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 |
English phrase guide | |
---|---|
Page 18 of 61 | |
➔
The weather |
Entertaining guests
➔ |
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 |