Answers to Common English Questions
- Question: What’s your name?
Answer:
– My name is Sophia.
– I’m Liam.
- Question: Where are you from?
Answer:
– I’m from France.
– I come from The USA.
- Question: Where do you live?
Answer: I live in Las Vegas.
- Question: How old are you?
Answer:
– I’m 26 years old.
– I’m 28.
- Question: When is your birthday?
Answer: My birthday is on January 1st.
- Question: What is your phone number?
Answer: My phone number is 61709832145.
- Question: What’s your email address?
Answer: It’s liam123@gmail.com.
- Question: What do you do?/ What’s your job?
Answer:
– I’m a student.
– I work in a bank.
– I’m unemployed at the moment.
– I work as a tour guide for a local tour company.
- Question: What line of work are you in?
Answer: I work in sales.
- Question: What company do you work for?
Answer: I work for an investment bank.
- Question: What religion are you ?
Answer: I am a Christian.
- Question: What is your marital status?
Answer:
– I’m married.
– I’m single.
- Question: Are you married?
Answer:
– Yes! I am.
– No , but looking for someone special.
- Question: Do you have a boyfriend/ girlfriend?
Answer:
– I have a boyfriend/ girlfriend.
– I’m not dating anyone.
- Question: How many children do you have?
Answer:
– I have 2 children.
– I do not have any children.
- Question: Do you have any siblings?
Answer:
– I don’t have any siblings.
– I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
- Question: Who do you live with?
Answer:
– I live with my wife and children.
– I live with my parents.
- Question: What time do you get up?
Answer: I usually get up at 5.30am.
- Question: When do you do morning exercises?
Answer: I often do morning exercises at 6am.
- Question: What time do you have breakfast?
Answer: I have breakfast at 6.30am.
- Question: What time do you go to bed?
Answer: I go to bed at 11pm.
- Question: What’s your hobby?
Answer:
– I like playing football, reading books, skateboarding, swimming.
– I am interested in playing the guitar.
– My hobbies are listening to music, dancing, playing tennis and collecting coins.
- Question: What’s your favorite food?
Answer: My favorite food is Spaghetti.
- Question: What’s your favorite color?
Answer: My favorite color is green.
- Question: What’s your favorite drink?
Answer: My favorite drink is beer.
- Question: What kinds of films do you like?
Answer: I am really interested in horror and action film.
- Question: Did you like the movie?
Answer: It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.
- Question: Where do you study?
Answer: I am a student at Stanford University.
- Question: What time do you go to school?
Answer: I go to school at 6.40am.
- Question: How do you get to school?
Answer: I usually take the bus.
- Question: What is your major?
Answer: My major is Computer Science.
- Question: Why do you study English?/ Why are you studying English?
Answer:
– Because It’s very important and necessary.
– Because I love to improve my English skills.
- Question: What do you want to do after you graduate?
Answer:
– I would like to be a software engineer.
– I want to be a programmer.
- Question: How did you learn English?
Answer:
– I took classes for three years.
– I did an intensive course.
– I’ve been studying by myself.
– I picked it up from movies and songs.
– My friend taught me.
- I had a private teacher.
- Question: How many languages do you speak?
Answer: I speak two languages.
- Question: Can you speak English?
Answer:
– I can speak English very well.
– I can express myself and communicate in English.
- Question: How long have you been learning English?
Answer:
– I’ve been learning English since I was 6.
– I’ve been learning English for 10 years.
- Question: Which grade are you in?
Answer: I’m in the 8th grade.
- Question: Which year are you in?
Answer:
– I’m in my third year.
– I am a freshman.
– I’m in my final year.
- Question: Do you have any exams coming up?
Answer: I’ve just graduated.
- Question: What’s your favorite subject?
Answer: My favorite subject is arts.
- Question: What’s the weather like?/ How’s the weather?
Answer:
– It is raining.
– It is hot and windy.
- Question: What’s the temperature?
Answer: It’s 24°C. It's 75ºF.
- Question: What time is it?
Answer:
– It is 4 o’clock.
– It is half past three.
– I’m sorry. I don’t know.
– Let me check my phone.
- Question: What’s the date today?
Answer: It's the 17th . It's August 17th.
- Question: How are you?
Answer:
– I’m fine thank you. How about you?
– Not too good. But I’ll be okay.
What's u?! Not much!
- Question: Where are you going?
Answer: I’m going to the store. I need to buy something.
- Question: What are you going to do today?
Answer: I’m going shopping.
- Question: What are you doing?
Answer:
– I am reading a book.
– I am washing dishes.
- Question: Where would you like to go?
Answer: I would like to go to the zoo.
- Question: What’s the matter?
Answer:
– I’m not feeling so good.
– Nothing, I’m fine.
- Question: Is there anything I can do to help?
Answer: Everything will be OK.
- Question: What’s on your mind?
Answer:
– I am just thinking.
– I was just daydreaming.
– It’s none of your business.
- Question: What did you do last night?
Answer:
– I watched TV.
– I cooked pasta and soup.
- Question: What are you going to do tomorrow?
Answer: I’m going to play volleyball at the beach.
- Question: What sports can you play?
Answer: I can play tennis, basketball, football.
- Question: Can you give me a hand?
Answer:
– No problem.
– I’m afraid I can’t.
- Question: Could you do me a favor?
Answer: I’d be happy to help you.
- Question: Could you please give me that book?
Answer: Sure.
- Question: Would you mind opening the window?
Answer: It would be my pleasure.
- Question: How can I help you?/ May I help you?
Answer: Yes! I’m looking for a sweater.
- Question: Can I try it on?
Answer: Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
- Question: Can I try it on somewhere?
Answer: The fitting room is in the left corner.
- Question: What size do you wear?
Answer: Medium should be fine.
- Question: What size do you take?
Answer: I take a size 11.
- Question: Is that a good fit?
Answer:
– It’s a little too small.
– It’s just right.
- Question: Have you got something bigger?
Answer: Of course, we’ve got larger sizes as well.
- Question: How much is it?/ How much does it cost?
Answer: It’s 11 dollars.
- Question: How would you like to pay?
Answer: I would like to pay by cash.
- Question: Can I pay by credit card?
Answer: Certainly. We accept all the major cards.
- Question: Do you need anything else?
Answer: No, thanks.
- Question: How are you feeling?
Answer:
– Great! Never better.
– Really awful.
- Question: How was the party?
Answer:
– It was a good time.
– Boring. I couldn’t wait to get outta there.
- Question: Are you ready to order?
Answer:
– We need a few more minutes.
– I’d like a cake, please!
- Question: Would you like chicken or pasta?
Answer: I’ll have the chicken.
- Question: What would you like to drink?
Answer:
– Iced tea, please.
– Nothing for me, thanks.
- Question: Did you save room for dessert?
Answer:
– No, thank you. I am full.
– Yes, please. Can I see the list?
- Question: How does it taste?
Answer: It’s delicious!
- Question: Can I get you anything else?
Answer:
– No, thank you.
– I’m ready for the bill/check, please.
– Yes, can I see the dessert menu?
- Question: How do you like this event?
Answer: I really like it! What do you think?
- Question: Are you here with anybody?
Answer: I came with my best friend.
- Question: Have you got a pet?
Answer: I’ve got a puppy.
- Question: How's it going?
Answer: It's going fine. how about you?
- Question: What’s this?
Answer: This is a pencil.
- Question: What does she look like?
Answer: She’s tall and slim with blonde hair.
- Question: How is she?
Answer: She’s pretty.
- Question: What is he like?
Answer: He is very smart and brave.
- Question: Are you hungry?
Answer:
– Yes. I’m starving.
– No. I’m full.
- Question: How do you feel about him?
Answer: He is quite friendly and helpful.
- Question: May I open the window?
Answer: Certainly. It’s very hot in the office today!
- Question: Do you need any help?
Answer:
– No, I’m good. Thanks for asking.
– Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
- Question: What do you do every day?
Answer: I listen to music and play soccer.
- Question: What are you planning to do today?
Answer: I’m not sure yet.
- Question: What are you planning for after work?
Answer: I’m going shopping with my friends.
- Question: Are you free tomorrow?
Answer:
– Yes, I am.
– No, sorry. Maybe next time.
- Question: Will you join me for coffee?
Answer:
– I’d love to. Thanks.
– Sorry. I’m afraid I don’t have time.
- Question: Could we have lunch together one day?
Answer:
– With pleasure.
– I’d love to but I’m very busy at the moment.
- Question: Would you like to have dinner with me?
Answer: Yes. That would be nice.
- Question: Where do you want to go?
Answer: I’d like to go to a Japanese restaurant.
- Question: Would you like to come to the cinema with me tonight?
Answer:
– Sure, I’d love to.
– Sorry, I can’t. I’ve got other plans.
- Question: Would you like to play a round of golf this weekend?
Answer:
– That would be great.
– I’d like to but I’m not free this weekend.
- Question: How about coming to the barbecue at the tennis club?
Answer:
– Sure! That should be fun!
– Nice of you to ask me but I’ve got an appointment.
- Question: Have you been waiting long?
Answer:
– I’ve just arrived.
– Only a few minutes.
- Question: How do you get to work?
Answer: I usually drive my car.
- Question: Is it close to the subway station?
Answer: Yes, it’s very close.
- Question: How long does it take?
Answer: It takes half an hour.
- Question: How often do you ride the bus?
Answer: Once in a while.
- Question: Could you tell me how to get to the police station?
Answer:
– Take the second road on the right.
– It’s in the middle of the block.
- Question: Excuse me! Is there a bank near here?
Answer:
– Yes! There is a bank nearby.
– I’m sorry, I don’t know
- Question: What’s the best way to the museum?
Answer:
– Go across the bridge. Turn right. It’s on Oliver Street.
– You could ask the bus driver.
- Question: Can I speak to Emma, please?
Answer:
– Just a moment, please.
– Certainly. I’m Emma.
– I’m sorry, Emma’s not here at the moment.
– She’s not available right now.
- Question: When will she be back?
Answer: She’ll be back in 20 minutes.
- Question: Did you get my message?
Answer:
– Yes, I did get your message.
– Oh, yeah, I think I got something from you.
- Question: Would you like to leave a message?
Answer: Please ask her to call me back.
- Question: How long have you been working here?
Answer: I’ve been working here for five years.
- Question: What time does the meeting start?
Answer: The meeting starts at 9am.
- Question: What time does the meeting finish?
Answer: The meeting finishes at 11am.
- Question: Are you sick?
Answer: Yes. I’m very sick.
- Question: What are your symptoms?
Answer:
– I’ve got a headache.
– I’ve been feeling sick.
- Question: How long have you been feeling like this?
Answer: For 2 days.
- Question: Are you on any sort of medication?
Answer: No. I need a sick note.
- Question: Where’s the counter, please?
Answer:
– I don’t know. Let’s ask forsome information.
– It’s over here, next to gate 7.
- Question: May I have your passport, please?
Answer: Yes, of course. Here you are.
- Question: Do you have anything to declare?
Answer: No, nothing. Just the normal allowance.
- Question: Do you have any bags to check?
Answer: Yes, there’s this suitcase.
- Question: Would you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat?
Answer: Aisle, please.
- Question: What’s the purpose of your trip?
Answer:
– I’m here on business.
– I’m on vacation.
- Question: Where are you going to be staying?
Answer: With some friends in the Sheraton Hotel.
- Question: How long are you staying in Sheraton?
Answer: About 2 weeks.
- Question: Could you tell me where Gate E is?
Answer:
– Go straight ahead.
– I’m sorry, I don’t know.
- Question: Can I help you find something?
Answer: Yes, I’m looking for coffee.
- Question: Could you tell me where the meat is?
Answer: If you go to the frozen food section, you’ll find the meat there.
- Question: Where can I find the non-fat cookies?
Answer: They’re in aisle 9.
- Question: How much would you like?
Answer:
– I’d like half a kilo/ 1.10 lb.
– I’d like 200 grams/0.440 lb of meat please.
- Question: Can you offer me any discount?
Answer:
– I can’t offer you that discount.
– I’m sure I could offer you a discount.
- Question: Do you need any help packing?
Answer: I can manage myself thank you.
- Question: Would you like a receipt?
Answer:
– Yes, thanks.
– That would be great.
- Question: What time are you open?
Answer: We’re open from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week.
- Question: What time do you open?
Answer: We open at 9am.
- Question: What time do you close?
Answer: We close at 6pm.
- Question: Do you have a reservation?
Answer:
– Yes, I do.
– No, I don’t.
- Question: What kind of room would you like?
Answer: I’d like a single room, please.
- Question: May I see your ID, please?
Answer: Certainly. Here it is.
- Question: Could I see the room?
Answer:
– Your room is on the second floor.
– Your room number is 401.
- Question: Do you have a credit card, sir?
Answer: Of course.
- Question: How long will you be staying?
Answer:
– Two weeks from this Monday.
– I’m here until the end of the week.
- Question: Do you have any rooms available for the 14th of April?
Answer: I’m sorry, we don’t have any rooms available.
- Question: How many places have you traveled to?
Answer: Well, I have visited all the provinces throughout my country.
- Question: Have you ever been abroad?
Answer: Yes! I have. I went to Japan last year for a business trip.
- Question: What do you usually do during your trip?
Answer: I often go sightseeing, take pictures.
- Question: Do you prefer traveling by car, train or plane?
Answer: I prefer the plane although it is a little expensive.
- Question: Do you prefer traveling alone or joining a guided tour?
Answer: I love backpacking with my friends.
