling all right

no i’m not

would you rather have milk or juice

juice please

can you give me a lift to the station

certainly

are your parents at home

no they’re out

are you tired no i’m not

was paul at work yesterday

yes he was

how much is it it’s on sale

for thirty dollars

what’s that it’s a smart watch

would you mind closing the door please

not at all

do you have a car no

i don’t who’s there

it’s us

where do you come from i come from india

is there a restaurant in this hotel

no i’m afraid not

are you ready to order

not quite i think we need a little more

time

what’s wrong with you i can’t find my

credit

card

do you have a camera no

i don’t

how soon can you pay me back

i can pay you back tomorrow

where is the closest restaurant

there is one over there

how do i address you

please call me john that’s my first name

are you sick yeah i have a slight

cold

how old is your mother

she is 35 years old 5 years younger than

my father

what color is your bag it’s black

what’s so interesting about old cars

i find them dull

are you watching tv no

you can turn it off

can i help you with your suitcase

no thank you i’d rather do it myself

is oliver here no he’s gone home

he went home

have you got the dress in size 12

no i’m afraid we’ve sold out

how long have you spent there i spent

three years of upper secondary school

there

are you wearing a watch

no i’m not

do you have a non-smoking room

yes we do do you want

to lose all your money of course not

did you have fun at the party no

i didn’t

do you have a car no

i used to have one but i sold it

who is that it’s henry

my sister’s fiancee

what shall we do this today

let’s go to the movies

would you go there again

no way it was terrible

does he speak english well

yes he speaks english better than i do

where are you

i’m at home

why are you studying english

i love learning new languages

you