Functional Language For A1 Beginner
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Welcome to your essential guide for A1 Functional Language. Below you will find the most important phrases you need for "survival English," helping you to introduce yourself, order food, and ask simple questions with confidence. Because this list is comprehensive, we have split it across three pages. Use the Table of Contents below to jump straight to a specific topic, or to navigate quickly to Page 1 and Page 3.
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Giving Clarification
- I mean...
- No, not X. I said Y.
- It is a type of...
- Let me spell it.
Example Context
Clerk:
Is your name Jon?
Man:
No. I said Tom. T-O-M.
Clerk:
Ah, sorry. Tom. And are you from Paris?
Man:
No, not Paris. I am from Lyon.
Apologising
- I am sorry.
- Sorry I am late.
- Excuse me.
- I am very sorry.
Example Context
Boss:
The meeting started at 9:00.
Worker:
Hello. Sorry I am late. The bus was slow.
Boss:
That is okay. Sit down, please.
Accepting Apologies
- That's okay.
- No problem.
- Don't worry.
- It is fine.
Example Context
Alice:
Oh no! I spilled my coffee on your table. I am sorry.
Bob:
Don't worry. It is just water.
Alice:
Are you sure?
Bob:
Yes, no problem.
Making Requests
- Can I have...?
- Could you help me?
- Please give me...
- I would like... (Polite)
Example Context
Guest:
Excuse me. Could you help me?
Host:
Yes, of course.
Guest:
The room is cold. Can I have a blanket?
Host:
Certainly. Here you are.
Responding to Requests
- Yes, of course.
- Here you are.
- Sure.
- Sorry, I can't.
Example Context
Child:
Can I have a biscuit?
Mum:
Yes, of course. Here you are.
Child:
Can I watch TV now?
Mum:
Sorry, you can't. It is time for bed.
Expressing Preferences
- I prefer...
- I like... more.
- I want...
- I don't want...
Example Context
Waiter:
Do you want tea or coffee?
Dan:
I prefer coffee.
Waiter:
We have cake or ice cream.
Dan:
I want the chocolate cake, please.
Describing People
- He is... (tall / short / funny)
- She has... (blue eyes / long hair)
- He looks... (happy / tired)
- She is wearing... (a red dress)
Example Context
Police:
Where is your son?
Dad:
I can't find him.
Police:
What does he look like?
Dad:
He is short and he has brown hair.
Describing Places and Things
- It is... (big / small / old / new)
- It looks... (nice / expensive)
- There is / There are...
- It has... (a garden / a view)
Example Context
Tina:
Do you like your new house?
Mark:
Yes. It is very big.
Tina:
Does it have a garden?
Mark:
Yes. There is a small garden with flowers.
Interrupting
- Excuse me.
- Can I ask a question?
- Wait a minute.
- Sorry to interrupt.
Example Context
Guide:
This castle is very old. It was built in 1500...
Tourist:
Excuse me. Can I ask a question?
Guide:
Yes, go ahead.
Tourist:
Where is the toilet?
Expressing Feelings
- I am... (happy / sad / angry)
- I feel... (sick / tired)
- I am worried about...
- It is boring / interesting.
Example Context
Mum:
Are you okay?
Son:
No. I feel sick.
Mum:
Oh dear. Go to bed.
Son:
But the school trip is tomorrow. I am sad.
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