At a restaurant:
Server: Good evening, welcome to our restaurant. How many people are at your party?
Customer: There are four of us.
Server:: Great, please follow me to your table.
Customer: Thank you.
Server:: Can I start you off with something to drink?
Customer: Yes, I would like a glass of water, please.
Server:: Of course, and would you like to hear about our specials today?
Customer: Sure, please tell us.
Server:: Our specials today are grilled salmon with a side of vegetables and a steak with mashed potatoes.
Customer: That sounds great, we’ll have the grilled salmon and the steak, please.
Server:: Great choice. I’ll put in your order right away.
At a hotel:
Receptionist: Good morning, welcome to our hotel. How may I help you?
Guest: Hi, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
Receptionist: Yes, we have your reservation. May I see your ID and credit card, please?
Guest: Sure, here you go.
Receptionist: Thank you. Your room is on the third floor, room number 301. Here is your key card.
Guest: Thank you.
Receptionist: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Guest: No, that’s all. Thank you.
At a grocery store:
Cashier: Hi, welcome to our store. How can I help you today?
Customer: Hi, I just need a few things, please.
Cashier: Of course, what do you need?
Customer: I need a loaf of bread, a carton of eggs, and a pound of bacon.
Cashier: OK, that will be $5.50.
Customer: Here you go.
Cashier: Thank you. Your total comes to $5.50.
Customer: Thank you.
Cashier: Have a nice day!
At a doctor’s office:
Receptionist: Good afternoon, welcome to our clinic. How can I help you?
Patient: Hi, I have an appointment with Dr. Johnson at 2:00 pm.
Receptionist: Let me check, yes, we have you scheduled for 2:00 pm. May I have your name and ID, please?
Patient: My name is Mary Smith and here is my ID.
Receptionist: Thank you. Please have a seat in the waiting room and the doctor will be with you shortly.
Patient: OK, thank you.
Doctor: Hello Mary, I’m Dr. Johnson. How can I help you today?
Patient: Hi doctor, I’ve been experiencing some pain in my chest and shortness of breath.
Doctor: I see, let’s take a look. Can you describe the pain for me?
Patient: It’s a sharp pain, like a stabbing sensation. It usually happens when I’m walking or doing light physical activity.
Doctor: OK, I’ll examine you and run some tests. We’ll figure out what’s causing the pain and come up with a treatment plan.
At a bank:
Teller: Good morning, welcome to our bank. How can I help you today?
Customer: Hi, I would like to withdraw $8000 from my savings account, please.
Teller: OK, can I have your account number and ID, please?
Customer: Sure, here you go.
Teller: OK, I see that you have a balance of $9,500 in your account. I’ll need you to sign this withdrawal slip.
Customer: OK, here you go.
Teller: Thank you. Here is your cash and a receipt. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Customer: No, that’s all. Thank you.
Teller: You’re welcome, have a great day!
At a clothing store
Salesperson: Hello, welcome to our store. Can I help you find anything?
Customer: Hi, I’m looking for a new pair of jeans.
Salesperson: Sure, we have a wide selection of jeans in different styles and sizes. Are you looking for something specific?
Customer: I’m looking for straight-leg, dark blue denim.
Salesperson: OK, we have several options in that style. Let me show you over here.
Customer: These look great, can I try them on?
Salesperson: Of course, the fitting rooms are over there. Let me know if you need a different size.
Customer: These fit perfectly, I’ll take them.
Salesperson: Great, let me ring them up for you. That will be $50.
Customer: Here you go.
Salesperson: Thank you for your purchase. Please let us know if you need any help in the future.
At a gas station
Attendant: Hi, welcome to our gas station. What can I get for you today?
Customer: Hi, I would like to fill up my tank with regular gasoline, please.
Attendant: OK, that will be $40.
Customer: Here you go.
Attendant: Thank you. Would you like a car wash or any other services?
Customer: No, that’s all. Thank you.
Attendant: You’re welcome. Have a great day!
At a Post office
Clerk: Good afternoon, welcome to the post office. How can I help you today?
Customer: Hi, I would like to send a package to my friend in California.
Clerk: OK, we have different shipping options available. Do you need it to be delivered overnight or can it be sent via regular mail?
Customer: Regular mail is fine.
Clerk: OK, can you tell me the weight and dimensions of the package?
Customer: It weighs about 3 pounds and it’s about 12 inches by 8 inches by 6 inches.
Clerk: OK, that will be 35$
I hope you find these dialogues helpful in your English learning journey. These dialogues cover some common situations beginners may find themselves in and can help them practice and understand basic conversation in English. Keep in mind that real-life conversations may be more complex and may include different variations, so it’s important to continue to practice and study, the more you practice, the better you’ll become.