Pharmacist: Hello, how can I help you?
Elaine: Hi, I need to get my prescription filled.
Pharmacist: Do you have it with you?
Elaine: Yes, here it is, from Dr. Smith’s office.
Pharmacist: Ok, we will fill this for you. It will be ready in about an hour. How will you be paying for this today?
Elaine: Oh, here’s my insurance card.
Pharmacist: Oh, thank you very much. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Elaine: Not right now. Thank you! See you in an hour.
Pharmacist: Goodbye.
英会話 – At the restaurant
Server: Good afternoon, how can I help you today?
Jennifer: I’d like a table for one, please.
Server: Right this way. Here you are.
Jennifer: Thank you.
Server: Here’s our menu. My name’s Alan and I’m your server today. Would you like to hear today’s specials?
Jennifer: Certainly.
Server: Well, we have a wonderful mushroom soup to start off with. Today’s main course is fish and chips.
Jennifer: Fish and chips? Is the fish fresh?
Server: Absolutely. Fresh off the docks this morning.
Jennifer: Alright, I’d like the fish and chips.
Server: Would you like to have a starter?
Jennifer: hmmm, I’m not sure.
Server: Our salads are excellent.
Jennifer: Ok, I’ll get a green salad.
Server: Very good. And to drink?
Jennifer: Oh, I’d like some mineral water, please.
Server: Ok. So that’s a green salad, fish and chips and mineral water.
Jennifer: Yes, that’s right.
Server: Coming right up!
Jennifer: Thank you.
After the meal
Server: How was everything?
Jennifer: Just great! May I have the bill please?
Server: Of course, here you are.
Jennifer: Thanks a lot, keep the change!
Server: Thank you! Have a nice day!
Jennifer: You too!
英会話 – Directions in New York City
Two colleagues at the office
Heather: Hey David, how’s it going?
David: Hi Heather, not bad. Hey, do you know how to get to The Daniels Company? I’ve never been there before and I’ve got a meeting there.
Heather: Are you walking or taking the subway?
David: The subway.
Heather: Ok, it will take some time. Take the number 9 from West 72nd street. Get off at Times Square and change to the A train. Go across town and get off at Grand Central station. Go above ground and walk north on Park Avenue. You’ll see it there.
David: Just a moment, let me write this down!
Heather: Ok, take the number 9 from West 72nd street. Get off at Times Square and change to the A train. Got it?
David: Yes, thanks. Now, once I get to Times Square, which train do I take?
Heather: Change to the A.
David: Thanks Heather. How long does it take?
Heather: It takes about a half an hour. When is your meeting?
David: It’s tomorrow at nine. I’ll leave at eight-thirty.
Heather: That’s during rush hour. You should leave before then, at eight.
David: OK. Thanks Heather.
Heather: Not a problem.
英会話 – Using an ATM
A brother and sister, outside a bank
Susan: How do I use the ATM?
Alan: First, you put your card in this slot and enter your PIN.
Susan: OK. Then I choose withdrawal?
Alan: Yes, choose withdrawal, not account information.
Susan: What’s next?
Alan: Choose your checking or your savings account.
Susan: And then?
Alan: Enter the amount you want to take out of your account.
Susan: How much can I take out?
Alan: Most accounts have a limit of $400 per day.
Susan: Oh! What happens after I enter the withdrawal amount?
Alan: The ATM gives you bills, usually $20 bills. Take the money and receipt from the slots, and don’t forget to take your card!
Susan: Thanks a lot!
Alan: No problem. Now you can buy me lunch!
英会話 – Getting a haircut
At the men’s barber shop
Johnny: Hi! I’d like to get my hair cut please.
Hairdresser: Sure. Please sit down.
Johnny: Thanks!
Hairdresser: What did you have in mind?
Johnny: Just a trim really. I would like my sides shorter than the top. And if you could please clean up my sideburns and my neck,
Hairdresser: Will do!
The Hairdresser cuts Johnny’s hair and hands him a mirror
Hairdresser: What do you think?
Johnny: It looks great! Thanks! How much do I owe ya?
Hairdresser: $8.50
Johnny: Thanks a lot. Keep the change.
Hairdresser: Come back soon!
英会話 – Directions to a restaurant
Tourist: Excuse me. Can you help me, please?
Local: Yes, how can I help you?
Tourist: I am lost. I am looking for the Italian Pizza Restaurant. Do you know where it is?
Local: Yes, it is not far from here.
Tourist: How do I get to it?
Local: Go straight until you get to Washington Street. Turn left onto Washington Street and walk four blocks. Then turn right on 9th Street. The Italian Pizza Restaurant is the second building on the left.
Tourist: So, I go straight until I get to Washington Street, turn left and walk four blocks…Could you please repeat the next direction?
Local: Yes. Walk four blocks, then turn right on 9th Street. The restaurant is the second building on the left.
Tourist: Thank you!
Local: You’re welcome.