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You are in a coffee shop. The barista asks you: "What can I get for you today?"
I would like a medium latte, please. Could I also have a bottle of water?
Your friend is visiting your country for the first time. They ask: "What is one thing I must try while I'm here?"
You must try our national dessert. It is very sweet and made with honey and nuts.
You are planning a holiday with your family. Your parent asks: "Should we go to the mountains or to the beach this year?"
I think we should go to the beach. I really want to swim in the sea.
Your friend shows you a photo from their holiday. What do you say?
This is a beautiful photo! You look like you had a wonderful time.
Your family is discussing a dream holiday. They ask: "If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?"
I would go to Egypt to see the pyramids. I have always been interested in ancient history.
You are buying a new phone. The sales assistant asks you: "What is more important for you: a good camera or a long battery life?"
I think a long battery life is more important for me. I often forget to charge my phone.
Your friend calls you and says: "I have an extra ticket for a concert on Saturday. Would you like to come with me?"
Yes, I would love to come with you! What time does the concert start?
You are choosing a film to watch with your family. Your brother says: "I don't know if we should watch a comedy or an action film."
Let's watch a comedy. I think everyone will enjoy it more.
Your colleague has just finished a big, difficult project. What do you say to them?
Congratulations on finishing the project! You worked very hard on it.
You see a colleague on Monday morning. What is a typical thing to say?
Good morning! How was your weekend?
You are in a clothes shop with a friend. Your friend holds up two shirts and asks: "Which one do you prefer, the blue one or the green one?"
I prefer the blue one. I think the colour looks better on you.
You are at a party and you don't know anyone. A person comes up to you and says: "Hi, I'm Alex. What's your name?"
Hi Alex, nice to meet you. My name is Maria.
You are on a train and the person next to you is listening to very loud music. It is annoying. What do you say?
Excuse me, could you please turn your music down a little? It's a bit loud for me.
Your friend looks a bit sad. You ask them: "Are you okay? You look a bit upset."
Thank you for asking. I'm just a little tired today.
A friend asks for your opinion on their new haircut. They say: "So, what do you think?"
I really like your new haircut! It looks very modern and suits you well.
A tourist stops you on the street and asks: "Excuse me, how can I get to the train station from here?"
Go straight for two blocks, then turn left. You will see the station in front of you.
A colleague at work asks you: "Some of us are going to see a film after work. Do you want to join us?"
That sounds like fun, thank you for inviting me. Which film are you going to see?
You are in a restaurant, and the waiter brings you the wrong order. How do you politely tell them?
Excuse me, I think there is a mistake. I ordered a chicken salad, not a sandwich.
Your teacher asks: "If you found a wallet on the street full of money, what would you do?"
I would try to find the owner. I would look for an ID card inside the wallet.
You are late for a meeting with a friend. You arrive and say:
I'm so sorry I'm late! The bus was stuck in traffic.
A new classmate asks you: "I'm new here. Can you recommend a good place for lunch near the school?"
Yes, there is a great pizza place across the street. Their food is delicious and not too expensive.
You and your friend want to do something this weekend. Your friend says: "So, what should we do? Go to the cinema or go for a walk in the park?"
The weather is nice, so let's go to the park. We can go to the cinema another time.
You are in a meeting and you don't understand the instructions. What do you say to the person next to you?
Sorry, I didn't understand that last part. Could you explain it to me?
Your friend asks you: "If you could have dinner with any famous person, living or dead, who would you choose?"
I would choose to have dinner with The Queen. I would ask her about her life and all her travels.
You bump into someone you haven't seen for a long time. You say:
Hi! It's so good to see you again! What have you been doing lately?