FLUENT ENGLISH PATHSHALA

(When we meet with our companion/friends in college or in office we get to do so much of talk. Here are some common talk that we use often)   NITIN: “You’re rohan right?” ROHAN: “Yeah. Nitin right?” NITIN: Yeah. What’s going on? ROHAN: Not much. Just hang out. Do you know what this professor is like? NITIN: I have no idea. This is my first year. ROHAN: You a freshman? Me too… So, where are you from? NITIN: I’m from Dehradun and you? ROHAN: I grew up in this area all my life. NITIN: So you must know where all the fun places to hang out right? ROHAN: Yeah, best place is MG Road; there have a lot of clubs and bar. NITIN: I drove by that area before. I didn’t know it was a college hangs out. (sandeep enter into the conversation suddenly) SANDEEP: Hey Nitin, I didn’t know you were coming to this college. NITIN: Yeah, what a coincidence. It’s good to see you here. SANDEEP: It’s been a while, hasn’t it? NITIN: Meet ROHAN, he is also a fresher. SAND...

(When we go to attend any ceremony we usually talk about the arrangements, decorations and many more. Here you will get to know some of commonly use sentence in wedding ceremony) SANDEEP: Anju we are going to attend my colleague Rohan’s wedding.  He is a Sales manager in private bank. ANJU: Of course… Suman is my School mate. It’s really a perfect match for Rohan and Suman. SANDEEP: Hey, look at the bride….. Doesn’t she look beautiful in that wedding dress? ANJU:  Yes… She looks amazing and the groom is also very romantic. SANDEEP: I just heard the story of how they got engaged. He proposed her during official trip to Bengaluru last year. ANJU: Oh? Wonderful. SANDEEP: Their wedding is absolutely beautiful. I want a wedding like this. ANJU: It’s really beautiful. How much do you think they spend on their wedding? SANDEEP: I think it might’ve cost them a nice chunk of change I mean just look around, it’s really amazing. ANJU: Hmmm…. So do you want a big we...

(Some common sayings are mention below that we use while in public transport or while searching for public transport) JYOTI: Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall? AMAN: Let’s take a bus. It’s impossible to get a taxi during rush hour. JYOTI: Isn’t that a bus stop over there? AMAN: Yes ... Oh! There’s a bus now. We’ll have to run to catch it. JYOTI: Oh, no! We just missed it . AMAN: No problem. There’ll be another one in 10 minutes. (Inside the bus)                 AMAN: How much is to City mall from MG Road? BUS CONDUCTOR: it’s Rs.35 per person. AMAN: How long will it take to reach there? BUS CONDUCTOR: it’s about 30 minute, depending on traffic.   AMAN: OK…Thank you.

SALESPERSON: Can I help you? ANJU: Yes, I’m looking for a denim jacket — in a size medium. SALESPERSON: Let’s see … here’s a nice black one. What do you think? ANJU: I think I’d rather have it in blue. SALESPERSON: OK … here’s blue, in a medium. Would you like to try it on? ANJU: OK … yes, I love it. It fits perfectly. So h ow much is it? SALESPERSON: It’s on 50% discount offer. It will be Rs.1500, with tax. ANJU: Perfect! I’ll take it.

POSTAL CLERK: What can I do for you? SANJU: I need to mail this package to Delhi, please. POSTAL CLERK: OK, let’s see how much it weighs … it’s about 500 gms. If you send it in Speed post, it will get there in 2 working days or you can send it normal and it will get there by Saturday. SANJU: Saturday is fine. How much will that be? POSTAL CLERK: Rs. 250 . Do you need anything else? SANJU: Oh, yeah! I almost forgot. I need a book of stamps, too. POSTAL CLERK: OK, your total comes to Rs.400 NOTE: “What can I do for you” is a formal way of saying what you want from us. “Or you can send in normal” speaker took pause in “or” to express that you have another option too. “Oh Yeah” is to express suddenly she remember something. And it  is followed by “I almost forgot”

RUBY: Hey, NEHA … Look at those desserts! How about baking some cookies today? It’s been long time we haven’t done anything different. What do you say?. NEHA: Hmm … Yeah, that’s a great idea! While we’re here, let’s pick up the ingredients. RUBY: OK, so  what do we need? NEHA : The recipe calls for flour, sugar and butter. Oh, and we also need eggs and chocolate chips. RUBY: Why don’t you get the dairy ingredients? You’ll find those in the refrigerated section in the back of the store. I’ll get the dry ingredients here till. NEHA: Great!... I’ll get it, so let’s meet at the checkout. RUBY : OK. See you there. NOTE: HOW ABOUT is a casual way of suggestion between two friends. “HMMM” it is an expression use to think and then speak. “That’s great idea” is a casual saying that she really want to do this. “Why don’t you” is a way of asking something it can be used as suggestion as well.

ROHIT: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the SBI ATM is? SWETA: Yes, it’s that way. You go three blocks to Central Avenue and then turn right. It’s on the corner, across from the Central Bank. ROHIT: Thanks! I’ve only been in city a few days, so I really don’t know my way around yet. SWETA: Oh, I know how you feel. We moved here a year ago, and I still don’t know where everything is! NOTE: “Could you tell me” is a polite way of “can you tell me”. “It’s that way” in this speaker is pointing a certain direction and emphasize that direction. “I know how you feel” is a way of saying “I understand your situation”