Conversation Dialogues

Can you give me a ride ?

Example 1

Hitchhiker :

I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the gas station?

You

Sure. Come on in!

Example 2

Friend :

Where are you heading?

You

Friend :
You

I'm heading north to the highway 309

Can you give me a ride?
No problem.

Friend :

Thanks a lot

Example 3

Friend :

Where are you going?

You

Friend :
You :
Sorry.
Friend :

I'm going to ABC department store.

Oh. Great! I was about to go there. Can I tag along?
Well, I wish I could have you along but there is no room left in my car.
It's ok. I can take the bus.

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How to Reserve a Table

Example 1

Waiter :

Excuse me, how many people?

You

Waiter :

Five, can we get a non-smoking section?

Sure but there are few people ahead of you right now.

You

How long do we have to wait?

Waiter :

Around five to ten minutes

Example 2

Waiter :

How many do you have?

You

Just two. Can we have a table outside?

Waiter :
You

You may have to wait for a while.

For how long?

Waiter :
You

Twenty minutes

Well, I think we'll try another place then. Thank you!

Good evening, I would like to make a reservation for dinner tonight .

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Delivery ordering ( Pizza , Mc , KFC etc.)

Example 1
Waitress :

Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?

You

Hi. I'd like to order a pizza.

Waitress :

What size please?

You

Large please.

Waitress :

What flavor would you like?

You

I want Hawaiian.

Waitress :

Anything else?

You

No.

Waitress :

Can I have your address please?

Example 2

Waitress :

Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?

You

I want to order a pizza.

Waitress :

What topping would you like to order today?

You

Can you give me some advice?

Waitress :

Sure. We have Super Supreme, Hawaiian and Seafood.

You

Good. I want to try Large size Seafood one please.

Waitress :

Anything else?

You

One garlic bread and beef spaghetti

Waitress :

Ok. Can I have your phone number and address please?

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Ask someone to take photos

Example 1

You

Excuse me. Do you mind taking us pictures?

Stranger :

Sure?

You

Thank you. You can just press the button here.

Example 2

You

Excuse me. Can you take pictures for us please?

Stranger :

Certainly. Is everything set?

You

Please move to the left a bit. Thank you.

Example 3

You

Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?

Stranger :

Sure.

You

We'd like to ask you to take a picture for us.

Stranger :

ok.... All right, ready, one... two....

You

Thanks a lot

Example 4

You

Excuse me. Do you have time to take a picture for us?

Stranger :

Oh. I am sorry. I really have to go.

You

It's ok.

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Phone Conversation

When you ask the caller to leave messages

-- Can you leave the message?

-- Can I take your message?
-- Would you like to leave a message?
-- Would you like him/her to call you back?

When calling the wrong number

-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number

-- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number

When asking the receiver to transfer the line

-- Can I have extension 1234 please?

-- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?

When finish talking

-- Nice talking to you

-- Talk to you later

Borrow money ( 5555 )

This situation is a very useful English conversation in both ways whether you want to
borrow someones money or to refuse someone when they borrow you money.
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Example 1

Friend :

Do you have some extra money?

You

Friend :
You

How much do you want?

Ten dollars

Here you are.

Friend :

Thank you. I will pay you back soon.

Example 2

Friend :

Can I borrow some money? I'm so broke.

You

Friend :
You

How much do you need?

50 baht

Here you go.

Friend :

Thanks a lot

Example 3

Friend :

Could you lend me some money?

You

Friend :

I'm afraid I can't.

That's alright.

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Ask for the seat

Do not just point to the chairs and make a requesting eye to those travelers anymore,
if you learn below English conversation to ask for the seat.

Example 1

You : Excuse me. Is the seat taken?

A

: I don't think so?

You : Can I site here?

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: It's ok for me.

Example 2

You : Excuse me. Does anyone sit here?

A

: No go ahead.

Example 3

You : Excuse me. Is there anyone sitting here?

A

: Oh. Yes. My friend is sitting here.

You : It's ok.

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Looking for things you want to buy

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I am sure you will face this situation before when you are looking for something in a
huge superstore and you can't find it. Learn this English conversation, in case you nee them
when you travel abroad.
Example 1

You : Excuse me. I'm looking for a book called "ABC"?

Mr.A : Ok sir. The book corner is right over there.
You : Thank you.
A

: You are welcome.

Example 2

You : Excuse me. Do you know where is the book department?

Mr.A : Sure. Please follow me.
You : Thank you.

Example 3

You : Excuse me. How can I find the book called "ABC"?
Mr.A : Oh. I'm afraid it was sold out.
You : It's ok. Thank you.
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Reconcile (Make up a good relationship)

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Reconciliation or make up or recover a good relation. If you know how to speak in a

right way, you will be able to talk share your feeling with them and make the situation better.
So, learn a good pattern from below English conversation.
Example 1
You

Friend :
You

Are you still mad at me?
Of course.
Look. I'm very sorry ok? I promise I won't do it again.

Friend :

Ok. I will forgive you but only this time alright?

Example 2

You

Friend :
You

Are you still upset about what I did?

You should know it.
I am very sorry. Can we make it up?

Friend :

Ok. I will let you off the hook this time.

Example 3

You

Friend :
You

Are you still holding grudge against me?

Never mind. I understand.
Thanks for your understanding.

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Looking for someone

Learn how to response to people in a correct way, when they ask for someone by
this English conversation. Don't just say No. You will make them feel worse. If possible, give
them some clue or idea how to find.
Example 1
You

Friend :

Where's John?
Isn't he in the office?

You :
Thank you.

Example 2
You

Friend :
You

I didn't see him there. If you see him please tell him to drop me a line.

Have you seen John today?

No. I havent.

If you see him could you tell him to call Peter?

Friend :

Sure.

Example 3

You

Friend :
You

Is John around?
He might be in the pantry.
Can you tell him that the boss wants to see him as soon as possible?

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Comfort someone

If you have foreigner friends and you see them sad. Here is a good English
conversation how you can comfort them or make them feel better.

Example
You

Friend :

What's wrong?
I just broke up with my girlfriend
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You

Come on. It's not the end of the world. You have to move on.

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Try on a garment

You want to make sure your dress is perfectly fit for you. Ask sellers where you can
try them by using below English conversation.
Example 1
You

Can I try this shirt on?

Seller :

Sure sir. The fitting room is over there around the corner

You

Thank you..........

You

Well, I don't think it fits me. I wil try the tailor-made one instead. Sorry.

Seller :

Alright. It's up to you. Thank you.

Example 2

You :

Excuse me, do you have a fitting room?

Seller :

Of course, we do. It's on the right hand side behind that counter

You :

Can I bring more than one dress to try at a time?

Seller :

Yes sure.

You :

Great. Thank you.

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Well wish

The wish conversation is used oftenly in Western culture. Speak out below English
conversation whenever you have a chance to make listeners feel good.

Example 1

You

I heard you are going to have an exam tomorrow.

Friends :

Yes, I'm quite worry about it.

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You

Good luck.

Friends :

Thank you.

Example 2

You

Are you ready for a test tomorrow?

Friend :
You

No. I'm afraid not.

Come on. I am sure you will do well.

Friend :

Thank you. I hope so.

Example 3

You

Don't study too hard. It's not good for your health

Friend :
You

I have a test tomorrow.

Really? Wish you luck my friend.

Friend :

Thanks.

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Invite people to the party

You can use this english conversation to invite your foreigner friends to the party or
to the dinner. If you want to learn English better you should learn how to interact with English
speakers in an appropriate way.
Example 1
You

Friends :
You

Example 2
You

Friend :

Would you like to join us in the party tonight?

Sure.
Ok. See you at Peter's house tonight at 9 pm.

Are you coming to the party tonight?

I'm afraid not.

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You

How come?

Friend :
You

I have to study for an exam tomorrow.

Well. In that case, I will have to let you go.

Friend :

Example 3
You

Do you want to join the party tonight?

Friend :
You

Sorry. Maybe next time.

I wish I could but I have to visit my grandmother.

That's alright.

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Taking a taxi

Sometimes, it is enough to say your destination place but what if a taxi driver has
more questions to you? Learn below English conversation to response to taxi drivers in most
situations.
Example 1

Taxi

Where do you want to go?

You

Can you take me to the Bank of America around the corner?

Taxi

Which side do you want to get off?

You

This side.

Example 2

You

ABC mall please

Taxi

Sorry. I need to return the car in ten minute

Example 3
You

Friend :

Can you take me to ABC mall?
Yes. come on in.

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Warning

Practice below English conversation so you can automatically speak them out when
you want to warn foreigners in urgent situations.
Example 1
You

Friend :
You

Watch out for the car!

Thanks. That was close ( Shut ).

Example 2
You

It's ok.

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Look out!

Friend :

Thanks so much. It could hurt me.

Example 3

You :
I think you should be careful when you talk about your boss like that in public.
You could be fired.
Friend :

Well, thanks for the warning but I don't really care anymore.

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Return merchandise

Returning merchandise is normal in many western countries as a protection of

consumer right. Uses below English conversation, if you feel that the products you buy are
not as you expected as the first time.

Example 1
You

Seller :

I'd like to return this CD player.

Is there something wrong with it?

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You

Seller :
You

Can I have a receipt?

Example 2
You

It's not compatible with my stereo system.

Here you go.

Can I return this CD player?

Seller :
merchandise.

Example 3
You

Sorry. We don't have the policy to accept any returning

Can I exchange this CD player for something else?

Seller :

What's wrong with it?

You

I don't know. It doesn't work well to me.

Seller :

You' ve got the receipt with you?

You

Yes. Here

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Reminding

This English conversation tells you how to remind your friends or ask them to remind
you. You can apply some sentences below in situation that you want to ask people to do
something for you.
Example 1
You

Friend :
You

Seller :
You

Example 2

Can you do me a favor?

Sure.
Remind me to call John tomorrow morning.
No Sweat. I'll do that.
Thanks.

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You

Friend :
You

John, don't forget to bring you laptop with you tomorrow ok?
Oh, thank you. I wouldn't bring, if you didn't remind me.
You're welcome.

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Challenge people for a bet

Gambling is not good and never recommend so you should learn the english
conversation how to refuse people when they ask you to bet on something. Also, somtimes
we don't have to take it too serious because it's just a fun topics among friends.
Example 1
You

Friend :
You

Friend :
You

Do you think Sonics will win the game tonight?
I don't think so. They are not good enough tonight.
You wanna bet?
Yeah? How much do you want?
Let's make it 30 Dollars!!

Friend :

Alright. I'll go for it.

Example 2

You

Friend :
You

Friend :
You

Example 3
You

Friend :
You

Friend :

Do you think Sonics will win the game tonight?

Not a chance. Spurs will kick their butt.
Let's put some wager on it?
No sorry. I don't do gambling.
Wow. You are one of a kind.

I am sure Mike Nadal will win again tonight

Oh really? I don't think so.
Aha? You want to bet?
Sorry, I don't do gambling.
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Order food in fast food restaurant

To order food maybe the most important type of English conversation when you
travel or live in other country. Learn below simple conversation and you will survive in those
McDonalds fast food restaurant.
Example 1
You

Seller :
You

Seller :
You

2
Excuse me. I'd like the combo set number 2 please.
What kind of drink would you like?
Coke.
Would you like a learge coke for 50 cents more?

No thanks.

Seller :

For here or to go?

Friend :

For here.

Seller :

Alright. That's gonna be 7.50 dollars.

Friend :

Here you go.

Seller :

Example 2
You

Thank you.

Hi. I want two chicken burger and one Caesar salad?

Seller :

What would you like to drink?

You

Can I have just a cup of water?

Seller :

Sure. Anything else?

You

Nope.

Seller :

18.85 please.

You

Here.

Seller :

Thank you. Salad will be served at the table in two minutes.

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Example 3

You :

Hi. I want three chicken burger.

Seller :

Sorry, we run out of it today. Would you like to try other menu?

You :

Oh no thanks then.

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Confess love
It's time to tell someone that you love him/her. Learn this english conversation to gain
some confidence before you take an action in the important time of your life.

Example 1
You

Ahh. I have something to tell you.

Your target : Yes?

You

I love you a lot and I just wonder if you could be my girlfriend?

Your target :

Well. Sorry but I have a boyfriend already.

Example 2

You :

Hi. I think we need to talk.

Ms. B :

Talk what?

You :
Ms. B :
You :
Ms. B :

I'd like to know what do you think about me.

You are a nice guy
I like you. I'd like to know if you could consider me to be your boyfriend.
Glad you finally open up your mind. I like you too.

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