What’s your name?
Peter.
Where are you from? / Where do you come from?
I’m from … I come from …
Peter.
Where are you from? / Where do you come from?
I’m from … I come from …
What’s your surname / family name?
Smith.
Smith.
What’s your first name?
Tom.
Tom.
What’s your address?
7865 NW Sweet Street
7865 NW Sweet Street
Where do you live?
I live in San Diego.
I live in San Diego.
What’s your (tele)phone number?
209-786-9845
209-786-9845
How old are you?
Twenty-five. I’m twenty-five years old.
Twenty-five. I’m twenty-five years old.
When / Where were you born?
I was born in 1961 / Seattle.
I was born in 1961 / Seattle.
Are you married? / What’s your marital status?
I’m single.
I’m single.
What do you do? / What’s your job?
I’m a librarian.
I’m a librarian.
Where did you go?
I went to a friend’s house.
I went to a friend’s house.
What did you do?
We played video games.
We played video games.
Where were you?
I was in New York for the weekend.
I was in New York for the weekend.
Have you got a car / job / house / etc.?
Yes, I’ve got a good job.
Yes, I’ve got a good job.
Have you got any children / friends / books / etc.?
Yes, I’ve got three children – two boys and a daughter.
Yes, I’ve got three children – two boys and a daughter.
Can you play tennis / golf / football / etc.?
Yes, I can play golf.
Yes, I can play golf.
Can you speak English / French / Japanese / etc.?
No, I can’t speak Japanese.
No, I can’t speak Japanese.
Could you speak English / French / Japanese / etc.?
when you were five / two / fifteen / etc. years old?
Yes, I could speak English when I was five years old.
when you were five / two / fifteen / etc. years old?
Yes, I could speak English when I was five years old.
Introducing Yourself / Saying Hello
How do you do?
How do you do. Pleased to meet you.
How do you do. Pleased to meet you.
How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Shopping
How can I help you? / May I help you?
Yes. I’m looking for a sweater.
Yes. I’m looking for a sweater.
Can I try it on?
Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
How much does it cost? / How much is it?
It’s $45.
It’s $45.
How would you like to pay?
By credit card.
By credit card.
Can I pay by credit card / check / debit card?
Certainly. We accept all major cards.
Certainly. We accept all major cards.
Have you got something bigger / smaller / lighter / etc.?
Certainly, we’ve got a smaller sizes as well.
Certainly, we’ve got a smaller sizes as well.
Asking Something Specific
What’s that?
It’s a cat!
It’s a cat!
What time is it?
It’s three o’clock.
It’s three o’clock.
Can / May I open the window?
Certainly. It’s hot in here!
Certainly. It’s hot in here!
Is there a bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc. near here?
Yes. There is a bank on the next corner next to the post office.
Yes. There is a bank on the next corner next to the post office.
Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc.?
The nearest pharmacy is on 15th street.
The nearest pharmacy is on 15th street.
Who wrote / invented / painted / etc. the …?
Hemingway wrote “The Sun Also Rises”.
Hemingway wrote “The Sun Also Rises”.
Is there any water / sugar / rice / etc.?
Yes, there’s a lot of sugar left.
Yes, there’s a lot of sugar left.
Are there any apples / sandwiches / books / etc.?
No, there aren’t any apples left.
No, there aren’t any apples left.
Is this your / his / her / etc. book / ball / house / etc.?
No, I think it’s his ball.
No, I think it’s his ball.
Whose is this / that?
It’s Jack’s.
It’s Jack’s.
Questions with ‘Like’
What do you like?
I like playing tennis, reading and listening to music.
I like playing tennis, reading and listening to music.
What does he look like?
He’s tall and slim.
He’s tall and slim.
What would you like?
I’d like a steak and chips.
I’d like a steak and chips.
What is it like?
It’s an interesting country.
It’s an interesting country.
What’s the weather like?
It’s raining at the moment.
It’s raining at the moment.
Would you like some coffee / tea / food?
Yes, thank you. I’d like some coffee.
Yes, thank you. I’d like some coffee.
Would you like something to drink / eat?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Asking for an Opinion
What’s it about?
It’s about a young boy who encounters adventures.
It’s about a young boy who encounters adventures.
What do you think about your job / that book / Tim / etc.?
I thought the book was very interesting.
I thought the book was very interesting.
How big / far / difficult / easy is it?
The test was very difficult!
The test was very difficult!
How big / far / difficult / easy are they?
The questions were very easy.
The questions were very easy.
How was it?
It was very interesting.
It was very interesting.
What are you going to do tomorrow / this evening / next week / etc.?
I’m going to visit some friends next weekend.
I’m going to visit some friends next weekend.
Suggestions
What shall we do this evening?
Let’s go see a film.
Let’s go see a film.
Why don’t we go out / play tennis / visit friends / etc. this evening?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
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