Short Lessons In a Shop Shopping for a Sweater A: Can I help you? B: Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.

A: What size are you? B: I'm an extra large. A: How about this one? B: Yes, that's nice. Can I try it on? A: Certainly, there's the changing rooms over there. B: Thank you. A: How does it fit? B: It's too large. Do you have a large? A: Yes, here you are. B: Thank you. I'll have it, please. A: OK, how would you like to pay? B: Do you take credit cards? A: Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card and American Express. B: OK, here's my Visa. A: Thank you. Have a nice day! B: Thank you, goodbye. Key Vocabulary Can I help you? Can I try it (them) on? size - extra small, small, medium, large, extra large How does it fit? changing rooms How would you like to pay? credit cards At the Airport Checking In A: Good morning. Can I have your ticket, please? B: Here you are. A: Thank you. Would you like smoking or non-smoking? B: Non-smoking, please. A: Would you like a window or an aisle seat? B: An aisle seat, please. A: Do you have any luggage? B: Yes, this suitcase and this carry-on bag. A: Here's your boarding pass. Have a nice flight. B: Thank you. Passport Control A: Good morning. Can I see your passport? B: Here you are. A: Thank you very much. Are you a tourist or on business? B: I'm a tourist. A: That's fine. Have a pleasant stay. B: Thank you. Formator Marieta Catana

Key Vocabulary Can I have your ticket? smoking, non-smoking window, aisle seat luggage, suitcase, carry-on bag boarding pass flight Can I see your passport? tourist, business In a Motel / Hotel Getting a Room for the Night A: Good evening. Can I help you? B: Yes, please. I'd like a room for the night. A: Would you like a single room, or a double room? B: A single room, please. How much is the room? A: It's $55 per night. B: Can I pay by credit card? A: Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card and American Express. Could you fill in this form, please? B: Do you need my passport number? A:No, just an address and your signature. B: Here it is the form. A: Here's your key. Your room number is 212. B: Thank you. A: Thank you. If you need anything, dial 0 for the reception area. Have a good stay! Key Vocabulary Can I help you I'd like a room single, double room Can I pay by credit card? fill in this form passport number room number reception At a Restaurant Ordering a Meal A: Hi. How are you doing this afternoon? B: Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please? A: Certainly, here you are. B: Thank you. What's today's special? A: Grilled tuna and cheese on rye. B: That sounds good. I'll have that. A: Would you like something to drink? B: Yes, I'd like a coke. A: Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal! B: Thank you. A: Can I get you anything else? Formator Marieta Catana

B: No thanks. I'd like the check (bill - UK English), please. A: That'll be $6.75. B: Here you are. Keep the change! A: Thank you! Have a good day! Bye. Key Vocabulary Can I see a menu? here you are Enjoy your meal! Would you like ... Can I get you anything else? I'd like the check (bill - UK English), please. That'll be $6.75. Have a good day! Social Language Travel Greetings Iat cteva expresii folosite cnd ne lum rmas bun de la prieteni sau familie pentru cltori scurte sau lungi. Long Trips, Vacations, etc. American English Have a good trip. Enjoy your vacation. Have a good time in (destination) Long Trips, Vacations, etc. British English Have a good journey. Enjoy your holidays. Have a good time in (destination) Short Outings Enjoy! (American English) Have a good time at (destination place such as a restaurant) Have a good time in (destination city) Cnd prietenii ti se ntorc acas este politicos s le pui urmtoarele ntrebri: How was your vacation? (holiday in British English) Did you enjoy your time in (destination) How was your journey / flight / trip? Special Days Este normal s se foloseasc o anumit urare pentru zile speciale, vacane sau alte ocazii speciale. Iat cteva din cele mai frecvente: Birthdays Happy birthday! Best wishes / Good luck on your thirtieth (age - use an ordinal number) birthday! Many happy returns!

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Wedding / Anniversary Congratulations! Best wishes / good luck on your tenth (number - use an ordinal number) anniversary! Here's to many more happy years together (folosit cnd se face un toast) Special Holidays Merry Christmas! Happy New Year / Easter / Hanukkah / Ramadan etc. All the best for a happy New Year / Easter / Hanukkah / Ramadan etc. Cnd faci o urare unui copil de ziua lui este ceva obinuit s-i ntrebi i ce au primit: Merry Christmas! What did you get from Santa Claus? Happy Birthday! What did your Daddy get for you? Special Occasions Congratulations on your promotion! All the best for your ... I'm so proud of you! Speaking to Strangers Aici sunt cteva expresii politicoase folosite pentru a atrage atenia sau a cere ajutor de la oameni necunoscui. Folosirea unui limbaj mai formal este normal cnd vorbii cu cineva pe care nu cunoatei: Interrupting Este normal s te scuzi nti cnd ceri ajutorul unei alte persoane. Excuse me, could I ... Sorry, do you think I could ... Excuse me, do you know ... I beg your pardon, could you help me? (formal) Asking Someone to Repeat Cnd ceri informaii probabil vei ntmpina greuti s nelegi ce se spune, mai ales cnd este aglomerat i este mult zgomot n jur (staii de gar, restaurante, magazine, etc.) Aici sunt cteva expresii uzuale pentru a ruga pe cineva s repete ce a spus: Excuse me, I'm afraid I didn't understand. Could you repeat that? (formal) I'm sorry, I didn't catch that.

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