Posts Tagged english conversation
Result & outcome
A: When did you find out?
B: Yesterday.
A: How did the Dodgers do today?
B: They won the game 5 to 3 over the Giants.
A: What happened with the meeting?
B: Didn’t I tell you? It was postponed till next week.
A: Did you enjoy the movie?
B: Of course. It was terrific.
A: How long did the drive up here take?
B: About three hours.
A: How did it come out?
B: We got it worked out all right.
A: How soon will we know the result?
B: I don’t know. We just have to wait and see.
A: Did I tell you I was going to Japan?
B: No. that’s news to me.
Add comment June 22, 2009
Making Requests
A: My car broke down. Can you help me push it?
B: I’ll be glad to.
A: Would you mind sliding over?
B: Sure, why not?
A: I’d like to have more time to think the plan over.
B: Okay. Think it over and let me know by this time tomorrow.
A: Can you deliver them?
B: Yes, sir. May I have your address?
A: Will you drop me off on your way, please?
B: No problem.
A: Would you mail the contract to my hotel?
B: All right.
A: Could you spare me a few minutes?
B: With pleasure.
A: Can you break three dimes into six nickels?
B: Just a moment. I will see if I can.
Add comment June 22, 2009
Big Grammar Book – English Banana – English Stuff Project – Managua Nicaragua
Thanks to English Banana we are using this book in our classes.
Gracias a English Banana estamos usando este libro en nuestras clases de Inglés.
Would you like to join our classes?
Te gustaria unirte a nuestras clases?
Por favor contactanos al telefono # 899-879-96 o al correo electronico esl.instructorjd@gmail.com
2009 y todavia no hablas Inglés ?
LLAMANOS !!!
Add comment June 17, 2009
Complaining and apologizing
When you complain in English you have to be careful to be polite.
In a shop
You’re in a shop and the assistant gives you the wrong change.
“Excuse me, I think you’ve given me the wrong change”
or “Sorry, I think this change is wrong. I gave you $50, not
$20.”
In a hotel
“Excuse me, but there’s a problem with the heating in my room.”
“Sorry to bother you, but I think there’s something wrong with
the air-conditioning.”
“I’m afraid I have to make a complaint. Some money has gone
missing from my hotel room.”
“I’m afraid I have a real problem with my room – the bed hasn’t
been made.”
When people apologize, they normally say “sorry” and offer to
put the situation right.
“Excuse me, but there’s a problem with the heating”
(could be followed by)
“I’m sorry – I’ll get someone to check it for you.”
or “Sorry to hear that – I’ll send someone up.”
Add comment October 12, 2007
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