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Asking for a refill in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking for a refill. Key line: “Hi, can I get a refill, please?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I get a refill, please?
Them
Sure. Same drink in the same cup?
Lin
Yes, this cup works hard today.
Them
I can see that. It's almost empty.
Lin
It gets thirsty fast.
Them
Then let's help your cup out.
Lin
Thanks. Just a little more, please.
Them
Here you go. Your cup wins today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Refill
✓ Can I get a refill, please?ask for a refill
Common, polite, natural
same cup
✓ Same drink in the same cup?check the drink and cup
They check drink and cup
a little
✓ Just a little more, please.ask for a small amount
just makes it softer
Here you go
✓ Here you go.say this when handing it over
Common when passing something
Quick answers
Refill: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a refill, please?” — ask for a refill. Common, polite, natural.
same cup: what to say in English
Say “Same drink in the same cup?” — check the drink and cup. They check drink and cup.
a little: what to say in English
Say “Just a little more, please.” — ask for a small amount. just makes it softer.
Here you go: what to say in English
Say “Here you go.” — say this when handing it over. Common when passing something.