Day 5: Daily Conversation Practice

Lesson Objectives

Today, you’ll learn:

• English for Daily Life: Phrases for shopping, eating, traveling, and greetings.
• Asking for Directions: Form questions to navigate in English.
• Short Dialogues: Create conversations for real-world scenarios.
• Listening & Speaking Tips: Improve fluency and comprehension.

Semantic tip: Focus on 'English speaking practice' and 'daily conversation in English' to communicate confidently.

English for Shopping, Eating, Traveling, and Greetings

Learn essential phrases for common situations, with Urdu translations for 'English for daily life'.

Shopping

English Phrase	Urdu Translation
How much is this?	یہ کتنے کا ہے؟
Can you make it quick?	کیا آپ جلدی کر سکتے ہیں؟
I want a cheaper one.	میں سستا والا چاہتا ہوں۔
Do you have this in blue?	کیا یہ نیلے رنگ میں ہے؟

Eating

English Phrase	Urdu Translation
Can I see the menu?	کیا میں مینو دیکھ سکتا ہوں؟
I want spicy food.	میں مسالہ دار کھانا چاہتا ہوں۔
Is this vegetarian?	کیا یہ سبزیوں والا ہے؟
Please bring water.	براہ کرم پانی لائیں۔

Traveling

English Phrase	Urdu Translation
Where is the bus stop?	بس سٹاپ کہاں ہے؟
How much is the ticket?	ٹکٹ کتنے کا ہے؟
When does the train leave?	ٹرین کب چلے گی؟
I need a taxi.	مجھے ٹیکسی چاہیے۔

Greetings

English Phrase	Urdu Translation
Good morning!	صبح بخیر!
How are you?	آپ کیسے ہیں؟
Nice to meet you.	آپ سے مل کر خوشی ہوئی۔
Have a good day!	اچھا دن گزاریں!

Practice: Memorize 5 phrases from each category and practice saying them aloud.

Asking for Directions in English

Learn to ask for directions using question words, a key part of 'English dialogues for beginners'.

• Key Questions:
  • Where is the nearest shop? (قریب کی دکان کہاں ہے؟)
  • How can I get to the station? (میں اسٹیشن کیسے جا سکتا ہوں؟)
  • Is this the way to the market? (کیا یہ بازار کا راستہ ہے؟)
  • Can you tell me the way to the hotel? (کیا آپ ہوٹل کا راستہ بتا سکتے ہیں؟)
• Responses:
  • Go straight. (سیدھا جائیں۔)
  Turn left/right.بائیں/دائیں مڑیں۔
  • It’s next to the bank. (یہ بینک کے پاس ہے۔)

Practice: Ask, "Where is the bus stop?" and respond, "Turn right." in a mock conversation.

Semantic tip: Mastering directions improves 'English speaking practice' for travel.

Making Short Dialogues in English

Create simple conversations for real-life scenarios, a core skill in 'daily conversation in English'.

Example Dialogue (Shopping):

Tips:

• Keep sentences short and clear.
• Use greetings (e.g., "Hello") to start.
• Practice with a partner or mirror.

Listening & Speaking Practice Tips

Improve fluency with these tips for 'learn English speaking'.

• Listening:
  • Watch English cartoons or news with subtitles (e.g., BBC Learning English).
  • Repeat phrases you hear to mimic pronunciation.
  • Listen to English songs and note new words.
• Speaking:
  • Practice 5 minutes daily in front of a mirror.
  • Record yourself and compare with native speakers.
  • Join online English speaking groups (e.g., via WhatsApp or Telegram).

Semantic tip: Regular practice enhances 'English speaking practice' and confidence.