~Everyday English in Conversation~
Do you feel frustrated because you find yourself unable to express yourself clearly and yet when you hear native speakers, you feel that it is so simple and easy? In this section, we will focus on everyday expressions to help us deal with daily conversational situations. Short situational dialogues are accompanied with carefully designed exercises, follow the recommended steps and practice at your own pace.
EATING
Cindy: John, where are the cookies? Don't tell me you ate them all! Again!
John: Yes, I did. I couldn't help it. They were so good.
Cindy: I thought you didn't like cookies.
John: Yes, I did. I couldn't help it. They were so good.
Cindy: I thought you didn't like cookies.
John: Well, I don't like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.
Cindy: Huh, I didn't know that.
John: Well, tell you what, vanilla cookies taste even better with a glass of cold milk.
Maria eats out together with her friend. She orders roast beef and the waitress asks her how she wants her beef done .... |
Waitress: Are you ready to order now?
Maria: Yes. I'll have some salad, roast beef, and mashed potatoes.
Waitress: How do you want the beef? Rare, medium, or well-done?
Maria: Well-done. And easy on the salt, please.
Waitress: Sure. Anything to drink?
Maria: Do you have coffee or tea? I'd like decaf.
Waitress: Yes, we have both. Which one would you like, coffee or tea?
Maria: Iced tea, please. And easy on the ice.
In the restaurant, Kate orders some eggs and a glass of juice for her breakfast.... |
Waiter: What would you like to order?
Kate: I'd like ham and eggs, please.
Waiter: How do you want your eggs?
Kate: What are my choices?
Waiter: Scrambled, sunny side-up, over-easy, and over-hard.
Kate: Scrambled, please. Hm, no, I think I want sunny side-up
Waiter: Is there anything else?
Kate: One orange juice. Make it small, please.
I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.
Ron makes a phone call to the restaurant to reserve a table for him and his friends for dinner.... |
Hostess: Pompas. How may I help you?
Ron: Yes. I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.
Hostess: How large a group are you expecting?
Ron: Six couples.
Hostess: Would you like to reserve a private dinning room?
Ron: That sounds like a good idea.
Hostess: All right. May I have your name, sir?
Ron: My name is Ron Kollitz. K-O-L-L-I-T-Z.
Hostess: What time will you be arriving?
Ron: Around 7:30 PM.
Hostess: All right, Mr. Kollitz. We have reserved a private dinning room for you at 7:30 PM. Thanks for calling Pompas.
Ron: Thank you very much.
It's on me.
Mary: Thanks for lunch. It was delicious.
Shelly: It's OK.
Mary: Next time lunch is on me.
Shelly: Don't be silly.
Mary: I'm serious.
Shelly: All right. Next time you'll treat.
Mary: It's a deal.
Mary: It's a deal.
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