Here are some English phrases that may be helpful around the house, including some phrases you can use at mealtimes.
General phrases
| would anyone like a tea or coffee? |
| would anyone like a cup of tea? |
| I'll put the kettle on |
| the kettle's boiled |
| can you put the light on? |
| can you switch the light on? |
| can you turn the light off? |
| can you switch the light off? |
| is there anything I can do to help? |
| could you help me wash the dishes? |
| I'll wash and you dry |
| I'm going to bed |
Home entertainment
| is there anything good on TV? |
| is there anything good on television tonight? |
| there's a good film on later |
| do you want to watch a …? |
| film |
| DVD |
| do you want me to put the TV on? |
| could you pass me the remote control? |
| do you want a game of …? |
| chess |
| cards |
Watching sport on TV
| what time's the match on? |
| who's playing? |
| who's winning? |
| what's the score? |
| 0 - 0 |
| 2 - 1 |
| who won? |
| it was a draw |
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Mealtime conversation
| what's for …? |
| breakfast |
| lunch |
| dinner |
| breakfast's ready |
| lunch is ready |
| dinner's ready |
| what would you like for …? |
| breakfast |
| lunch |
| dinner |
| would you like some toast? |
| could you pass the …, please? |
| salt |
| sugar |
| butter |
| would you like a glass of …? |
| water |
| orange juice |
| wine |
| careful, the plate's very hot! |
| would you like some more? |
| have you had enough to eat? |
| would anyone like dessert? |
| would anyone like coffee? |
| what's for dessert? |
| I'm full |
| that was … |
| lovely |
| excellent |
| very tasty |
| delicious |
Things you might see
| Beware of the dog |
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