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Asking how to sort the trash in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking how to sort the trash. Key line: “Excuse me, how do I sort this trash?”
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, how do I sort this trash?
Them
Sure. Paper here, plastic there.
Lin
And this banana peel goes where?
Them
In food waste. Bananas never recycle.
Lin
What about this cup? It has tea.
Them
Pour it out first, then plastic.
Lin
Got it. My trash needs a map.
Them
Yes, your banana almost joined the bottles.
Key phrases
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Start
✓ Excuse me, how do I sort this trash?Polite way to ask
Start with Excuse me
Where?
✓ This banana peel goes where?Ask where it goes
goes where? = casual
Empty
✓ Pour it out first.For liquid inside
Empty liquids first
Follow-up
✓ What about this cup?Ask about another item
What about...? = next item
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Excuse me, how do I sort this trash?” — polite way to ask. Start with Excuse me.
Where: what to say in English
Say “This banana peel goes where?” — ask where it goes. goes where? = casual.
Empty: what to say in English
Say “Pour it out first.” — for liquid inside. Empty liquids first.
Follow-up: what to say in English
Say “What about this cup?” — ask about another item. What about...? = next item.