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日常の英会話でよくあるやりとり

日常の英会話でよくあるやりとりは、カジュアルな会話からビジネスシーンまでさまざまです。以下に、よくあるやりとりの例をいくつか紹介します。

1. 挨拶と近況の確認

A: “Hi! How are you doing?”
B: “I’m good, thanks! How about you?”
A: “I’m doing well. Just busy with work. What have you been up to lately?”
B: “Not much, just catching up on some reading and relaxing.”

2. 自己紹介

A: “Hi, I’m Sarah. I don’t think we’ve met before.”
B: “Nice to meet you, Sarah. I’m John.”
A: “Nice to meet you too, John. What do you do?”
B: “I’m a graphic designer. How about you?”
A: “I’m a teacher.”

3. 食事や飲み物の注文

A: “Can I get a coffee, please?”
B: “Sure. Would you like cream and sugar with that?”
A: “Yes, please. And can I also get a blueberry muffin?”
B: “Of course. Your total is $5.50.”

4. 計画を立てる

A: “What are you doing this weekend?”
B: “I’m thinking about going hiking. Do you want to join?”
A: “That sounds fun! What time were you thinking of going?”
B: “Maybe around 8 AM. Does that work for you?”
A: “Yes, that works for me. I’ll see you then!”

5. 問題を報告する

A: “Excuse me, but there seems to be a problem with my order.”
B: “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What seems to be the issue?”
A: “I ordered a vegetarian meal, but it looks like there’s meat in it.”
B: “I apologize for the mistake. I’ll get it corrected right away.”

6. 感謝と応答

A: “Thank you for helping me with the presentation.”
B: “No problem at all. I’m glad I could help.”
A: “I really appreciate it. It made a big difference.”
B: “You’re welcome. I’m happy to help anytime.”

7. 意見を交換する

A: “What do you think of the new restaurant down the street?”
B: “I haven’t been there yet. Is it good?”
A: “Yes, I went last week, and the food was great. I recommend trying the pasta.”
B: “Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to check it out.”

8. 予約やアポイントメント

A: “I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Smith.”
B: “Sure. What day and time would you prefer?”
A: “How about Thursday at 2 PM?”
B: “Let me check… Yes, we have an opening then. I’ll book it for you.”

9. 道を尋ねる

A: “Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the nearest subway station?”
B: “Sure. Go straight down this road, and then take a left at the second intersection. The station will be on your right.”
A: “Thank you very much!”
B: “You’re welcome!”

10. 感情や状態を共有する

A: “I’ve been feeling a bit stressed lately with all the work.”
B: “I’m sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do to help?”
A: “I think just talking about it helps. Thanks for listening.”
B: “Anytime. If you need to talk more, I’m here.”

これらのやりとりを練習することで、自然な会話ができるようになり、日常生活でのコミュニケーションがスムーズになります。

オーストラリアといえばカフェ！カフェで使える英単語

カフェで使える英単語もたくさんありますね。以下はよく使う単語とフレーズです。

Menu: メニュー
Order: 注文する
Table: テーブル
Seat: 席
Bill/Check: お会計
Tip: チップ
Waiter/Waitress: ウェイター/ウェイトレス
Barista: バリスタ
Specials: スペシャル（本日のおすすめ）
Reservation: 予約
Refill: おかわり
Takeout/To-go: テイクアウト
Dine-in: 店内で食事する
Sugar: 砂糖
Cream: クリーム
Milk: 牛乳
Cup: カップ
Mug: マグカップ
Saucer: ソーサー（カップの下に置く小皿）
Napkin: ナプキン
Stirrer: スティック（かき混ぜる用の棒）

これらの単語やフレーズを覚えておくと、カフェでのコミュニケーションがスムーズになるかもしれませんね。

英会話フレーズ

カフェで使える英語フレーズもたくさんありますよ。いくつかご紹介しますね。

注文する時

“Can I see the menu, please?”
メニューを見せてもらえますか？
“I’d like to order a [coffee/tea/sandwich], please.”
[コーヒー/お茶/サンドイッチ]を注文したいです。
“Can I get this to go?”
これをテイクアウトできますか？
“What’s the special today?”
今日のスペシャルは何ですか？