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At a wedding in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at a wedding. Key line: “Hi, is this seat free?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, is this seat free?
Them
Yes, please sit. I'm Ben.
Lin
Thanks. Can I stand here later?
Them
Sure. Just don't block the camera.
Lin
I cry at every wedding.
Them
Then save some tears for the cake.
Lin
Deal. Is it okay to clap now?
Them
Not yet. Save that for the kiss.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
seat?
✓ Is this seat free?Ask if the seat is open
A common, natural way to ask
stand here
✓ Can I stand here later?Ask to stand here later
later = after this
clap
✓ Is it okay to clap now?Ask if now is the right time
Good when you are not sure of the rules
don't block
✓ Don't block the camera.Tell someone not to cover the view
block can mean cover people's view too
Quick answers
seat: what to say in English
Say “Is this seat free?” — ask if the seat is open. A common, natural way to ask.
stand here: what to say in English
Say “Can I stand here later?” — ask to stand here later. later = after this.
clap: what to say in English
Say “Is it okay to clap now?” — ask if now is the right time. Good when you are not sure of the rules.
don't block: what to say in English
Say “Don't block the camera.” — tell someone not to cover the view. block can mean cover people's view too.