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SAMPLE WAYS TO
INTRODUCE
YOURSELF
Introducing yourself to Stanley can be
tricky because what you say depends en-
tirely on the context. You would introduce
yourself differently depending on what
you were addressing an audience before
you give a speech, meeting someone at a
networking event, or just starting a conver-
sation with a new person at a party. If you Next, give a little info about yourself or
want to know how to introduce yourself in a break the ice:
way that is appropriate and makes people
•. “That’s a great tie. Where did you get it?”
like and remember you. just follow these
steps. •. “I’m originally from New York, but I just
moved here a week ago. Are you from
around here?”
First, introduce yourself:
•. “Say, where’s the best place to grab
•. “Hello, my name is Peter Browns.” some hamburgers?”
•. “My name’s Peter. What’s yours?” Listen to their response, and keep the con-
versation going:
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•. “So you’re originally from England. Do you ski?”
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ORDERING
FOOD & DRINKS
One of the first things to do in English is ordering
food when you go to a restaurant. There are basic
forms and questions, as well food vocabulary that
you can use in places where people speak Eng-
lish.
2. LOOK AT THE The menu should already be on your table but if it's not, or there
are not enough menus for everyone, ask a member of staff for
MENU one. The menu includes everything that the restaurant sells and
also states their prices. Have a look and see if anything interests
you then decide what you're going to buy.
3. CALL THE This can be done by simply getting a passing waiter's attention
WAITER OVER
or waiting until they come to you. Once they arrive, tell them what
you'd like to eat. Make sure that they've written down the correct
foods so you don't end up with something that you didn't want.
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4. WAIT FOR At some restaurants, they cook the food from scratch as soon as
they get your order. This means that it might take some time for
YOUR FOOD your food to get to you. Just be patient, your food should arrive in
under half an hour. If it hasn't arrived, tell someone. They may
have forgotten about your order, or it might just be a busy day.
5. ENJOY
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B: That'll be fine for now, thank you.
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TELEPHONING
When making a formal call, three rules should
influence your choice of words:
Giving negative information : ■ I'm afraid the line's engaged. Could you call back later?
■ I'm afraid he's in a meeting at the moment.
■ I'm sorry. He's out of the office today. /
He isn't in at the moment.
■ I'm afraid we don't have a Mr./Mrs./Ms/Miss. ... here
■ I'm sorry. There's nobody here by that name.
■ Sorry. I think you've dialed the wrong number./
I'm afraid you've got the wrong number.
Telephone problems : ■ The line is very bad ... Could you speak up please?
■ Could you repeat that please?
■ I'm afraid I can't hear you.
■ Sorry. I didn't catch that. Could you say it again please?
Leaving / ■ Can I leave / take a message?
Taking a message : ■ Would you like to leave a message?
■ Could you give him/her a message?
■ Could you ask him/her to call me back?
■ Could you tell him/her that I called?
■ Could you give me your name please?
■ Could you spell that please?
■ What's your number please?
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Making a Dinner Reservation
Caller 1: Certainly, I'd be happy to help you with that. How many people
are there in your party?
Caller 2: There'll be five people.
Caller 1: ... and what time would you like to make a reservation for?
Caller 2: Let's say at six o'clock.
Caller 1: Fine, seven o'clock on Sunday evening for five people. May I
have your name?
Caller 2: Yes, it's Roberto
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Caller 1: Thank you. Great. I have a table for five for the Roberto party
at seven o'clock on Sunday evening.
Caller 2: Thank you very much.
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GIVING
DIRECTIONS
Introduce - Directions Phrases
Introduce the following phrases:
- Turn right/left (at the 1st/2nd/3rd corner).
- Go straight.
- You’ll see it on the right/left.
- It’s across from (the school, the park, the post office)
- It’s next to (the police station, the playground, the library)
Explain the meaning of each phrase and lead some pronun-
ciation practice exercises.Asking and giving directions con-
versation
You know how to ASK for directions, but what happens when an English speaker
asks YOU for directions. This is not a time for small talk. Give only basic direc-
tions with short phrases. Do the best you can.
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The easiest way is to…
The quickest way is to…
The best way is to…
Examples:
The easiest way is to go right on Commercial Avenue.
The quickest way is to take Road Number 1.
The best way is to turn right on Main Street.
Stay on Route 1 for about ten minutes.
Use transitions
Separate each leg of the route with a transition.
after that
then
next
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when you get to…go…
finally
Use landmarks
Tell the person what to watch for.
Offer warnings
Stay in the right lane.
It’s a very busy road.
It’s a big hill. (if they are walking or on a bike)
There might be construction.
If you pass the … you went too far.
There’s no parking.
Repeat yourself
If YOU repeat the directions again, the other person will feel more confident. Repeat important details
including street names and turns. You can also ask the other person to repeat the directions back to
you.
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Turn right at the next street
Get in the left lane.
Go one more block. Then turn right.
At the next traffic lights turn…
It’s going to be on your right.
Clarify
Make sure that the other person understood your directions. Say:
“Did you get all that?”
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Conversation on Asking for Directions
William: Excuse me, am sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me how I can
get to the train station?
Kate: Yes no problem, it’s that way. Keeping walking straight ahead then af-
ter you pass the library you have to turn left. then take your first right and it’s
across from the bus station. You cannot miss it!
William: Thank you so much! I have only been in Manchester for 2 days, so I
don’t know how to get anywhere yet.
Kate: Oh, I know that feeling. Me and my husband moved here a 6 months
ago, and I still don’t know how to find certain places! Manchester is so big.
William: So just to double check Keep walking straight ahead till I pass the
library, then I have to turn left and take the first right. Then it's across the bus
station. Is that correct?
Kate: Yes, that is correct.
William: Well thanks for helping me. I must go and catch my train, hopefully I
haven’t miss it!
Kate: OK, bye.
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