Everyday English

1) How many bags are you checking in?

• Just the one.

• No. Thank you.

• We have a reservation.

2) A medium latte and a muffin, please.

• Don't worry. We'll start without you and brief you later.

• For here or to go?

• It's around the corner.

3) I can't make the meeting. I'm stuck in traffic.

• It depends.

• I'm not sure about that.

• Don't worry. We'll start without you and brief you later.

4) Can you put in you PIN number and press "Enter"?

• Oh, no! I can't remember my number for this card.

• It's 6589.

• It's difficult.

5) Bottled or tap? And do you want ice and lemon in it?

• Large please.

• Yes, please. And hold the tomatoes.

• Bottled, please. Ice but no lemon.

• Bottled, please. But no potato.

6) I don't think you've met Greg. He's joining us from our New York office.

• Hello. Good to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.

• Hi. What's your name again?

• It's a beautiful day, Greg, huh?

7) I need to make an appointment. It's pretty urgent. I've a lot a filling.

• Wow! That's very interesting.

• Oh! I've lost a filling, too.

• We have a cancellation this afternoon. 2:45, if that's OK?

8) The elevator's on your right. Would you like someone to help you with your luggage?

• No, thank you. I'll manage.

• Excuse me. Where's the bathroom?

• Is there an ATM around here?

9) Please hold. You call is important to us. All our operators are busy at the moment, but one of them will be with you shortly (music) ...

• Oh, thank you. I'll wait.

• No problem. Thanks.

• If I have to listen to that again, I'll go crazy.

• I've been calling since the morning!

10) There are still tickets for the 5:45 performance, but the 8:45 performance is sold out, I'm afraid.

• It's OK. I'll watch both performances.

• That's fine. We'll have two, please, one adult, one child.

• That's fine.

• I'm not sure.