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At a language exchange in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at a language exchange. Key line: “Hi, can we practice English together?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can we practice English together?
Them
Sure. I'm Ben. My Chinese is shy too.
Lin
I'm Lin. Please speak slowly.
Them
I can. My English isn't brave either.
Lin
Then let's use small words.
Them
Great. Big words always show off.
Lin
Exactly. Small words are friendly.
Them
Yes. The big words can wait outside.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Can we practice English together?Ask to practice together
A natural opener
Meeting
✓ Nice to meet you.First-time greeting
Common when you first meet
Slower
✓ Please speak slowly.Ask someone to slow down
Say it if you can't catch it
Simple
✓ Let's use small words.Ask for simpler words
Ask the other person to keep it simple
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Can we practice English together?” — ask to practice together. A natural opener.
Meeting: what to say in English
Say “Nice to meet you.” — first-time greeting. Common when you first meet.
Slower: what to say in English
Say “Please speak slowly.” — ask someone to slow down. Say it if you can't catch it.
Simple: what to say in English
Say “Let's use small words.” — ask for simpler words. Ask the other person to keep it simple.