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Asking someone to take a photo in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking someone to take a photo. Key line: “Excuse me, can you take my photo?”
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, can you take my photo?
Them
Sure! Where do you want it?
Lin
Here is good. Please get my shoes, too.
Them
Both shoes? Wow, that's serious.
Lin
Yes, they're my lucky shoes.
Them
Got it. Smile, Lucky Shoes.
Lin
One more, please. My eyes are closed.
Them
No problem. Your lucky shoes are the stars.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Excuse me, can you take my photo?polite way to ask for a photo
Start with Excuse me to be polite
Spot
✓ Here is good.show the place for the photo
Use it to show the photo spot
Again
✓ One more, please.ask for another photo
Say it when you want a retake
Reason
✓ My eyes are closed.say why you need another one
Explain why you want a retake
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Excuse me, can you take my photo?” — polite way to ask for a photo. Start with Excuse me to be polite.
Spot: what to say in English
Say “Here is good.” — show the place for the photo. Use it to show the photo spot.
Again: what to say in English
Say “One more, please.” — ask for another photo. Say it when you want a retake.
Reason: what to say in English
Say “My eyes are closed.” — say why you need another one. Explain why you want a retake.