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    BF Elem Phrasebook

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    The document provides vocabulary for various business and social situations including introducing oneself, asking questions, apologizing, making suggestions, giving directions, making small talk and discussing plans and opinions. It covers common expressions and responses for interactions involving greetings, conversations, assistance and scheduling.

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    BF Elem Phrasebook

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    The document provides vocabulary for various business and social situations including introducing oneself, asking questions, apologizing, making suggestions, giving directions, making small talk and discussing plans and opinions. It covers common expressions and responses for interactions involving greetings, conversations, assistance and scheduling.

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    The document provides vocabulary for various business and social situations including introducing oneself, asking questions, apologizing, making suggestions, giving directions, making small talk and discussing plans and opinions. It covers common expressions and responses for interactions involving greetings, conversations, assistance and scheduling.

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    BF Elem Phrasebook

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    The document provides vocabulary for various business and social situations including introducing oneself, asking questions, apologizing, making suggestions, giving directions, making small talk and discussing plans and opinions. It covers common expressions and responses for interactions involving greetings, conversations, assistance and scheduling.

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    01 Saying hello, spelling Spelling 03 Meeting people Responding

    BUSINESS Introducing yourself


    Hello. I’m / My name’s …
    How do you spell that?
    That’s …
    Starting a conversation
    Can I join you?
    No, thanks (I’m fine).
    Yes, please.

    FOCUS How do you do.


    Nice to meet you.
    I hear you work for …
    Is this your first time …?
    Finishing a conversation
    Please excuse me.
    Introducing another person Offering Nice talking to you.
    ELEMENTARY Do you know …?
    02 Can I / Can you … ?
    Can I help you?
    Asking
    This is … Can I get you (a drink)?
    Can I / Can you …? Would you like …?
    Saying hello Come with me.
    MINI PHRASEBOOK Hello / Hi …
    Responding Please take a seat.
    How are you? Yes, of course.
    I’m fine / very well / not so Yes, sure.
    bad. And you? I’m sorry, but …

    04 Help and suggestions Making suggestions 05 I’m sorry, I’ll … 06 Making conversation
    Asking for help Try … Apologizing Starting a conversation
    Why not …? Have a seat.
    I don’t know how to … I’m sorry.
    Let’s (go) … It’s great to be here.
    I can’t … I’m very / really / so sorry.
    What about …? Nice to see you again.
    I’m trying to …
    Can you give me a hand? Promising action What can I get you?
    Responding
    Excuse me, … I’ll check / get / send /
    Good idea! Finishing a conversation
    Giving / offering help call back …
    I’m not sure. Bye.
    Can I help? Responding I’ll get this.
    Do you want a hand with …? No really, it’s OK. See you next month.
    That would be good.
    Don’t worry. Responding
    Oh no!
    Really?
    2 That’s nice.
    07 Showing the visitor round 08 Voicemail and checking 09 would like / prefer 10 Time and travel
    BUSINESS Host Voicemail messages Preferences information
    Here’s … Can you call me back? I’d like / I wouldn’t like X. Time
    FOCUS Let’s take a look …
    There are / is …
    Can you call me on …
    It’s quite / not urgent.
    I’d prefer X.
    I’d like / I wouldn’t like to do Y.
    Do you have the time?
    Is it on time?
    This is … My number is … I’d prefer to do Y. What time does …?
    ELEMENTARY Would you like …? This is … What time is …?
    This is a message for … Agreeing What time is it?
    Visitor I agree.
    Checking Travel
    Are you responsible for / in I disagree.
    MINI PHRASEBOOK charge of …? Can you say that again? How long is …?
    I have an appointment with … Can you spell that? How much is …?
    Is there a / Are there any …? Did you say … or …? How often does …?
    That would be nice / great.
    Where is / are …?

    11 Talking about free time, How often? 12 Opinions Notes


    invitations and arrangements every day twice a week Asking for opinions
    Asking about free time once a year usually What do you think I / we
    Do you (play tennis)? Invitations and arrangements should do?
    How do you spend your time? Are you free on …?
    How often do you …? Opinions
    Can we meet …? I think we / you should …
    What about you? Do you want to …? Maybe we / you should …
    Talking about free time Would you like to …? I don’t think we / you should …
    I like doing … Responses
    I don’t like doing … Agreeing
    I’d love to. Me too!
    I don’t have time to do … I’d love to, but …
    I spend time doing … Me neither.
    Sorry, I’m …
    Yes, I am.

    2 Yes, of course. Content and Graphics copyright Oxford University


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