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4/12/14

It’s not a big thing to confuse will and going to

I will to go home

I going to see a doctor

It’s more important that you indicate that you’re speaking about the future using a precise pronunciation and intonation.

TRY TO BE TACTFUL (using the conventions of the English language)

Sorry but…

I’m afraid I’m not happy with…

I’m incredibly sorry but there is a problem with…

Apparently, there is a problem with

Unfortunately, I’m not happy with the service

There seems to be a problem…

Could you take it back to the kitchen?

AVOID THREATENING OR BEING AGGRESSIVE

WAITER:

I’m awfully sorry. I’ll change it immediately.

I’ll be back in a minute. I won’t be long.

I’ll take it back to the kitchen.

I’ll speak speak to the chef.

Borrow books from the library

Fishmonger’s (Zamora)

Shoeshops

Clotheshops

Baker’s

Grocer’s

Ironmonger’s / hardware store

Butcher’s

Jewellery

Giftshop

Euro-shop

Cobbler’s

Stationer’s – stationery

Newsagent’s

Post office

Shops with an off-licence

Licensed

Estate agent’s

Travel agent’s

HOMEWORK: A whole page on vocabulary to do with shopping.