How to say

At the Garage – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

Could you book me in for a full service, please?

Certainly, madam. I just need to know the year and model.

I can’t remember the year but it’s a D registration.

I think I can fit you in first thing tomorrow morning.

That would suit me fine. And while you’ve got it, could you have a
look at the brakes as well?.

Yes, we always check everything thoroughly.

2.

I’d like to arrange to have my car serviced.

Yes, of course. Which year and model is it?

It’s a 1986 model, the smallest one in the range.

How would next Friday afternoon suit you?

That would be perfect. And could you also try to improve the
starting?

Yes, we’ll do that as a matter of course.

3.

Could you book my car in for a service? It’s well overdue.

That’s no problem. can you tell me the year and model?

It’s a 500 series, and it’s less than a year old.

Can you bring it in on Thursday?

That should be OK. And perhaps you could see to the clutch, it
keeps slipping.

Yes, I’ll make a special note of it.

4.

My car needs servicing. Can I get it done here?

Yes, I think we can help you. Which year and model, please?

It’s last years model, the estate version.

How about next Wednesday morning?

That’s fine. And at the same time, could you do something about
the sunroof? It lets the rain in.

Yes, we’ll do that for you.

Coffee bar – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

What would you like to drink?

A black coffee for me please.

How about something to eat?

Yes, I’d love a portion of that strawberry tart.

Right. I’ll see if I can catch the waitress’s eye.

2.

What can I get you to drink?

An iced coke would go down well.

Would you like some cake, too?

Yes, I think I’ll have a slice of chocolate sponge.

Right. Sit down there and I’ll bring it over.

3.

What are you going to have to drink?

I’d like something cool.

Would you care for some cake?

Yes, I’ll try a piece of cheese cake.

It certainly looks tempting. I wouldn’t mind some myself.

4.

What do you want to drink?

I feel like a cup of tea.

Do you fancy something to eat?

Yes, I’d rather like some of that fruit cake.

That’s a good idea. I think I’ll join you.

Hiring a car  – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

How much is it to rent a large estate car?

₤24 a day or ₤135 a week.

Will I be able to have one next weekend?

Have you got a current license?

Yes, I’ve been driving since I was eighteen.

Good. All you have to do now is complete this form.

2

What’s the rate for one of your medium sized vans?

The daily rate is ₤23, and the weekly ₤128.

Right then. I’d like to book one for next Friday, please.

Is yours a full license?

Yes, I’ve had one ever since 1978.

OK. If you’ll just fill up this form, I’ll book you one.

3.

Can you tell me the hire charge for minibuses please?

You can have one for ₤20 a day, or ₤138 for a week.

All right. I’ll take one for the week starting Tuesday next.

Is your driving licence valid?

Yes, there’s no problem there.

Fine. We’ll need some particulars and a ₤25 deposit.

4.

Suppose I wanted to hire a van, how much would it cost?

₤22 per day, ₤130 per week.

Fair enough. Reserve me one from the 1st to the 10th, please.

Have you held a licence for over two years?

Yes, here it is.

Right. In that case there’s only a form to fill in.

 London Underground– Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.
A Which way do I go for Queensway, please?
B Take the Bakerloo to Paddington, the District to Notting Hill and then get the Central..
A Where do I go now?
B Take the escalator on your right.

2.
A How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please?
B Catch the Metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the Central Line.
A Which platform do I want?
B Follow those signs. You can’t go wrong.

3.
A Which line do I take for Marble Arch, please?
B That’s easy, it’s the next station down the Central Line.
A How do I get down to the trains?
B Get that lift over there.

4.

A Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please?
B You want the Victoria to Oxford Circus and then you change on to the Central.
A Which way do I go first?
B Go straight down the stairs and turn left at the bottom.

Tea time  – Situational Dialogues – How to say

 

1.
A Would you care for a cup of tea?

B Only if you’re having one.

A Do you take milk and sugar?

B A dash of milk and two lumps, please..

2.

A I expect you could do with a cup of tea, couldn’t you?

B I’d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind.

A Milk and sugar?

B A milky one without sugar, please.

3.

A How about a nice cup of tea before you go?

B Yes, I’d love one.

A How do you like it?

B A strong one with three spoons for me, please.

4.

A Would you like a cup of tea?

B Only if it’s not too much trouble.

A Do you like it with milk and sugar?

B Not too much milk and just half a spoonful, please.