NB1 - End of course revision
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This document contains sample dialogues for greeting people, giving personal information, talking about free time, jobs, families, daily routines, checking into hotels, ordering food and drink, asking directions, inviting others, and describing homes. It provides basic phrases and responses for common conversations and situations in English.
NB1 - End of course revision
- 1. Greeting people Formal: Peter: How do you do? John: How do you do? _____ Informal: How are you? Fine, thanks. And you?
- 2. Greeting people Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening. Good night. Night, night. Hello. Hi! Hiya! Hi there. Goodbye. Bye, bye. See you. See you later. See you tomorrow. See you on Monday.
- 3. Giving personal information I am Peter. I am 32 years old. I am an engineer. My father is Andrew. My brother is 33. My mother is a teacher What’s your name? My name isVictor. Her name is Ana Where are you from? He is from China. She is from Poland. They are from Japan.
- 4. Giving personal information What is your nationality? I’m French. She is German. We are American. How old are you? I am 33 years old. He is 55. They are 20. What is your phone number? My phone number is 666 666 666. What is your address? My address is... What do you do? I am an engineer.
- 5. Giving personal information How do you spell your name? How do you spell your surname? It’s D-A-N-I-E-L. What is your e-mail address? My e-mail is dberlangaeoi@gmail.com.
- 6. Talking about free time What do you like doing in your free time? I like reading and going to the cinema. I like playing the piano. I like playing tennis. What are your hobbies? My favourite hobby is running. My hobbies are music and dance. What do you do at the weekends? I like spending time with my family. I like going to the mountain. I like getting up late and reading the newspaper Which sports do you do? I play basketball and tennis. I go swimming to the beach when the weather is nice.
- 7. Talking about your job What do you do? What’s your job? I am a nurse. She is a policewoman. I work in an office. He works in a shop. How many days do you work? I work 4 days a week. They work 5 days a week. How many hours do you work? I work 8 hours a day. We work 40 hours a week.
- 8. Talking about your family Are you married or single? I’m married. She is single. Do you have a big family? Yes, I have many brothers, cousins, nephews and nieces. How many brothers and sisters do you have? I have 2 brothers and 1 sister. Do you have any kids? Yes, I do. I have 4 children.
- 9. Describing your daily routine What do you do on a typical Monday morning? I have breakfast at 7 am every day. I have breakfast at home with my family. She has a shower every night before going to sleep. She goes to work early in the morning. They go to school by bus. You have lunch at the school canteen. She gets dressed and then she has a coffee for breakfast. She goes shopping at the weekend. She finishes work at 19:00 and gets home at 19:15. She does some exercise in the evening. She goes to the gym every Monday.
- 10. Checking into a hotel A: Good morning, sir. B: Good morning. I have a reservation. My name is Peter Brown. A: Ok. Could you spell your surname please? B: Sure. It’s B-R-O-W-N. A: Right. So you have a reservation for 3 nights. Is that correct? B:Yes, that’s right. A: Can I see your passport please? B: Here you are. A:Thank you. Can you sign here? B: No problem. A: Great. So your room is 443 and it’s on the 4th floor. B:Very good. Is breakfast included in the price? A: No, it isn’t. Sorry.That is 12 euros extra. B: Ok.Then I think I’ll have breakfast in a café. A:That’s perfect. Enjoy your stay sir. B:Thank you. Bye. A: Bye.
- 11. ASKING SOMEBODYTO DO SOMETHING Can you sign here, please? Can you tell me your name, please? Can you spell your surname, please? ASKING SOMEBODYTO GIVE YOU SOMETHING Can I have your passport, please? Can I have a coffee, please? Can I have my key please?
- 12. Offering somebody a drink Would you like something to drink? Yes, thank you.A glass of wine, please. Would you like a coffee? No, thanks. Can I have the bill, please? Would you like to have another tea? Yes, sure.Thanks.
- 13. Telling the time What time is it? What’s the time? It’s half past three. (3:30) It’s a quarter past two. (2:15) It’s 5 o’clock. (5:00) It’s a quarter to 4. (3:45) It’s twenty past twelve. (12:20) It’s ten to five. (4:50) What time does the train leave? It leaves at four o’clock. At 4:15.
- 14. Ordering food and drink Hello, can I have a coffee please? Hi, I would like to have a coke. What would you like to drink? I’d like a glass of milk please. What would you like to order? I’d like to have a salad for starter. I’d like to have the steak for the main course. I’d like to have the ice cream for dessert.
- 15. Asking for prices How much is it? It’s 4 euros. How much is a coffee? 1 euro. How much is the shirt? The shirt costs 20 euros. How much does the TV cost? The TV costs 200 euros. (In a restaurant) Can I have the bill, please?
- 16. Talking about your abilities Can you dance? No, I can’t. I’m a terrible dancer. Can you drive a car? Yes, I can. I think I’m a good driver. I can play the piano very well. She can speak 3 languages perfectly.
- 17. In a clothes shop A: Hello, can I help you? B: Yes. I’m looking for a shirt. A: What size do you need? B: I think I need an L. A: Ok. Do you like this one? B: MMmmm yes, but do you have it in blue? A: Let me see.... Yes, we have it. Here you have. Do you want to try it on? B: Yes. That would be great. Where are the changing rooms? A: They are over there. Behind the women’s section. B: Thank you. .... A. How is it? Is it your size? B. Yes. I think it’s perfect. How much is it? A. That shirt is 25 euros. B.Can I pay with credit card? A. Yes. No problem.
- 18. Inviting, accepting and refusing invitations Would you like to go for a coffee? Yes, that’s a good idea.Where? I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have to study. Would you like to meet for lunch? Yes, sure.What time? Sorry but I’m busy. Why don’t we go to the concert tonight? Ok. I love that band. Sorry but I really don’t like that group.
- 19. Asking and giving directions Excuse me, where is the police station? Sorry, but I don’t live here. The police station? Mmmm. I think it’s not far from here. Go straight, turn left on the second street. Go past the church and it’s just there at the end of the street. Can you tell me the way to the church? Excuse, how do you go to the football stadium? It’s on the corner. Turn left at the traffic lights. It’s opposite the post office. Cross the bridge and then turn right when you get to the train station.
- 20. Describing your home Do you live in a house or in a flat? I live in a flat on a second floor. How many bedrooms are there in your flat? In my flat there are 3 bedrooms. Is there a garage? No, there isn’t. How is your living room? My living room is quite big.There are two big windows so there is a lot of light and it’s very cosy. Do you have a modern or old kitchen? My kitchen is very modern. I have a new cooker, a very modern microwave, a big fridge and a lot of appliances to cook.
- 21. Ordering a meal in a restaurant A. Good afternoon madam.What would you like to order? B. Good afternoon. Could I see the menu, please? A. Sure. Here you have. B. Let me see... I’d like to have the chicken soup please for starter. A. Ok madam.And what would you like to have for the main course? B. I’d like to have the grilled fish with potatoes, please? A.All right.And what about the dessert? B. I think I would like to try the ice cream with fruit. A. Ok. Excellent.