Dialogs dictionary
- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.
- Hi! How are you feeling?
- Not bad. And how about you?
- Goodbye, dear.
- Goodbye, darling.
- How are you?
- Fine, thanks. And you?
- I'm fine.
- How are you?
- Fine, thanks.
- What's your surname?
- My surname is Brown.
- Can I ask you a few questions, please?
- Er, OK.
- What's your name?
- My name is Peter.
- ...
- Have you met?
- No, we haven't.
- Hello. I'm Bob. I'm a reporter.
- Good afternoon. I'm happy to meet you.
- Who are you?
- I'm Yuzen Yang.
- Please write it for me.
- Nice to meet you, Robert.
- Call me Rob.
- What do you do?
- I'm a welder. What do you do?
- I'm a reporter.
- Goodbye, Mr. Bishop. Thank you for your time.
- Tea, Grandpa?
- Yes, please.
- Do you take sugar?
- Coffee, sir?
- No! Thank you!
- Would you like tea or coffee?
- Thank you, Mom.
- You're welcome.
- Sorry, Grandma.
- That's OK.
- Let's go to the movie theater.
- Yes, all right.
- Let's go to the club.
- Sorry, I'm busy. Let's go tomorrow.
- OK.
- Two apples, please.
- Here you are.
- Excuse me. May I say something?
- Dear Mr Rich. ... I hope to hear from you. Regards. John Smith.
- Hi Bob! ... See you soon. Take care. John
- Could you speak more slowly, please?
- What time does it start?
- It starts at 9 o'clock.
- Where does it leave from?
- Sorry, could you repeat that?
- Can you repeat that, please?
- 666-666.
- So that's 666-666.
- How do you say this word?
- Can you give me some information about...
- What do you think?
- It's/That's a good idea.
- I think it's important to...
- Who's he?
- He's an old friend of mine.
- Can I help you?
- No, thanks. I'm just looking. / Yes. I'm looking for a sweater.
- How much is it?
- ...
- I need to think about it. Thanks anyway.
- Don't mention it. It's OK.
- You don't mind?
- Not at all.
- Did you have a good weekend?
- How was your weekend?
- Not bad. / It was OK. / So-so.
- That sounds good/interesting.
- That doesn't sound very good.
- That's great/a shame/terrible.
- Is two and three five?
- That's right!
- Is two by three seven?
- That's wrong / not right!
- Thank you very much / so much!
- Thank you! That's very kind of you.
- Can you do Saturday?
- No.
- That leaves Sunday.
- Tell me the time.
- It's a quarter to nine.
- What time is it?
- It's half past six.
- My clock is one minute fast.
- Mine is ten minutes slow!
- What is the meaning of AM?
- AM is a short form of the Latin words ante meridiem.
- What does she look like?
- She is tall.
- What is she like?
- She is talkative.
- He works hard.
- Oh no, he hardly works!
- Excuse me, where is Art Museum?
- Sorry. I don't know.
- Where is the Museum?
- Go straight ahead.
- Where are you from?
- I am from Poland.
- Where do you come from?
- I am from Italy.
- What city are you from?
- I am from New York.
- Where do you live now?
- I live in Baltimore now. I lived in Florida last year.
- Where do you live?
- I live at 55 Georgia Street.
- Where do you work?
- I work at National Radio / in a bank.
- When do you work?
- I work from Monday till Friday.
- What do they make?
- They make plastic bags.
- What is the address?
- 21 California Street.
- Tell me where you live.
- I live at ...
- Give me your telephone number.
- ...
- Show me your driver's license.
- Here it is.
- Do you live in a house?
- No, I don't.
- Do you live in an apartment?
- Yes, I do.
- How do you travel to Los Angeles?
- We travel by plane/car.
- How do you travel to New York?
- We take the train.
- What does he look like?
- He's not very tall.
- What color is his hair?
- He is blond.
- How long does it take?
- Sometimes it takes an hour.
- I am sorry I'm late.
- No problem. That's all right.
- We do apologize.
- Don't worry. It's all right.
- It's a nice day, isn't it?
- It's a wonderful day, isn't it?
- Do you think it will rain?
- Isn't it cold today?
- Yes, it's a little cold, but I like cold weather.
- Don't you like cold weather?
- Don't you like warm weather?
- What is this? What is the name of this?
- May I ask you a question?
- Of course. / Sure.
- May I see your book?
- I don't mind.
- Can you explain what the word ferment means?
- Can you give me an example?
- Can you explain it to me?
- How is your mother?
- She is all right now, but she felt terrible yesterday.
- How are you Tom?
- I am OK.
- And how is Barbara?
- She is perfect.
- What do you think of my work so far?
- What do you think of that?
- I feel bad/terrible about it/this.
- Isn't he the greatest?
- I've never seen anyone better.
- He has done such a good job.
- I'm sorry, I'm late.
- Don't let it happen again.
- I'm very/really/terribly/so sorry. I'm late.
- Don't worry about it.
- Sorry to be late. I'm afraid I didn't hear my alarm clock.
- That's OK. No problem. / I don't believe you.
- I'm so sorry I missed the meeting. I feel awful about it.
- No, really. It's fine.
- I'm afraid I lost my keys.
- Don't let it happen again.
- Hello, may I speak to Ann?
- I'm sorry, Ann's not at home. What can I do for you?
- Please tell her I want to speak to her.
- Hello, is that John?
- No, John doesn't live here. You must have the wrong number.
- There's small problem here.
- You don't understand. Let me explain you one more time.
- Can I speak to the person in charge, please?
- I hate it when kids run around and scream.
- Let's do something different.
- How about going to the theater?
- Why don't we go to a dance performance?
- No, thanks.
- I don't feel like doing that.
- What's the weather like?
- It's stormy.
- How's the weather?
- It's cold outside.
- What was the weather yesterday?
- We had a storm yesterday.
- The best time to visit London is July because the weather is usually OK.
- Be prepared for small rain.
- Bring a raincoat and a hat.
- I feel tired/better.
- You shouldn't go back to work too soon.
- I have a terrible headache.
- When did it start?
- Can you recommend anything?
- Take these tablets two times a day.
- Thank you for the update.
- I hope you're doing well.
- I hope you enjoyed your weekend.
- I hope you're having a great week / a wonderful day.
- It's great to hear from you.
- I'm reaching out about...
- Thank you for the update.
- Thanks for getting in touch.
- Thanks for the quick response.
- Can you provide me with an update on...
- To follow up on our meeting...
- You make mistakes because you are doing two things at the same time.
- Finally - and this is the big one - your stress level goes up.
- I'll let you know what happens.
- Oh, don't move! I'll do it.
- Thanks a lot.
- No problem.
- Er, excuse me.
- Yeah.
- You dropped this.
- Oh. Thanks so much.
- That's OK.
- Shell I carry your bag?
- No, no. It's fine, thanks.
- It's cold in here.
- Shell I close the window?
- I don't understand. Can you explain?
- Cloud you give an example?
- Can you tell us more about that?
- I've got a question for Chris.
- Here are three pieces of advice I can give you.
- What's the matter?
- I've got a terrible cough.
- What's wrong with you?
- I have a bad sore throat.
- I can't stay here. I'm off!
- Could you ring/call/phone me back?
- Of course. Could you give me the number?
- Just a moment. It's 123-456.
- Let me check that. 123-456.
- That's right.
- Fine. Hang up and I'll call you back straightaway.
- Could I have one of those batteries, please?
- Yes of course. Here you are.
- Are you free tonight?
- Sorry, I'm busy.
- What would you like to do?
- When would you like to go?
- What time's good for you?
- How about meeting at 9 o'clock?
- OK. See you there.
- Would you like to visit our parents on holidays?
- Sounds good.
- The coffee here is never hot!
- Here you are.
- Thanks a lot. That's kind of you.
- You're welcome.
- Can I have a glass of water, please?
- Yes, certainly.
- I'd like some vegetarian soup, please.
- I'm sorry, we don't have any soup.
- Excuse me? Can you tell me the way to the station?
- It's past the bank.
- Excuse me, how can I get to Baker Street?
- Turn left at the crossroads.
- Excuse me, is there a post office near here?
- It's on the corner of the street.
- Can you tell me the way to the beach?
- Yes, you turn left at the theater. Then go straight on for about 5 minutes.
- Can you recommend an interesting book?
- How about Harry Potter?
- What's it about?
- It's about ...
- I don't really like horror films.
- I really like sci-fi books.
- What are they about?
- What kind of films do you like?
- What about having lunch now?
- Sounds good.
- Could I leave a message for him?
- Just a moment. Let me get a pen.
- When do you want to come back?
- When is the next train to London?
- Is there a cafe in the hotel?
- When does the restaurant open for dinner?
- The gift shop is over there.
- What would you like for dinner?
- Well... Oh, I don't know.
- Excuse me sir. Do you have a moment?
- Yes, OK.
- Can I ask a couple of questions?
- What time did you get back?
- Do you think my wife would like it?
- Go straight on for about 300 meters.
- Is this seat free?
- Sure.
- Thanks a lot.
- We could take a taxi instead.
- Or we could leave tomorrow morning.
- Shall we leave our bags here?
- You could buy a ticket online.
- Why not get up and go early tomorrow morning?
- Do I need to take this medication with food?
- Are there any foods, drinks, or other drugs that can change the strength or effectiveness of this medication?
- How long will I need to take this medication?
- Why is it important for me to follow a schedule while taking this medication?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- What are the common side effects of this medication?
- What follow-up tests will I need to monitor the medication's effectiveness?
- What should I do if I experience an unexpected side effect to the medication?
- Take 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills in the evening.
- Inject 24 units before breakfast and 12 units before dinner.
- I beg your pardon young man, what did you just say to me?
- I don't think her cakes are any better yours.
- May his soul rest in peace.
- Wishing you a speedy recovery!
- May you be happy and peaceful.
- May you be healthy and strong.
- Let there be peace on earth.
- May you have a long life!
- Pass me the sauce, please.
- Yes, here you are.
- Come to the party tomorrow!
- God/The Lord/Heaven bless you!
- God/The Lord/Heaven forbid!
- God/The Lord/Heaven help us!
- May all your troubles be small!
- We'd like to invite you to our dinner this Friday.
- Wonderful. We'd love to come.
- Everything was delicious. Thank you.
- The table looks beautiful.
- It was a good idea at the time.
- Let me give you some more meat.
- No, thank you. I can't eat any more.
- May I have a little more?
- Yes. certainly. Let me help you to some more.
- May I have another cup of tea?
- Certainly. Help yourself.
- Be so kind as to pass me the bread please?
- Certainly. Here you are.
- Thank you very mach.
- It's a pleasure.
- How many lumps of sugar do you take in your tea?
- I don't take any sugar.
- What have you had for breakfast?
- Which bus/tram goes to the park?
- Please tell me the way to the city center.
- How it's going?
- I've been very busy.
- How are you doing?
- Oh, pretty well.
- How's life?
- Don't even ask, man.
- How are things?
- Much the same as usual.
- What are you waiting for? Jump in!
- I'm sorry. I didn't catch your name.
- It's Joan.
- Do you know each other / him / her?
- Yes. We worked together.
- How do you know each other?
- We used to work together.
- Do you have any plans for the summer?
- How long have you lived here?
- I've only just arrived / A few months / Just over three years.
- How long are you planning to stay here?
- Another year.
- Do you like it here?
- I like it a lot.
- What do you like about it?
- I like the food/weather/people.
- Do you live with anybody?
- I live with a friend.
- Do you live on your own?
- I share with one another person.
- Do you have any brothers or sisters?
- No, I'm an only child.
- Do you have any children?
- I don't have any children.
- Are your parents still alive?
- What do you like doing in your spare time?
- I love going out / I enjoy traveling.
- Do you play any sports?
- Yes, I play tennis.
- Do you play any instruments?
- I'm in a band.
- What sort of work do you do?
- I work as a teacher.
- What line of work are you in?
- I work in sales / I stay at home and look after the children.
- I've been made redundant.
- I'm retired.
- Who do you work for?
- I work for myself / I have my own business.
- I'm training to be an engineer.
- I'm a trainee accountant.
- Which university are you at?
- I am at Harvard University.
- Which year are you in?
- I'm in my final year / I've just graduated.
- What religion are you?
- I'm Christian.
- Can I buy you a drink?
- Sorry, you're not my type!
- Would you like to join us?
- Is this your first time here?
- Have you been here before?
- You're really good-looking.
- Thanks for the compliment.
- Shell we go somewhere else?
- I know a good place.
- When can I see you again?
- Would you like some more?
- I'm full.
- Would anyone like dessert?
- Please, take your shoes off.
- Did you have a good journey?
- Have you ever been to Italy?
- I've never been but I'd love to go someday.
- How long does the journey take?
- Excuse me. I'm looking for this address.
- It's this way / Take this road / Go down there / You're going the wrong way.
- Is it a long way?
- It's not far / It's quite a long way.
- Could you take me to the city center?
- Could you wait for me here?
- How long will I have to wait?
- When will you be coming back?
- Do you mind if I open the window?
- How much do you want to pay?
- What sort of room would you like?
- I'd like a double room.
- Can you offer me any discount?
- I'd like to pay my bill, please.
- How would you like to pay?
- I'll pay in cash.
- Could we see a menu, please?
- Do you want to try this on?
- Yes.
- What size are you? / What size do you take?
- I take a size 10.
- Where's the fitting room?
- Is that a good fit?
- It's a bit small / It's just right.
- We need somewhere to stay.
- I want to make a withdrawal.
- How much are the tickets?
- 10$
- Is there a discount for students?
- What time do you open/close?
- How are you feeling?
- I've got flu.
- I think you should go and see a doctor.
- Are you filling any better?
- I need to see a doctor.
- I hope you feel better soon.
- I'm going out for lunch. I'll be back at 2AM.
- What time does the meeting start/finish?
- What are the hours of work?
- Will I have to work shifts?
- I'd like to take the job. When do you want me to start?
- We'd like to invite you to the interview.
- We need someone with experience.
- Could you ask him to call me?
- Is it convenient to talk at the moment?
- Sorry, my battery's about to run out / I'm about to run out of credit.
- I'll send you a text/mail.
- Look forward to see you soon.
- Where did you learn your English?
- I taught myself.
- How do you pronounce this word?
- Are you waiting for someone?
- Are you working tomorrow?
- At what time did it happened?
- What did you do last night?
- When will he be back?
- He'll be back in 15 minutes.
- Have you done this before?
- Do you have any money?
- A few dollars.
- Do you know what this means?
- Do you need anything else? / Is there anything else?
- Do you think it's possible?
- I'm leaving. I've had enough of all this nonsense!
- I'm dying for a cup of coffee.
- I'm not sure if you remember me.
- What you see is what you get.
- Where is Margaret?
- They told me she had gone to a birthday party.
- He's pretty good, but not nearly as good as Mike.
- How long have you been absent?
- I was away three months or so.
- What beautiful roses! How king of you to bring them!
- What a silly thing to do!
- How nice of you to help me out!
- It actually goes a little bit deeper than that.
- I hope you will get well soon.
- A good example that comes to mind...
- I'm particularly proud of...
- But goodness! She likes to talk…
- How are you feeling Anna?
- Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job.
- Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine.
- Above all, the reason I want this job is...
- Have you tried asking your colleagues?
- Hello, I don't think we've met.
- No.
- You must be Tom. I'm Anna. I've just joined the team.
- Have you worked here long?
- I've just joined the team.
- Sorry, I'm quite busy right now.
- I was wondering if you could do something for me...
- Would you be able to print out a file for me?
- Could I have it within ten minutes please?
- Could you possibly help me with the printer?
- Would you mind writing your email later?
- I speak only a little Thai.
- The bill, please!
- Here you are.
- When all you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail.
- There's a good view from the living room. What floor are we on here?
- The third floor. Well, what do you think?
- Well, it's in a quiet location. And ...
- We are going to the pub for lunch. Do you want to join us?
- No, sorry. Look at all this work. I'm going to be very busy today.
- We used to have parties every Friday.
- When was that?
- About ten years ago, I suppose.
- Oh, I didn't use to come here in those days.
- Have you been waiting long?
- No, I haven't. Where's Marry?
- She'll be here is a minute... Oh, here she is now.
- Sorry, we're late.
- It's OK. I haven't been waiting long.
- What is your company?
- My company's name's /I work for Silicon Corporation.
- Where's your head office?
- Our head office is in NY.
- Hi! Thank you for calling. It's Mike Random, Pencil Corporation. How can I help you today?
- Good morning. Maria speaking!
- I'm sorry, Richard is not in the office / he's out.
- Please find attached the development plan.
- Can I take a message for him?
- ...
- I'll give Sam your message.
- I'm calling about the new website.
- Please call me back as soon as possible.
- I'd like to order a package.
- Do you have the item number?
- The item number is 1234.
- What's the price?
- The total price is ...
- Does that include delivery?
- Can you confirm my order by email?
- Sarah is pregnant!
- When is she having the baby?
- I'm not sure if we can be together anymore.
- What are you trying to tell me?
- See you Mike.
- See you later / at the party.
- See you later.
- Take care.
- Catch you later, Bob.
- Yep. Take it easy.
- Have a good day / a nice day / a good one.
- Enjoy the rest of your day.
- You too. Be good.
- I gotta go /run / jet.
- I'll see you around.
- Bye for now.
- Yeah. Later.
- I'm sorry, this isn't what I ordered.
- I'm sorry for breaking it / for not calling.
- I apologize for missing the meeting.
- I apologize for being late.
- No worries.
- Please accept my sincerest apologies.
- I didn't mean to hurt you. How can I make it up to you?
- I'm sorry. It was an accident.
- I'm sorry. It was my fault.
- I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
- How would you like your coffee?
- Double-double, please.
- How do you take your coffee?
- I take it black/white/regular.
- Are you kidding/joking/being serious?
- Are you bringing anything?
- Is it raining/snowing/getting better?
- What are you trying to do?
- What are you trying to tell me / to say?
- When are you going/leaving/moving?
- When are you starting/finishing?
- Where are you staying/working/studying?
- Where are you going/moving?
- Why are you laughing/smiling?
- Why are you looking at me like that?
- How long are you staying?
- How much are you paying for ...?
- Who's paying for the restaurant?
- Congratulations! I'm sure you deserve it.
- I wish you the best. Stay in touch.
- Will do. Take it easy.
- Allow me to congratulate you!
- Please accept my warmest congratulations.
- I wish you nothing but the best.
- I wish you good luck.
- Oh, thanks. I need some luck. It's going to be a big change.
- Congratulations, honey. We're all proud of you.
- Oh, mom, stop it. You're embarrassing me.
- It's my job. I'm a mother. And now you're a college graduate.
- It's hard to believe. Four years of college and now I'm done.
- I hope you learned a little bit here.
- This has been one of my best classes in law school._
- I'm glad to hear it. I've heard you have a good job waiting for you.
- Oh, don't be so humble. You deserve the promotion.
- Anyway, I've got to get back to work.
- If anything goes wrong, it's not your fault/worry. So relax.
- Seriously, it's the best thing you've ever done.
- I wish you two a happy life / happiness / many happy years.
- Do you speak English?
- A little, but not very well.
- Are you married?
- No. I'm single.
- How long have you been here?
- About 2 years.
- How many children do you have?
- I have three children, two boys and one girl.
- Would you like to have coffee?
- No. Thanks. I like tea.
- How about a cup of tea?
- It sounds good.
- What are you planing to do today?
- I'm not sure.
- Would you like a drink?
- Sure, let's go.
- Are you ready?
- Yes. I'm ready.
- Do you need a few minutes?
- I think we're ready.
- Anything else?
- Nothing else.
- Who would you like to speak to?
- I'd like to speak to Mr. Smith please.
- What will the weather be like tomorrow?
- It's supposed to rain tomorrow.
- Are you allergic to anything?
- I'm allergic to seafood.
- Are you sure it was him?
- No, I'm not sure.
- Do you take credit card?
- Sorry, we only accept cash.
- What's your job?
- I'm self-employed.
- How much money do you have?
- I don't have any money.
- What's today's date?
- October 2nd.
- -Where's the closest hotel?
- There's a hotel over there, but I don't think it's very good.
- Where does it hurt?
- It hurts here.
- Are you busy?
- Yes. I have a lot of things to do.
- Can I try it on?
- Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
- I should have listened to my mom.
- Money is the root of all evil.