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
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
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?
That was … lovely excellent very tasty delicious
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