Communication Situations

1. English Vocabulary – Body Parts
Body Parts

arm
eye
eyebrow
belly
leg
breast
thumb
elbow
fist
finger
foot (plural: feet)
ankle
buttocks
hair
neck
hand
wrist
hip
chin
knee
head
lip
mouth
nose
nostril
upper arm
thigh
ear
bottom, bum
back
underarm, forearm
lower leg
shoulder
forehead
waist
calf (plural: calves)
cheek
eyelash, lash
tooth (plural: teeth)
toe
tongue


2. Personal Description
Appearance
I am / You are / He is / She is …

tall
small
overweight, fat
slim
young
old
… years old.
beautiful / pretty (Mädchen / Frau), handsome (Junge / Mann)
sun-tanned
pale

I have / You have / He has / She has (got) …

blue / green / grey / brown eyes
freckles
a beard
a full beard
a moustache
a goatee
a stubbly beard
blond hair
red hair
brown hair
black hair
dyed hair
blond highlights
short hair
long hair
straight hair
curly hair / curls
a bald head
a square / round / triangular / oval face
a big / small / long nose
big / small ears


Clothing and Accessories
I wear / You wear / He wears / She wears …
glasses
contact lenses
I am wearing / You are wearing / He/She is wearing …

earrings
a necklace
a wristband
a bracelet
a cap
a red scarf
a tie

Character
I am / You are / He is / She is …

shy
quiet
lively
active
easygoing
outgoing
nice
friendly
funny
happy
annoying
sad
aggressive
a pain in the neck
a little chatter box


3. Asking for and Giving Directions
Asking for and Giving Directions

How do I get to …?
What's the best way to …?
Where is …?
Go straight on (until you come to …).
Turn back./Go back.
Turn left/right (into …-street).
Go along …
Cross …
Take the first/second road on the left/right
It's on the left/right.
straight on
opposite
near
next to
between
at the end (of)
on/at the corner
behind
in front of
(just) around the corner
traffic lights
crossroads, junction
signpost


4. English Vocabulary – Geography
Geography

arctic
Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean
mountain
mountains
state
earthquake
river
temperate
is bounded by
capital
island
climate
continent
coast
country
sea
bordering country
national park
North America
ocean
Pacific, Pacific Ocean
San Andreas Fault (also: San Andreas Rift)
lake
steep coast
beach
valley
tropical
divided


5. Hotel and Restaurant
Accomodation

accommodation
dormitory
double room
family room
twin room
single room
double bed
youth hostel
bunk bed
fill in a form
reception
receptionist
key
book in advance
B&B
vacancies
no vacancies

Hotel

arrival date / date of arrival
departure date / date of departure
room service
air conditioning
make a reservation / book a room
request more information
complete / fill in the form
staff
cancel a booking

Restaurant

eating out
bill (The bill please.)
bottle
dessert
drink
hungry
thirsty
menu
order (Are you ready to order?)
restaurant
set meal
table (A table for two please.)
guest
waiter , waitress
Here you go.
tip (Shall we tip the waiter?)


6. Introducing and Greeting People
Greeting People

Hello. / Hi.
Good morning. (before 12 o'clock)
Good afternoon.(after 12 o'clock)
Good evening .

Introducing People

What's your name?
Who are you?
My name is ...
I am ...
My friends call me ...
You can call me ...
Haven't we met (before)?
Yes, I think we have.
No, I don't think we have.
I think we've already met.
I don't think we've met (before).
This is ...
Meet ...
Have you met ...?
Yes, I have.
No, I haven't.
Yes, I think I have.
No, I don't think I have.
Hello, ... (name)
Nice to meet you. (informal)
Pleased to meet you.
How do you do? (formal)
Nice to see you.
Nice to see you again.

Health

How are you?
How are you today?
Fine, thank you/thanks.
Not too bad.
Very well.
I'm okay / all right.
Not too well, actually.
What's wrong with you?
What's the matter with you?
Are you all right?
I'm tired .
I'm exhausted .
I've got a cold

Say Goodbye

Good bye.
Bye. / See you.
See you later.
See you soon.
See you tomorrow.
See you next week.
Good night.

7. Shopping
Shop Assistant

Can I help you?
What can I do for you?
Are you being served ?
Sorry, we don't sell stamps.
Anything else?
It's on offer.
Buy two for the price of one.
How much / many would you like?
What size do you take?
Sorry, we are out of bread .
Would another colour do?
Would you like to try it on?
The fitting room is over there.
The dress suits you very well.
Pay at the cash desk / till, please.
I'll take this to the cash desk / till for you.
Here you are. / Here you go.
You're welcome.
That's 20 euros/euro altogether .
You don't happen to have any change , do you?
Here's your change.

Customer

I need ...
I'd like a bottle of milk, please.
Have you got souvenirs ?
Do you sell stamps?
Where can I buy post cards?
Where can I get a film for my camera?
Where can I find newspapers?
Are these bottles returnable ?
It doesn't fit me.
It doesn't suit me.
I don't like it.
It's too small / big / wide / tight / expensive .
I'm size ...
Have you got this in another size / colour?
May I try this on, please?
Where can I try this on, please?
How much is it?
That's all.
Where is the cash desk / till?
Could I get a receipt , please?
Could I get a (plastic) bag, please?
(I'm afraid/ Sorry) I don't have any change .
Do you accept credit cards?

8. English Vocabulary – Weather
Weather
What's the weather like today?
What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Nice day today, isn't it?
What awful weather!
What a lovely day!
It's raining.
It's snowing.
It's …
Tomorrow it will be …
Yesterday it was …
sunny
cloudy
overcast
foggy
stormy
windy
cold
warm
hot