Everyday Situations in each situation you have two things to Example: A friend of yours has a headache Say you’re sorry (1) and give him/her some advice (2) Possible answer: Oh you poor thing! (1) Why don’t you take an aspirin and lie down (2) Situation: You plan to meet a good friend at a hotel in London When you arrive at the hotel, explain the situation at reception and ask if your friend has checked in yet Possible answer: Excuse me, I’m supposed to be meeting a friend here, could you tell me if he/she has checked in yet His/Her name is ………… Situation: At a party you think you know one of the other guests, but you are not sure Introduce yourself to the guest and explain the situation Possible answer: Hello, my name’s ……………., haven’t we met somewhere before? Situation: You are at a party when a friend offers to take you home Politely refuse his/her offer and tell him/her how you are getting home Possible answer: Thank you, that’s very kind of you, but I’ve already ordered a taxi/my car is just outside, Situation: Just as you are leaving a restaurant, someone tells you that you’ve taken the wrong coat Apologise and explain your mistake Possible answer: Oh, I’m terribly sorry, I didn’t realize, it’s the same colour as mine Situation: You are staying with some English friends and they ask you what you would like for breakfast Say what you would like and tell them what you usually have at home Possible answer: Could I have a real English breakfast, I’ve heard so much about it?/Just toast and coffee please At home I usually have ……… Situation: A friend asks you to look after his/her cat while he/she is on holiday Say you can’t and tell him/her why Possible answer: Oh, I’m terribly sorry, I can’t because I’m allergic to cats/I’m going away at the same time Situation: You’re swimming in the sea with an English friend who wants and ewx to swim out farther Say you don’t want to and explain why Possible answer: I’d rather not because I’m not such a good swimmer as you/I’m tired Situation: An English friend uses a word you don’t understand Tell him and ask him to explain Possible answer: Sorry, what did you say? What does that mean? Situation: You have missed the last bus home and haven’t got enough money on you for a taxi Explain the situation to the friend with you and ask for help Possible answer: Oh dear! I’ve missed my last bus home, could you lend me some money for a taxi I’ll pay you back tomorrow Situation: A friend asks you to lend him a book, but you know that he often forgets to return things Refuse in a friendly way and give a reason Possible answer: I’m terribly sorry I can’t, because I’ve already promised to lend it to my sister Situation: You are in a restaurant Someone is leaving and taking a coat You think it’s your coat, but you’re not sure What you say? Possible answer: Excuse me, but I think that’s my coat you’re taking Could you just check? Situation: You are trying to speak on the phone but the people in the room are speaking so loudly that you can’t undestand What you say to the people in the room? Possible answer: Excuse me, I can’t hear, would you mind speaking more quietly/could you not speak so loudly? Situation: You’re at a party It’s late, so you decide to go home The person who is giving the party wants you to stay What you say? Possible answer: I’m sorry I can’t I have to be up early tomorrow morning, but it’s been lovely and thanks for inviting me Situation: You’re having dinner with English friends at their home You like the food very much, but can’t eat any more Your friends offer you some more food What you say? Possible answer: No thank you It was delicious but I’m full up! Situation: You get on a train and want to be sure it’s the right one for London Ask another passenger Possible answer: Excuse me, is this the right train for London?/does this train go to London? Situation: You’re looking after some children Ask them to make the room tidy before their mother gets back Possible answer: Come on children, put all your things away and tidy up before mum gets home Situation: A friend asks you why you want to see a certain film Say why? Possible answer: Well, I’ve heard it’s good/it’s had good write-ups and anyway I love/I’m a great fan of ……… (the name of an actor or actress) Situation: A friend of yours is ill Say you’re sorry and offer to help Possible answer: Oh, you poor thing! Is there anything I can for you? Situation: You are at a party and someone offers you an alcoholic drink Refuse politely and say why Possible answer: No, thank you I’m driving so I’ll stick to fruit juice this evening/I never drink alcohol Situation: A friend of yours phones to say she’s given birth to a baby girl What you say? Possible answer: Congratulations! What’s her name?/What’s she like?/Did everything go well? Situation: In a train you help an old man with his luggage He sits down next to you and thanks you Give a reply and start a conversation with him Possible answer: Don’t mention it/Not at all/ Where are you going? Situation: Someone asks you how long you have been living in your present home and whether you are happy there What you say? Possible answer: I’ve been living here for ……… years/since … (date) and I love it Situation: You are staying at the Park Hotel in Birmingham One evening you can’t find your way back to the hotel Ask a person in the street for help Possible answer: Excuse me, I think I’m lost Could you tell me the way to the Park Hotel, please? Situation: You hear that an English friend has failed his driving test Say how disappointed you are and give him some advice Possible answer: Don’t worry, try again in a few weeks, I’m sure you’ll pass it then [...]...Situation: You’ve taken a taxi to the station and the taxi-driver asks you for 30€, but you know it should only be about 20 € Complain and threaten not to pay Possible answer: What! 30€ that’s impossible! I took the taxi last week for about the same distance and it was only 20 € I think you’d better check because I’m not paying that! Situation: You have an unexpected guest at your home but you have ... should only be about 20 € Complain and threaten not to pay Possible answer: What! 30€ that’s impossible! I took the taxi last week for about the same distance and it was only 20 € I think you’d better