Basic Questions
What is your name / what’s your name?
My name is Pedro.
Where are you from?
I am from Portugal.
Where do you come from?
I come from Portugal.
What is your surname? / What’s your surname?
My surname is Neves.
What is your first name? / What’s your first name?
My first name is Pedro.
What is your address? What’s your address?
My address is…
Where do you live?
I live in Leiria.
What is your telephone/phone number? What’s your telephone / phone number?
My telephone / phone number is…
How old are you?
I am 28 years old.
When were you born?
I was born in 1986.
Where were you born?
I was born in Leiria.
Are you married?
No, I´m not.
What is your marital status?
I am single.
What do you do? /What’s your job?
I’m a teacher.
Where did you go?
I went to a friend’s house.
What did you do?
I played video games.
Where were you?
I was in New York for the weekend.
Have you got a car / a house / a job…?
Yes, I have got a good job…
Have you got any children?
No, I haven’t.
Can you play tennis / golf?
Yes, I can play golf.
Can you speak French / English?
No, I can’t speak French.
How do you do?
How do you. Pleased to meet you.
How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Shopping
How can I help you? / May I help you?
Yes. I’m looking for a sweater.
Can I try it on?
Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
How much does it cost / How much is it?
It’s 45 €.
How would you like to pay?
By credit card.
Can I pay by credit card / check / debit card?
Certainly. We accept all major cards.
What’s that?
It’s a cat!
What time is it / What’s the time?
It’s three o’clock.
Can / May I open the window?
Certainly. It’s hot in here.
Is there a bank / pharmacy near here?
Yes. There is a bank in the next corner next to the post office.
Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / pharmacy?
The nearest pharmacy is on 15th street.
Who wrote / invented / painted the …
Hemingway wrote “The Sun Also Rises”.
Is there any water / sugar / rice…?
Yes, there’s a lot of sugar left.
Are there any apples / books…?
No, there aren’t any apples left.
Is this your book / house…?
No, I think it’s his book.
What’s does he look like?
He’s tall and slim.
What do you like?
I like playing tennis, reading…
What would like to eat?
I would like a steak and chips.
What is it like?
It’s an interesting country.
What’s the weather like?
It’s raining at the moment.
Would you like some coffee / tea?
Yes, thank you. I would like some coffee.
Would you like something to drink / eat?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Introducing a friend
Sumi: Hi, Pablo. How are you?
Pablo: Hi, Sumi. I'm fine, thanks.
Sumi: Pablo, this is Greta.
Pablo: Hi, Greta, I'm Pablo.
Greta: Hi. How are you?.
Pablo: I'm fine, thanks. Where are you from, Greta?
Greta: I'm from Germany. Where are you from?
Pablo: I'm from Argentina. Nice to meet you.
Greta: Nice to meet you too.
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