Professional Documents
Culture Documents
ENGLISH
ESSENTIALS
CONTENTS:
1. GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS
2. SMALL TALK
3. AT THE RESTAURANT
4. SHOPPING
5. TRAVELING
6. MAKING PLANS
7. DESCRIBING PEOPLE
8. DAILY ROUTINE
Practise Translate
Person A: Hi! 1. Cześć, jak się masz?
Person B: ........................................... 2. Dzień dobry, miło mi cię poznać.
3. Witaj! Jak ci mija dzień?
Person A: ........................................... 4. Hej, dawno się nie widzieliśmy!
Person B: Hello, nice to see you again.
5. Co u ciebie słychać?
Person A: How are you? 6. Witam serdecznie! Jak minął twój dzień?
Person B: ........................................... 7. Cześć! Jestem Anna.
8. Witaj, miło cię widzieć znowu.
Person A: Good afternoon! 9. Dzień dobry! To jest moja koleżanka, Maria.
Person B: ........................................... 10. Witajcie, jestem Paweł. Jak się macie?
Person A: ...........................................
Person B: Hi, pleased to meet you. My
name is John. Answer
Person A: Hello! 1. Hello! How are you?
Person B: ........................................... 2. Hi there! What's your name?
3. Good morning! How's your day been so far?
Person A: How's everything? 4. Hey! Long time no see! What have you been
Person B: ........................................... up to?
5. Nice to meet you! What's your name?
Person A: ...........................................
Person B: Hello, this is my friend Sarah. 6. How's everything? Pleased to meet you! What
Nice to meet you. have you been doing lately?
7. Good evening! How's it going?
Person A: How's your day been? 8. Hi! I'm Greg. Nice to see you again! What's
Person B: ........................................... your name?
9. How are you doing today? My name is Sofie.
Person A: ........................................... 10. Hello! This is my friend [name]. What's up
Person B: Hi, how do you do? My with you?
name's Mike.
SMALL TALK
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
A: ................................................... 1. A ty?
B: Hey! Yeah, it's been a while. How are 2. Jak się czujesz?
you feeling? 3. Czytałeś coś ciekawego ostatnio?
4. Czy robiłeś coś fajnego w zeszły weekend?
A: Any exciting plans for the weekend?
B: ................................................... 5. Masz jakieś ekscytujące plany na weekend?
6. Co ostatnio robisz?
A: ................................................... 7. Jak tam rodzina?
B: They're doing well, thanks for asking. 8. Masz jakieś plany na weekend?
How's your pet doing? 9. Jak się czuje twój zwierzak/członek rodziny?
10. Długo się nie widzieliśmy.
A: ...................................................
B: It's been busy, but good overall. How
about you? What are you up to these
days? Answer
A: ................................................... 1. How was your day? What did you do?
B: Yeah, I watched a great one last 2. How's your family doing? Everyone alright?
weekend. Did you do anything fun last 3. How are you feeling today?
weekend? 4. Have you read anything interesting lately?
What was it about?
A: Any recommendations for things to 5. Have you seen any new movies lately? Which
do in the area?
B: ................................................... one was your favorite?
6. Did you do anything fun last weekend? Tell me
A: Any updates on that situation we about it.
talked about? 7. How's work/school going for you? Any
B: ................................................... interesting projects?
8. Do you have any exciting plans for the
A: How was your day? weekend? What are you going to do?
B: ................................................... 9. How's the weather been in your area recently?
AT THE RESTAURANT
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
Customer: ........................................... 1. Jak długo potrwa przygotowanie jedzenia?
Waiter: Our special today is the grilled 2. Czy mogę prosić o rachunek?
salmon, it's quite popular. 3. Czy możemy dostać kawę podczas oczekiwania?
4. Czy mogę prosić o wodę?
Customer: Could I have some water, 5. Czy mogę zobaczyć menu?
please?
Waiter: ........................................... 6. Czy akceptują Państwo karty kredytowe?
7. Czy moglibyśmy dostać stolik przy oknie?
Customer: ........................................... 8. Czy jest opcja wegetariańska?
Waiter: Of course, I'll bring out a basket 9. Czy możemy podzielić rachunek?
for you. 10. Ile to będzie razem?
Customer: How long will the food take?
Waiter: ...........................................
Answer
Customer: May I see the menu, please?
Waiter: ........................................... 1. What do you say when you want to see the menu?
2. What do you ask when you want to know if
Customer: ........................................... there's an available table?
Waiter: Of course, I'll make sure there are 3. How do you request a table by the window?
no mushrooms in your dish. 4. What might you ask a waiter or waitress for their
recommendation?
Customer: ........................................... 5. What's a common phrase to use when ordering a
Host: Yes, we do. How many people are specific dish?
in your party? 6. How would you ask for a dish without a certain
ingredient?
Customer: ........................................... 7. What's a polite way to ask for water?
Waiter: I'm sorry, all the tables by the 8. What can you request while waiting for your
window are currently occupied. food?
9. How do you ask about the vegetarian options on
Customer: Can I have the bill, please?
Waiter: ........................................... the menu?
SHOPPING
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
Customer: Excuse me, do you have these 1. Czego Pan/Pani szuka?
shoes in size 7? 2. Czy jest tu gdzieś przymierzalnia?
Salesperson: ........................................... 3. Czy mogę zapłacić kartą kredytową?
4. Ile to kosztuje?
Salesperson: ........................................... 5. Czy coś jeszcze?
Customer: I'm usually a size 10, but could
I try a size 12? 6. Przepraszam, czy mogę w czymś pomóc?
7. Przepraszam, nie mamy zwrotów.
Salesperson: ........................................... 8. Proszę tędy.
Customer: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for 9. Przepraszam, czy mają Państwo...?
my friend. Can you help me? 10. Wezmę te trzy.
Salesperson: Can I help you find anything
else?
Customer: ........................................... Answer
Customer: ........................................... 1. Do you like shopping?
Salesperson: It's on sale today for $25. 2. What do you usually buy when you go shopping?
3. Do you try on clothes before buying them?
Customer: ........................................... 4. How do you pay for your purchases?
Salesperson: Certainly, do you have the 5. Have you ever returned something?
receipt? 6. Do you usually get a receipt when you buy
something?
Salesperson: I'm sorry, but we don't offer
refunds on sale items. 7. What's your favorite thing to shop for?
Customer: ........................................... 8. Do you enjoy sales?
9. Do you shop online?
Customer: Excuse me, is there free 10. Do you need assistance when you shop for
shipping for online orders? groceries?
Salesperson: ........................................... 11. How do you feel about shopping for clothes?
12. What don’t you like about shopping?
TRAVELING
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
Tourist: ............................................... 1. Przepraszam, czy ten fotel jest zajęty?
Local: The next bus to Rome leaves at 2. Czy możesz mi powiedzieć, gdzie jest apteka?
11:30 AM. 3. Czy jest tu punkt wymiany walut?
4. Jak daleko jest do najbliższej plaży?
Tourist: Can I have a map of the city, 5. Czy można tu wypożyczyć samochód?
please?
Local: ............................................... 6. Jak mogę dostać się na lotnisko?
7. Czy możesz mi pomóc zarezerwować bilety na
Tourist: ............................................... wycieczkę?
Local: It's about a 15-minute walk from 8. Czy jest tu przystanek taksówek?
here, or you can take a bus if you prefer. 9. Czy możesz mi powiedzieć, gdzie jest sklep?
Tourist: How can I get a taxi?
Local: ...............................................
Answer
Tourist: ...............................................
Local: Sure, it's just two blocks down this 1. Have you ever traveled?
street, on your left. 2. Where would you like to go next?
3. How do you usually get around when you travel?
Tourist: ............................................... 4. What's the best thing about traveling?
Local: Yes, we have complimentary Wi-Fi 5. Have you ever been on a long journey?
throughout the hotel. 6. Do you prefer to travel alone or with others?
7. What's your favorite thing to do when you travel?
Tourist: ...............................................
Local: Yes, we have guided tours 8. What's the furthest you've ever traveled?
available every morning at 10 AM. Would 9. Do you have any travel plans coming up?
you like to join? 10. What do you say when you want to know the
price?
Tourist: ............................................... 11. How do you ask for help with heavy bags?
Local: Yes, there's a shuttle that runs 12. When you're lost, what do you ask?
every hour. I can help you book a seat if 13. Do you ask where the bathroom is?
you'd like.
MAKING PLANS
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
A: What are you doing this weekend? 1. Co robisz w ten weekend?
B: ...................................................... 2. Chcesz się spotkać?
3. Spotkajmy się!
A: ...................................................... 4. Kiedy jesteś wolny/wolna?
B: Sure, when are you free? 5. Chcesz dołączyć?
A: ...................................................... 6. Może na kawę?
B: Sounds good! What time works for 7. Zróbmy plany na jutro.
you? 8. O której ci pasuje?
9. Gdzie się spotkamy?
A: How about grabbing a coffee? 10. Zdecydujmy się na miejsce.
B: ......................................................
A: Let's make plans for tomorrow.
B: ...................................................... Answer
A: ...................................................... 1. Do you have any plans for today?
B: Yes, I am. What time should we meet? 2. What do you usually do on weekends?
3. Do you like spending time with friends?
A: ...................................................... 4. How often do you meet up with friends?
B: Sure, it will save time. What time will 5. Do you enjoy planning your days?
you pick me up? 6. How do you usually plan your day?
7. How do you decide where to meet your friends?
A: I'll see you then!
B: ...................................................... 8. Have you ever tried carpooling?
9. Do you like making plans with friends?
A: ...................................................... 10. When are you usually free to meet up?
B: I'm up for it! Can we meet later in the 11. How do you usually decide on a place to meet?
day? 12. How do you usually decide what to do after work?
13. How often do you make plans in advance?
A: What time works for you? 14. What do you usually plan in advance?
B: ......................................................
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
BY ANNA CARUK
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She: Hey, have you seen the new guy at 1. Ona ma radosną osobowość.
work? 2. On ma zaraźliwy śmiech.
He: Yeah, the one with ...........................? 3. On nosi niebieską koszulę i dżinsy.
She: That's him! He seems pretty cool. 4. On ma charakterystyczny śmiech.
He: Definitely, and there’s a new girl as 5. Ona chodzi pewnym krokiem.
well. She has ........................... . 6. Ona mówi delikatnym głosem.
7. Ona ma serdeczną naturę.
He: What do you think of the new 8. On ma tatuaż na ramieniu.
neighbors? 9. On ma zawsze radosne usposobienie.
She: I’ve seen somebody. The 10. Ona ma przyjazny uśmiech.
........................... guy? Seems friendly. 11. On nosi okulary i ma brodę.
He: Yeah, but did you see her? She has
...........................
She: Let's go grab a coffee this afternoon. Answer
He: Sounds good. By the way, have you
seen Sarah? 1. Describe someone with a warm personality.
She: Yeah, the one who ...........................? 2. Can you think of someone who is always well-
He: Exactly. She's joining us too. groomed?
3. Do you know anyone with a cheerful demeanor?
He: I heard there's a new teacher for the 4. Do you know anyone always wearing a blue shirt
art class. and jeans?
She: Yeah, I heard he has ........................ 5. Have you seen anyone with a serious expression
He: That's right. And did you know he
...........................? today?
6. Can you think of someone with a charming smile?
She: Let's invite Tom to the party. 7. Describe a person with a kind-hearted nature.
He: Good idea. He's always 8. Have you ever encountered someone with a
........................... contagious laugh?
She: Agreed. And what about Jane? She 9. Do you know anyone who is tall and slim?
has ........................... . Remember her? 10. Describe your best friend.
DAILY ROUTINE
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
A: Good morning! What time did you 1. Czy wstajesz wcześnie rano?
wake up today? 2. Myję zęby przed pójściem spać.
B: Hey! .......................... How about you? 3. Czy wracasz do domu zaraz po pracy?
4. Nie jadam śniadania.
A: Did you have breakfast yet? 5. Jem kolację z przyjaciółmi.
B: ........................... What about you? 6. Nie wstaję późno w weekendy.
7. Czy jesz lunch w pracy czy w domu?
A: I'm thinking of .......................... .Want 8. Czy jeździsz do pracy autobusem?
to join? 9. Czy gotujesz obiad dla swojej rodziny?
B: Sure, that sounds great! What time? 10. Czy regularnie ćwiczysz?
11. Budzę się wcześnie każdego ranka.
A: I'm so tired today. Did you get enough
sleep last night?
B: Not really. I .......................... .
Answer
A: Are you going to cook dinner tonight?
B: No, I'm too tired. Let's ......................... 1. What time do you usually wake up?
2. Do you brush your teeth before breakfast?
A: .......................... . Want to come with 3. How often do you take a shower?
me? 4. What is your favorite breakfast food?
B: Sure, I have some laundry to do too. 5. Where do you go during the day?
6. What do you usually have for lunch?
A: .......................... . Can you help me? 7. What do you like to do when you return home?
B: Of course, I'll help you with that.
8. How often do you exercise during the week?
A: What are your plans for tonight? 9. What's your favorite dish to cook for dinner?
B: I'm going to ........................... What 10. Do you prefer eating dinner alone or with others?
about you? 11. Do you read a book before going to bed?
12. What time do you usually go to bed?
A: I have to .......................... 13. How often do you check your emails?
B: I'll join you. Let's go together. 14. Do you enjoy cleaning the house?
ASKING FOR HELP
BY ANNA CARUK
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A: Can I ..........................................? 1. Potrzebujesz pomocy?
B: Yes, actually. Could you help me lift 2. Czy mogę zaoferować pomoc?
this box? 3. Daj mi znać, jeśli potrzebujesz pomocy.
4. Potrzebujesz wsparcia?
A: How can I help? 5. Jestem tutaj, aby pomóc.
B: I'm struggling with ...................... Can 6. Czy mogę być pomocny?
you lend a hand? 7. Z przyjemnością pomogę!
8. Potrzebujesz pomocy z tym?
A: Let me know if ..................... 9. Czy mogę ci podać pomocną dłoń?
B: Actually, yes. Can you offer some 10. Jestem dostępny, jeśli potrzebujesz pomocy.
assistance with this project? 11. Chciałbyś, żebym ci pomógł?
A: Need some support?
B: Yes, please. Can you assist me with
.....................? Answer
A: .......................................... 1. Do you help others when they need it?
B: Thanks, I do. Can you give me a hand 2. Have you ever asked someone to help you?
with these documents? 3. What do you say when you want to offer help?
4. How do you feel when someone helps you?
A: Want me to help you with that? 5. Do you like working together with others?
B: ...................... Can you assist me with 6. How do you ask for assistance when you don't
these dishes? understand something?
A: Do you need any assistance? 7. Have you ever been happy to receive help?
B: Actually, ...................... Can you lend a 8. Do you thank people when they help you?
hand with moving this furniture? 9. When was the last time you needed help?
10. What words do you use to offer help to a friend?
A: .......................................... 11. Do you feel comfortable asking for help?
B: Great, I actually do. Can you assist me 12. Do you think it's important to help others?
with this presentation? 13. What can you say when someone helps you?
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
A: Hey, what do you think about this 1. W mojej opinii, ten film jest bardzo dobry.
book? 2. Z mojej perspektywy, to jest super!
B: Personally, ........................... I really 3. Uważam, że pizza jest twoim ulubionym
enjoyed reading it. daniem.
A: Oh, cool! I haven't read it yet. 4. Osobiście myślę, że nauka pływania jest ważna.
B: That's okay. In my opinion, you should 5. Wydaje mi się, że dzisiaj będzie dużo pracy do
........................... zrobienia.
A: Yeah, I might do that. Thanks for 6. Jeśli o mnie chodzi, to lubię spędzać czas na
...........................! świeżym powietrzu.
B: No problem! Let me know if you 7. Czuję, że dzisiaj będzie udany dzień.
decide to read it, I'd love to hear 8. Z mojego punktu widzenia, to nie zadziała.
...........................
A: Should we go for a walk in the park
today? Answer
B: I ...........................! The weather is
perfect for it. 1. What do you think about cats?
2. How do you feel about rainy days?
A: ......................................................? 3. What's your opinion on pizza?
B: Personally, I think it's worth a shot! 4. Do you like watching movies?
I've heard good things about their food. 5. How do you feel about going to the beach?
A: ..........................., it could be a fun 6. What's your take on ice cream?
experience. 7. Do you enjoy listening to music?
B: ............................ Let's make a
reservation and give it a try! 8. What do you think about traveling?
9. How do you feel about reading books?
A: ........................... the new movie 10. What's your opinion on playing sports?
everyone's talking about? 11. Do you like spending time with friends?
B: ..........................., the reviews have 12. How do you feel about taking walks?
been mixed. Some people love it, others 13. What's your take on cooking at home?
not so much. 14. Do you enjoy going shopping?
TALKING ON THE PHONE
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
Caller: Hello, .............................. 1. Dzwonię, aby zapytać o dostępność produktu.
Receiver: Hi John, how can I help you? 2. Chciałbym umówić się na spotkanie.
3. Czy mogę zostawić wiadomość dla Pani
Caller: Hi, ..............................? Katarzyny?
Receiver: Sure, let me connect you. 4. Przepraszam, czy mogę poprosić o
powtórzenie?
Caller: Could you please connect me to 5. Skontaktuję się później.
the sales department? 6. Czy możesz podać więcej informacji?
Receiver: .............................. 7. Muszę sprawdzić mój kalendarz.
8. Czy mogę wiedzieć, kto dzwoni?
Caller: I'm calling.............................. 9. Dziękuję za poświęcony czas.
Receiver: Certainly, I'd be happy to
provide you with that information.
Caller: I'd like to .............................. Answer
Receiver: Sure, let me check the doctor's
availability. 1. Do you have any trouble with your phone
connection on a daily basis?
Caller: .............................. 2. Do you often call to schedule appointments?
Receiver: Of course, I'll make sure he gets 3. Do you frequently leave messages?
it. 4. Have you ever had trouble understanding
someone over the phone?
Caller: Could you please hold for a 5. Do you ever call to ask for information?
moment?
Receiver: .............................. 6. Do you ever call to ask for assistance?
7. Do you ever answer unknown phone numbers?
Caller: .............................. 8. Has anyone ever called you to check your
Receiver: Of course, I'll repeat it for you. schedule/calendar?
9. How often do you call friends?
Caller: .............................. 10. Do you prefer talking on the phone or would you
Receiver: Sure, it's S-M-I-T-H. rather send a text message?
EMAILS AND TEXT MESSAGES
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
A: I'm writing to inquire about my order. 1. Piszę, aby zapytać o waszą ofertę.
B: .......................... What exactly would 2. Czy mogłabyś/mógłbyś udzielić więcej
you like to know? informacji na temat kolejnego spotkania?
3. W załączniku znajdziesz zdjęcia.
A: Hi Tom, .......................... 4. Proszę daj mi znać, jeśli masz jakieś pytania.
B: Hello! Yes, I'm doing fine, thank you. 5. Czekam na Twoją odpowiedź.
A: Could you please provide more 6. Pozdrawiam serdecznie, Tomas.
information on .......................... ? 7. Z poważaniem, Anna.
B: .......................... , let me check and get 8. Dziękuję za czas poświęcony tej sprawie.
back to you. 9. Doceniam szybką odpowiedź.
10. Proszę potwierdzić otrzymanie tego e-maila.
A: I'm writing to follow up on the issue we
discussed yesterday.
B: Ah, got it. ..........................
Answer
A: Hi Sue, hope you're having a great day!
B: .......................... ! What's up? 1. What do you say at the beginning of an email?
A: I'm writing to inquire about 2. How can you ask a question in an email?
.......................... 3. What do you write if you want to thank someone
B: Sure, I'll do my best to help. What do in an email?
you need to know? 4. When might you need to send an attachment?
5. How do you end an email nicely?
A: I .................................................... 6. What do you say to check if someone got your
B: No problem at all, glad I could help.
email?
A: Have a great day! 7. How do you show you're waiting for a reply?
B: .......................... ! Talk to you later. 8. When would you offer help in an email?
9. How do you say goodbye in an email?
A: .......................... 10. How do you express gratitude in an email?
B: Me too, I'll get back to you as soon as 11. What do you say if you've forgotten to attach a
possible. file?
DEALING WITH EMERGENCIES
BY ANNA CARUK
Practise Translate
A: Do you know ..............? 1. Czy możesz zadzwonić po karetkę?
B: Yes, I do. I'll assist with that. Let's stay 2. Zadzwoń po pomoc!
together and .............. 3. Czy ktoś jest uczulony na coś?
4. Gdzie jest najbliższy szpital?
A: We need to evacuate immediately. 5. Zachowaj spokój, pomoc jest w drodze.
B: ............... Can you call for an 6. Jesteś ranny? Pozwól, że ci pomogę.
..............? 7. Musimy znaleźć bezpieczne miejsce.
8. Czy znasz resuscytację krążeniowo-oddechową?
A: Where is the .............. hospital? 9. Wykręć numer alarmowy.
B: It's about five miles away. Let's find a 10. Nie ruszaj ich, poczekaj na pomoc medyczną.
.............. place first. 11. Trzymaj się z dala od ognia.
A: Stay calm, help is on the ...............
B: Got it. Is everyone ..............?
Answer
A: We need to administer first ...............
B: Got it. Let's keep .............. and focus 1. What do you do if someone needs medical help?
on helping. 2. Have you ever had to call emergency services?
What happened?
A: Call .............. services! 3. How do you stay calm in stressful situations?
B: I'm on it. Is there a .............. nearby? 4. Do you know where the nearest hospital is?
5. What would you do if there was a fire in your
A: Turn off the ............... house?
B: Okay, I'll handle it. Can someone call
the police? 6. Have you ever received first aid training?
7. How can we make sure everyone stays safe during
A: Don't .............. them, wait for medical an emergency?
help. 8. Do you know how to perform CPR? Would you
B: Understood. I'll .............. 911. Are you like to learn?
injured? Let me .............. you. 9. What are some common allergies people might
have?