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Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases below:
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Asking about preference | Saying what you prefer |
Do you prefer “A” or “B”? | “A” appeals to me more than “B”. |
The choice is yours, “A” or “B”. | I would prefer … (if possible) |
We can … or … what do you say? | If it’s up to me, I would … |
Which appeals more, “A” or “B”? | If you don’t mind, I would … |
Which would you prefer, “A” or “B”? | My choice/ preference would always be … |
Would you rather have…? | Perhaps it would be better if … |
Etc. | Etc. |
Examples of English Conversations:
At the Hotel Receptionist
Receptionist: Good morning. Can I help you?
Customer: I’d like to book a single room.
Receptionist: Would you like a room with shower or one with bath?
Customer: I’d prefer one with shower.
Receptionist: Would you prefer a room with a view or a quiet one?
Customer: I’d prefer a quiet room if possible.
Receptionist: Of course, you can have one.
At the Travel Agency
Travel Agent: Good morning. Can I help you, Sir?
Bryan: Yes, I’d like to book a round trip ticket Jakarta – Singapore – Jakarta.
Travel Agent: Yes, Sir. When are you planning to travel?
Bryan: Tomorrow.
Travel Agent: How do you want to travel?
Bryan: I’d like to have a business class flight. It’s in the name of Mr. Michael.
Travel Agent: Do you have any preference for seating?
Bryan: I’d prefer an aisle seat at the back of the plane.
Travel Agent: We have an afternoon flight leaving at 12.30 pm and a night flight at 8 pm.
Which do you prefer?
Bryan: My choice would always be the night flight.
Travel Agent: That’s fine. We’ll arrange the tickets.
Bryan: Thank you very much.
On the Telephone
Receiver: Good afternoon. Bali Beach Hotel.
Caller: Good afternoon. I’d like to book a table for 8 o’clock this evening.
Receiver: Yes, sure. For how many people do want to book?
Caller: For Four people.
Receiver: Do you have any preference in seating?
Caller: Yes, I’d prefer a table in a quiet corner in a non-smoking section.
Receiver: Yes, of course, Sir. In what name?
Caller: The name’s Ronny.
Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases below:
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Asking if you are obligated to do something | Saying someone is required to do something | Saying someone is not obligated to do something |
Am I required to…? | I think you have to… | I don’t think you’ll have to… |
Are we obligated to…? | I’m afraid you’ll have to… | No one can force you to… |
Are we under any obligation to…? | They’ll make you… | There’s no need to… |
Do I (really) have/ need to…? | You’ll be required to… | You don’t have to… |
Have I got to…? | You’re expected… | You’re under no obligation to… |
Is it necessary to…? | You’re supposed to… | Etc. |
Must I…? | Etc. | |
Etc. |
Examples of English Conversations:
At the Office
Amanda: Sir, the manager expects you to send your application through the Assistant
Manager.
Norman: Do I really have to? We both are of the same rank. I don’t think anybody can
force me to route my application through the Assistant Manager.
Amanda: They’ll make you do it, Sir. Our Previous Accounts Officer used to do so.
At the Bank
Bank Clerk: I’m afraid we can’t accept this cheque. There are too many changes and
corrections. Could you write out another cheque, please?
Customer: Do I really need to? I have initialed all the corrections.
Bank Clerk: It’s true, but it appears rather shabby. I’m afraid you’ll have to write out
another cheque.
Customer: Well, if you insist.
At the Railway Station
Police Officer: Would you mind opening these boxes?
Traveler: Well, they contain apples and mangoes. Is it necessary to open them?
Police Officer: Do you have the cash receipts for having bought these?
Traveler: Is one expected to carry the cash receipts of things bought here?
Police Officer: You’re under no obligation to do so. But I am afraid you’ll have to open
these boxes. We’re acting under orders.
Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases below:
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Offering help | Accepting an offer help | Declining an offer of help |
Can I help you? | If it’s no trouble for you. | I’m very grateful to you for your offer, but… |
Could I help you? | If you don’t mind. | No, don’t worry (about)… |
Do you think I/ we can help you? | Oh, yes. Please. | No, I can manage. Thank you. |
How about…? | Etc. | No, please don’t bother. |
I’ll do it for you. | Thank you very much for your offer, but… | |
If there is anything I/ we can do, please do let me/ us know. | Etc. | |
Is there anything I can do? | ||
May I help you? | ||
What can I do for you? | ||
Etc. |
Examples of English Conversations:
At the Receptionist
Frank: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
Cynthia: Good morning. Can I see the manager?
Frank: I’m sorry, he’s in a conference at the moment.
Cynthia: Oh, well, never mind.
Frank: Would you like me to make an appointment for you tomorrow?
Cynthia: Oh, yes please. For 11 am.
Frank: Just a minute… I’m sorry he has another meeting at 11 am. Will 2 pm in the
afternoon be all right you?
Cynthia: No, thank you. I’ll meet him at his residence tonight. It’s something urgent.
Frank: Would you like me to tell him anything?
Cynthia: Thanks. You could tell him that Mrs. Cynthia was here.
Frank: I will tell him.
Cynthia: Thank you.
At the Travel Agency
Tina: Good afternoon, Sir. What can I do for you?
Bob: Could you give me some details about your package tours?
Tina: Certainly. Would you like to see our brochures? Here they are. (hands him the
brochures)
Bob: Thank you. (after going through the brochures) Well, this 10-day Bali tour seems to
be an interesting one.
Tina: We could book your tickets if you like.
Bob: Oh yes. But not for me alone. I want three tickets to be booked.
Tina: Sure, we can do it. Please fill in these forms.
Bob: Thank you.
Tina: Would you like us to send the tickets to you by post or would you like to
collect them personally?
Bob: Can I take them on next Wednesday?
Tina: Sure, we’ll keep them ready for you.
Bob: Thank you.
Tina: It’s our pleasure, Sir.
Between Passengers in a Train
Anton: It’s very cold tonight.
Ryan: Yes. May I shut the window?
Anton: Oh yes, please.
Ryan: Why don’t you wear a sweater?
Anton: Oh, I forgot to bring mine. I didn’t really expect it to be so cold.
Ryan: I can give you one if you don’t mind. I have one more in my suitcase.
Anton: That’s very kind of you.
Ryan: How about a cup of hot tea?
Anton: No, thank you.
Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases below:
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Asking whether someone remembers | Saying you remember | Saying you do not remember |
Do you by any chance remember…? | As far as I can remember… | I don’t remember… |
Do you remember…? | I remember quite clearly… | I must admit that I don’t remember. |
I was wondering if you remember… | I will never forget… | I’m afraid I have completely forgotten… |
Remember…? | If I’m not mistaken, … | I’m afraid, I have forgotten… |
You remember…, don’t you? | Of course, I remember… | It’s slipped my mind. |
Etc. | Yes, I remember… | Etc. |
Etc. |
Examples of English Conversations:
Between Friends
Bob: (Carrying big bags)
Rita: Hello, Bob. Where are you off to?
Bob: I am going to go to Bali for a week.
Rita: Bali! But yesterday you didn’t say anything about going to Bali.
Bob: The trip was decided only last night. Remember the time we were together in Bali?
Rita: Of course, I remember. How can I forget the nice evenings we spent on Kuta
beach?
Bob: It was really an enjoyable trip. You haven’t forgotten that small adventure we had
near the forest, have you?
Rita: I will never forget that.
Bob: Now I must be going.
Rita: OK. Have a nice time.
Bob: Thank you. Bye.
Rita: Bye.
At the Doctor’s
Patient: Good evening, doctor.
Doctor: Good evening. Please come in.
Patient: I wonder whether you remember me. I came here a couple weeks ago.
Doctor: I’m afraid I don’t remember exactly.
Patient: I was sent by your brother, Mr. Bryan.
Doctor: Oh, Yes. You had cataract in one eye. And I had asked you to use some eye-
drops and come back after a fortnight, right?
Patient: Yes, doctor. So now you remember everything. Thank you.
Doctor: OK. Have you been using that eye-drop?
Patient: Yes, doctor. Regularly for the past fifteen days.
Doctor: Good. Now let me examine your eyes.
Patient: Yes, please.
