ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS AT A RESTAURANT
Expression Response
by a waiter
May I take your order? Could I have a few minutes, please?
Are you ready to order sir? Yes,I'll have the salmon
How would you like (..your steak)? Medium rare,please.
You have a choice of (..baked or mashed potatoes)? I'll have the mashed.
Would you care (..for something to drink)? Yes, I'll have an iced tea.
May I get you anything else? No, I'm fine thanks.
by customer
Could I get another (..roll, please)? Certainly.I will bring it right away.
Could I see the (..menu)? One moment,please.
This steak is (..still bloody,Could you have the Right away, ma'am
chef cook it a little more)?
This isn't what I ordered,(..I wanted a BLT and you I'm so sorry sir.It's my first day and I'm
gave me meat loaf)? still a little confused.
Can I get the check, please? Right away , sir.
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS FOR SHOPPING
Expression Response
by a clerk
May (can) I be of assistance? Yes please, I'm looking for kitchen utensils.
How can (may) I help you? Could you tell me where children's wear is?
May I assist you ? No thanks,I'm just browsing.
Could I help you find something? Yes please,I'm looking for a pair of gloves.
Will there be anything else? No,that will do it.
What size of pants do you need ? I wear a 32 inch waist and a 34inch length.
by a customer
How much are (..blue jeans)? They are (exact price).
Could you tell me (..the price of that camera)? Of course , it's (exact price).
Do you have this is another color? Yes, it also comes in green , red and blue .
Do you have (..this in a larger size)? I'm sorry,that's the largest size we carry.
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS IN LENDING OR BORROWING
Expression Response
Could you lend me a dollar? Of course, my pleasure.
Sorry, I'm broke.
May I borrow (..your text book)? Sure,go ahead.
Yes,but only after I'm finished with it.
Do you mind if I use (..your pen)? Not at all,help yourself.
I'm sorry,but this is my lucky pen and I never let
anyone use i
Will you lend me (..your car)? Maybe,where are you going and when will you
be returning?
No way.
Lend and Borrow
Can you borrow me your book? Incorrect
Can I borrow your book. Correct
Can you lend me your book. Correct