Как говорить по-английски в повседневной жизни. Практические фразы и диалоги

Every morning, Lena went to the market near her house. She loved watching the sellers, listening to the crowd, and choosing the freshest products. Today, she decided to cook dinner for her friends, so she had a long shopping list: vegetables, fruits, meat, and some fresh bread.

«Good morning!» Lena greeted the vegetable seller. «How much are the tomatoes?»

«Today we have a special offer: 200 rubles per kilogram,» he replied with a smile.

Lena carefully looked at the tomatoes: they were bright, smooth, and ripe. She picked three large ones and put them in a bag.

Next, she walked to the fruit stand. The apples looked delicious, but Lena noticed that some were slightly bruised.

«Can I try one apple?» she asked.

The seller nodded, and Lena bit into a juicy piece. «Perfect, I’ll take a kilogram of these,» she said, pointing to the nicest ones.

When she reached the meat section, the smell of fresh meat reminded her of how her mother always picked the best pieces.

«Do you have boneless chicken breasts?» Lena asked.

«Of course, here they are,» the seller showed her neatly cut pieces. «Very fresh today.»

Lena chose the amount she needed, asked them to weigh it, and put the meat in a bag.

Finally, she passed the bakery stand. The fresh bread with its crispy crust looked so tempting that Lena bought two baguettes: one for dinner, and one for breakfast.

With her bag full of fresh products, Lena walked home. She knew her friends would enjoy the meal in the evening, and she enjoyed the shopping process and chatting with the sellers.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Greetings and questions in shops/markets:

Good morning! – Доброе утро!

How much is/are …? – Сколько стоит/стоят …?

Do you have …? – У вас есть …?

Can I try …? – Можно попробовать …?

I’ll take … – Я возьму…

Can you weigh… for me? – Можете взвесить… для меня?

Describing and choosing products:

fresh / ripe / juicy – свежий / спелый / сочный

large / small / beautiful / nice – большой / маленький / красивый / хороший

slightly bruised – слегка помятый

very fresh – очень свежий

Shopping and small talk:

Today we have a special offer – Сегодня акция

Here they are – Вот они

I love … – Я люблю…

I enjoy … – Мне нравится…

Exercises

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

fresh

ripe

juicy

slightly bruised

bag

bakery

crowd

a) толпа

b) слегка помятый

c) свежий

d) хлебная лавка

e) пакет

f) спелый

g) сочный

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: How much are …?, I’ll take …, Can I try …?, Do you have …?)

– _______ these apples?

– _______ one of these oranges?

– _______ boneless chicken breasts?

– _______ two tomatoes, please.

3. Translate into English:

Я возьму килограмм этих яблок.

Можно попробовать один помидор?

Доброе утро!

У вас есть свежий хлеб?

4. Conversation Practice:

Practice a short dialogue with a partner (or by yourself) using phrases from the text:

A: Good morning! How much are the tomatoes?

B:…

A:…

B:…

Self-Check

1. Vocabulary Match

fresh – c) свежий

ripe – f) спелый

juicy – g) сочный

slightly bruised – b) слегка помятый

bag – e) пакет

bakery – d) хлебная лавка

crowd – a) толпа

2. Fill in the blanks

– How much are these apples?

– Can I try one of these oranges?

– Do you have boneless chicken breasts?

– I’ll take two tomatoes, please.

3. Translate into English

Я возьму килограмм этих яблок. → I’ll take a kilogram of these apples.

Можно попробовать один помидор? → Can I try one tomato?

Доброе утро! → Good morning!

У вас есть свежий хлеб? → Do you have fresh bread?

4. Conversation Practice (пример одного варианта)

A: Good morning! How much are the tomatoes?

B: Today we have a special offer: 200 rubles per kilogram.

A: I’ll take two, please.

B: Sure, here you go.

It was Saturday afternoon, and Alice decided to meet her friend, Emma, for lunch. They went to a small café near the park, which Alice loved because of its cozy atmosphere and delicious coffee.

As soon as they entered, the waiter greeted them with a smile.

«Good afternoon! Table for two?»

«Yes, please,» Alice replied. «Near the window, if possible.»

They sat down and looked at the menu. Alice decided to order a salad, while Emma wanted something hot.

«I’ll have the grilled chicken with rice, please,» Emma said.

«And I’ll take the Caesar salad,» Alice added. «Can I also get a cappuccino with that?»

The waiter nodded and wrote down their order.

«Anything for dessert?» he asked.

«Do you have any cakes today?» Alice inquired.

«Yes, we have chocolate cake and carrot cake,» the waiter answered.

«I’ll try the chocolate cake,» Alice said with a smile.

A few minutes later, the waiter brought their drinks. «Here’s your cappuccino and your tea, madam,» he said, placing the drinks on the table.

When the food arrived, they both started to eat. The grilled chicken looked delicious, and the salad was fresh and tasty.

After lunch, Alice paid the bill and left a tip for the waiter. «Thank you for the great service,» she said as they walked out.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Making a reservation and greeting:

Good afternoon! – Добрый день!

Table for two? – Столик на двоих?

Near the window, please. – Рядом с окном, пожалуйста.

Can I get …? – Могу я заказать …?

Ordering food and drinks:

I’ll have … – Я возьму…

Can I also get …? – Могу я также заказать …?

Do you have any …? – У вас есть …?

What’s today’s special? – Что у вас сегодня по особому меню?

I’d like … – Я бы хотел…

Describing food and drinks:

grilled / baked / fried – жареный / запечённый / жареный

fresh / delicious / tasty – свежий / вкусный

cappuccino / tea / coffee – капучино / чай / кофе

Paying the bill and saying thank you:

I’ll pay the bill. – Я оплачу счёт.

Thank you for the great service. – Спасибо за отличное обслуживание.

I’ll leave a tip. – Я оставлю чаевые.

Exercises

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

cappuccino

grilled

salad

dessert

waiter

bill

a) официант

b) десерт

c) счёт

d) салат

e) капучино

f) запечённый

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: I’ll have …, Can I get …, Do you have any …, What’s today’s special?)

– _______ the grilled chicken with rice, please.

– _______ a cappuccino with that?

– _______ cakes today?

– _______ the Caesar salad.

3. Translate into English:

Я возьму чай и шоколадный торт.

У вас есть какие-то специальные блюда сегодня?

Могу я заказать салат с курицей?

Я оплачу счёт и оставлю чаевые.

4. Conversation Practice:

Practice a short dialogue with a partner (or by yourself) using phrases from the text:

A: Good afternoon! Table for two?

B:…

A:…

B:…

Self-Check

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

cappuccino

grilled

salad

dessert

waiter

bill

a) официант

b) десерт

c) счёт

d) салат

e) капучино

f) запечённый

Ответы:

e) капучино

f) запечённый

d) салат

b) десерт

a) официант

c) счёт

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: I’ll have …, Can I get …, Do you have any …, What’s today’s special?)

– I’ll have the grilled chicken with rice, please.

– Can I get a cappuccino with that?

– Do you have any cakes today?

– I’ll have the Caesar salad.

3. Translate into English:

Я возьму чай и шоколадный торт.

I’ll have tea and chocolate cake.

У вас есть какие-то специальные блюда сегодня?

Do you have any special dishes today?

Могу я заказать салат с курицей?

Can I get a chicken salad?

Я оплачу счёт и оставлю чаевые.

I’ll pay the bill and leave a tip.

4. Conversation Practice (example dialogue):

A: Good afternoon! Table for two?

B: Yes, please, near the window.

A: What would you like to order?

B: I’ll have the grilled chicken with rice, please. And a cappuccino.

A: Anything for dessert?

B: Do you have any cakes today?

A: We have chocolate cake and carrot cake.

B: I’ll try the chocolate cake.

After a long flight, Tom and his wife Sarah arrived at the hotel in Paris. They were tired but excited to explore the city. When they entered the lobby, they went straight to the reception desk to check in.

«Good evening! Welcome to the Hotel Paris. How can I help you?» asked the receptionist.

«We have a reservation for two, under the name «Smith’,» Tom said.

«Ah, yes, Mr. Smith. Let me check… Yes, we have your booking. Your room is ready. You’ll be staying in a double room with a view of the Eiffel Tower,» the receptionist replied.

«Perfect,» Sarah said with a smile. «Is breakfast included?»

«Breakfast is included in the price,» the receptionist confirmed. «Here are your room keys. Your room number is 305, and it’s on the third floor. The elevator is just to your left.»

Tom and Sarah took their bags and went to the elevator. As soon as they entered their room, they were amazed by the view. From the window, they could see the Eiffel Tower sparkling in the distance.

«This is amazing!» Tom said.

«Yes, it’s beautiful. Let’s rest for a while, and then we can go out for dinner,» Sarah suggested.

After a short break, they went back downstairs to the hotel restaurant. They enjoyed a delicious meal and made plans for the next day.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Checking in at the hotel:

Good evening! – Добрый вечер!

Welcome to … – Добро пожаловать в…

How can I help you? – Чем могу помочь?

We have a reservation for … – У нас бронирование на…

I have a reservation under the name … – У меня бронирование на имя…

Room and hotel services:

Your room is ready. – Ваш номер готов.

It’s on the… floor. – Он на… этаже.

Is breakfast included? – Включён ли завтрак?

The elevator is on your left/right. – Лифт слева/справа от вас.

I’ll take my bags to the room. – Я отнесу свои сумки в номер.

Asking for help and directions:

Where is the elevator? – Где лифт?

Can you help me with my luggage? – Можете помочь с багажом?

How far is… from here? – Как далеко находится… отсюда?

Can I have the bill, please? – Можно счёт, пожалуйста?

Talking about the view and the room:

The view is amazing! – Вид потрясающий!

The room is spacious/comfortable. – Номер просторный/комфортный.

The bed is very comfortable. – Кровать очень удобная.

Exercises

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

reservation

elevator

breakfast

luggage

view

bill

a) завтрак

b) лифт

c) багаж

d) счёт

e) вид

f) бронирование

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: I have a reservation, The room is on the… floor, Can you help me, Where is the elevator?)

– _______ for Mr. Smith.

– _______ to your right.

– _______ with my luggage, please?

– _______ please?

3. Translate into English:

У нас бронирование на имя Смит.

Где лифт?

Я возьму багаж в номер.

Вид из окна потрясающий!

4. Conversation Practice:

Practice a short dialogue with a partner (or by yourself) using phrases from the text:

A: Good evening! How can I help you?

B:…

A:…

B:…

Self-Check

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

reservation

elevator

breakfast

luggage

view

bill

a) завтрак

b) лифт

c) багаж

d) счёт

e) вид

f) бронирование

f) бронирование

b) лифт

a) завтрак

c) багаж

e) вид

d) счёт

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: I have a reservation, The room is on the… floor, Can you help me, Where is the elevator?)

– I have a reservation for Mr. Smith.

– The room is on the third floor.

– Can you help me with my luggage, please?

– Where is the elevator, please?

3. Translate into English:

У нас бронирование на имя Смит.

We have a reservation for Mr. Smith.

Где лифт?

Where is the elevator?

Я возьму багаж в номер.

I’ll take my luggage to the room.

Вид из окна потрясающий!

The view from the window is amazing!

4. Conversation Practice (example dialogue):

A: Good evening! How can I help you?

B: We have a reservation for Mr. Smith.

A: Yes, I see it. Your room is ready. The room is on the third floor.

B: Thank you! Can you help me with my luggage?

A: Of course! The elevator is just to your left.

Sarah felt unwell for the past few days, so she decided to visit the doctor. She made an appointment and arrived at the hospital early in the morning. When she entered the reception area, a nurse greeted her.

«Good morning! How can I help you?»

«I have an appointment with Dr. Harris at 9 a.m.,» Sarah replied.

«Let me check… Yes, you’re right on time. Please have a seat in the waiting room. Dr. Harris will call you soon,» the nurse said.

Sarah sat down and waited for her turn. A few minutes later, a nurse called her name. «Sarah Parker?»

«Yes, that’s me,» she replied, standing up.

The nurse took her to the examination room. Dr. Harris entered shortly after and shook Sarah’s hand.

«Good morning, Sarah. What seems to be the problem today?»

«I’ve been feeling very tired and have a headache,» Sarah explained. «I also have a slight fever.»

«Let’s take your temperature and blood pressure,» Dr. Harris said. «Please sit here on the examination table.»

After checking Sarah’s temperature and blood pressure, Dr. Harris said, «It looks like you have a cold. I’ll prescribe some medicine for you. Take these tablets three times a day with food. And get plenty of rest.»

«Thank you, Doctor,» Sarah said.

«You’re welcome. If you don’t feel better in a few days, come back to see me,» the doctor added.

After the appointment, Sarah went to the pharmacy to pick up her medicine. She felt relieved to know what was wrong and was grateful for the doctor’s help.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Making an appointment and arriving:

Good morning! – Доброе утро!

How can I help you? – Чем могу помочь?

I have an appointment with … – У меня назначена встреча с…

What seems to be the problem? – В чём проблема?

I don’t feel well. – Мне нехорошо.

Describing symptoms:

I have a headache. – У меня болит голова.

I feel tired. – Я чувствую усталость.

I have a fever. – У меня температура.

I’m coughing. – Я кашляю.

I’m sneezing. – Я чихаю.

During the examination:

Please sit on the examination table. – Пожалуйста, сядьте на стол для осмотра.

I’ll take your temperature. – Я измерю вашу температуру.

Let’s check your blood pressure. – Давайте измерим ваше давление.

Prescribing medication:

I’ll prescribe some medicine for you. – Я назначу вам лекарства.

Take these tablets three times a day. – Принимайте эти таблетки три раза в день.

Get plenty of rest. – Хорошо отдыхайте.

After the appointment:

If you don’t feel better, come back to see me. – Если вам не станет лучше, приходите снова.

Thank you, Doctor. – Спасибо, доктор.

You’re welcome. – Пожалуйста.

Exercises

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

appointment

fever

headache

medicine

prescription

blood pressure

a) температура

b) встреча, приём

c) головная боль

d) лекарство

e) рецепт

f) давление

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: I have a headache, I’ll take your temperature, Take these tablets three times a day, What seems to be the problem?)

– _______ today?

– _______ with food.

– _______ and blood pressure.

– _______ for the past few days.

3. Translate into English:

У меня болит голова и температура.

Я чувствую себя очень усталой.

Мне нужно сдать анализы?

Я возьму лекарства в аптеке.

4. Conversation Practice:

Practice a short dialogue with a partner (or by yourself) using phrases from the text:

A: Good morning! What seems to be the problem today?

B:…

A:…

B:…

Self-Check

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the English word with its Russian meaning:

appointment

fever

headache

medicine

prescription

blood pressure

a) температура

b) встреча, приём

c) головная боль

d) лекарство

e) рецепт

f) давление

Ответы:

b) встреча, приём

a) температура

c) головная боль

d) лекарство

e) рецепт

f) давление

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list:

(Possible answers: I have a headache, I’ll take your temperature, Take these tablets three times a day, What seems to be the problem?)

– What seems to be the problem today?

– Take these tablets three times a day with food.

– I’ll take your temperature and blood pressure.

– I have a headache for the past few days.

3. Translate into English:

У меня болит голова и температура.

I have a headache and a fever.

Я чувствую себя очень усталой.

I feel very tired.

Мне нужно сдать анализы?

Do I need to take any tests?

Я возьму лекарства в аптеке.

I’ll pick up the medicine at the pharmacy.

4. Conversation Practice (example dialogue):

A: Good morning! What seems to be the problem today?

B: I’ve been feeling very tired and have a headache.

A: I’ll take your temperature and blood pressure.

B: Thank you, Doctor.

A: It looks like you have a cold. I’ll prescribe some medicine for you.

Anna had been thinking about buying a new laptop for a while. After doing some research online, she decided to check out a few websites to find the best deal. She opened her laptop and went to one of the popular online stores.

«Let me see… this one looks good,» she thought, looking at a laptop with a large screen and great reviews. She checked the price and saw that it was on sale. «Perfect! It’s 20% off today,» she said to herself.

She added the laptop to her shopping cart and then continued browsing for accessories. She needed a new case, a mouse, and a keyboard. After selecting the items she wanted, Anna went to the checkout page.

At the checkout, she was asked to log in to her account. «I don’t remember my password,» she thought, but luckily, she was able to reset it quickly. After logging in, she entered her delivery address and chose the payment method.

«Do you want to apply a discount code?» the website asked. Anna had a code from a recent promotion, so she entered it and got an additional 10% off her purchase.

Finally, Anna completed her order and received a confirmation email. She felt excited about her new laptop and accessories, and she couldn’t wait for the package to arrive.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Searching for products:

Let me see … – Дайте-ка мне посмотреть…