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At the pet groomer in English (beginner)

Beginner English for at the pet groomer. Key line: “I'd like a bath for my dog.”

Full script

Lin
Hi, I'd like a bath for my dog.
Them
Sure. What's her name?
Lin
Her name is Coco. She's very dirty.
Them
We can help. Any special requests?
Lin
Please trim her nails, too.
Them
Of course. Does Coco get nervous?
Lin
A little. She thinks she's a lion.
Them
No problem. We'll groom the lion gently.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Booking
✓ I'd like a bath for my dog.

Polite way to book a service

Say it directly to book a pet service

Name
✓ What's her name?

Ask the pet's name

Use her for a female pet

Nail trim
✓ Please trim her nails, too.

Add another service politely

too at the end sounds natural

Nervous
✓ Does Coco get nervous?

Ask if the pet gets nervous

Often ask if a pet gets nervous

Quick answers

Booking: what to say in English

Say “I'd like a bath for my dog.” — polite way to book a service. Say it directly to book a pet service.

Name: what to say in English

Say “What's her name?” — ask the pet's name. Use her for a female pet.

Nail trim: what to say in English

Say “Please trim her nails, too.” — add another service politely. too at the end sounds natural.

Nervous: what to say in English

Say “Does Coco get nervous?” — ask if the pet gets nervous. Often ask if a pet gets nervous.

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