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DATES
Days
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Months
January February March April May June July August September October November December
26 th^ January: the twenty-sixth of January
Years
1740: seventeen forty 1856: eighteen fifty-six 1905: nineteen oh five 1800: eighteen hundreds
Figures (Cardinal numbers)
100 a/one hundred 101 a/one hundred and one 150 a/one hundred and fifty 1.000 a/one thousand 6.279 six thousand two hundred and seventy-nine 1.000.000 a/one million 2.500.000 two million five hundred thousand
Time
8.00: eight o’clock 8.05: five past eight 8.15: a quarter past eight 8.30: half past eight 8.45: a quarter to nine 8.50 ten to nine
Functions
Introductions, greetings and goodbyes
Excuse me, are you…? May I introduce myself? I’m… Let me introduce myself/ you to… I’d like to introduce you to…
How do you do? Pleased to meet you. Good / Nice to see you again. How are you? / How’s life? / How’s the family? Very well, thank you. And you? / Not too bad, but very busy. I must go now. It was very nice meeting you. I look forward to seeing you. I really enjoyed meeting you, too. Have a good trip back. Thank you, and the same to you. I hope to see you again.
Describing a company
I’d like to introduce myself and I’ll give you some information about… Started in… Dates from… It has companies / subsidiaries in… Its head office is in… It produces/manufactures/sells… It employs… It has… employees Its worldwide turnover is… It has (X) divisions / business groups / well-known brands… It spends 5% of its revenue o R+D 50% of its revenue comes / sales come from… It has a 10% markets share in…
Welcoming a visitor
What’s the weather like today? It’s sunny What was the weather like yesterday? It was cloudy What will the weather like be like tomorrow? It will be sunny too. Are you here on business? Have you got any kids? Do you have any siblings? Do you like Spanish food? Have you tested…? What do you think about…? Are you visit others Spanish cities? What are you working on currently? Do you play any sport? What is the latest news on / about…?
Staying at a hotel
Booking a room
N: Hotel Due Torre Good afternoon! Can I help you? A: Good afternoon! I’d like to make a booking N: Would you like a single or a double room? A: A single room, please. N: When would you like the room? A: For 4 and 5 April. N: Let me check if there is a room available on that date, please. Yes, no problem. What’s name, please? A: The name is Alba Gil. N: Ok, a single room for 4 and 5 April. Your reservation is confirmed.
We’d like… Could we have…?
Declining
Thank you, but I couldn’t eat any more. No, thank you. Not, but thanks all the same.
Accepting
Yes. I’d like that Yes. That would be very nice.
Thanking and responding
Thank you for a really excellent meal. Thank you for a lovely evening. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Making arrangements
Making an appointment Saying yes
When would be convenient for you? Yes, … suits me fine. When are you free? Yes, that’s fine. Is… possible for you? Yes, that’s fine. Shall we say…? Yes, I can make it on… What time would suit you? I look forward to meeting you… How about…? See you on… What about…?
Changing an appointment Saying “no”
I’m very sorry. Well, I’m afraid I’m busy then. I have to cancel the appointment on… Well, I’m afraid I’ve got another appointment… I’m afraid I can’t ménage our meeting on… Could we arrange another time?
Opinions and suggestions. Agreeing and disagreeing
Asking for opinions
What do you think about…? What’s your opinion of…? How do you feel about…?
Giving opinions
From my point of view, … As I see it,… In my view, … In my opinion, … I think… I believe…
Agreeing
I agree. I certainly agree with that.
I agree completely.
Disagreeing
I’m afraid I don’t agree. I’m sorry, but I disagree.
Making suggestions
I suggest +ing… /you go… How about +ing…? What about +ing…? Why don’t we go… Why not go… We could…
Asking for suggestions
Do you have any suggestions for…? Any ideas on / for…?
Accepting suggestions
Yes, that’s good idea. Yes, let’s do that.
Rejecting suggestions
Yes, but… I’m not sure about that. I’m afraid I don’t like that idea.
Invitations
Inviting
I’d like to invite you to… Would you join us…? Would you like to..? Why don’t you…?
Accepting
Thank you. I’d be delighted to accept. Thank you. I’d love to. Thank you. I’d enjoy that.
Declining
I’d love to, but I’m afraid I can’t. Thank a lot, but I’ve made another arrangement.
Offers and requests
Requesting
Could you…? Do / Would you mind +ing…? Would you..?
You’re welcome Not at all. Don’t mention it. The same to you. Please do. / Go ahead. Well, I’d rather you didn’t. I’m sorry to hear that. Never mind, Better luck next time. No, I’ve been there before. Congratulations.
Thanking for hospitality. Saying goodbye
Thanking for hospitality.
Thank you for invites us. Thank you very much for your hospitality. Thank you for everything.
Positive comment
We’ve had a wonderful time. I really appreciated it. It was really enjoyable. Everything was great.
Responding to thanks
I’m glad you could come. enjoyed it liked it. found it interesting.
Saying goodbye
I really must be going. We really must leave now. I must be off. I look forward to seeing you again. I’m looking forward to our next meeting. See you on the… next week. soon. Have a good trip back
Telephoning
Answer the phone
Good morning/afternoon/evening Could I help you? …. speaking.
Offer help. Ask to speak to someone
How could/may I help you? What could I do for you? Could I speak to… please? I’d like to speak to… Is … there?
Ask/Say who’s calling
Could I have your name, please? Who’s calling, please? This is (name) of (company)
Reasons for calling
What’s it in connection with? Can I speak to someone about…? I’m calling in connection with… The reason I’m phoning is… I’m phoning/calling to… It’s with regard to… It’s about…
Connect the caller
I’ll put you through to… Let me just see if someone’s available to… I’ll try this number for you.
Ask the caller to wait
One moment, please. Hold on, please.
Check the person who answers has time to talk
Is this a good moment? Have I rang you a bad moment? Could we talk now or later? Do you have a second? Do you want me to call later? Are you busy right now?
Ask the caller to call back later
Do you mind calling back afternoon? Sorry, could you call again later?
Explain the person is unavailable
Sorry, she’s unavailable at the moment.
