Practice English speaking with short and useful conversations at places like the dentist, hospital, supermarket, police station, hotel, and jewelry shop Learn useful phrases to ask for help, give information, and talk to staff in real situations Discover vocabulary and expressions like “I have an appointment”, “Could I see your ID?”, “How much is this?”, and more used in daily life
Good morning, I have an appointment with Dr. Wilson. Okay. Please have a seat.
The dentist will call you in shortly. Mr. Johnson? Dr. Wilson is ready for you now.
Follow me, please.
Hello, Mr. Johnson.
What seems to be the problem?
Hi, Doctor.
I’ve been having a terrible toothache for the past two days.
It’s really painful, especially when I eat or drink something hot or cold.
I see. Let’s have a look inside your mouth.
Hmm, I can see a cavity on one of your molars. That’s likely the cause of the toothache.
Oh no, what should I do? First I need to know your eating habits.
Well, I enjoy sweets like candy and soda. And I often snack on chips and cookies.
Those sugary and starchy foods can contribute to tooth decay.
I recommend cutting back on them and choosing healthier options like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
Okay, I’ll try to be more mindful of my diet. Good. Now, for your cavity, we’ll need to perform a filling.
This will remove the decay and seal it to prevent further damage. Alright, let’s do that. I want this toothache to go away.
Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it. The procedure is quite simple and shouldn’t take too long.
They’re all done. How does it feel now? Much better, Doctor. The pain is gone!
Excellent. Remember to practice good oral hygiene and watch your sugar intake to prevent future cavities.
I will. Thank you so much for your help.
Good evening, sir. Welcome to Beachside Resort. Hello, I have a reservation for two nights.
Certainly, sir. May I have your name, please? It’s Michael Jack.
Okay, let me look that up. Ah, yes, Mr. Jack, we have your reservation for a standard room with a king-size bed.
That’s correct. Wonderful. Could I please see your ID and a credit card for incidentals?
Sure. Here you go. Thank you, sir. Here is your room key.
You’ll be staying in room 312 on the third floor. The elevators are just down the hall.
Great. Thank you. Our pool and hot tub are open until 10 PM if you’d like to use them.
And our restaurant is open for dinner until 11 PM if you get hungry later.
Actually, I am quite hungry after my long drive. Could I place a food order now?
Absolutely, sir. Here’s our room service menu. Hmm, I think I’ll have the grilled chicken sandwich with fries.
An excellent choice. Would you like anything to drink with that? Yes, a glass of iced tea, please.
Got it. A grilled chicken sandwich, fries and an iced tea for room 312.
Anything else? No. That’s all for now. Thank you. You’re very welcome, Mr. Jack. I’ll put that order in right away.
Your food should be delivered to your room in about 30 minutes.
Mom, can we have some ice cream, please? We’ll see, honey. First, we need to get all the items on our grocery list.
I’ll help push the cart! Thank you. Sweetie. Let’s start in the produce section.
We need some apples, oranges and carrots. Can you two pick out some nice ones?
Sure, Mom! Okay, I’ll get the carrots. Great job, kids. Now, let’s head over to the bakery section.
Everything smells so good. It sure does. We need to get a loaf of whole wheat bread.
Can we get some of those chocolate chip cookies too? Just a few, as a special treat.
Yay, thanks, Mom! Mom, can we get some chips?
We have some at home already. But we do need to get some granola bars for your lunch boxes.
This shopping trip is taking forever. We’re almost done, I promise. Just need a few more things.
Hi there. Did you find everything you needed today? Yes, we did. Thank you!
Great, your total comes to $48.75. Here’s my credit card.
Thanks for shopping with us! Have a nice day. Can we get some ice cream now?
Yes, we can stop for ice cream on the way home. Yay!
Good morning, sir. Can you state your name for the record? Um, yeah… It’s Jim. Jim Davis.
Alright, Mr. Davis. Do you know why you’re here at the station? Honestly, officer, I’m a little fuzzy on the details.
Well, let me explain. Last night around 2 AM, you were found passed out on a bench in the city park.
Oh no… I think I remember now. I went out for drinks with some buddies.
That’s correct. When our patrol officers tried to wake you, you were heavily intoxicated and incoherent.
I’m so embarrassed. I clearly had way too much to drink. Indeed. Public intoxication and sleeping on park benches after hours is against the law, Mr. Davis.
You’re right, officer. I made a stupid mistake. I’m really sorry about that.
Apology noted. However, there are still some processes we need to go through.
For a first time offense like this. You’ll need to pay a $200 fine for public intoxication.
We’ll also have to take your fingerprints. I understand. I’ll pay the fine, of course.
This won’t happen again.
Hello, how can I help you? Hi, I’m here for my appointment with Dr. Smith.
Let me check… Yes, you are scheduled for 10 AM.
Please have a seat. The doctor will call you soon. Thank you.
David? Come on in. Good morning, Dr. Smith.
Good morning, David. How are you feeling today? I’ve been having some headaches.
I see. Let’s check your blood pressure first. I got it.
Your blood pressure’s normal. I’ll prescribe some medication for your headaches.
Thank you. Doctor. You’re welcome. Take care. David. If you have any questions about the medication, feel free to ask.
Thanks, I will. Remember to take it with food, and drink plenty of water.
Got it. Thanks again. No problem. Have a good day, David.
Hi. I’m looking to buy a ring. Of course! May I ask what the purpose of the ring is for?
I’m actually planning to propose to my girlfriend. That’s wonderful.
Do you know what size she wears? Not exactly, but she has slender fingers.
Alright, we can measure her finger size here in the store. Great, also I was wondering about the diamond.
How should I set it? We have a variety of settings to choose from.
Would you like a classic setting or a more modern setting? I think a classic setting would be perfect.
Alright. When do you need the ring by? I would like to have it in a week or two.
Perfect. We can have it ready for you within that time. Would you like to place an order for the ring?
Yes, please. Thank you so much.
Mary, have you decided what to order? Yes, I have. The menu looks amazing. What about you?
I think I’m ready too. Let’s call the waiter.
Hi. Good evening. Are you ready to order? Yes. I’ll have the chicken salad, please.
And for you, sir? I’ll have the spaghetti with meatballs, please. And could we also get an order of garlic bread?
Sure. Would you like any drinks? I’ll just have water, thank you.
And I’ll have a lemonade, please. Great! Your food will be ready soon.
Thanks! Have you tried this place before? No, but I’ve heard great things.
They say the dessert is a must try. Maybe we should save some room for dessert, then.
Here are your drinks. Your food will be out shortly. Thank you.
Mmm. This lemonade tastes good. How’s your water? Very refreshing. Look, here comes our food!
Here is your chicken salad, and your spaghetti with meatballs. Enjoy your meal!
This salad looks amazing. Let’s enjoy it! Yes, let’s enjoy our meal.
So, John, what did you do this morning? Oh, I went hiking with some friends. The weather was perfect.
How about you? I went to a cooking class. It was so much fun.
I learned how to make homemade pasta. That sounds great! Maybe you can cook for me sometime.
I’ll help with the tasting, of course. Sure. I’d love to.
By the way, the sauce on this salad is so good. You should try some.
This is delicious. try some of my spaghetti. The sauce tastes really good.
Wow, that is so good. We should come to this place more often.
The food really suits my taste. I’m glad you like it. You know, dining out like this is a great way to end a busy week.
I agree. Good food and a good partner make for a perfect evening.
Absolutely. And I’m really looking forward to dessert now.
How’s everything so far? Everything is fantastic, thank you. We’re thinking about trying the dessert.
Wonderful choice. Our chocolate lava cake is a must-try. That sounds great. We’ll have two, please.
Yes, let’s do it. Can’t wait to taste it. I’ll be right back with your dessert.
Thank you. This has been such a nice night. Thanks for suggesting this place, John.
My pleasure. I’m glad we could enjoy such a nice meal.
Hi, I have a reservation under the name Emily Jones. Welcome, Ms. Jones. Let me check…
Yes, you have a room with a single bed for two nights. Here is your key. Your room is on the third floor, number 305.
Thank you. Can you point me to the elevator? Yes, it’s right around the corner to your left.
Thank you. Emily, is that you? Michael! What a surprise! Are you staying here too?
Yes, I’m here for a conference. What about you? I’m here to join a concert. It’s like a short vacation for myself.
By the way, what conference are you attending? It’s the yearly marketing meeting.
It gives me a lot of chances to meet people and attend workshops.
How about you? What are your other plans for vacation? That sounds interesting.
After joining the concert, I’m planning to visit the local museums. Maybe I will try some local restaurants.
That sounds like a perfect way to relax. We should catch up later. Definitely. Have a great stay.
Oh, one more thing, miss, is there a gym here? Yes, it’s on the second floor. Open 24/7.
Perfect, thank you! Emily, we should grab a coffee later.
Sounds great! Text me when you’re free. Of course. Enjoy your vacation.
Hi, can I get a cappuccino, please? Sure. Anything else?
No. That’s all. That will be $4. Okay.
Here is your change. Your drink will be ready soon. Sarah, is that you?
Peter! What a surprise! How are you? I’m good. Just here for my usual coffee. How about you?
Same here. Just taking a break from work. Cappuccino for Sarah!
That’s mine. Nice seeing you, Peter. You too, Sarah. Let’s catch up soon!
Sure. Do you come here often? Yes, almost every day. They make the best coffee.
I agree. So, how’s work going? It’s been busy, but good. We’re working on a big project right now.
How about you? Same here. Lots of deadlines are coming up. But I enjoy the challenge.
That’s good to hear. We should definitely catch up more often. Absolutely.
It’s always nice to take a break and chat. Maybe we can meet here for coffee next week?
That sounds like a plan. Let’s do it!
Hello. How can I help you? Hi. I’m here for my appointment with Doctor Smith.
Let me check… Yes, you are scheduled for 10 AM.
Please have a seat. The doctor will call you soon. Thank you.
David? Come on in. Good morning, Dr. Smith.
Good morning, David. How are you feeling today? I’ve been having some headaches.
I see. Let’s check your blood pressure first. I got it.
Your blood pressure is normal. I’ll prescribe some medication for your headaches.
Thank you. Doctor. You’re welcome. Take care, David. If you have any questions about the medication, feel free to ask.
Thanks, I will. Remember to take it with food, and drink plenty of water.
Got it. Thanks again. No problem. Have a good day, David.
Hey Bob, did you finish the report? Yes. I just sent it to you.
Great, thanks. The manager wants to see us. Do you know why?
No idea. Let’s go find out. Hi. Alice Bohm.
Please have a seat. Good morning sir. Good morning.
I just wanted to discuss the new project with you both. What is it about?
We have a new client, and we need to create a marketing plan for them. That sounds interesting.
Yes, it’s a great opportunity. Let’s meet again tomorrow to brainstorm ideas.
I want you both to think of different ways we could do this. Should we prepare anything for the meeting?
Please read carefully the report I send by e-mail. Also, think of ideas that suit the customer’s requirements.
At the next meeting, we will develop ideas together. I got it. We’ll research and come with some ideas.
Ready? And remember, this project is very important. So focus on it completely.
Sure. We’ll be ready. I’m looking forward to it. Excellent. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. We’ll give it our best. Absolutely. We’re excited to start.
Good morning, class. Today we will learn about plants.
That sounds fun. Can anyone tell me what plants need to grow?
They need water and sunlight. That’s correct, Mark. What else?
They need soil. Very good, Jenny. Plants also need soil to grow.
I have a plant at home. It’s growing fast! That’s great, Mark. Taking care of plants is a good way to learn about nature.
Can we plant something in class? Yes. Yes, we will plant some seeds today and watch them grow.
Cool! What kind of seeds do we have? We have sunflower and tomato seeds. You can choose which one to plant.
I want to plant sunflowers. They’re so bright and happy. I’ll plant tomatoes. I love fresh tomatoes.
Great choices. Teacher, how long does it take for them to grow?
Sunflowers can take a few weeks to sprout. Tomatoes might take a bit longer, but we will see progress soon.
I can’t wait to see my tomato plant grow. I’ll water it every day.
That’s the spirit. But make sure not to overwater them. Plants need just the right amount of water.
This is going to be fun. I’m glad you’re excited. Now let’s get started.
Hey Tom, can you help me with the groceries? Sure, Anna. What did you buy?
Just some vegetables, fruits, and a few snacks. Let’s put them in the kitchen.
Did you finish your homework? Not yet. I have some math problems to solve.
Do you need any help? Yes, please. I’m stuck on this one.
Okay, let me see. Oh, this is easy. You just need to multiply these numbers.
Oh, I get it now. Thanks, Tom! No problem. Let’s finish this quickly so we can watch a movie later.
Sounds like a plan! But first, let’s make some popcorn.
Great idea. I’ll get the popcorn and you can choose the movie. Perfect. Tonight is going to be fun.
I think we should include Dad and Mom too. This is a time for our family to gather together.
Definitely. I’m looking forward to it.
It’s been a long time since I went shopping with you, Tracy. I know right?
I’ve been working like hell. But I’m free now. Let’s buy some fresh fruits and vegetables for our home.
Look at the grapes. There’s a discount of 10% on them.
Should we buy them? Definitely! I love grapes!
We should buy some of the apples next to the grapes, too. Which one should we buy?
Cabbage or broccoli? We ate cabbage last week, right?
Let’s go for broccoli! Okay! And we should buy some potatoes, too!
I think they’re quite expensive. Now. Don’t worry. We can make a lot of dishes with potatoes.
I will make potato soup and fried potatoes for us!
Sounds cool! How about seasoning? Do we need any salt or pepper?
I think we ran out of pepper. Let’s buy it! Okay.
Look, mom! There are a lot of strawberries here! Can we get some?
Sure, honey. I think I’m gonna get the carrots, too.
Oh no! Carrots again. Mom, you know I don’t like carrots!
Oh, sweetie, stop being a picky eater. Carrots are really good for you!
but they don’t taste good at all. Honey, you need to eat veggies to be healthy, just like sailor Popeye, your favorite!
But Popeye eats spinach, not carrots, mom! Come on, Tom. I cannot feed you spinach every day!
I think maybe you should learn how to be grateful instead of messing around. I can’t spoil you.
Alright, I’m sorry, mom. Tom, can you hold the stroller for a while? I’ll check some tomatoes over here.
Okay, mom.
Wow it says these mushrooms are homegrown!
The mushrooms look very good. I will buy a punnet. We’ll have mushroom soup for dinner today. Tom, Can I have a mushroom omelet for dinner as well? Sure.
So we will have one of these punnets of mushrooms. Hmmm… I wonder how much this is?
Mom, it says 10 dollars for each punnet here, look!
Oh, you’re right.
Oh hi, Mr. Thomas. Did you come here for your diabetes pill?
Good morning, May. I still have some at home. I didn’t come here for that, actually I need something else today.
Really? So, what can I help you with? Well, do you have any anti-itch medication?
Yes, we’ve got different kinds. Can I ask who it is for, sir?
Well, it’s for my daughter. How old is she? She turned 12 this Saturday.
I got it, sir. So can you tell me why she needs anti-itch medication?
Well, last Sunday we went camping at the Jim Corbett National Park.
Then when we got home, I found out that she had a pretty big rash and red spots all over her arms and legs.
She told me that they made her itchy and she couldn’t stand them. I thought she just got normal mosquito bites and the rash would go away.
But it’s been several days, and the problem’s still there. Poor little girl!
Well, I think I have some suggestions here which may help her feel better.
What are they?
Well, this type of cream can soothe the rash immediately, but it doesn’t work for serious skin rashes.
This is the daily treatment, applying everyday. Oh, how about something which has stronger effects?
Yes, we have very efficient pills. Your daughter can take one every two days.
If the rash gets worse, I highly recommend you take her to the doctor. Oh, I got it. Thank you so much for your help. I’ll take the pills.
Hello, John. It’s been a long time, right? Oh! I almost didn’t recognize you! How are you?
I heard you made a killing from crypto and stuff, huh?
Oh, just got a real streak of luck! What are you doing here?
I just moved here, so I need some furniture for my new house. Have you found anything good so far?
Yeah, I actually have my eye on this brown oak table. What do you think?
Oh, dude! That one looks too dull and plain! Oh, don´t judge a book by its cover, John!
This type of wood’s durable and of good quality. It can last for centuries! I think you better go for something which makes your house look expensive.
Look at this white one! It gives off the luxurious look! I’m not so sure about this.
Hey, can I ask what kind of wood this table is made of? And is it good compared to the oak one?
Oh, it’s made of birch, sir, but oak is a bit better when it comes to lifespan.
Gosh, who cares? The thing is, this birch table looks better. Oh no, Mike.
The question is, is it long-lasting and is the furniture sturdy? Not just the look though.
Oh finally! I have been looking for this newsstand for an hour!
Why is this place so hard to find? Hello, sir. Are you ok? What can I help you with?
Oh, hey. I’m good, just a bit exhausted. I just moved to this town yesterday and really want to buy something to read.
But the roads in this town is manic. I thought I’d never find this place.
Oh, this town is full of winding roads and crossroads. which totally makes it a maze for newcomers.
Anyway, welcome to Winston. Thank you. And do you have any recommendations for me today?
A local newspaper maybe? Oh, we have a lot here.
We have The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times and so many more.
Or if you prefer something that covers a particular topic, we also have many types of magazines for you.
Oh that’s awesome. I’d love some. So what kind of magazines do you like to read?
I want something covering sports, baseball if you have any? Oh yeah, there are Baseball America, Baseball Prospect Journal, Latino Baseball, etc.
I think I want something which is published frequently.
Well I think you can go for the Baseball American, which comes out 26 times per year.
That’s great! I think I’m gonna get one then. How much is it? It costs 8 dollars per issue. Here’s your magazine.
Okay thank you! See you later! Hope I don’t get lost next time trying to find your newsstand!
Morning, sir. What can I help you with? Good morning, I am looking for an advanced Grammar book.
Well, we have a lot of books about advanced grammar. Which one do you prefer, hardcover or paperback?
What are the differences between the two? Oh, the paperback is light and portable while the other is stronger with better-looking designs.
Which one is more reasonable? Of course the paperbacks, sir. But they are not as durable as hardcovers, you know.
I see, I need one for my studying, and I have to carry it along.
So I guess I’ll pick the paperback.
If you need it for long-term reading, I recommend the more durable one.
I’ll consider it. Oh, this is English grammar!
Yes it is. I want to buy the French one though. Oh, we don’t have French grammar books here.
I think you should go to Blackwell’s, which is on Broad Street. Really?
Well, I guess I’ll go there then. Thanks.
