Answers to Common English Questions

 Question: What’s your name?

Answer:
– My name is Sophia.

– I’m Liam.

 Question: Where are you from?

Answer:
– I’m from France.

– I come from the UK.

 Question: Where do you live?

Answer: I live in Paris.

 Question: How old are you?

Answer:
– I’m 26 years old.

– I’m 28.

 Question: When is your birthday?

Answer: My birthday is on January 1st.

 Question: What is your phone number?

Answer: My phone number is 61709832145.

 Question: What’s your email address?

Answer: It’s liam123@gmail.com.

 Question: What do you do?/ What’s your job?

Answer:
– I’m a student.

– I work in a bank.

– I’m unemployed at the moment.

– I work as a tour guide for a local tour company.

 Question: What line of work are you in?

Answer: I work in sales.

 Question: What company do you work for?

Answer: I work for an investment bank.

 Question: What religion are you ?

Answer: I am a Christian.

 Question: What is your marital status?

 Answer:
– I’m married.

– I’m single.

 Question: Are you married?

Answer:
– Yes! I’m married.

– No , but looking for someone nice.

 Question: Do you have a boyfriend/ girlfriend?

Answer:
– I have a boyfriend/ girlfriend.

– I’m not dating anyone.

 Question: How many children do you have?

Answer:
– I have 2 children.

– I do not have any children.

 Question: Do you have any siblings?

Answer:
– I don’t have any siblings.

– I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

 Question: Who do you live with?

Answer:
– I live with my wife and children.

– I live with my parents.

 Question: What time do you get up?

Answer: I usually get up at 5.30am.

 Question: When do you do morning exercises?

Answer: I often do morning exercises at 6am.

 Question: What time do you have breakfast?

Answer: I have breakfast at 6.30am.

 Question: What time do you go to bed?

Answer: I go to bed at 11pm.

 Question: What’s your hobby?

Answer:
 – I like playing football, reading books, skateboarding, swimming.

– I am interested in playing guitar.

– My hobbies are listening to music, dancing, playing tennis and collecting coins.

 Question: What’s your favorite food?

Answer: My favorite food is Spaghetti.

 Question: What’s your favorite color?

Answer: My favorite color is green.

 Question: What’s your favorite drink?

Answer: My favorite drink is beer.

 Question: What kinds of films do you like?

Answer: I am really interested in horror, action film.

 Question: Did you like the movie?

Answer: It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.

 Question: Where do you study?

Answer: I am a student at Stanford University.

 Question: What time do you go to school?

Answer: I go to school at 6.40am.

 Question: How do you get to school?

Answer: I usually take the bus.

 Question: What is your major?

Answer: My major is Computer Science.

 Question: Why do you study English?/ Why are you studying English?
Answer:
– Because It’s very important and necessary.

– Because I love to improve my English skills.

 Question: What do you want to do after you graduate?

Answer:
– I would like to be a software engineer.

– I want to be a programmer.

 Question: How did you learn English?

Answer:
– I took classes for three years.
 – I did an intensive course.

– I’ve been studying by myself.

– I picked it up from movies and songs.

– My friend taught me.

 Question: How many languages do you speak?

Answer: I speak two languages.

 Question: Can you speak English?

Answer:
– I can speak English very well.

– I can express myself and communicate in English.

 Question: How long have you learning English?

Answer:
– I’ve been learning English since I was 6.

– I’ve been learning English for 10 years.

 Question: Which grade are you in?

Answer: I’m in 8th grade.

 Question: Which year are you in?

Answer:
– I’m in my third year.

– I am a freshman.

– I’m in my final year.

 Question: Do you have any exams coming up?

Answer: I’ve just graduated.

 Question: What’s your favorite subject?

Answer: My favorite subject is art.

 Question: What’s the weather like?/ How’s the weather?

Answer:
– It is raining.

– It is hot and windy

 Question: What’s the temperature?

Answer: It’s 24°C.
 Question: What time is it?
Answer:
– It is 4 o’clock.

– It is half past three.

– I’m sorry. I don’t know.

– Let me check my phone.

 Question: What’s the date today?

Answer: 17th of October.

 Question: How are you?

Answer:
– I’m fine thank you. How about you?

– Not too good. But I’ll be okay.

 Question: Where are you going?

Answer: I’m going to the store. I need to buy something.

 Question: What are you going to do today?

Answer: I’m going shopping.

 Question: What are you doing?

Answer:
– I am reading a book.

– I am washing dishes.

 Question: Where would you like to go?

Answer: I would like to go to the zoo.

 Question: What’s the matter?

Answer:
– I’m not feeling so good.

– Nothing, I’m fine.

 Question: Is there anything I can do to help?

Answer: Everything will be OK.

 Question: What’s on your mind?

Answer:
– I am just thinking.

– I was just daydreaming.

– It’s none of your business.

 Question: What did you do last night?
Answer:
– I watched TV.

– I cooked pasta and soup.

 Question: What are you going to do tomorrow?

Answer: I’m going to go play volleyball at the beach.

 Question: What sports can you play?

Answer: I can play tennis, basketball, football.

 Question: Can you give me a hand?

Answer:
– No problem.

– I’m afraid I can’t.

 Question: Could you do me a favor?

Answer: I’d be happy to help you.

 Question: Could you please give me that book?

Answer: Sure.

 Question: Would you mind opening the window?

Answer: It would be my pleasure.

 Question: How can I help you?/ May I help you?

Answer: Yes! I’m looking for a sweater.

 Question: Can I try it on?

Answer: Sure, the changing rooms are over there.

 Question: Can I try it on somewhere?

Answer: The fitting room is in the left corner.

 Question: What size do you wear?

Answer: Medium should be fine.

 Question: What size do you take?

Answer: I take a size 11.

 Question: Is that a good fit?

Answer:
– It’s a little too small.

– It’s just right.

 Question: Have you got something bigger?

Answer: Of course, we’ve got larger sizes as well.
 Question: How much is it?/ How much does it cost?
Answer: It’s 11 dollars.

 Question: How would you like to pay?

Answer: I would like to pay by cash.

 Question: Can I pay by credit card?

Answer: Certainly. We accept all the major cards.

 Question: Do you need anything else?

Answer: No, thanks.

 Question: How are you feeling?

Answer:
– Great! Never better.

– Really awful.

 Question: How was the party?

Answer:
– It was a good time.

– Boring. I couldn’t wait to get outta there.

 Question: Are you ready to order?

Answer:
– We need a few more minutes.

– I’d like a cake, please!

 Question: Would you like chicken or pasta?

Answer: I’ll have the chicken.

 Question: What would you like to drink?

Answer:
– Iced tea, please.

– Nothing for me, thanks.

 Question: Did you save room for dessert?

Answer:
– No, thank you. I am full.

– Yes, please. Can I see a list?

 Question: How does it taste?

Answer: It’s delicious!
 Question: Can I get you anything else?
Answer:
– No, thank you.

– I’m ready for the bill, please.

– Yes, can I see a dessert menu?

 Question: What do you think about this event?

Answer: I really like it! What do you think?

 Question: Are you here with anybody?

Answer: I came with my best friend.

 Question: Have you got a pet?

Answer: I’ve got a puppy.

 Question: How do you do?

Answer: How do you do. Pleased to meet you.

 Question: What’s this?

Answer: This is a pencil.

 Question: What does she look like?

Answer: She’s tall and slim with blonde hair.

 Question: How is she?

Answer: She’s pretty.

 Question: What is he like?

Answer: He is very smart and brave.

 Question: Are you hungry?

Answer:
– Yes. I’m hungry.

– No. I’m full

 Question: How do you feel about him?

Answer: He is quite friendly and helpful.

 Question: May I open the window?

Answer: Certainly. It’s very hot in the office today!

 Question: Do you need help?

Answer:
– No, I’m good. Thanks for asking.

– Yes, please, if you don’t mind.

 Question: What do you do every day?
Answer: I listen to music and play badminton everyday.

 Question: What are you planning to do today?

Answer: I’m not sure yet.

 Question: What are you planning for after work?

Answer: I’m going shopping with my friends.

 Question: Are you free tomorrow?

Answer:
– Yes, I’m free tomorrow.

– No problem, we can meet tomorrow

 Question: Will you join me for coffee?

Answer:
– I’d love to. Thanks.

– Sorry. I’m afraid I don’t have time.

 Question: Could we have lunch together one day?

Answer:
– With pleasure.

– I’d love to but I’m very busy at the moment.

 Question: Would you like to have dinner with me?

Answer: Yes. That would be nice.

 Question: Where do you want to go?

Answer: I’d like to go to a Japanese restaurant.

 Question: Would you like to come to the cinema with me tonight?

Answer:
– Sure, I’d love to.

– Sorry, I can’t. I’ve got other plans.

 Question: Would you like to play a round of golf this weekend?

Answer:
– That would be great.

– I’d like to but I’m not free this weekend.

 Question: How about coming to the barbecue at the tennis club?

Answer:
– Sure! That should be fun!

– Nice of you to ask me but I’ve got an appointment.

 Question: Have you been waiting long?
Answer:
– I’ve only just arrived.

– Only a few minutes.

 Question: How do you get to work?

Answer: I usually drive my car.

 Question: Is it close to the subway station?

Answer: Yes, it’s very close.

 Question: How long does it take?

Answer: It takes half an hour.

 Question: How often do you ride the bus?

Answer: Once in a while.

 Question: Could you tell me how to get to the police station?

Answer:
– Take the second road on the right.

– It’s in the middle of the block.

 Question: Excuse me! Is there a bank near here?

Answer:
– Yes! There is a bank nearby.

– I’m sorry, I don’t know

 Question: What’s the best way to the museum?

Answer:
– Go across the bridge. Turn right. It’s on Oliver Street.

– You could ask the bus driver.

 Question: Can I speak to Emma, please?

Answer:
– Just a moment, please.

– Certainly. I’m Emma.

– I’m sorry, Emma’s not here at the moment.

– She’s not available right now.

 Question: When will she be back?

Answer: She’ll be back in 20 minutes.
 Question: Did you get my message?
Answer:
– Yes, I did get your message.

– Oh, yeah, I think I got something from you.

 Question: Would you like to leave a message?

Answer: Please ask her to call me back.

 Question: How long have you been working here?

Answer: I’ve been working here five years.

 Question: What time does the meeting start?

Answer: The meeting will start at 9am.

 Question: What time does the meeting finish?

Answer: The meeting will finish at 11am.

 Question: Are you sick?

Answer: Yes. I’m sick.

 Question: What are your symptoms?

Answer:
– I’ve got a headache.

– I’ve been feeling sick.

 Question: How long have you been feeling like this?

Answer: For 2 days.

 Question: Are you on any sort of medication?

Answer: I need a sick note.

 Question: Where’s the counter, please?

Answer:
– I don’t know. Let’s go to Information.

– It’s over here, next to gate 7.

 Question: May I have your passport, please?

Answer: Yes, of course. Here you are.

 Question: Do you have anything to declare?

Answer: No, nothing. Just the normal allowance.

 Question: Do you have any bags to check?

Answer: Yes, there’s this suitcase.

 Question: Would you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat?

Answer: Aisle, please.
 Question: What’s the purpose of your trip?
Answer:
– I’m here on business.

– I’m on vacation.

 Question: Where are you going to be staying?

Answer: With some friends in the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel.

 Question: How long are you staying in Hanoi?

Answer: About 2 weeks.

 Question: Could you tell me where Gate E is?

Answer:
– Go straight ahead.

– I’m sorry, I don’t know.

 Question: Can I help you find something?

Answer: Yes, I’m looking for coffee.

 Question: Could you tell me where the meat is?

Answer: If you go to the frozen food section, you’ll find the meat there.

 Question: Where can I find the non-fat biscuits?

Answer: They’re in aisle 9.

 Question: How much would you like?

Answer:
– I’d like half a kilo.

– I’d like 200 grams of meat please.

 Question: Can you offer me any discount?

Answer:
– I can’t offer you that discount.

– I’m sure I could offer you a discount.

 Question: Do you need any help packing?

Answer: I can manage myself thank you.

 Question: Would you like a receipt?

Answer:
– Yes, thanks.

– That would be great.

 Question: What times are you open?

Answer: We’re open from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week.
 Question: What time do you open?
Answer: We open at 9am.

 Question: What time do you close?

Answer: We close at 6pm.

 Question: Do you have a reservation?

Answer:
– Yes, I do.

– No, I don’t.

 Question: What kind of room would you like?

Answer: I’d like a single room, please.

 Question: May I see your ID, please?

Answer: Certainly. Here it is.

 Question: Could I see the room?

Answer:
– Your room is on the second floor.

– Your room number is 401.

 Question: Do you have a credit card, sir?

Answer: Of course.

 Question: How long will you be staying?

Answer:
– Two weeks from this Monday.

– I’m here until the end of the week.

 Question: Do you have any rooms available for the 14th of April?
Answer: I’m sorry, we don’t have any rooms available.

 Question: How many places have you travelled to?

Answer: Well, I have visited all the provinces throughout my country.

 Question: Have you ever been abroad?

Answer: Yes! I have. I went to Japan last year for a business trip.

 Question: What do you usually do during your trip?

Answer: I often go sightseeing, take pictures.

 Question: Do you prefer traveling by car, train or plane?

Answer: I prefer the plane although it is a little expensive.

 Question: Do you prefer traveling alone or joining a guided tour?

Answer: I love backpacking with my friends.