
Easy Phrases
1. 👋 Greeting someone
A: Hi! How are you?
B: I'm good, thank you. How about you?
A: I'm good, thanks.
B: Nice to see you!
A: Nice to see you too.
2. ☕ At a café
Waiter: Hello! What would you like?
You: Hi. I'd like a coffee, please.
Waiter: Sure. Anything else?
You: Yes, I'd like a piece of cake.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
You: No, thank you. That's all.
Waiter: That will be €7.
You: Here you are.
Waiter: Thank you.
You: Thank you.
3. 🍽️ At a restaurant
Waiter: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
You: Yes, I have a reservation for two.
Waiter: Right this way, please.
You: Thank you.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
You: Yes. I'd like the chicken, please.
Waiter: And what would you like to drink?
You: I'd like some water, please.
Waiter: Anything else?
You: No, that's all, thank you.
After the meal:
You: Excuse me. Could we have the bill, please?
Waiter: Of course.
You: Can I pay by card?
Waiter: Yes, you can.
You: Thank you.
4. 🏥 At the hospital
Nurse: Hello. How can I help you?
You: Hello. I don't feel well.
Nurse: What's wrong?
You: I have a headache and I feel sick.
Nurse: How long have you felt like this?
You: Since yesterday.
Nurse: Do you have a fever?
You: Yes, I think I do.
Nurse: Okay. Please take a seat. The doctor will see you soon.
You: Thank you.
Useful phrases:
- I don't feel well.
- I have a headache.
- My stomach hurts.
- I have a fever.
- I feel dizzy.
- It hurts here.
- I need to see a doctor.
- Where is the emergency room?
- Can you help me, please?
5. 🛒 At a shop
Shop assistant: Hello. Can I help you?
You: Yes, please. I'm looking for a T-shirt.
Shop assistant: What size do you need?
You: Medium, please.
Shop assistant: Here you are.
You: Can I try it on?
Shop assistant: Of course. The changing rooms are over there.
You: Thank you.
You: How much is it?
Shop assistant: It's €25.
You: Okay. I'll take it.
6. 🏨 At a hotel
Receptionist: Good afternoon. Welcome to the hotel.
You: Good afternoon. I have a reservation.
Receptionist: What's your name, please?
You: My name is John Smith.
Receptionist: Let me check. Yes, I found your reservation.
You: Great.
Receptionist: Here is your room key. Your room is on the third floor.
You: Thank you. What time is breakfast?
Receptionist: Breakfast is from 7 to 10 a.m.
You: Thank you very much.
7. 🚕 Taking a taxi
Driver: Hello. Where are you going?
You: I'm going to the train station, please.
Driver: Sure.
You: How long will it take?
Driver: About 20 minutes.
You: Okay, thank you.
At the destination:
You: How much is it?
Driver: €15.
You: Here you are.
Driver: Thank you. Have a nice day!
You: You too!
8. 🚆 At the train station
You: Excuse me. Where can I buy a ticket?
Staff: You can buy one at the ticket machine.
You: Thank you. Which platform is the train to London?
Staff: Platform 4.
You: What time does it leave?
Staff: It leaves at 3:30.
You: Thank you for your help.
Staff: You're welcome.
9. 🗣️ Meeting someone for the first time
A: Hi, I'm Anna.
B: Hi, I'm Mark. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too.
B: Where are you from?
A: I'm from Spain. How about you?
B: I'm from Italy.
A: Oh, nice! What do you do?
B: I'm a teacher. And you?
A: I'm a student.
10. 💬 Everyday small talk
A: Hey! How was your weekend?
B: It was great, thanks. I went to the cinema.
A: Nice! What movie did you see?
B: I saw a comedy. It was really funny.
A: Sounds good!
Useful small-talk phrases:
- How was your day?
- What did you do today?
- What are you doing this weekend?
- Where are you from?
- What do you do?
- Do you live here?
- What do you like to do?
- That sounds great!
- Really?
- Me too!
- That's interesting!
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