Your email:

Bree: “Hi, hi, hi, hi. I’m so sorry I’m late.”

Lynette: “No, that’s fine. Wow, white gloves. What are we having lunch in the 1880s?”
Bree: “Well, it’s a very elegant club. You know Orson’s been a member here for years. It will be even nicer when they finish the construction.”
Susan: “So, you were very mysterious on the phone. Why did you want to have lunch?”
Bree: “Well, um, I wanted to invite you to a dinner that Orson and I are having this Saturday.”
Susan: “So you asked us to a meal to announce another meal? That’s so Bree of you.”
Gabrielle: “What’s the occasion?”
Bree: “Oh, um, no occasion. Just a little get-together.”
Lynette: “What are you being so coy about?”
Bree: “I’m not being coy.”
Lynette: “She said coyly.”
Gabrielle: “If you don’t tell us, we’re not coming.”
Bree: “Oh, all right. I wanted to wait and make a proper announcement, but…”

Bree removes the white glove on her left hand. The girls see her ring. Bree holds her hand out to Gabrielle.

Bree: “Orson and I are engaged.”
Gabrielle: “Oh my gosh!”
Lynette: “Wow!”
Susan: “Oh, let me see. Oh.”
Lynette: “You move fast.”
Bree: “I know it’s quick but it’s just feel so right. Orson is just the most warm, wonderful, generous man.”
Gabrielle: “Oh, generous. That means he’s good in the sack.”
Bree: “Actually, uh, no, we haven’t had sex yet. We’re waiting until we get married.”

Gabrielle breaks out in laughter. Bree looks shocked.

Gabrielle: “Oh my god, you’re serious? No sex at all? No even, um…”
Bree: “Whatever you’re alluding to, no.”
Gabrielle: “But you’re gonna get married. You wouldn’t buy a car without at least taking it for a little test drive. It’s not like you’ve never slept with a guy you weren’t married to.”
Bree: “True, I have in the past, given myself away too freely. How charming of you to bring that up while I’m announcing my engagement. But I’d like to think that I have learned from my mistakes. So the dinner is at eight o’clock and when we make the announcement, please, everybody look surprised.”
Gabrielle: “Oh, don’t worry, I’m just gonna replay the look I had when I found out you hadn’t banged him yet.”

Bree gasps out loud.

Your email:

A : When did you finish high school?
B : I finished high school two years ago.
A : Did you study English in high school?
B : Yes, I did.
A : You speak English very well, you sound like a native.
B : Thank you, I want to study English Literature, I’d like to be a teacher someday.
A : Do you speak any other languages?
B : Yes, I speak a little bit of French, and I speak Italian fluently.

A : Did you sign all of these forms?
B : Yes, I signed them all.
A : Very good, you have to come by in 3 days to pickup your visa.
B : Thank you for your help. I’ll see you on Thursday.
A : You’re welcome.

Your email:

A : Do you like your new job?
B : Yes, I like it very much.

A : How many hours a week do you work?
B : I work 40 hours a week.
A : How many days a week do you work?
B : I work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.

A : How much money do you make?
B : I make eight hundred dollars a week.

A : Do you drive to work?
B : No, I don’t drive to work, I take the bus.
A : Where is your office?
B : It’s in downtown.

A : Well Mary, it was nice talking to you again. I’ll call you tomorrow.
B : See you later, Jenny.
A : Bye, take care of yourself.

Your email:

That was a good breakfast.
Yes, it was. Are you full?

What are we doing today?
Let’s go see a movie.
Let’s pay the bill first.

Wanita, check, please.
The total for your breakfast is $10.30
My aunt ususlly gives me a 50% discount.
I’ll pay you back when we get to an ATM.

Your email:

What are you doing?
Are you reading a comedy?
What are you reading?

I walked home.
You cleaned the store.
We played at the park.

What did you do yesterday?
What did he do yesterday?
What did they do yesterday?

Did you walk to the store?
Did she play at school?
Did you walk to the coffee shop?
Did you lock the door?

When did he walk to the school?
When did you cook the dinner?
When did he wash his car?
When did you graduate?

Agreeing
You’re absolutely right. (Strong)
I couldn’t agree more.
Great idea.
Definitely.
You can say that again.
You are right about that.
You’re right.
I agree.
I think so too.
That’s a good point.
You’ve got a good point there.
Good point.
Good idea.
Sounds good to me.
That makes sense.
Me too.
I do too.
So do I.
I see what you mean.
That’s true. (Not so strong)

Your email:

A : I’d like to cash this traveler’s check, please.
B : How would you like it in large or small bills?
A : A 20 dollar bill, five 10′s, some 5′s and some quarter’s.

A : Do you have change for a dollar? I need 3 quarters, 2 dimes and 5 nickels.
B : Sure, here you are.
A : How much pocket money will you need this month?
B : I think $100 should be enough to tide me over until the end of this month.
A : Can I borrow some money?
B : I can’t. I have a tight pocketbook these days.
A : Can you lend me some money? I am broke.
B : Come to think of it. I forgot to bring my wallet. We are in the same boat.

A : Are you sure he will keep his promise and pay back the money?
B : Don’t worry. He is a man of his word.
A : She is a real penny-pincher.
B : I know. She spends too little and saves too much.

Hi, my name is _____.
Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?
Can I ask you for something?
Can I talk to you for a moment?

Bring in other people

What do you think (person’s name)?
What’s your opinion?
Don’t you agree with us?
You’re quiet today, (person’s name)?
What are you thinking, (person’s name)?

Checking another person’s understanding

Do you follow me?
Have you got it?
Are you with me?
Be sure to ask if you have any questions.

Showing understanding

Now I’ve got it.
I understand.
I’m with you.
Uh-huh.
Um-hmm.

Asking for repetition / clarification

I didn’t catch that.
I didn’t hear you.
I missed that.
I’m not following you.
Sorry, I don’t see what you mean.
Would you mind saying that again?

Responding criticism

Please accept my apology.
It won’t happen again.
I apologize.
Please forgive me.

Ending conversation

I’d love to continue this conversation, but …
Sorry, but I thinkk I should be going now.
Well, I don’t want to take up any more of your time.
I’ve got to go now.

Saying goodbye

It was nice talking to you.
Thanks for the information.
Speak to you soon.
Take care.
Take it easy.
See you later.

Your email:

A : Does this bus stop at the museum?
B : No, it doesn’t. You need to take number 13.
A : How often does the bus stop here?
B : It stops here every hour on the hour.

A : Excuse me, where can I get a bus for the Market street?
B : There is a bus stop over there. The bus starts every ten minutes.
A : How long will the next bus be?
B : About 10 minutes.
A : What bus do I take to get to the museum?
B : Take the bus no. 8.
A : Where do I get off for the museum?
B : At the fifth stop from here.

A : Aren’t we at the museum yet?
B : No, not yet. It’s the second stop from here.
A : Where is the ticket office? = Where can I get a ticket?
B : It’s over there, next to the information desk.
A : One ticket for Mission street.
B : First or second class?

Your email:

A : What is your favorite hobby?
B : I’m a movie buff.
A : I am not too crazy about movies.
B : I’m a baseball maniac.
A : Shall we go to the movies tonight?
B : I don’t have time to fool around like you do. I’ve got to study for my exam.

A : Who’s starring in the film?
B : George Clooney plays the lead role in it, besides directing the movie.
A : Let’s leave now so we’ll get a good seat in the theater.
B : I still haven’t put on my shoes and socks, so hold your horses.
A : What happened to one of your socks?
B : Gosh, I must have put it on inside out.

A : What’s showing at the theater?
B : A horror movie. They give me the creeps.
A : How much is the admission?
B : 15 dollars.
A : Excuse me, are you in line?
B : Don’t cut in line.
A : The seats are all sold out.
B : I think I have to buy a ticket from a scalper.
A : What time does the show begin?
B : 7 o’clock, sir.

A : In the United States every film is rated as G, PG, R, or X.
B : What do the letters stand for?
A : G means general audience, PG “parental guidance”, R “restricted”. X-rated films are adult movies.

A : Excuse me, is this seat taken?
B : Yes, my husband went to the restroom.
A : Could you tell me what musical is playing tomorrow?
B : We have Evita playing at 4:00 matinee and also at 8:00 tomorrow.

A : What’s on today? Anything interesting on today?
B : Why don’t you look at the TV guide?
A : Is the game on tonight?
B : Yes, it’s on at 9 p.m.
A : Is it live or a recording?
B : It is a rerun. The president will go on the air at 9 p.m.