Dialog phrases

Private

  • Do you see Kate very often? No, I haven't seen her for three months.
  • Who is that man with Eva? I'm not sure, he might be her brother.
  • Do you go to the cinema a lot? No, I haven't been to the cinema for ages.
  • She is going to see a musical next Wednesday. She must be looking forward to it.
  • When Mike had saved enough money, he bought a new bike.
  • When you go shopping, don't buy any bread. I bought some this morning.
  • Martina bought some colourful wrapping paper for her Christmas presents.
  • I was listening to the radio while Jane was cooking dinner.
  • Jane burnt her hand with hot water while she was making tea.
  • Jane, I think you've got your jumper on inside out. (naruby)
  • Have you ever been to Greece?
  • I can only lend you 6 euros. It's all I have.
  • I'm afraid of snakes.
  • Jim threw the ball to Greg, who caught it. (Jim hodil míč Gregovi a ten ho chytil.)
  • Although I played very well, I lost the game.
  • There's somebody walking behind us. I think we are being followed.
  • They can't afford to buy the car. They don't have enough money.
  • When I got home, Tom was sitting in front of the TV. He had just turned it off. → He had been watching a movie.
  • I was surprised to find that the film was quite frightening, but I still enjoyed it.
  • I used to watch television a lot but I don't anymore.
  • Besides tennis, I enjoy watching cricket and swimming.
  • I had planned to read a book but I didn't have time.
  • You can borrow my bike as long as you ride it carefully.
  • I rang the neighbour's doorbell but there was nobody coming. Then I tried knocking on the door.
  • You look terrible, have you been drinking all night?
  • Since I began acting, I have performed in two films and three TV commercials.
  • I am not tired enough to go to bed yet. I wouldn't sleep if I went to bed now.
  • I am going home because I want to go to sleep early. I have to be up early tomorrow.
  • Mike was mixing cocktails at Nicole's party last Saturday.

Business

  • Where's Tom? He might be in his office. | He's at work now.
  • Jitka is away at the moment. She's on holiday in London.
  • It rained every day during their holiday, so they can't have had very nice time.
  • Why were you so unfriendly to Paula? Have you had an argument with her?
  • Martina teaches people how to drive. She is a driving instructor.
  • Peter works in a hotel. He brings the food to the tables. He is a waiter.
  • I am looking for Paul. Do you know where he is? He is on a business trip.
  • Marcus is not working in the office this Friday. He is on a business trip.
  • Can we meet on Wednesday? Yes, but not in the morning, I'll be working.
  • He has a good knowledge of electronics.
  • An adequate knowledge of language is required. His knowledge of English is excellent.
  • I'd like to improve my knowledge of English.
  • This post requires both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
  • She got into serious trouble the other day.
  • I wouldn't like to be in her position. I feel sorry for her.
  • She stood on the bank of the river, looking down into the water. Why are you crying?
  • It was cold in my office, so I closed the window.
  • You've already had lunch, haven't you?
  • Today I have been very busy at work, I haven't had time to eat lunch yet.
  • Teaching English is our core business. (hlavní zaměření firmy)
  • Teachers must avoid speaking too quickly.
  • The exam was quite easy - easier than we expected.
  • I'm going on holiday next month.
  • You wrote to him yesterday, didn't you?
  • They went to Andrew's house but he was at work.
  • You have been driving all day. You must be very tired.
  • Do you have to wear glasses for driving?
  • It is not working properly.
  • Good products at honest prices build customer loyalty. (zákaznická věrnost)
  • The new office computer system is being installed next week.
  • I'll have to go to the post office, I need to buy some stamps.
  • I tried to work at the office today, but I couldn't concentrate.
  • John is looking forward to going abroad next month.
  • When you lived in Vienna, did you used to go to the theatre very often?
  • We are going to a ballet performance tonight. It starts at 8.30.
  • After the performance, you can come backstage and meet some of the cast.
  • It was a great concert. All of us enjoyed it.
  • You are working hard today. Yes, I must finish it before the deadline.
  • I was surprised that Peter wasn't at the meeting this morning. He might not have known about it.
  • My boss reminded me where I had to leave the report just as I was leaving the office.
  • That's enough work for today. Let's go home.
  • He's lazy. He never does any work.
  • She has neither the necessary knowledge nor experience. = Nemá ani potřebné vědomosti, ani zkušenosti.
  • I was very tired, when I arrived home. I'd been working hard all day.

Facts

  • The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Matthew lives in a big town in France.
  • Martin lived in Germany for two years. Now he lives in Prague.
  • I haven't seen him for five months.
  • We all make mistakes; no-one is infallible. (Nikdo není neomylný.)
  • Disease can be stopped before it happens by means of vaccines.
  • There is nothing more refreshing on a warm day than a glass of ice cold orange juice.
  • The restaurant closes at midnight.
  • Some TV commercials are very funny.
  • The vicar conducts the service in the church every sunday.
  • Which of the following is not a rodent? /mouse, rat, hedgehog, squirrel/ Answer: hedgehog (ježek)
  • In every airport there is a lost property office. It is the place you should go if you loose something there.
  • Susan is very rich. She's got her own boat. | She has been married 5 times.

Wishes

  • "Do you think there is going to be a thunderstorm?" "I hope not."
  • I feel ill. I wish I hadn't eaten so many sweets.
  • I wish my mother was here, I feel very sad without her.
  • I wish I had a car. It would make going to work so much easier.