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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS COURTESY
Please Thank you. You're welcome Sorry Excuse me. It doesn't matter.

GREETINGS
Good morning. Good afternoon. Good Evening. Hello. Good-bye. See you soon. See you later. See you tomorrow.

ASKING FOR HELP
Excuse me sir Excuse ma'am Excuse me miss. Do you speak English? Do you understand English? Yes No. I'm sorry I'm a tourist I don't speak your language I don't speak Spanish. I speak very little Spanish. I don't understand. I understand a little. Please speak more slowly. Please repeat. May I ask a question? Could you Please help me? Where is the bathroom? Thank you very much.

QUESTION WORDS
Who? What? Why? When? Where? Where from? Where to? How?

How much?

NUMBERS
Zero One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Thirty Forty Fifty Sixty Seventy Eighty Ninety One hundred Two hundred Three hundred Four hundred Five hundred Six hundred Seven hundred Eight hundred Nine hundred One thousand Two thousand Three thousand Four thousand Five thousand Six thousand Seven thousand Eight thousand Nine thousand Ten thousand One million Two million

ORDINAL NUMBERS
First

Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eigth Ninth Tenth

QUANTITIES
Once Twice Last Half A half One-third One-quarter Percent

CHANGING MONEY
Where can I change some money? Where can I change dollars? Where can I change this check? Where can I change travelers checks? Is the bank open now? No, it's closed. But the currency exchange is open. Do you accept personal checks? Do you accept a bank draft? Do you accept cashier's checks? Do you accept a money order? How much is the dollar worth? How much is the peso worth? How much is the peseta worth? Do you need identification? Do you need my passport? Do you need other documents? Where do I sign? May I have small bills? May I have large bills? May I have some large bills and small bills? May I have some coins? May I have the rest in change?

PAYING THE BILL
How much does it cost? The bill, please. How much do I owe you? Is service included? This is for you.

TELLING TIME
What time is it?

At what time? It's one o'clock It's 1:15 It's 1:30 It's 1:45 It's 2:00 It's 3:00 It's 4:00 It's 5:00 It's 6:00 It's 7:00 It's 8:00 It's 9:00 It's 10:00 It's 11:00 It's 12:00 in the morning. in the afternoon. in the evening. It's midnight It's noon Five minutes ago In a half hour After 8 P.M. Before 9 A.M. When does it begin? He came on time He came early He came late.

AT THE AIRPORT CLEARING CUSTOMS
What nationality are you? I'm American I'm English I'm Canadian What's your name? My name is… Where will You be staying? I am staying at a hotel. Are you here on vacation? I'm just passing through I'm here on a business trip. I'll be here for a few days I'll be here for a week. I'll be here for several weeks. I'll be here for a month. Your passport please. Do you have anything to declare? No, I have nothing to declare. Can you open the bag? Of course. What are these? They're personal effects.

They're gifts Do I have to pay duty? Have a nice stay.

LUGGAGE AND PORTERS
I need a porter. I need a baggage cart Here is my luggage. Here are my suitcases. Here are my bags. Take my luggage to the taxi. Take my suitcases to the taxi. Take my bags to the taxi. Take my bags to the bus. Take my bags to the sidewalk. Please be careful! How much is it? Do you know where the airline is? Where is the information booth? Where is the ticket counter? Where is the luggage check-in? Where is the airport tax?

AIRPORT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION
Where is the lost baggage office? Where is the duty free shop? Where is the money exchange? Where is the bus stop? Where is the taxi stand?

FINDING YOUR WAY TAKING A TAXI
Is this taxi free? Is this taxi occupied? Do you know this address? Please take me to the hotel. Please take me to the station. Please take me to the center of town. Please take me to this street. Slower. Please. Stop over there. Meter Fare Fixed rate Tip

ON THE BUS
I'm looking for the bus stop. What bus line goes north? What bus line goes south? What bus line goes east? What bus line goes west?

What bus do I take to go to… What bus do I take to go to Madrid? How many stops until the Museum of Modern Art? How long does it take to get to Seville? Can you tell me when to get off? How much is the fare? Should I pay when I get on? Where do I take the bus to return? How often does the return bus run? Which is the closest stop to the park? I would like a ticket I would like a receipt. I would like a reserved seat. I would like first class. I would like second class. I would like a direct bus. I would like an express bus. I would like ticket luggage.

USING THE SUBWAY
Where can I buy a token? How much are they? Is there a map for the metro? Is there a map for the subway? Which train do I take to go to… Which subway do I take to go to… Can you tell me when we arrive at…..

USING THE TRAIN
When does the train leave for Madrid? When does the train leave for this city? Is it a local train? Is it an express train? Is it a through train? When does the train leave? When does the train arrive? Is the train on time? Is the train late? From what platform does it leave? Does this train stop at Cordoba? Does this train stop at Toledo? Does this train sop at this city? Is there time to eat something? Is there time to buy something? Is there time to take pictures? Is there a dining car? Is there a sleeping car? I'd like a round trip ticket. I'd like a one-way ticket Is this seat taken? Excuse me, I believe this is my seat. Excuse me, I think this is my seat. Sorry, this seat is taken. Sorry, this seat is occupied. No, it is not taken.

No, it is not occupied. I would like a no-smoking compartment.

WALKING AROUND
Do you have a map of the city? Could you show me on the map? Can I get there on foot? How far is it? I'm lost Where is the Hotel Rex? Where is this hotel? Where is this street? Where is this avenue? How can I get to the train station? How can I get to the bus stop? How can I get to the ticket office? How can I get to the subway entrance? How can I get to the airport. Straight ahead To the right To the left A block away On the corner On the square Facing Opposite Across Next to Near Far

ACCOMODATIONS HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS AND SERVICES
I would like a room for one night I would like a room for two nights I would like a room for a week I would like a room for two weeks How much is it for a day? How much is it for a week? Does that include tax? I have a reservation. Do you have a room with a private bath? Do you have a room with air-conditioning? Do you have a room with heat? Do you have a room with television? Do you have a room with hot water? Do you have a room with a balcony? Do you have a room with a view facing the street? Do you have a room with a view facing the ocean? Does the hotel have restaurant? Does the hotel have a bar? Does the hotel have a swimming pool? Does the hotel have room service?

Does the hotel have a garage? Does the hotel have a safe-deposit box? Does the hotel have laundry service? I would like meals included I would like breakfast only. I would like no meals included. I would like an extra bed. I would like a baby crib. I would like another towel I would like soap I would like clothes hangers. I would like another blanket. I would like drinking water. I would like toilet paper. This room is very small. This room is very cold. This room is very hot. This room is very dark. This room is very noisy. The light does not work. The heat does not work. The toilet does not work. The air-conditioner does not work. The key does not work. The lock does not work. The fan does not work. The outlet does not work. The television does not work. May I change to another room? Is there room service? Is there laundry service? Is there a beauty parlor? Is there a barber shop? Is there a baby sitter? Is there a gift shop? I would like to palace an order for room number four. Can you recommend a babysitter for my child? How much do you charge? Can you stay until midnight?

USING THE TELEPHONE
Operator May I have an outside line, please. I would like to make a long-distance call I would like to make a collect call. I would like to make a call with time and charges. I would like to make a person-to-person call. I would like to make a credit card call. Please connect me with room 203. Please connect me with this room. Please connect me with the reception desk. Please connect me with the dining room. Please connect me with telephone number… Please connect me with room service. Please connect me with the bell captain.

We're leaving now. We need a porter for the luggage. The bill, please. Could you call us a taxi, please?

SOCIALIZING INTRODUCTIONS
I'd like to introduce you to…. I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Vargas. I'd like to introduce you to Mrs. Vargas I'd like to introduce you to Miss … Pleased to meet you. A pleasure. What is your name? My name is … My name is John. My name is Mary. My name is Mr. Vargas. I am … This is my husband. This is my wife. This is my colleague. This is my friend (male) This is my friend (female) How are you? Fine, Thanks. And you?

FIRST CONTACT
Where do you live: I live in… I live in the United States I live in England I live in Canada I live in New York I live in California That's in the north That's in the south That's in the east That's in the west That's near… That's near the coast That's near Canada That's near the boarder That's near the ocean That's near the mountains. I'm from… I'm from New York How long will you be here I'll be here for a week I'll be here for another week. I'll be here for three weeks. I'll be here for a short while. I'll be here for a long while.

What hotel are you staying at? I am at the… How do like Spain? How do you like Mexico? I like it very much I just arrived I'm not sure yet. I like the people very much. I like the countryside. Everything is so interesting. Everything is so different. Everything is so pretty.

JOBS AND PROFESSIONS
Where do you work? What do you do? What is your profession? I'm a… I'm a businessman. I'm retired. I'm not working any longer.

MAKING FRIENDS
It's so good to see you It's nice to be here. Would you like a drink? With pleasure. Cheers! No Thanks Would you like to go with us to… Would you like to go with us to the theater? Would you like to go with us to the movies? Would you like to go with us to a restaurant? Gladly. Can I bring a friend? Do you mind if I smoke? Not at all. May I telephone you? What is your telephone number? What is your address? Are you married? No, I'm single. No, I'm divorced. No, I'm a widower. No, I'm a widow. I'm traveling with a friend. My family is with me. Do you have any children. Yes, I have children. No, I do not have children. Yes, I have a child Yes, I have two children. Yes, I have three children. Yes, I have four children. Yes, I have a son.

Yes, I have a daughter. Here are pictures of my family. It's getting late. It's time to get back. We're leaving tomorrow. Thanks for everything. I had a very good time. We're going to miss you. It was nice to have met you. Give my best to fiancé Give my best to your boyfriend Give my best to your girlfriend Give my best to your family. Give my best to your husband. Give my best to your wife. Can I give you a ride? Don't bother, thank you. I can take a taxi. Bye.

THE FAMILY
I'm traveling with my family I'm traveling without my family. My family lives in…. My family lives in New York. My family is spread out. I have a big family. I have a small family. I have many relatives. I have a baby. I have a father. I have a mother. I have a grandmother. I have a grandfather. I have a grandson. I have a granddaughter. I have a cousin (female) I have a cousin ( male) I have an aunt. I have an uncle. I have a sister. I have a brother. I have in-laws. I have a father-in-law. I have a mother-in-law. How old are your children? My children are very young. My children are all grown up. Peter is three years old. He is older than Paul. He is my eldest son. He is my youngest son. She is my eldest daughter. She is my youngest daughter. I am a widow.

I am a widower.

TALKING ABOUT LANGUAGE
Do you speak… Do you speak English? Do you speak French? Do you speak German? I only speak English. I don't speak Spanish. I speak very little. I speak a little Spanish. I want to learn Spanish. I understand. I don't understand. Can you understand me? Please repeat that. Speak more slowly. Could you write that? How do you say in Spanish? How do you say in English? Is there anyone who speaks English here? Could you translate this? Spanish is a beautiful language. I like Spanish a lot.

IN THE HOME
Make yourself at home. You may sit here. What a pretty house! I really like this neighborhood. Here is the kitchen. Here is the living room. Here is the dining room. Here is the bedroom. Here is the bathroom. Here is the study. Here is the attic. Here is the cellar. Here is the couch. Here is the armchair. Here is the table. Here is the chair. Here is the lamp. Here is the door. It's a house It's an apartment. It's a mansion. It's a ranch. Thanks for having invited us to your home. Please come to visit us sometime.

DINING OUT
Can you recommend a good restaurant? I want a typical restaurant.

I want an international restaurant. I want an inexpensive restaurant. I want a very good restaurant. Is that restaurant expensive? What's the name of the restaurant? Where is it located? Do I need reservations? I'd like to reserve a table. I'd like to reserve a table for two people. I'd like to reserve a table for this evening. I'd like to reserve a table for 8:00 P.M. I'd like to reserve a table for tomorrow evening. I'd like to reserve a table on the terrace. I'd like to reserve a table by the window. I'd like to reserve a table outside. I'd like to reserve a table inside.

GOING TO A RESTAURANT
Waiter! Waitress! Miss! Can you bring me the menu? Can you bring me the wine list? Can you bring me the an appetizer? I'd like something light I'd like a full meal. I'd like the meal of the day. Do you have children's portions? I'm ready to order. Could I have… To begin… Next… Finally… That's all. Is the dish baked? Is the dish boiled? Is the dish braises? Is the dish broiled? Is the dish fried? I prefer the meat well done. I prefer the meat medium. I prefer the meat rare. The soup is cold. I'd like another dish. More water, please. I'm on a special diet. Is it very spicy? I'm a diabetic. I can't eat salt. I can't eat fat. I can't eat sugar. I can't eat flour. I can't eat dairy products. I don't eat pork. I want to lose weight.

Where's the toilet?

RESTAURANT ITEMS
Silverware a fork a knife a spoon a napkin a cup a saucer a plate a glass some bread some butter water the salt the pepper the mustard the ketchup the mayonnaise some coffee some tea some lemon the sugar some saccharine an ashtray a toothpick a beer

THE BILL
May I have the check, please? Only one check please. Please give us separate checks. Is service included? I think there's a mistake. Do you accept credit cards? Do you accept traveler's checks? Do you accept dollars? This is for you. Keep the change. The meal was excellent. And the service was very good.

PERSONAL CARE
AT THE BARBERSHOP
I'd like a haircut. I'd like a shampoo. Leave it a little longer. Leave it a little longer in the front. Leave it a little longer on the sides. Leave it a little longer in the back. Leave it a little longer on the top.

Cut it short Cut it a little shorter. I'd like the part on the right. I'd like the part on the left. I'd like the part down the middle. Also trim my beard. Also trim my mustache. Also trim my sideburns. Cut a bit more right here. Cut a bit more right here with the razor. Cut a bit more right here with the scissors. It's fine like that.

AT THE BEAUTRY PARLOR
I need to go to a hairdresser. Is there a beauty salon in this hotel? Is there a long wait? Do I need an appointment? Can I make an appointment for… Can I make an appointment for later? Can I make an appointment for this afternoon? Can I make an appointment for three o'clock? Can I make an appointment for tomorrow? I'd like a shampoo. I'd like a blowdry. I'd like a set. I'd like a permanent. I'd like a manicure. I'd like a touch-up. I'd like a color rinse. Could I see the color? I prefer… I prefer auburn. I prefer ash blond. I prefer light blond. I prefer a darker shade. I prefer a lighter shade. Please use hairspray. No hairspray please. That's perfect.

LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING
I'm looking for a laundry. I'm looking for a dry cleaner. I'm looking for a Laundromat. I have a dress to be washed. I have a dress to be ironed. I have a dress to be dry-cleaned. I have a dress to be mended. These clothes are dirty. Can they be cleaned today? When will they be ready? I need them… I need them tomorrow. I need them the day after tomorrow.

I need them in a week. I need them as soon as possible. I'm leaving tomorrow. Can you get this stain out? Can you sew on this button? This isn't mine. There's an item missing. Here is my list. 2 shirts shirts 5 pairs of men's undershorts. men's undershorts a suit 8 pairs of socks pairs of socks several hankerchiefs 2 ties ties a sweater 2 pairs of pants a pair of pants a jacket a bathing suit 3 blouses blouses a skirt a bra 4 panties a dress

HEALTH CARE
TALKING TO THE DOCTOR
I don't feel well. I'm sick. I don't know what I have I feel weak. I feel dizzy. I have a fever. I don't have a fever I'm nauseated. I can't sleep. I threw up. I have diarrhea. I'm constipated. I have asthma. I have a bite. I have an animal bite. I have bruises. I have a burn. I have something in my eye. I have a cold. I have a cough. I have cramps.

I have a cut. I have the flu. I have a headache. I have a lump. I have a rash. I have rheumatism. I have a sore throat. I have a sting. I have a stomach ache. I have sunstroke. I have a swelling. I have an upset stomach. My stomach hurts. My feet hurt. My nose hurts. My ear hurts. My mouth hurts. My eye hurts. My throat hurts. My tongue hurts. My tooth hurts. My torso hurts. My neck hurts. My shoulder hurts. My arm hurts. My elbow hurts. My chest hurts. My breast hurts. My back hurts. My hand hurts. My wrist hurts. My waist hurts. My hip hurts. My leg hurts. My knee hurts. My ankle hurts. My foot hurts. My heart hurts. My liver hurts. My appendix hurts. My lungs hurt. My bladder hurts. My glands hurt. I'm allergic to penicillin. I'm allergic to sulfa. I'm allergic to certain medicines. Here is the medicine I take. I've had this pain for two days. I had a heart attack four years ago. I've had a heart attack before. I'm four months pregnant. I'm pregnant. I have menstrual pains.

PATIENT'S QUESTIONS
Is it serious? Is it contagious? How long should I stay in bed. What exactly is wrong with me? How frequently should I take the medication? Do I need to see you again? Do I need a prescription? When can I start traveling again? Can you give me a prescription? Can you give me a prescription for a painkiller? Can you give me a prescription for a tranquilizer? Can you give me a prescription for a sleeping pill? Can I have a bill for my insurance? Could you fill out this medical form?

AT THE HOSPITAL
Is there a hospital close by? Call an ambulance. Help me! Get me to the hospital! I need first aid fast! I was in an accident! I cut my hand. I cut my face. I cut my finger. I cut my leg. I cut my neck. I can't move. He hurt his head. His ankle is broken. His ankle is twisted. His ankle is swollen. She is bleeding heavily. He is bleeding heavily. He's unconscious. She's unconscious. I burned myself. I ate something poisonous. When can I leave? When will the doctor come? Where is the nurse? I can't eat. I can't drink. I can't sleep. What are the visiting hours?

THE DENTIST
I need to see a dentist. It's an emergency. I'm in a lot of pain. I've lost a filling. This tooth is broken. This tooth hurts.

I don't want to have it extracted. Can you fill it? Can you fill it with gold? Can you fill it with silver? Can you fill it trmporarily? I want a local anesthetic. My denture is broken.

THE OPTICIAN
I broke a lens. I broke a frame. I lost a lens. I've lost my glasses. I've lost my contact lenses. Can you replace them right away? When can I pick them up? Do you have sunglasses?

AT THE PHARMACY
Is there a pharmacy nearby? When does the pharmacy open? What pharmacy is open now? I need something for… I need something for a cold. I need something for diarrhea. I need something for fever. I need something for hay fever. I need something for a headache. I need something for an insect bite. I need something for sunburn. I need something for motion sickness. I need something for an upset stomach. I need… alcohol analgesic antiseptic aspirin bandages band-aids contact lens solution contraceptives cotton cough drops disinfectant eardrops gauze insect spray iodine laxative nose drops sanitary napkins sleeping pills suppositories tablets tampons

thermometer vitamins It's urgent!

ON THE ROAD
CAR RENTALS
I need to rent a car. I need to rent a compact car. I need to rent an automatic car. I need to rent a station wagon. How much is it per hour? How much is it per day? How much is it per week? How much is it per month? How much is it per kilometer? How much is the insurance? Do you need a deposit? Do you need my drivers liscense? Do you accept credit cards? Can I leave the car in another city?

THE SERVICE STATION
Where is there a service station? Fill it with regular. Fill it with super. Fill it with diesel. Give me 40 liters of regular. Please check the carburetor. Please check the brake fluid. Please check the spark plugs. Please check the tire pressure. Please check the water. Please check the oil. Change the oil.

DRIVING
Is this the road to… Is this the road to Madrid? Is this the road to Granada? Is there a better road? Is there a less congested road? Is there a shortcut? I think we are lost. I think we are in the outskirts. I think we are in the wrong lane. I think we are in the wrong exit. I think we are in the center of town. I think we are arriving at the next town. How do I get to the Rex Hotel? How do I get to the next town? How do I get to the main highway? How do I get to the center of town?

Do I go straight ahead? Do I go to the left? Do I go two more blocks? Is it nearby? Is it far from here? Is it near the hotel? Is it far from the center? Is it close to the center? Are there any tourist services? May I park the car here?

EMERGENCIES AND CAR PROBLEMS
My car won't start. Something must be wrong. I don't know what's wrong. I have a flat tire. I'm out of gas. The battery's dead. It's overheating. My car is overheating. I left the keys inside the car. I don't have any tools. I need a flashlight. I need a hammer. I need a jack. I need pliers. I need a bolt. I need a nut. I need a screwdriver. Can you open the hood? Can you open the trunk? Can you open the gas tank? Can you charge my battery? Can you change the tire? Can you tow the car to a garage?

CAR REPAIRS
There's something wrong with the… There's something wrong with the car. There's something wrong with the brakes. There's something wrong with the tires. There's something wrong with the spark plugs. There's something wrong with the motor. Please check the… Please check the oil. Please check the water Please check the carburetor. Please check the battery. Please check the radiator. Please check the brake fluid. Please check the tire pressure. I have a problem with the… I have a problem with the gears. I have a problem with the headlights. I have a problem with the high beams.

I have a problem with the directional signals. I have a problem with the ignition. I have a problem with the radiator. I have a problem with the transmission. I have a problem with the windshield wipers. Can you repair the… Can you repair the brakes? Can you repair the horn? Can you repair the radio? Can you repair the starter? Can you repair the steering wheel? Can you repair the electrical system? Can you repair the door handle? Can you repair the speedometer? How long will this take? How much will it cost? Other parts of the car… the transmission the water pump the directional signals the fuel pump the distributor the gearshift the headlights the taillights the fan belt

COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONES
Is there a public telephone? Is there a telephone booth? Is there a telephone directory? Operator I'd like to call… I'd like to call this number. I'd like to call information. I'd like to call the international operator. I'd like to use my credit card. I'd like to make a long-distance call. I'd like to make a person-to-person call. I'd like to make a local call. I'd like to make a collect call. I'd like to make a conference call. I'd like to make a call with time and charges.

WHAT THE CALLER SAYS
Hello This is Mr… This is Mrs… This is Miss… Can you repeat please? I can't hear you very well. It's a bad connection.

Speak louder please. My number is…

THE POST OFFICE
Is this the post office? I would like to send… I would like to send a letter. I would like to send a postcard. I would like to send a registered letter. I would like to send a special-delivery letter. I would like to send a certified letter. I would like to send a package. I would like to send a money order. How many stamps do I need for… How many stamps do I need for surface mail? How many stamps do I need for airmail? How many stamps do I need for a postcard? How many stamps do I need for a letter to the United States? I'd also like to buy airmail envelopes. I'd also like to buy aerograms. I'd also like to buy airmail paper. I'd also like to buy a collection of stamps. Where is the letterbox? Where is the stamp machine? Where is the window for certified mail?

TELEGRAMS AND FAXES
May I send a telegram to New York? May I send a telegram? May I send a telex to New York? May I send a telex? May I send a cable to New York? May I send a cable? May I send a fax to New York? May I send a fax? I would like to wire some money. How much is it per word? Will it arrive tomorrow morning?

THE MEDIA
Books and newspapers Do you have newspapers in English? Do you have magazines in English? Do you have any publications in English? Radio and Television Is there an English speaking station? Is there a music station? Is there a news station? Is there a weather station? What number is it on the dial? What time is the program? Is there an English speaking channel? Do you have a television guide? Do they have international news in English?

When is the weather forcast?

SIGHT-SEEING
FINDING THE SIGHTS
I want to go to the… I want to go to the cathedral. I want to go to the main market. I want to go to the art museum. I want to go to the natural science museum. I want to go to the folk-art museum. I want to go to the national theater. I want to go to the business district. I want to go to the library. I want to go to the government palace. I want to go to the botanical gardens. I want to go to the zoo. At what time do they open? At what time do they close? Is it open today? How much is the admission? How much is it for children? How much is it for students? How much is it for a group?

AT THE MUSEUM
Where can I get an English-speaking guide? How long does the tour take? Where is the gift shop? Do they sell prints? Do they sell postcards? Is there a restaurant here?

IN THE OLD PART OF TOWN
Which are the historic sites? How many churches are there here? Is that church old? What religion is it? Are there any monuments nearby? What does that one commemorate? When was that built? How old is that building? Are there many statues here? Whose statue is that? Who was he? Who was she?

IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT
At what time are business open? Which are the department stores? Are they open on weekends? Where is a souvenir shop? Which is the main bank?

Where is the money exchange?

IN THE COUNTRY
What is the best way to get to the country? Is there a bus from here? How long does it take? Is there any place to eat there? Should we take some food? Are there restrooms? I like the mountains. I like plants. I like flowers. I like the fields. I like the hills. I like the woods. I like birds. I like wild animals. I like the farms. I like the houses. I like the cottages. I like the villages. Look! There's a… Look! There's a barn. Look! There's a bridge. Look! There's a castle. Look! There's a waterfall. Look! There's a stream. Look! There's a lake. Look! There's a beach. Look! There's a pond. Look! There's a village. The view is breathtaking. The view is magnificent. This place is beautiful. This place is very pretty. This place is very touristy. What is a typical souvenir from here? Do you tip the guide?

SHOPPING
TYPES OF FOLK ART
basketwork blanket ceramics clay copper embroidery feather decorators glass blown glass gold jade lacquerware

leather tooled leather embossed leather marble mask musical instrument onyx paper cutouts paper toys pottery saddle shawl silver thread toy weaving wood carvings wool yarn

WHAT SHOPPERS SAY
Excuse me. I'm interested in this. How much is it? It's very expensive. It's overpriced. Do you have a cheaper one? This is damaged. Do you have another one? What is the lowest price? Is that the final price? Can't you give me a discount? I'll give you… I won't pay more than… I'll look somewhere else. No, thank you.

GENERAL SHOPPING
I need to buy… I need to buy books. I need to buy a roll of film. I need to buy some food. I need to buy candy. I need to buy shoes. I need to buy clothes. I need to buy medicine. I need to buy jewelry. I need to buy cigarettes. I need to buy gifts. I need to buy souvenirs. I need to buy postcards.

TYPES OF STORES
shop bookstore

camera shop grocery store bakery candy store shoe store clothing store jewelry store local market butcher shop department store flower shop fruit stand gift shop liquor store hardware store record store tobacco shop mewsstand supermarket

CLOTHING
I want to buy… I want to buy a blouse. I want to buy a sweater. I want to buy a dress. I want to buy a skirt. I want to buy stockings. I want to buy an evening gown. I want to buy a tie. I want to buy a shirt. I want to buy a belt. I want to buy a hat. I want to buy a robe. I want to buy an overcoat. I want to buy handkerchiefs. My size is small. My size is medium. My size is large. My size is extra-large. My size is 10. My size is 12. My size is 14. Do you have it in… Do you have it in black? Do you have it in blue? Do you have it in brown? Do you have it in gray? Do you have it in white? Do you have it in red? Do you have it in green? Do you have it in yellow? Do you have it in orange? I prefer something in cotton. I prefer something in silk. I prefer something in corduroy.

I prefer something in denim. I prefer something in gabardine. I prefer something in lace. I prefer something in linen. I prefer something in leather. I prefer something in nylon. I prefer something in rayon. I prefer something in satin. I prefer something in suede. I prefer something in synthetic. I prefer something in taffeta. I prefer something in terrycloth. I prefer something in velvet. I prefer something in wool. I prefer something in worsted. I'd like to try it on. It does not fit me. It fits well. I'll take it.

JEWLERY STORE
I'd like to see some… I'd like to see some necklaces. I'd like to see some chains. I'd like to see some bracelets. I'd like to see some brooches. I'd like to see some earrings. I'd like to see some pins. I'd like to see some wristwatches. Do you have this in gold? Do you have this in white gold? Do you have this in silver? Do you have this in stainless steel? Do you have this in platinum? I would like it with jade. I would like it with onyx. I would like it with a pearl. I would like it with ivory. I would like it with a diamond. I would like it with an emerald. I would like it with an aquamarine. I would like it with an amethyst.

THE PHOTO SHOP
I would like a roll of film. Do you have film for prints? Do you have film for slides? Do you have movie film? Do you have color film? Do you have black-and-white film? Do you have 35 millimeter film, 36 exposures? Do you develop film here? How much does it cost? How long does it take? When can I pick up the pictures?

THE RECORD STORE
Do you have records? Do you have cassettes? Do you have tapes? Do you have compact disks? Where is the classical music? Where is the folk music? Where is the popular music? Where is the Spanish music? Where is the Latin music? Where is the rock and roll music? Do you sell maracas? Do you sell castanets? Do you sell other musical instruments?

BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND PAPER GOODS
Where is there a bookstore? Is there a bookstore that carries English books? Do you have the book..? Do you have this guide book in English? Do you have a Spanish-English dictionary? Do you have novels? Do you have books? Do you have magazines? Do you have a guidebook? Do you have a map of the city? Do you have a pocket dictionary? a ball-point pen envelopes a notebook posters ribbon Scotch tape stamps stationery string wrapping paper a writing pad

TOILETRIES
a brush cologne a comb deodorant disposable diapers hairspray a mirror moisturizing lotion mouthwash nail clippers nail polish nail polish remover perfume sanitary napkins

shampoo shaving cream soap a sponge tampons tissues toilet paper a toothbrush tweezers

FOOD SHOPPING
I would like a bottle of juice. I would like a bottle milk. I would like a box of cereal. I would like a box of cookies. I would like a can of tomato sauce. I would like a dozen eggs. I would like a package of candies. Do you have cold cuts? Do you have cheese? Do you have soft drinks? Do you have cigarettes? Do you have matches?

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
SWIMMING
Where are the best beaches? How do we get there? Is it a private of public beach? Is there a lifeguard? Is it dangerous for children? Are there dangerous currents? When is high tide? When is low tide? We need some beach chairs. We need some beach towels.

CAMPING
Can we camp here? Is there room for a trailer? What does it cost for one night? Is there drinking water? Is there electricity? Are there showers? Is there a grocery store? Is there butane gas?

MOVIES
Let's go to the movies. What's playing? Is it in Spanish or English? With subtitles?

Is it dubbed? What kind of film is it? It's a comedy. It's a drama. When does the show start? How much are the tickets? What theater is showing the new film?

THEATER, CONCERTS, OPERA, AND BALLET
What's playing at the theater? I'd like to go to a play. I'd like to go to an opera. I'd like to go to an operetta. I'd like to go to a ballet. I'd like to go to a musical. I'd like to go to a concert. What kind of play is it? Who wrote it? Are the tickets for today? How much are the tickets? Do we need a reservation? Please give me tickets. I'd like an orchestra seat. I'd like seats in the balcony. I'd like a mezzanine seat. I'd like seats up front. I'd like good seats. I'd like inexpensive tickets. I'd like tickets for the matinee. I'd like tickets for the evening. A program please. Who's playing? Who's singing? Who's dancing? Who's directing? Who's speaking? Who's announcing?

CLUBS, DISCOS, AND CABARETS
Why don't we go dancing tonight? Can you suggest a good nightclub? Do they serve dinner? What kind of show do they have? Is there an entrance fee? There's a minimum charge. What kind of dress is required. Is there a place to go after dinner? Good evening. We would like a table near the stage. We would like a table near the dance floor. How much do you charge for drinks? Do you have any special drinks? What kind of non-alcoholic beverages do you serve? Could we see the menu? At what time is the show?

How many shows are there?

SPORTS
I would like to see a soccer match. Who is playing? Which is the best team. Is the stadium near here? How much are the tickets? Are there better seats? What is the score? Who is winning?

BULLFIGHTS
Is there a bullfight today? Where is the bullring? Who is the main bullfighter? Do you have seats in the shade? Do you have seats in the sun? Bravo!

GENERAL INFORMATION
ESPRESSIONS OF TIME
now earlier later before after soon morning afternoon night in the morning in the afternoon at night tomorrow morning the day after tomorrow yesterday the day before yesterday in a week next week last week next month last month next year last year five years ago during the eighties

DAYS, NONTHS, AND SEASONS
Days of the week What day is it? Today is Monday.

Today is Tuesday. Today is Wednesday. Today is Thursday. Today is Friday. Today is Saturday. Today is Sunday. Months of the year January February March April May June July August September October November December Seasons Spring Summer Autumn Winter

THE DATE
What is today's date? Today is June 1, 1989. Today is April 12 1995. Her birthday is December 2, 1956

AGE
How old are you? I'm 36 My age is…

WEATHER
What's the weather like? It's nice today. The day is not too nice. It's windy. It's hot. It's cold. It's sunny. It's cloudy. It's rainy. It's not snowing now.

COLORS
red yellow green blue white

brown orange purple black gold silver

OCCUPATIONS
Professions artist cardiologist dentist doctor engineer eye doctor lawyer neurologist ophthalmologist painter sculptor writer Occupations accountant baker blacksmith butcher carpenter clerk cook electrician locksmith maid nurse plumber salesperson shoemaker shopkeeper waiter

EMERGENCIES
Look! Listen! Watch out! Fire! Help! Stop! I need help quick! Can you help me? Police! I need a policeman! It's an emergency! Leave me alone! That man's a thief! Stop him! He's stolen my pocketbook.

He's stolen my wallet. He's stolen my passport. He's stolen my watch. I've lost my suitcase. I've lost my money. I've lost my glasses. I've lost my car keys.

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