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15                                                             Everyday Conversational Expressions                                           Visiting p.6

 

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* 15 Visiting (p.6 of 6)

 

 

15.30   When you praise the home of your hosts

 

You have a beautiful home.   Listen   <“Come on in. Welcome to our residence.” – “You have a beautiful home.” – “Thank you. We like it, too.”>

You have a nice place.   Listen   <“You have a nice place. It’s well planned and beautifully decorated.”>

You have a wonderful place.   Listen   <The guest came in and looked around. “You have a wonderful place”, he said.>

You have wonderful taste.   Listen   <When the relatives arrived in our new home, they looked at the mirrors on the walls, crystal chandeliers, tile floors and marble baths. “You have wonderful taste”, they said.>

I love what you’ve done with the living room.   Listen   <I bought a French furniture set and put it in front of a wide-screen TV. “I love what you have done with the living room”, said my sister when she saw it all.>

The furniture looks beautiful.   Listen   < – “I have carefully selected it to match the character of the house.”>

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15.31   When you like your visit

 

It’s good to be here.   Listen   A “I feel welcome and comfortable in this place.”   <“I’m so glad you could visit.” – “It’s good to be here. Thank you for inviting me.”>

It’s nice to be here.   Listen   <“Thanks for coming!” – “It’s nice to be here.”>

I’m having a wonderful time.   Listen   A “I’m having an enjoyable time.”   <“How do you like the party?” – “I’m having a wonderful time.”>

I’m having a good time.   Listen   <“Do you like the food and music?” – “Oh, yes. I’m having a good time.”>

I’m having quite a time.   Listen   <“Are you enjoying yourself?” – “I’m having quite a time.”>

I’m having the time of my life.   Listen   A “I’m having the best time ever.”   <“Are you having fun?” – “I’m having the time of my life.”>

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15.32   When a place is crowded

 

It's too crowded in here.   Listen   <“It’s too crowded in here. Let’s step out for a moment.”>

We are crammed in like sardines.   Listen   A “We are packed in a limited space like sardines in a can.”   <“We are crammed in like sardines. I need a break. Let’s go to the garden.”>

I feel like a sardine.   Listen   <“I feel like a sardine. I need some breathing space.”>

This party is jam-packed.   Listen   <“This party is jam-packed. I need a breather.”>

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15.33   When you are ready to leave the hosts

 

I have to go now.   Listen   A “I need to depart.”   <“It’s getting dark. I have to go now.” – “Are you leaving so soon?”>

I've got to go.   Listen   <“It’s late. I’ve got to go. It’s been a pleasure.”>

I really must go.   Listen   <“I’ve got to get home. I really must go.”– “Well, if you have to, then go.”>

I'm afraid I have to be going.   Listen   <“It’s getting late. I’m afraid I have to be going.” – “It’s a pity you can’t stay longer.”>

I've got to be going.   Listen   < – “It’s early yet. Why don’t you stay for a little longer?”>

I've got to be running.   Listen   <“It’s midnight. I’ve got to be running.” – “Yes, it’s late. Bye.”>

I'm afraid I must run.   Listen   <“The sun is going down. I’m afraid I must run.” – “Have a safe trip.”>

I need to run.   Listen   <“It’s already dark. I need to run.” – “Well, see you next time.”>

I've got to run.   Listen   < – “It’s early yet. Stay for a while.” – “I’m sorry. I’ve got work to do.”>

I've got to get moving.   Listen   <“It’s time to go. I’ve got to get moving.”>

I'd better get moving.   Listen   A “I had better go.”   <“It’s starting to rain. I’d better get moving.” – “Good night. Thanks for coming.”>

I'd better be off.   Listen   <“I have a long day tomorrow. I’d better be off.”>

I'd better be going.   Listen   <“I had a good time, thank you. I’d better be going.”>

I must be off.   Listen   < – “Do you really have to?”>

I better hit the road.   Listen   <“Look at the time. I better hit the road.” – “Drive safely. Bye.”>

I've got to hit the road.   Listen   < – “Drop by when you are in town next time.”>

I've got to take off.   Listen   < – “It’s been so nice to see you. Drop in sometime.”>

It's time to go.   Listen   A “I have to leave now.”   <“Look at the clock. It’s time to go.”>

It's time to run.   Listen   <“I’ve got to get home. It’s time to run.”>

It's time to hit the road.   Listen   <“The party is over. It’s time to hit the road.”>

I must say goodnight.   Listen   < – “Good night, then. I’m glad you could come.”>

Well, it's getting late.   Listen   <“Well, it’s getting late. I’d better hit the road.”>

I have to get up early tomorrow.   Listen   < – “Well, come again when you can stay longer.”>

I have a big day tomorrow.   Listen   < – “I know. Come again anytime.”>

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15.34   When you leave the hosts

 

Thank you for having me.   Listen   < – “We’re glad to have you here. Come back anytime.”>

Thank you for inviting me.   Listen   < – “Well, we have to do this again.”>

Thank you for a lovely evening.   Listen   < – “Come back when you can stay longer.”>

Thank you for a lovely time.   Listen   < – “You’re quite welcome. We’re glad you could come.”>

Thank you for a nice time.   Listen   < – “Thanks for coming. Let’s get together again sometime.”>

Thank you for a wonderful time.   Listen   < – “I’m delighted you could come.”>

I've had a lovely time.   Listen   < – “It was so nice to have you. Come again.”>

I had a good time.   Listen   < – “Will I see you again? Drop by sometime.”>

It was a pleasure visiting you.   Listen   <– “It was nice to have you here.”>

It’s been a real pleasure.   Listen   < – “We’ll love to have you here again.”>

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15.35   When your guest is about to depart

 

Are you leaving so soon?   Listen   < – “Yes, I really have to go.”>

Would you like a cup of coffee before you go?   Listen   < – “Yes, that’s a good idea, thank you.”>

Do you need a taxi?   Listen   < – “No, thank you. I guess, I’m sober enough to drive.”>

Are you sober enough to drive?   Listen   < – “I’ve had just one beer tonight. I’m OK to drive.”>

Can you find your way home?   Listen   < – “I know the road like the back of my hand.”>

Will you get home all right?   Listen   A “Are you confident you will get home safely?”   < – “I guess so. I’ll call you when I get home.”>

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15.36   When your guest leaves

 

Thank you for coming.   Listen   < “What a nice evening! I enjoyed my visit.” – “It was our pleasure. Thank you for coming.”>

Thanks for coming.   Listen   <“Good night. Thanks for having me.” – “Oh, you’re welcome. Thanks for coming.”>

I'm so glad you stopped by.   Listen   <“The coffee and cake were wonderful. Thank you.” – “I’m so glad you stopped by.”>

I'm glad you could come.   Listen   <“I had a wonderful time.” – “I’m glad you could come.”>

I'm glad you could drop by.   Listen   <“It was good to see you. I had a great time.” – “I’m glad you could drop by.”>

I'm glad you could stop by.   Listen   <“I hate to run, but I have to get up early tomorrow.” – “I’m glad you could stop by.”>

It's been a delightful visit.   Listen   <“Thank you for everything. It was fun!” – “It’s been a delightful visit.”>

It's been our pleasure.   Listen   <“I had a lovely time tonight. Thank you for inviting me” – “You’re quite welcome. It’s been our pleasure”.>

It's been so good to see you.   Listen   <“It’s been so good to see you”, said Jane as she let Gordon out the door.>

It's been nice having you here.   Listen   <“Thank you for inviting me.” – “It’s been nice having you here.”>

Come again.   Listen   <When we stood at the door ready to leave, the host told me, “Come again. And bring your lovely sister, too”.>

Let's do that again sometime.   Listen   <“Thank you for the nice party.” – “You’re welcome. Let’s do that again sometime”.>

We have to do this again.   Listen   <“It’s late. I really must go.” – “I understand. We have to do this again.”>

Drop by sometime.   Listen   ACome visit us again sometime.”   <“Bye, dear hosts.” – “Bye, Josh. Drop by sometime.” – “I will.”>

Drop in sometime.   Listen   <“It’s getting late. I must be off.” – “Thanks for coming. Drop in sometime.”>

We have to do lunch sometime.   Listen   AI would like to meet with you again sometime and lunch together might be a good idea.”   < – “It’s a good idea. Call me. Bye.”>

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15.37   When you go home in the same direction with another guest

 

Are you going my way?   Listen   A “Are you travelling in the direction of my destination?”   < – “I think so. Do you need a lift? Get in the car!”>

Can I give you a lift?   Listen   A “Can I offer you a ride in my car?”   (used with can or may or could)   < – “That will be very nice of you. Thanks.”>

How about a lift?   Listen   A “Do you need a ride in my car?”   < – “Thanks for offering. Joe will take me.”>

Could I have a lift?   Listen   A “If you are travelling in the direction of my destination, could I have a ride in your car?”   (used with can or may or could)   < – “Sure, hop in.”>

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15.38   When you are brought to your destination

 

Thank you for the ride.   Listen   A “Thank you for bringing me to my destination in your car.”   <“Here we are. I guess this is your home.” – “Yes it is. Thank you for the ride. Good-night.”>

Thank you for the lift.   Listen   <As Nancy stepped out of the car, she said, “Thank you for the lift. Good-bye.”>

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