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 2.
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Inviting
- Do you want to...?
- Would you like to...?
- Are you free on...?
- Come to my house.
Example Context
Leo:
I have two tickets for the cinema.
Mia:
Oh, nice.
Leo:
Would you like to come with me?
Mia:
Yes, please!
Making Plans and Arrangements
- Let's meet at... (time / place)
- See you on... (Monday / Tuesday)
- Are you free tomorrow?
- What time?
Example Context
Jim:
Do you want to play tennis?
Tom:
Yes. Are you free tomorrow?
Jim:
Yes. Let's meet at the park at 10 o'clock.
Tom:
Perfect. See you tomorrow.
Greetings and Introductions
- Hello. / Hi.
- My name is... / I am...
- Nice to meet you.
- How are you?
Example Context
Sarah:
Hello. My name is Sarah.
David:
Hi Sarah. I am David. Nice to meet you.
Sarah:
Nice to meet you too. How are you?
David:
I am fine, thank you. And you?
Saying Goodbye
- Goodbye. / Bye.
- See you later.
- See you tomorrow.
- Have a nice day.
Example Context
Teacher:
The class is finished.
Student:
Okay. Goodbye, teacher.
Teacher:
Bye. See you tomorrow.
Student:
Yes. Have a nice day.
Thanking and Responding
- Thank you.
- Thanks a lot.
- You are welcome.
- No problem.
Example Context
Man:
Here is your coffee.
Woman:
Oh, thank you.
Man:
You are welcome. Do you need sugar?
Woman:
No, thanks.
Ordering Food and Drink
- I would like... (a pizza / a coffee)
- Can I have...?
- The bill, please.
- For here or to go? (Takeaway)
Example Context
Server:
Hello. What would you like?
Customer:
I would like a burger and chips, please.
Server:
Anything to drink?
Customer:
Yes. Can I have a coke?
Shopping (Buying Things)
- How much is this?
- Do you have this in... (red / small)?
- Can I pay by card?
- I'll take it.
Example Context
Shopper:
Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?
Assistant:
Yes, here you are.
Shopper:
Great. I'll take it. Can I pay by card?
Assistant:
Yes, of course.
Checking Understanding
- Do you understand?
- Is that clear?
- Yes, I understand.
- No, I don't understand.
Example Context
Guide:
The bus leaves at 3pm, not 2pm. Is that clear?
Tourist:
No, I don't understand. 3pm or 2pm?
Guide:
3pm. In one hour. Do you understand?
Tourist:
Ah, yes. I understand now.
Expressing Ability
- I can... (swim / drive / cook)
- I can't...
- Can you...?
- How well...?
Example Context
Tom:
We are going to the pool. Can you swim?
Jack:
No, I can't swim.
Tom:
Oh. Can you play tennis?
Jack:
Yes, I can play tennis very well.
