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The French Video Phrasebook
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Months and Dates
"what's the date today?"
"today is January 2nd"
Fuel your vocab: Bargaining
"the bookshop has ... on sale"
"how much is that?"
"that's four euros"
"it's very cheap because it's on sale"
"I don't have enough money"
"let's make a deal"
"let me make you an offer"
"it's a very good offer"
"she has too much money"
"we can't spend all our money"
"it's free!"
Finding Your Kit
"do you know where my keys are?"
"your keys are under the sofa"
"how many chairs are there in the living room?"
"how much milk is there in the fridge?"
Exploration
"we have to take a plane to Japan tonight"
"the flight is delayed"
"we're going to the mountain"
"it's a long journey"
"have a good flight"
"mind the gap"
"don't leave your bags unattended"
"how was your holiday?"
"why did you go to Europe?"
"... because it's such an interesting place"
"what was your best experience? "
"we really liked parachuting"
"the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
"he was a little disappointed"
"suddenly I got very scared"
"I got so scared I dropped my ice cream"
"I didn't bring my toothbrush"
"we went to a nice hotel by the sea"
"which city should we visit?"
"you have to have a ticket and a visa"
"you have to show your passport in the airport"
"we have to take a taxi"
"my luggage is too heavy"
Setting a Course
"or what?"
"do you have any plans later?"
"my mum and I are going to watch my favourite TV show"
"do you want to come? "
"do you want to come or what?"
Maybe ...
"maybe / perhaps"
"what will the others do this afternoon?"
"maybe they'll go to the theatre"
"we'll go to the market and to the bar"
"do the others want to come to the beach this afternoon?"
"I think they'll go shopping instead"
Don't Get Lost
"you have to turn left (plural / formal)"
"I have to go to the bakery"
"where is the station?"
"where is the nearest hospital?"
"do you know the way to go to the Louvre? (plural / formal)"
"I don't know it at all"
"I'm not from here"
"turn right (plural / formal)"
"continue straight on (plural / formal)"
"is it far?"
"maybe"
"no idea"
"it's ten minutes away by bus"
"you have to exit at Saint-Lazare station (plural / formal)"
"you have to get out at the stop Saint-Ambroise (plural / formal)"
"cross the road (plural / formal)"
"it's on your right (plural / formal)"
"it's on your left (plural / formal)"
"how many stops away is it?"
"it's this way"
"it's that way"
"ask someone (plural / formal)"
"you have to go under the bridge (plural / formal)"
"it's in front of you (plural / formal)"
"it's next to the pharmacy"
"it's at the end of the street"
"it's behind the church"
"it's a shortcut"
How Long Will It Take?
"it's a quarter to one"
"how long is the film?"
"two hours, twenty minutes and five seconds"
Keeping Busy
"I would love"
"do you want to come to the party with me?"
"I would love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow"
"I don't want to do anything"
"no one wants to hang out with me"
"why not?"
Next Summer on Earth ...
"will you be back before or after dinner?"
"I'll be at home at four o'clock"
"I won't be at school tomorrow"
"we're going to go to France in the summer"
"who are you going to go with?"
"she'll go to England next winter"
Staying on Board
"he wants to be alone"
"he's tired so he wants to stay at home"
"do you want to help me?"
"I have to write an essay"
"I hate doing the laundry"
Days and Birthdays
"which day of the week is today?"
"today is Monday so tomorrow will be Tuesday"
"her birthday is the third of February"
"happy birthday!"
Relax with the Crew
"it'll be great"
"are you going to watch a film tonight?"
"we could go to the cinema"
"he's going to go to the museum this afternoon"
"when are you going to leave?"
"we'll speak later"
Running Errands
"are you kidding me, or what?"
"I need to save money"
"it's payday!"
"it is your turn to do the groceries"
"you've forgotten the milk again!"
"so that means I'll have to do it myself"
"I need new clothes"
"I love your clothes (casual)"
"I look like a mess"
"she spent a fortune"
"it costs too much"
"honestly!"
"honestly, have you seen the price?!"
"it's the price to pay"
"I can't afford it"
"go try it on!"
"it's too big"
"it doesn't suit me"
"it's not my size"
"do you want a size up?"
"can I pay by credit card?"
"you can pay cash"
"proceed to checkout"
"next!"
"the customer is always right"
"I always get ripped off"
"what a rip-off!"
"it's junk (jewelry)"
"how much do I owe you? (formal)"
"if I were rich ..."
"I try to get by like"
"like everyone else"
Life and Death
"what do you like to do in the morning?"
"I like to go for a run and then take a shower"
"what do you want to do in life?"
"does your daughter want an education?"
"I hope so"
What Just Happened?
"three weeks ago"
It's all in the Past!
"we waited for two weeks"
"we already asked him that question"
"I studied in Japan for two months"
"we ordered four starters"
"they lived in China for eight years"
"I loved him"
"I loved cakes and chocolate too much"
"who ate my cake?"
"he spoke English well"
"we took a taxi"
"I wrote a book two years ago"
"they had dinner in the French restaurant last night"
"they didn't have dinner with us"
"they made a big cake for you last year"
"we slept on the train because we had no money for a hotel"
"my grandpa always went for a run in the morning"
"I saw her in the library yesterday"
Being Conversational
"we can always talk about the weather"
"French people love talking about food"
"do you want to talk about your health?"
"I don't want to talk about my love life"
"tell me about your relationship"
Making Allies
"the crime"
"(the) culture"
"crime and punishment are always interesting topics"
"talking about his relationships makes him embarrassed"
"my dad doesn't know anything about technology"
"should we tell them about the argument?"
Phrases: Impress Them!
"what's the point?"
"what's the plan?"
"to make sense"
"does that make sense?"
"that made no sense"
"what are you thinking about?"
"have you lost your mind?"
"we're looking forward to seeing you"
"we're looking forward to meeting you"
"this was a total success!"
"I'm at the end of my tether!"
"I really messed up!"
"everything is under control"
"it was out of control"
"there's no need"
"I have no words"
"that's just the way it is"
"or else ..."
"who else?"
"I love someone else"
"it's a piece of cake"
Phrases: Make Them Smile
"I was over the moon"
"seriously?"
"oh dear!"
"unbelievable!"
"what’s the next step?"
"in what way?"
"it isn't that simple"
"how hard can it be?"
"that's none of your concern"
"the blunder"
"I really put my foot in it"
"the die is cast"
"the world is my oyster"
"the grain of salt"
"I have thrown in my two cents"
"a penny saved is a penny earned"
"cat got your tongue?"
"the cat is out of the bag"
"it's raining cats and dogs"
"sticks and stones ..."
"when in Rome, do as the Romans do"
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
"the apple never falls far from the tree"
"there is no smoke without a fire"
Human Preferences
"does your friend like comedies? "
"he prefers thrillers"
"she likes playing badminton, but she prefers sailing"
"what kind of films does your friend prefer?"
"I like drama, but I prefer comedy"
Talking about the Crew
"tell me about your family"
"we usually go abroad in winter"
"she had a pretty good career five years ago"
"my parents will retire in about three years"
"my grandparents still go skiing"
"we still play badminton together on Wednesdays"
"who is this boy?"
"my brother studies at university"
"my daughter goes to kindergarten"
Fuel Your Vocab: Politics
"who was the first president of the United States?"
"the first president of the United States was ..."
"is there a king in the United States?"
"there is no king or queen in the United States"
"I met with the Minister to ask him"
"the government doesn't have a lot of power"
"the Socialist Party is pretty big"
"the President is an excellent leader"
My Skills
"he plays the piano well"
"I'm bad at telling jokes"
"she plays the guitar especially well"
"they're for example pretty good at maths"
"I think maths is difficult"
Do You Want to See My Photos?
"do you want to see our photos?"
"this is a photo of me"
"we went to a remote village"
"I want to hear that story again"
"show us that video again"
"don't show us those pictures again"
War and Peace
"war is never necessary"
"the people want peace"
"politicians always promise to change the law"
"politicians actually control nothing"
Fuel Your Vocab: Terrestrial Weather
"then (solution)"
"if it rains you'll get wet"
"I'm way too hot"
"then take off your coat"
"if it snows we can make a snowman"
"the rain stopped so we went outside"
Chatting about Stars
"basketball is the most popular sport"
"this is the match of the century!"
"he's a very talented player"
"he was man of the match"
"he's the player of the year"
"this is the biggest stadium in Europe"
"that was never a goal!"
"send him off! (plural / formal)"
Getting From A To B
"be careful!"
"I got lost!"
"again? / still?"
"already?"
"it was very late"
"I couldn't find my way back"
"I got the platform wrong"
"and so I took the wrong train"
"I missed the last metro"
"for fuck's sake!"
"I was stuck in a in traffic jam"
"it's at that moment that he called me"
"how much were you short of?"
"I was 3 euros short"
"are you scared?"
"how does one get to ...?"
"I'm looking for the information centre"
"I have to get to ..."
"what time is the next train to ...?"
"I got in a muddle with the schedules"
"what did she say?"
"I didn't understand the announcement"
"how long will it take?"
"I'm not sure (said by a man)"
"did you have a good journey?"
"when are we getting there?"
"it's going to take ages again!"
Phrases: Make Them Laugh
"the elephant in the room"
"in the blink of an eye"
"the starting point"
"back to square one"
"curiosity killed the cat"
"don't cry over spilt milk"
"don’t judge a book by its cover"
"you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs"
Introductions
"where?"
"do we know each other? (informal)"
"who?"
"when?"
"I'm English (said by a man)"
"I'm English (said by a woman)"
"are you French? (said to a man)"
"are you French? (said to a woman)"
"where do you live?"
"I live in France"
"so"
"where do you come from?"
"I come from Paris"
"by the way..."
"there are a lot of tourists"
"what are you doing?"
"what do you do for a living?"
"I study at university"
"I'm a teacher"
"I work as a dancer"
"do you like it?"
"I have a cat"
"do you have a dog?"
"do you feel like having a drink?"
"it's me!"
"it's my treat"
"I would love to"
"are you married? (speaking to a man)"
"I am single"
Health Examination
"please sit down"
"I have to examine your chest"
"you have a rare disease"
"your wife is pregnant "
"you aren't going to die"
... But Not Anymore
"we used to live abroad"
"... but not anymore"
"we used to have a business, but not anymore"
"my grandparents went to Africa when they were young"
"we used to live in America, but we moved"
Choosing a Leader
"when is the next election?"
"the next election is in two years"
"do you think the President is reliable?"
"I think polls are often unreliable"
"I suggest lowering taxes"
"religion is an important topic"
"debates about the economy make the Republicans nervous"
"this year the Socialist Party will get better results"
Terrestrial Weather
"(one must) always read the weather forecast"
"there is a risk of lightning"
"there is a chance that the sun will shine today"
"there will be rain out west"
"it'll probably clear up down south"
"it might snow this evening"
"if he doesn't bring his umbrella he'll get soaked"
Sports: At the Match
"there are no toilets available"
"unfortunately there were no seats available"
"what an idiot!"
"we didn't score any points in the first half"
"I heard the results over the radio"
"they're six points ahead now"
"she won because she was better"
"good game!"
Confrontation
"I made a mistake"
"you hurt him"
"she obviously made a mistake"
"he didn't mean it"
"she didn't mean to hurt you"
"I think I hurt his feelings"
"forgive me"
"everything will be fine"
"I'm not sure"
Sports: Fans
"the season always begins in August"
"I want to be a member of the fan club"
"if they win this match they'll win the league"
"which team do you support?"
Mine and Yours
"whose pillow is this?"
"which boots are mine?"
"this is my pen"
"this pen is mine"
"are these my pants?"
"these pants are mine"
"those are your earrings"
"are those earrings yours?"
"I think this bracelet is my mum's"
"that isn't my grandma's necklace"
"this is Gabriel's house now"
Phrases: Sound Wise
"that was a wise choice"
"it was the natural choice"
"that was my first choice as well"
"that’s value for money"
"these are tough times"
"are you following?"
"this is a matter of opinion"
"to the best of my ability"
"at any cost"
"it's above you"
"he's ahead of the game"
"she's always ahead of me"
"for the good of everyone"
"it takes two to tango"
"easy comes, easy goes"
"what comes around goes around"
"ignorance is bliss"
"great minds think alike"
"experience is the best teacher"
"nothing ventured, nothing gained"
"don't beat around the bush"
"much ado about nothing"
"there is always hope"
"you can count on me"
"don't get your hopes up"
"we're in deep trouble"
"one must think positive thoughts"
"hang in there"
"let's hope for clear skies"
"that's water under the bridge now"
Heated Confrontations
"they don't get along"
"we don't agree"
"I don't agree with you"
"she never listens to me"
"this isn't fair"
"don't lie to me"
"this is so unfair"
"this is just a silly argument"
You Wouldn't Believe It!
"I think it was the guy to the left"
"either describe him or draw him"
"you can either describe the woman or draw a picture"
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
"let me give you some advice"
"you should listen to yourself"
"you should just forget him"
"you should forgive him"
"she should tell no one"
"should I forgive my boyfriend?"
"stop worrying"
Uncertain Times
"let's face it ..."
"it occurred to me that ..."
"all things considered ..."
"for the record ..."
"in this day and age"
"on one condition ..."
"can you imagine? (singular)"
Sports: On Screen
"turn the TV off "
"they don't stand a chance"
"my brother's team have a pretty good chance of winning"
"they might win the league, but it's unlikely"
"I think my team may win tomorrow"
Fuel Your Vocab: Crime
"it was a robbery"
"it was murder"
"the witness saw the suspect"
"he robbed the bank in broad daylight"
"the police caught the murderer red-handed"
"unfortunately the police couldn't find the murder weapon"
Explorers' Tales
"we walked into the jungle"
"we tried to walk towards the waterfall, but it was too dangerous"
"suddenly our tour guide was gone"
"finally we found a road sign"
"we followed the river so we didn't get lost"
Turbulent Weather
"there was a risk of strong wind"
"there is a small chance of sunshine"
"... so we brought suntan lotion"
"they must not forget their wellies"
"it'll be wet tomorrow so they'll have to bring their raincoats"
"there was a lot of snow on the ground"
"it snowed so much we couldn't go outside"
A Room With a View
"how much does a double room cost?"
"I have a reservation in the name ..."
"breakfast isn't included"
"is there a balcony?"
"can I borrow an adaptor?"
"can I have an extra pillow?"
"I need another towel"
"it's on the first floor"
"from what time?"
"what time will the room be free from?"
"you have to leave the room at ten a.m. (formal)"
"can I leave my luggage at the reception?"
"I have a small issue"
"the room is not clean"
"the shower is broken"
"it's hot (weather / temperature)"
"it's too cold in the room"
"what did you touch?"
"I've got nothing to do with it!"
"there's too much noise"
"can I have another room?"
"I see!"
"stop complaining! (casual)"
"we are sincerely sorry (formal)"
"make yourself at home (formal)"
"you snore really loudly! (informal)"
"can I have breakfast in bed?"
"let's not get carried away!"
The Sanatorium
"how did you break your nose?"
"this treatment works immediately"
"the patient has to rest for at least a week"
"the patient must avoid unhealthy food"
"not all fast food is junk food"
Investigation
"the suspect has no alibi"
"there were witnesses everywhere"
"someone stole the drugs"
"the police can't arrest the suspect without evidence"
"that doesn't prove anything"
Dreams and Ambitions
"my daughter wants to be a pop star"
"he wants to travel the world"
"his family is poor so he wants to be rich"
"I wanted to be a famous writer my whole life"
"my dream is to become a musician"
"I always dreamed of being a professional golf player"
The Ones We Left Behind
"they don't speak to each other anymore"
"we used to be a couple, but not anymore"
"he still cares about his ex"
"you never speak to each other"
"we should make up"
Phrases: Sound like a Native
"as long as you know what you're doing"
"don’t make a scene"
"I'm going to hit the hay"
"you hit the nail on the head"
"it costs an arm and a leg"
"I had to bite my tongue"
"you have crossed the line"
"don't move an inch"
"I'll be the judge of that"
"she isn't the sharpest tool in the box"
"awesome!"
"that sucks!"
"I suppose ... / I guess ..."
"wait a minute"
"stuff like that"
"doesn't matter ..."
"thank God!"
"merry Christmas!"
"happy New Year!"
Burning Ambition
"I don't care about money"
"imagine your dream job"
"I'm sure you'll be very successful"
"I don't want to be single forever"
"who wants to live forever?"
"I want to live forever"
"that would be fantastic"
Falling in Love
"the man of my dreams"
"the woman of my dreams"
"you're everything to me"
"why did you fall in love?"
"... because she's the woman of my dreams"
"what's the man of your dreams like?"
"the man of my dreams is brave and gentle"
"they got engaged after three weeks"
"my parents are divorced"
"we broke up"
"there are plenty more fish in the sea"
Fuel Your Vocab: Talk Sports
"alright"
"I suggest you go to bed now"
"if you try hard, you will win a medal"
"if she wins a gold medal I'll be very proud"
"you have to make an effort"
"don't make the same mistake again"
Under Judgement
"do you remember what he looked like?"
"he looked like a monster"
"he had less hair than that guy"
"I swear I know nothing!"
"I don't believe him"
"the judge gave the robber five years in prison"
Reporting a Problem
"whose (referring back to something)"
"... the man who reported the problem"
"... the box which contained the diamonds"
"he has already received the letter which I wrote this morning"
"... the man whose sister works for the President"
Party Time
"I invite you to my place (plural)"
"guys, what should we do Saturday night? (informal)"
"are you up for a barbecue? (plural)"
"I don't fancy doing anything"
"the more, the merrier"
"listen..."
"have you heard from her/him?"
"it's Jules's birthday"
"we bumped into each other the other day"
"we have to celebrate this!"
"will you be there at Myriam's party?"
"who will be there?"
"who cares!"
"we will be six in total"
"it'll be good!"
"I feel like the neighbours are gonna complain again"
"as usual"
"it's a pain in the arse!"
"I want to dance all night!"
"she doesn't have good rhythm!"
"he is completely drunk"
"can't take you anywhere!"
"you're silly!"
"I'm hungover"
Social Life
"I can't come"
"I'm keen! (said by a man)"
"we need to catch up / we need to see each other"
"tell me everything"
"what a good surprise!"
"where do we meet?"
"at what time do we meet?"
"come by mine first"
"I'll be there in five"
"you're always late!"
"you'd better not!"
"you'd better not stand me up!"
"I'll keep you posted"
"I'm coming, I'm coming!"
"it makes me so happy to see you!"
"it's been ages!"
"what's been going on in your life?"
"not much"
"are you up for it?"
"are you up for going to have a coffee?"
What did you say?
"I told you I was out of credit on my phone"
"they said they were only protecting the children"
"the king and queen stated that they were going to be parents"
"he noted that the electronics store was closed at noon"
"the evidence indicates that you're guilty"
Re-Stocking
"did you set the clock correctly?"
"have you added the butter yet?"
"have you considered getting glasses?"
"they chose to spend the money on a new lamp"
"did you check if we bought everything on the shopping list?"
"we should have met her by now"
"have you heard from her since yesterday?"
"he has always treated her well"
Don't Work Too Hard
"I'm unemployed"
"I work like crazy! (said by a man)"
"I've worked here for years"
"I worked there for years"
"come on, chop-chop!"
"you'll get into trouble"
"he got hired straight away"
"she learned on the job"
"she taught me everything"
"so, how is it going?"
"I can't complain"
"I'm happy where I am"
"I love what I do"
"I'm paid peanuts"
"you know me"
"I've always hated gossip"
"don't you know what he did?"
"seriously! / anyways!"
"he didn't say that, seriously?!"
"he's full of himself"
"my colleague is unbearable!"
"what a tool!"
"try and keep your cool"
"you look tired!"
"you could do with a break!"
"he loves working from home"
"she is going to work for herself"
"all work and no play"
"he is fed up with the daily grind"
"I want to ditch everything!"
"he's going to get fired if he carries on"
"what a kiss-arse! (masc.)"
"I'm going to get a pay rise!"
"at last!"
"you have to work to live"
"and not live to work"
"absolutely! / definitely!"
Outer Space
"if I could fly I could reach the stars"
"if I were an astronaut I could go to outer space"
"if I had a spaceship I would fly to the edge of the universe"
Not Very Clever
"he isn't very clever, is he?"
"he's always in the way, isn't he?"
"the treatment doesn't seem to have an effect, does it?"
"he seems to be a clever politician, doesn't he?"
Love Life
"do you have a girlfriend?"
"I fancy you a lot"
"it's true love"
"I love him/her madly"
"do you still love me?"
"he/she's not my type / I'm not like that"
"I have a crush on somebody"
"I've never felt that way"
"how did you meet? (plural)"
"it was love at first sight"
"we've been going out for six months"
"it's going a little too fast for me"
"let's keep in touch?"
"we're in an open relationship"
"I am fulfilled"
"it's so cute"
"he/she's my soulmate"
"she's the woman of my dreams"
"he's the man of my life"
"get a room!"
"she sent me flowers at work"
"that's so cheesy!"
"I told you so!"
"be quiet please"
"you're getting on my nerves!"
"we have ups and downs"
"I trust him/her completely"
"I have no self-confidence"
"I need your advice"
"I am going to confess everything to him/her"
"we need to talk"
"he cheated on him"
"are you kidding?! / what the hell?!"
"he left him"
"he is heart-broken"
"she dumped her"
"why did they break up?"
"get over it!"
"you deserve someone better"
"I miss you"
"we made up"
"take care!"
Fuel Your Vocab: Authorities
"the hospital was closed by the authorities"
"the case has already been solved by the police"
If Only ...
"if you had only written a note I wouldn't have been so worried"
"if he had dealt with his problems he would have felt better"
Phrases: Inspire Them!
"it's a win win situation"
"that's life"
"learn to love it"
"don't jinx it"
"it's like looking for a needle in a haystack"
"you're going to smash it!"
Survival Kit
"hello / good morning"
"because"
"I don't know"
"stop it!"
"leave me alone"
"no problem"
"I don't think so"
"please (plural / formal)"
"please (informal)"
"here you go"
"excuse me (plural / formal)"
"do you speak English? (plural / formal)"
"speak more slowly, please (formal)"
"of course"
"I don't understand"
"can you repeat, please? (formal)"
"I don't have time"
"can you help me, please? (formal)"
"I don't feel like it"
"OK"
"come on, already!"
"it's not possible"
"what's that?"
"I'm hungry"
"enjoy your meal!"
"I'm thirsty"
"cheers! (when drinking)"
"help!"
"let's go!"
"see you soon!"
"good night"
"what does that mean?"
"I don't have money"
"nice to meet you"
"what's new?"
"why?"
Getting Started!
"hi / bye"
"what's your name?"
"my name is ..."
"thank you"
"you're welcome"
"I speak a little French"
"that's a shame!"
"I'm sorry (said by a man)"
"I'm sorry (said by a woman)"
"where are the toilets?"
"do you have Wi-Fi? (formal)"
"that's perfect!"
"great!"
"don't worry"
"you're a genius"
"good luck!"
"goodbye"
"I love you"
"really?"
"what?"
"how?"
"me too"
"I love it!"
"are you good?"
"I'm good, and you?"
"yes"
"no"
Fuel Your Vocab: Places
"where is the train station?"
"the park is over there"
"we have a problem"
"we're lost"
"do you have a map?"
"I'm a foreigner"
"I'm a little confused"
"where are you going?"
"she's going to a bar"
"I want to find the theatre"
Getting Fed
"we would like something to eat please"
"I would like some breakfast please"
"would you like more beer?"
"can I have the bill please?"
"I don't have any cash"
"do you accept cards?"
Retail Therapy
"I need a new hat"
"I need a moment to think"
"is it possible ... ?"
"is it possible to try this on?"
"it's really expensive"
"this one is cheaper"
"that one is actually too big"
Found in Space
"can I ask you a question?"
"it's on this street"
"you speak too quickly"
"can you speak slower please?"
Each To Their Own
"do you like art?"
"I don't like art"
"I like music a lot"
"I like living in Paris"
"it's a good idea"
"not really"
"I don't agree"
"me neither"
"what kind of films do you like?"
"I'm open to everything"
"I want to go to the theatre"
"do you want to go to the cinema?"
"it seems good"
"I think that it's interesting"
"I find that rubbish"
"that's not my thing"
"I don't mind"
"I'm tempted"
"if you want"
"I'm fed up"
"to each their own"
"it's nonsense"
Mission Complete!
"well done!"
"you made it!"
"you nailed it!"
"you rock!"
"let's celebrate!"
In Disguise
"sometimes she wears a red dress"
"she has brown eyes and grey hair"
"I'm a journalist"
"I write stories every day"
Ready To Order?
"it's full"
"are you guys ready? (plural / formal)"
"are you guys ready to order? (plural / formal)"
"have you booked? (plural / formal)"
"a table for two"
"follow me (plural / formal)"
"what can I get you? (plural / formal)"
"I don't eat meat"
"I'm vegetarian"
"what are you drinking? (plural / formal)"
"and with that?"
"the same thing, please (formal)"
"is everything OK?"
"it's very good"
"it is not cooked enough"
"it's overcooked"
"I'm allergic to nuts"
"was everything OK?"
"a bit more"
"I'd like..."
"is that everything?"
"the bill, please (formal)"
Contamination!
"this is an emergency"
"what's wrong?"
"I don't feel well"
"it hurts"
"I have a stomachache"
"you should see a doctor"
"the doctor thinks he needs medicine"
"get well soon!"
Impress Them
"ladies and gentlemen ..."
"... and they lived happily ever after"
"oh my god!"
"never ever!"
"sort of"
"come on!"
"damn!"
"the attention"
"pay attention! / watch out!"
Back at Base
"they are between the kitchen and the living room"
Peace Offering
"I have to buy a present for my mum"
"I have to give him something"
"my mum also wants a watch"
"I already have a phone"
"he already has a phone, but he wants a new one"
"my children don't need another video game"
Family & Friends
"we get on well"
"she is nice"
"he is sad"
"he is very angry"
"he's two-faced / he's a hypocrite"
"she is tall"
"she is bizarre"
"he is young"
"she has ginger hair"
"he has a bit of a beer belly"
"you're right"
"not bad"
"I find you very funny"
"you are great as you are"
"it's true"
"it suits you"
Measuring Things
"to lose weight"
"there are 100 centimetres to a metre"
"there are 1000 grams to a kilo"
"she weighs 60 kilos"
"I weigh three kilos too much"
"he's one metre and seventy-five centimetres tall"
"it weighs a ton!"
Navigation Class
"is there a museum near here?"
"the gym is right here"
"the hotel is over there"
"the bridge is very close"
"the cinema is far away"
"the library is near the bar"
"can you repeat that please?"
"can you drive me to this hotel please?"
Love and Hate
"what does he love to do?"
"what are you interested in?"
"he hates reading the newspaper"
"are you interested in art?"
"he's interested in languages"
"my girlfriend hates art and music"
"our mum always watches the news"
Mayday!
"call an ambulance"
"where does it hurt?"
"my arm hurts"
"the doctor thinks your leg is broken"
Fuel Your Vocab: Times
"this afternoon"
We're Going To ...
"what do you want to do today?"
"I want to go for a swim this afternoon"
"do you want to go for a walk?"
"we're going to go for a run tomorrow night"
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