Kit survival in England (2)

USING ENGLISH WITH YOUR HOST FAMILY

Always be extremely polite!

(Check expressions in KIT SURVIVAL IN ENGLISH 1)

FIRST MEETING AT THE MEETING POINT
  • Nice to meet you.
  • Pleased to meet you.
  • I’m ________ / This is ________
  • This is my luggage. Where shall I put it?     (In the boot!)

IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TO YOUR HOST FAMILY
  • Your seatbelt!
  • How are you?            – I’m fine, thank you / I’m tired
  • You must be tired.                 – Yes, I am / It’s okay, I’m fine
  • Where are you from?             – I am / We are from _________.
  • Is this your first visit to England / your first time in London?                                  – Yes, it is / No, I’ve been to England before. I last visited England in _______.
  • Have you been to England before?           – Yes I have / No, never
  • How was your trip?   – I had a nice trip, thank you. I’m a bit tired / I’m very tired.
  • How is your English?     – It’s okay / It’s so-so / I get by / It’s poor / It’s terrible
  • How long have you studied English?     – I have learnt English for __ years.
  • Your English is very good / you speak English very well.
WHEN GETTING HOME, ON THE FIRST EVENING
  • Follow me / this is your room / your room is upstairs / you will have to share.
  • The rules: Please don’t eat or smoke in your room. / You mustn’t _____ / you can’t _____ in your room.
  • This is the bathroom / the toilet.
  • You can wash / have a bath / have a shower in the evening / in the morning.
  • Don’t forget to flush the toilet!
  • Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat? A snack or something hot?
  • Are you thirsty? Would you like something to drink?
  • Is there any food you don’t like?
YOU MAY NEED TO SAY
  • I’ve brought you a little present from home.
  • May I use the bathroom/ toilet? / Where can I wash my hands?
  • Is it okay if I have a shower? / Do you mind if I have a shower?
  • Could I have a towel, please?
  • Do you think I could have another blanket / pillow, please?
  • Do you think I could have a few more coat hangers, please?
  • Where shall I put my coat / my shoes?
  • Where do I put the rubbish?
  • How do you switch on / off the light? / How does it work?
  • Can I borrow an iron / a hairdryer / an adaptor?
  • The ___ is broken / the ___ doesn’t work.
  • May I watch television (with you)?
  • I am hungry; may I have something to eat?
  • I’m tired; may I go to bed now?
  • Would you excuse me/us, I’m going to my room.
  • What time do I have to get up? / What time are we getting up / leaving the house tomorrow?
  • Could you please call me at six thirty / seven / seven thirty?
  • We are meeting at _____ tomorrow morning.
  • Good night! Sleep well!
  • There is no hot water in the bathroom / no toilet paper.
  • May I phone the group leader? / I need to speak to my teacher / can I ring Mr __ / Mrs __?

 
HEALTH
  • I don’t feel very well / I feel a bit sick / I have a headache / I have a bad stomach / I have toothache / I have a sore throat / My __ (body part) _ ache(s) / I’m ill / I feel sick / I have been sick.
  • I am allergic to cats / smoke / penicillin /etc.
  • I’m asthmatic / I need my inhaler.
  • My period has started / I need some tampons/towels.
THE MORNING AFTER YOU MAY HEAR
  • Good morning
  • How are you today?          – Fine / very well thank you / so-so. And you?
  • Did you sleep well?         – Yes, thank you, very well
  • Were you cold / okay? Is your room warm enough?
  • Do you need an extra blanket / pillow?
  • What would you like for breakfast? Tea / coffee / cereals?
  • This is your packed lunch.
  • I’m going to take you to the meeting point.
  • See you later / tonight. Have a nice day.
AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
  • I’m back / we’re back!
  • I had a lovely day / I enjoyed myself a lot today / We went to___ / We visited ___
  • It was great, exciting / It was boring—–
  • Hello / Good evening
  • How was your day?
  • Where did you go today? What did you visit? Did you enjoy yourself?
  • Where are you going tomorrow?
MEALS AT HOME
  • What time is breakfast / dinner?
  • Shall I lay the table?
  • May I have a little of this please? / I have a sweet tooth
  • Would you like some ___?      – Yes, please / No, thank you, I’m not very keen on ___)
  • May I have some more please?
  • I don’t particularly like _____ , I’d prefer _____ if you don’t mind.
  • I’m a vegetarian / I can only eat Kosher / Muslim / Halal food.
  • Can I help you with the washing up?
  • That was nice / delicious / super / excellent. / I really enjoyed that.

  • Would you like some more ___?          – Yes, please, but only a little / No, thank you, it was very nice.
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