Useful words and expressions

 

1. I’m lost.                                 Я заблудился.

2. Could you tell me                  Скажите, как добраться до

the way to the hotel?             гостиницы?   

3. How long does it take            Сколько времени требуется

to get there?                                   для того, чтобы добраться

туда?

 

4. That depends.                        Это зависит от обстоятельств.

5. It’s a long way.                      Это далеко.

6. Across the street.                   Напротив.

7. Go along the street.            Идите вдоль по улице.

8. Cross the street.                     Перейдите улицу.

9. Turn to the left/right.            Поверните налево/направо.

10. Any bus will take you there. Любой автобус идёт туда.

 

 

ASKING / SHOWING THE WAY

Dialogue II

ASKING THE WAY

Sorry to trouble you, sir.

Yes? What can I do for you?

I am looking for the Russian Embassy. Am I on the right road to it?

I am afraid not. Unfortunately you are lost. The Russian Embassy

is in the opposite direction.

Really? Where is it? How can I get there?

Don’t worry about it! Go back as far as the crossing and get on

bus 7. Without changing it will take you to the Russian Embassy. Thank you. How long will it take me?

I think about an hour and a quarter.

Oh, sir, I’m in a hurry. Is there an underground station near here?

Well, let me see. Go straight ahead past the post office until you

come to the nearest underground station.

Thank you for your help.

That’s right.

 

ASKING / SHOWING THE WAY

USEFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

1. Sorry to trouble you.              Извините за беспокойство.

2. Am I on the right road?    Я на правильном пути?

3. How can I get there?             Как мне туда добраться?

4. Without changing.                 Без пересадки.

5. Get on /off.                            Садитесь (в автобус)/

Выходите (из автобуса).

 

6. I’m in a hurry.                        Я спешу.

7. Is there an underground         Есть ли поблизости станция

station near here?                  метро?

8. Let me see.                             Дайте подумать.

9. Go straight ahead.                  Идите прямо.

10. Go past the post office.      Идите мимо почты.

 

ASKING / SHOWING THE WAY

Dialogue III

AT THE BUS STOP

Excuse me, sir. Do you happen to know how to get to the centre of

the town?

It’s not a walking distance. You can go there by bus. Get on bus 7.

Where do I change?

You don’t need that. The 7  will take you right there. Get off at the last stop, but one.

 

How far is the nearest bus stop?

It’s only two blocks away from here.

Which is the best way to the bus stop?

Turn around the corner and go down the street. Cross the street at

the traffic lights, then go up the street until you see the bus stop. What’s the fare?

 80 pence, I think.

I got it. Thank you very much.

 

ASKING / SHOWING THE WAY

USEFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

Do you happen to know?    Вы случайно не знаете?

2. It’s not a walking distance.   Пешком не дойти.

3. Where do I change?               Где делать пересадку?

4. Get off at the last stop but one. Сойдите на предпоследней

                                                   остановке.                                                                                                                              5. It’s  two blocks away from here.   В двух кварталах отсюда.

6. Which is the best way to       Как лучше добраться до

the bus stop?                     автобусной остановки?

7. Cross the street at                  Перейдите улицу у светофора.

the traffic lights.

8. Go up/down the street           Идите вверх/вниз по улице

9. What’s the fare?                    Сколько стоит проезд?

10. I got it.                                 Я понял.

 

 

SHOPPING

Dialogue I

AT THE STORE

Can I help you?

Yes, please! I’d like to buy a suit. Will you show me that black

One?

Yes, I will. What size are you?

Medium, I think. Would you mind, if I try it on?

No! The fitting room is over there on your right. Come this way,

 please.

Thank you. Could you have a look at me? Does it fit me well?

I don’t think so. It’s a little bit tight in the shoulders.

Will you give me a bigger size?

Sure! Here is the suit of your size, but the colour is dark-blue.

That’s all right. It fits me. How much is it?

$50.

I’ll take it. Here is my credit card.

 

SHOPPING

 

USEFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

1. Can I help you?                     Могу ли я помочь Вам?

2. I’d like to buy a suit.             Я бы хотел купить костюм.

3. Will you show me?            Пожалуйста, покажите мне.

4. What size are you?                Какой размер Вы носите?

5. Would you mind, if               Вы не возражаете, если я

I try it on?                             примерю?

6. The fitting room is over there. Примерочная находится там.

7. It fits me.                               Это мне подходит.

8. How much is it?                     Сколько это стоит?         

9. Here is my credit card.          Вот моя кредитная карточка.

10. The colour is dark-blue.      Цвет тёмно-синий.

 

SHOPPING

Dialogue II

AT THE CAMERA SHOP

Are you being helped?

No, I‘m not. I am just looking, thank you.

That’s fine. Today we have cameras on sale. 50 % off.

Really? How much does that camera cost?

Good choice. It’s $50.

It’s too expensive for me. Could you show me something cheaper?

We can give you store credit.

O.K. Could I see it working?

Certainly.

Fine. I’ll take it. Can I pay with travellers cheques?

It’s better to pay cash.

Here is my money.

Keep the receipt, please. Thank you for your purchase.

SHOPPING

 

USEFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

1. Are you being helped?          Вас обслуживают?

2. I am just looking.                   Я только знакомлюсь с

ассортиментом товара.

3. 50 % off.                                Скидка 50 %.

4. How much does the camera  Сколько стоит фотоаппарат?

cost?

5. Good choice.                          Хороший выбор.

6. It’s too expensive.                 Это очень дорого для меня.

7. Could you show me               Покажите, пожалуйста,

something cheaper?                что-нибудь дешевле.

8. It’s better to pay cash.           Лучше оплатить наличными.

9. Keep the receipt.                   Сохраните чек.

10. Thank you for your purchase. Спасибо за покупку.

 

SHOPPING

Dialogue III

AT  THE  GROCER’S

Good morning! What can I do for you?

I need some vegetables. How much are the tomatoes?

80 cents a pound.

Four will be enough. Weigh two pounds of onion, please.

Anything else?

I’d like a packet of dry fruits and a bottle of oil, please.

Is that all?

Just a moment. Let me have a look at my shopping list. Oh, I nearly forgot. I’d like a loaf of bread.

Do you want rye or wheat?

 

Rye, please.

And what about fish in vacuum packing?

I guess that’s enough. How much do I pay?

You don’t have to pay here. You pay at the cash register.

Sorry about it.

SHOPPING

 

USEFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

1. What can I do for you?          Чем могу помочь?

2. I need some vegetables.        Мне нужны овощи.

3. Weigh two pounds, please.    Взвесьте 2 фунта, пожалуйста.

4. Anything else?                       Что-нибудь ещё?

5. A bottle of oil, please.                   Бутылку масла, пожалуйста.

6. I’d like a loaf of bread.          Я бы хотел батон хлеба.

7. Do you want rye or wheat?   Вам ржаной или пшеничный?

8. I guess that’s enough.       Я думаю, что достаточно.

9. How much do I pay?             Сколько с меня?

10. You pay at the cash register. Уплатите в кассу.

 

 

EATING OUT

Dialogue I

HAVING BREAKFAST

Good morning, sir. I’m at your service. What would you like

to have?

I’d like to have breakfast. What can you recommend me?

You can have porridge, bacon and eggs, tea, coffee, cakes.

It’s to your taste.

All right. Will you bring me fried eggs, a fruit cake and a cup of

tea?

How do you want your tea?

Two lumps of sugar and a slice of lemon, please. Could you serve

me quicker?

I’ll serve you in a moment. Here you are. Good appetite!

Thank you. Could I pay now? I’m in a hurry.

Sure. Here is your bill. You should pay $5 and 30 cents.

This is my money. No change, please.

Thank you. You are always welcome.

 

EATING OUT

 

USEFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

1. I’m at your service.               Я к Вашим услугам.

2. I’d like to have breakfast.      Я хотел бы позавтракать.   

3. It’s to your taste.                    На Ваш вкус.

4. Will you bring me fried eggs? Пожалуйста, принесите мне

                                                  яичницу.

5. Two lumps of sugar and        Два кусочка сахара и ломтик

a slice of lemon.                    лимона.

6. Could you serve me               Пожалуйста, обслужите меня

quicker?                                 побыстрее.

7. Could I pay now?                 Я могу расплатиться сейчас?

8. Here is your bill.              Вот Ваш счёт.

9. You should pay $5 and          Вам следует уплатить

30 cents.                                 5 долларов и 30 центов.

10. No change.                           Сдачи не надо!

 

 

EATING OUT

Dialogue II

HAVING LUNCH

Waiter! Is this table vacant?

Sorry, it isn’t. You may take your seats at the table on your right.

Here is the menu, please.

Thank you. Get the order, please.

Very good. What would you like to have? Any soup for the first

course?

No, no soup. We’d like two helpings of the roast chicken, please.

Sorry, the roast chicken is off. Would you care for roast beef?

Great! Two helpings of roast beef for the main course and two

vegetable salads for appetizer.

Anything to drink?

Yes, bring us a bottle of dry white wine, please. How much is

the bill?

$35. Will you pay on separate checks?  

No, it’s on me.

EATING OUT