How to Invite Someone in English

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HOW TO INVITE SOMEONE IN ENGLISH

INVITE SOMEONE

What are you doing right now / this evening / this weekend?

Would you like to come for dinner?

I’d like to invite you to lunch.

Would you like to go… ?

for a coffee?

dancing?

for a drink?

for a meal?

out somewhere?

for a walk?

How about going to the cinema?

My round

Do you know a good restaurant?

Would you like to go to the concert with me?

You should come.

ACCEPT AN INVITATION

Sure. Thank you for inviting me.

Thanks! That sounds like fun.

OK. Let’s meet at 4:30pm.

How do we get there?

What’s the cover charge?

DECLINE AN INVITATION

I can’t. I’m sorry. / I’m afraid I can’t.

yes, I’d love to!

Thanks. But I have an appointment at that time.

I’d rather not go out tonight.

What about tomorrow?

ARRANGING A MEETING

What time shall we meet?

Where will we meet?

I’ll pick you up (at 7).

I’ll be coming later. Where will you be?

Let’s meet at 8 in front of the entrance.

If I’m not there by 9, don’t wait for me.

I’m looking forward to our meeting.

Sorry I’m late.

WELCOME SOMEONE

Welcome! Do come in!

It’s so nice of you to come and visit us!

May I offer you a drink?

TAKE LEAVE

Now I’ve got to go.

It was lovely meeting you.

Thanks for asking me out.

Thank you. Bye… Take care.

Let’s keep in touch!

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Expressing certainty in English PDF

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EXPRESSING CERTAINTY

As far as I know…

For sure / One thing is certain…

I agree / I accept that / I admit.

I can quite believe it.

I don’t deny it.

I don’t doubt that…

I have no doubt that…

I knew it!

I never doubted it.

I never doubted…

I stand my ground.

I stick by it.

I still think (believe) that

I take your word for it.

I thought as much.

I’d swear to it. / I’d stake my life on it.

I’m absolutely positive.

I’m certain / I’m convinced / I’m positive.

I’m convinced that…

I’m sure that…

I’m telling you just what I think.

It never occured to me that…

It’s clear / It’s definite.

It’s pretty obvious that

Let’s face the facts!

Mark my words!

No doubt in my mind whatsoever.

Not as far as I know.

Stick to the facts!

Take my word for it!

There is little doubt that…

There is no denying it. /It’s undeniable.

There is no denying that…

There is no doubt that…

There’s no doubt about it.

There’s not the shadow of a doubt

Undoubtedly

Without a doubt / No doubt

Without the shadow of a doubt !

You can be sure of that.

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English Conversation: At the Train Station

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AT THE TRAIN STATION (TRAVELLING BY TRAIN)

A return ticket for Manchester.

A single ticket for Paris, please.

Alight (gett off) at the next stop. (UK)

Do I need to change trains?

Does the train have a dining car?

Has the 10:20 train already departed?

How long does the journey take?

How long does the trip take?

How much is a second-class return ticket?

I would like to reserve a seat.

I’m a season ticket holder.

Is it a direct route?

Mind the gap between train and the platform!

Mind the gap!

One ticket to London, please.

Punch your ticket before you get on the train.

Refreshments are served at the buffet car.

The ticket collector will check your ticket on board.

The train is pulling into the station.

The train is scheduled to arrive at 4:30 p.m.

There is a refreshments trolley on this train.

Tickets, please.

We’d like to apologize for the delay.

What station is this ?

What time does the train from London arrive?

What time does the train get in?

When does the next train for London leave?

Where can I buy a ticket?

Where’s the nearest railway station?

Which is the dining car?

Which platform does the train leave from?

Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?

You don’t have to get your ticket punched in England.

Your tickets, please.

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English conversation: At the hotel

Here is a list of useful words you can use for conversation between hotel receptionist and customer

examples: on how to book a room in a hotel, to check in …

 

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ENGLISH CONVERSATION: AT THE HOTEL

MAKING A HOTEL RESERVATION

I’d like to reserve/book a room for one night.

What’s the room rate for a single room?

Would you have a double room available?

Would you have a room available for three nights?

Each room has a kitchenette so you car prepare your own meals.

How much is a double room?

How long will you be staying?

Do you have any vacancies?

Is breakfast included?

We only have one single room left.

Can you give us a discount?

Can I book a room for tonight?

Would you like a double bed or twin beds?

How many nights will you be staying?

Does the room corne with a bathroom?

CHECKING IN AT A HOTEL

Do you have a reservation?

What time is breakfast served?

Hi, I’d like to check in. I have a reservation.

Do I pay now or at checkout?

There is a safe deposit box in each room.

I have booked a double room for two nights.

I have a reservation for two nights.

I have a reservation under the name of Martin.

The lift is on your left.

Breakfast is included.

Could you full in this form?

May I have your name and phone number?

Can I use the Internet in my room?

This is your key.

Your room is on the first floor.

You will be in room 253.

CHECKING OUT

I would like to check out.

Can you prepare our bill?

What time is checkout?

We are looking forward to welcoming you again in our hotel.

Can I leave my luggage here?

Yes. We have a locked storage room.

ROOM SERVICE

We’ll unpack our suitcases later.

May I have an extra pillow / blanket, please?

Your food will be delivered promptly.

Could you please call a taxi for us at 11?

Would you like me to call a taxi for you?

I’d like a wake-up eau at 6:30, please.

I’m going to call the front desk.

Can you bring us some more towels?

AT A BED AND BREAKFAST

The hostess is very nice.

Late and early check ins can also be accommodated by arrangement.

Guests may check in between 5.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

Room with private / shared facilities.

AT THE YOUTH HOSTEL

Our hostel is suitable for families.

Self-catering facilities are available.

We can supply discounted tickets.

Digital key card access is required for the bedrooms.

We have a 24-hour reception and bar.

Free Wi-Fi in social areas.

AT A CAMPING SITE

We welcome caravans, motor homes and tents.

Let’s stop for lunch here.

There’s a picnic area.

Let’s pitch our tent here.

You’ll fend information about camping sites and caravan parks.

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English conversation: at the doctor’s

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AT THE DOCTOR’S

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

I’d like to make an appointment, please.

I’ve run out of my medication

Doctor Dors surgery.

How can I help you?

I need to see a doctor.

Could I corne this afternoon?

I’ll check. Could you hold on for one minute?

Yes. How about 3 o’clock?

AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE

What’s the problem? / What’s the matter?

Are you on any medication?

Have you had this before?

How long have you been like this?

I don’t feel well.

I feel like rm going to get a cold.

I feel nauseous.

I have (the) flu.

I have a backache / a headache / a stomach ache / a toothache.

I have a fever.

I have a sore throat.

I have completely recovered.

I’ve been feeling very tired.

I’ve been having difficulty sleeping.

I’ve got a pain in my chest.

I’ve got a rash.

I’ve got a temperature.

I’ve got very little energy.

It hurts.

My feet hurt.

My nose is stuffed up.

My son scraped his knee.

What’s wrong with you?

Whats the matter?

Where does it hurt?

You need to be admitted to hospital.

You need to try and lose some weight.

You should cut down on your smoking.

A LITTLE MORE SERIOUS

I’m in a lot of pain.

Heart disease runs in my family.

How long has your back been bothering you?

I am allergic to peanuts.

I am prone to diabetes.

I can’t bear it anymore.

I have a terrible ache in my back.

I need a sick note.

I’ve got a swollen ankle.

I’ve got diarrhoea.

My joints are aching.

Take this prescription to the chemist’s.

The pain is too much.

This is an infectious disease.

You have high blood pressure.

Your pulse is weak.

A FEW REMEDIES

Is it good for me?

Are you taking any medicine at the moment?

Did you take any tablets?

I follow a homeopathic regimen.

Just lie down and try to get some sleep.

Try to exercise as much as possible.

I’M FEELING BETTER

I feel good now, but it wasn’t easy.

Herbs don’t cure diabetes but they help.

I have completely recovered.

I’m feeling well and up to travelling.

This cream has healed my wound.

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English conversation: At the dentist

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At the dentist

I’d like to have my teeth examined.

Can you open your mouth a little wider, please?

Do you want to have a crown fitted?

How much will it cost?

I don’t want it exctracted

I have a broken tooth

I have a cavity

I need a crown

I need a filling

I’d like a clean and polish, please.

I’m going to give you an injection.

I’m going to give you an X-ray.

I’m going to have to take this tooth out.

I’ve chipped a tooth.

I’ve got toothache.

Let me know if you feel any pain.

My denture is broken

My gums hurt

One of my fillings has corne out.

Open wide!

Rinse please

This might hurt a little

When did you last visit the dentist?

You’ve got a bit of decay here.

You’ve got an abscess.

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English conversation pdf At the hospital

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At the hospital

Can you call an ambulance?

Do you have any doctors who speak French?

Do you have private medical insurance?

Does he need CPR?

Have you got a European Health Insurance Card?

He is badly injured.

Her baby is due next month

I’ll send you for an X-ray.

In an emergency, go to the hospital.

It is a heart attack.

She had surgery. / She was operated on.

She’s expecting a baby

To have an abortion

You’ll need an injection.

You’re going to need a few stitches.

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How to talk about sports in English

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TALK ABOUT SPORTS

What sport do you do? / Do you play any sports?

Are you good at tennis?

But I’m very good at golf.

Do you like playing football?

Have you ever been skiing?

Have you ever tried snowboanling?

How often do you go swimming?

No. I can’t play tennis.

What sports do you like watchting on TV?

What’s your favourite football team?

Who do you go with?

Would you like to come hiking with us?

Would you like to go to a game?

AT THE GAME

That was a great match!

He scored three goals.

I am a Manchester United fan.

I can’t afford going to every match.

I can’t bear seeing my team lose.

One thousand people attended the match.

What a great player he is!

What team do you support?

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At the restaurant (dialogue + PDF) 🍽️

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AT THE RESTAURANT 🍽️

ARRIVING AT A RESTAURANT

Do you have a reservation?

We don’t have a reservation.

We have reserved a table for six. The name is Smith.

Sorry but we are full.

How many people?

A party of four?

A table for two?

There’s a 15-minute wait.

Hi, my name’s Sarah. I’ll be your waiter this evening.

Would you like to order something to drink first?

Here’s the menu.

Can I get you something to drink?

I’ll be with you in a few minutes.

I’ll take your order in a few minutes.

I’M HUNGRY, I’M THIRSTY

I’m starving. / I’m starving to death.

I’m famished.

I’m so hungry. / I could eat a horse.

I could do with something to eat.

I’m thirsty for a glass of cold water.

I feel like a cup of tea.

I need something to drink.

What about going to the restaurant?

Let’s go to the restaurant.

Let me invite you to the restaurant.

Why don’t we go to a Japanese restaurant?

Would you prefer a fast-food restaurant?

No. Let’s go to a pizza restaurant.

PAYING THE BILL

I’m finished.

This round is on me.

There’s something wrong with our bill.

The bill, please.

Coffee is on the bouse.

The waiter was very helpful.

Is service included?

We tipped $2 to the waitress.

There seems to be a mistake on this bill.

Could I get the bill, please?

Service not included.

Did you enjoy your meal?

SATISFIED OR NOT?

It looks delicious.

The food smells good.

The curry was really tasty.

Hum, it’s yummy!

The steak looks overcooked.

The meat is tough and dry.

The steak tastes like a piece of leather.

This steak is rare / well-dope.

This meat is not fresh.

This dish is a bit bland.

It is really disgusting.

This ice cream tastes funny.

I can’t eat this.

It’s too salty!

ORDERING

Here is the menu.

To drink, I would like some white wine.

For dessert, have apple tart.

To start, I would like a tomato salad.

How would you like your steak?

Would you care for anything else?

For the main course, I would like a steak.

I haven’t decided yet.

Today’s special? What’s in this dish?

No. We are not ready yet.

We need a little more time to decide.

We’ll take the $20 set menu.

Would you like chips or rice with that?

May I have a bottle of water, please?

May I take your order?

What do you recommend?

What’s today’s special?

What’s the soup of the day?

What is the house specialty?

What kind of dressing would you like for your salad?

What flavours do you have?

Would you like to order some wine to go with that?

Are you ready to order?

Does the steak corne with French fries?

MEAT COOKING TERMS (DEGREE OF DONENESS)

medium

well-done

boiled

grilled

rare

COMPLAINING

When will our table be ready?

We’ve been waiting for thirty minutes.

I asked for the bill quite a white ago.

I’d like to speak with your manager.

I didn’t order this.

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English conversation: At the bank

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AT THE BANK

Where is the closest bank?

Which counter do I go to to change money?

I want to draw some money out.

Is there a commission?

I would like to cash some traveller’s cheques.

I’d like to carry out a bank transfer.

Where do I have to sign?

What is today’s date?

I’d like to cash this check.

I’d like to open a savings account.

Could you fill out this form, please?

I’ll have to take out a loan.

The house is mortgaged to the bank.

What is the interest rate?

You can pay by instalments.

Invest in something.

CASH DISPENSERS

Is there a cash machine near here?

There is an ATM over there. (ATM Automatic Teller Machine.)

Insert card here.

Cancel.

Clear.

Enter.

Insert your PIN code.

Make a withdrawal.

Do you want a receipt?

The ATM has eaten my card.

I have lost my card.

My card has been stolen.

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