Introductions
Complete the phrase.
_______ I introduce myself?
Can / May I introduce myself?
Ask if it's the person's first visit. Come up with two possible questions.
Is this your first visit/trip to...?
Is this your first time in...?
Have you been here before?
Choose the correct preposition.
I'm in charge of / for the Sales Department.
I'm in charge of the Sales Department.
Complete the phrase.
Do you ______ like _____ (grab) a drink after the conference?
Do you feel like grabbing (grab) a drink after the conference?
It's late and the person doesn't want to call an Uber. Make an offer.
Can I give you a lift (somewhere)?
Complete the phrase.
______ to meet you.
Nice / Good / Pleased to meet you.
Ask how long the person is here for. Use the verb "stay".
How long are you staying?
How long will you be staying?
Choose the correct preposition.
We're responsible of / for the care of surgical patients.
We're responsible for the care of surgical patients.
Ask the person if they are free. Assume they say "yes" and invite them for dinner. Use the verb "join".
Are you free...? Would you like to join me for dinner?
Reject a suggestion. Use the verb "make".
Suggest a different day/time to meet. Use the word "instead".
I'm afraid I can't make it... Could we do next ... instead? / Shall we say... instead?
Complete the phrase.
You ______ be Steven. How do you ______?
You must be Steven. How do you do?
Complete the phrase.
______ do you like the city so ______?
How do you like the city so far?
Complete the phrase.
When did you ______ the company?
When did you join the company?
You invited a person for lunch but they are hesitating. Make sure they feel it's ok if they say no to your invitation. Come up with three ideas.
Feel free to say no if you've got other plans. / No pressure at all. / No worries, it's totally up to you.
You are at a restaurant. Wrap up the conversation and thank the other person for the invitation.
That was a lovely meal. Thank you again for inviting me.
Complete the phrase.
I'm sorry. I've ______ your name. You are...?
I'm sorry. I've forgotten your name. You are...?
Ask the visitor if they had a good trip and why they are in the city. Use the verb "bring".
Did you have a good trip?
What brings you here?
Complete the phrase.
How long ______ working here?
How long have you been working here?
Complete the phrase rejecting an invitation, giving reasons.
I’d ______ to, but I don’t think it’ll be ______. It’s ______ a really long day and I’ve got an ______ start tomorrow.
I’d love to, but I don’t think it’ll be possible. It’s been a really long day and I’ve got an early start tomorrow.
Ask an open-ended question.
Example: What do you think of...?
Complete the phrase.
You look ______. ______ we met before?
You look familiar. Haven't we met before?
Offer the visitor to show them the city and end the conversation, saying you need to leave.
I can show you around (if you like).
I'm afraid I'll have to be going. It was nice meeting you.
Complete the phrase.
What ______ of work did you _____ into when you finished college?
What line of work did you get into when you finished college?
Complete the conversation.
A: ______ me to pay for tonight’s meal. You were ______ enough to invite me, so it’s the ______ I can do.
B: I wouldn't ______ of it. I can put it on my company’s ______.
A: Allow me to pay for tonight’s meal. You were kind enough to invite me, so it’s the least I can do.
B: I wouldn't dream of it. I can put it on my company’s invoice.
Make a statement and add a question tag.
Example: You're not from around, are you?