EverydayBeginner
Adopting a cat in English (beginner)
Beginner English for adopting a cat. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to adopt a cat.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like to adopt a cat.
Them
Of course. Do you want a calm one?
Lin
Yes, a friendly cat for my home.
Them
This gray cat is sweet and quiet.
Lin
Can I meet her, if that's okay?
Them
Sure, but she likes to choose people.
Lin
That's fine. I hope she likes me.
Them
She sat on your shoe. You're chosen.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
adopt
✓ I'd like to adopt a cat.Polite: say what you want
Polite way to say what you want
want
✓ Do you want a calm one?Ask what kind they want
one = the noun already said
meet
✓ Can I meet her?Ask to see the pet
Natural when asking to see a pet
choose
✓ She likes to choose people.Playful: the pet picks you
A light, joking line
Quick answers
adopt: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to adopt a cat.” — polite: say what you want. Polite way to say what you want.
want: what to say in English
Say “Do you want a calm one?” — ask what kind they want. one = the noun already said.
meet: what to say in English
Say “Can I meet her?” — ask to see the pet. Natural when asking to see a pet.
choose: what to say in English
Say “She likes to choose people.” — playful: the pet picks you. A light, joking line.