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SAMPLE WAYS TO
INTRODUCE
YOURSELF
Introducing yourself to Stanley can be
tricky because what you say depends entirely on the context. You would introduce
yourself differently depending on what
you were addressing an audience before
you give a speech, meeting someone at a
networking event, or just starting a conver-
Whats your
ORDERING
FOOD & DRINKS
One of the first things to do in English is ordering
food when you go to a restaurant. There are basic
forms and questions, as well food vocabulary that
you can use in places where people speak English.
Ordering food is much easier than cooking it yourself. It sometimes makes for a good night out too.
Not quite sure on how to go about ordering food?
Here's a few quick tips
1. FIND A SEAT
It's probably a better idea to find a seat before you get your food.
This is because if all the seats are full after you've collected your
food, you're going to have to either eat standing up or walk
around looking for a seat for quite some time. Also, some restaurants send waiters to your table, so it's required that you find a
seat
2. LOOK AT THE
MENU
The menu should already be on your table but if it's not, or there
are not enough menus for everyone, ask a member of staff for
one. The menu includes everything that the restaurant sells and
also states their prices. Have a look and see if anything interests
you then decide what you're going to buy.
3. CALL THE
WAITER OVER
4. WAIT FOR
YOUR FOOD
5. ENJOY
EXAMPLE
TELEPHONING
When making a formal call, three rules should
influence your choice of words:
time.
Taking a call :
X speaking.
Can I help you?
Connecting :
I'm afraid the line's engaged. Could you call back later?
I'm afraid he's in a meeting at the moment.
I'm sorry. He's out of the office today. /
He isn't in at the moment.
I'm afraid we don't have a Mr./Mrs./Ms/Miss. ... here
I'm sorry. There's nobody here by that name.
Sorry. I think you've dialed the wrong number./
I'm afraid you've got the wrong number.
Telephone problems :
Leaving /
Taking a message :
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Caller 1: Thank you. Great. I have a table for five for the Roberto party
at seven o'clock on Sunday evening.
Caller 2: Thank you very much.
Caller 1: You're welcome. We'll see you on Sunday.
Caller 2: Yes, see you then. Good bye.
Caller 1: Good bye.
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GIVING
DIRECTIONS
Introduce - Directions Phrases
Introduce the following phrases:
- Turn right/left (at the 1st/2nd/3rd corner).
- Go straight.
- Youll see it on the right/left.
- Its across from (the school, the park, the post office)
- Its next to (the police station, the playground, the library)
Explain the meaning of each phrase and lead some pronunciation practice exercises.Asking and giving directions conversation
You know how to ASK for directions, but what happens when an English speaker
asks YOU for directions. This is not a time for small talk. Give only basic directions with short phrases. Do the best you can.
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Examples:
The easiest way is to go right on Commercial Avenue.
The quickest way is to take Road Number 1.
The best way is to turn right on Main Street.
Stay on Route 1 for about ten minutes.
Use transitions
Separate each leg of the route with a transition.
after that
then
next
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Use landmarks
Tell the person what to watch for.
You will see a large clock on the right.
You will pass a gas station.
Its across from the blue church.
Offer warnings
Stay in the right lane.
Its a very busy road.
Its a big hill. (if they are walking or on a bike)
There might be construction.
If you pass the you went too far.
Theres no parking.
Repeat yourself
If YOU repeat the directions again, the other person will feel more confident. Repeat important details
including street names and turns. You can also ask the other person to repeat the directions back to
you.
If you are in the car with the driver
Give a lot of warning.
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Clarify
Make sure that the other person understood your directions. Say:
Did you get all that?
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