0 expressing likes and dislikes

Here are some sample phrases and sentences for expressing likes and dislikes.

1. I like fruit.

2. Helen likes sports.

3. Ms. Cramer doesn't like coffee.

4. Tony does not like action movies.

5. Does Terry like swimming?

6. Does Phil like soft drinks?

7. Does Sheila like salad?

8. Do you like Chinese food?

Responses

1.What kind?

2. What kind of sports?

3. Really? Does she like tea?

4. Oh. What kind does he like?

5. Yes, he does.

6. No, he doesn't.

7. No, she does not.

8. Yes, I do.

9. No, I don't.

A little.

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0 expressing thanks

Here are some sample phrases and sentences for expressing thanks.

Expressing Thanks

Thanks

Thank you

I appreciate it.


Thanks for the tour.

Thanks for your time.

Thank you for the nice gift.

I appreciate your kindness.

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0 expressions for talking on the telephone

Here are some sample phrases and expressions for talking on the telephone.

In the sample conversations below, R is the "Receiver" and C is the "Caller."


Conversation 1

Rrrrring.

R: Hello.
C: Hello. Is Steve there?
R: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
C: What time will he be back?
R: Around five thirty.
C: This afternoon?
R: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
C: This is his friend, Greg.
R: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
C: Thanks.


Conversation 2

Rrrrrring.

R: Tyler residence.
C: Is this Naomi?
R: No, this is her sister, Nancy.
C: You sure sound like Naomi.
R: Oh. Can I take a message?
C: Sure. Please tell her that Andy called.
R: Okay. I'll give her the message.
C: Thanks.
R: Bye.

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0 talking about abilities

Here are some words and phrases for talking about abilities in English.

Can - I can swim 100 meters.
Do - Do you cook? Yes I do.
Be good at. - He's good at ping pong.
Know how to - You really know how to throw a party.

1. Can you play the piano?

2. How about the guitar?

3. Can Billy ride a bike?

4. Does Abby speak Mandarin?

5. Do you sing?

6. Is Connie good at dancing?

7. Do you know how to use a computer?
Yes, but not very well.

The Responses

1. (I can play) a little.

2. No, he can't. He's too young.

3. Yes, she speaks very well.

4. Not really. I have no talent in that area.

5. Yes, she's a great dancer.

6. Of course!

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0 Expressions of Offering

Here are some phrases and expressions used for offering in English.

1. Here. Have a cookie.

2. Would you like some pie?

3. How about a glass of wine?

4. What will you have (to drink)?

5. Would you like some more cake?

6. Can I get you some milk or something?

The Responses

1. Thanks.

2. No thank you. It looks delicious though.

3. Thanks, but I don't drink (alcohol).

4. Orange juice will be fine.

5. Sure. It's really good. Did you bake it yourself ?

6. Well, a glass of water would be okay.

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0 Expresions of Making Suggestions

Here are some phrases and expressions for making suggestions in English.

I think you should . . .
I don't think you should . . .
Why don't you . . .
Why don't we . . . (do something together)
Let's . . .

I think you should buy the blue one.

2. I don't think you should sell your car.

3. Let's go bowling tonight.

4. Why don't we go skiing on Saturday?

5. Why don't you come with me to China?
That's a good idea.

The responses
1. That's good idea.

2. Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money.

3. Sorry, I can't. I'm meeting a friend for dinner.

4. Sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to go?

5. Thanks, but I've already been there.

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0 Introducing People

Here are some phrases for introducing other people in English.
This is my friend, Jack. Hi Jack. I'm Linda

my brother, Bob.

my sister, Cindy.

my father, Mr. Harris.

my mother, Mrs. Harris.

my teacher, Ms. Watson.

my student, Carrie.

my friend, Mary Jones.

my boss, Mr. Ritter.

my co-worker, Penny Pitcher.


2. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too.

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