At a theatre – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. I’d like to book two seats for tomorrow. Would you like something in the front stalls? I suppose there is nothing further back, is there? Not unless you come to the matinee. 2. Can I still get tickets for tonight’s show? The front row [...]

Asking the way – Situational Dialogues – How to say PLACE AROUND TOWN, CITY 1. Excuse me. Can you tell me where South Street is, please? Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the station? Excuse me, but I’m trying to find the Town Hall. Excuse me, please. Could you tell me [...]

At a chemist shop – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. The doctor’s given me this prescription. It’ll only take five minutes, so perhaps you’ll wait. Have you got something suitable for sore lips? Rub in this cream every four hours. 2. Could you make up this prescription for me, please? I’ll do it for [...]

At a bank– Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. I’d like to change these Euros please. How do you want it? It’s all the same to me. Did you want anything else? Yes, I’d like to open a deposit account. 2. Could you cash this travellers’ cheque, please? How would you like it? Five [...]

At a doctor’s surgery – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. I’ve got a sore throat and my chest hurts. How long have you been like this? Two or three days now. I should think you’ve got flu, there’s a lot of it about. What do you advise? Take this prescription to the chemist’s [...]

Asking people to repeat and offering lifts in a car– Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. Sorry, but I didn’t quite catch that. I said, can I give you a lift? Isn’t it out of your way? No, it’s on my way home. 2. I beg your pardon. I said, shan’t I drive you [...]

Complaining– Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. A              I wish you wouldn’t have your TV so loud. B              Sorry! Were you trying to sleep? A              Yes, and while I think of it, please ask when you borrow the iron. B              I really ought to have known better. Sorry!   2. A              Do you think you could keep the noise down a [...]

Chirstmas, New Year , Easter greetings – Situational Dialogues – How to say   1. Happy Christmas! Thanks very much. Same to you. Are you doing anything special We’re having some friends round. What’re you doing? I daresay I’ll just take things easy. 2. Happy Easter! Thanks . And you, too! Are you doing anything? [...]

Introduction and opening conversation gambits – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. A Wendy, I’d like you to meet my brother, Sam. B How do you do? A How do you do? B What do you think of life in England? A I’m still feeling pretty homesick. B It’s bound to be strange at [...]

Police registration  – Situational Dialogues – How to say 1. I’ve come along to register with you. Has your passport been up to the Home Office Yes, they granted me three months I’d like your address in this country, please. 2. I was told to report to the Aliens’ Officer. Has your permission to stay [...]