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At the print shop in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at the print shop. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to print this, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like to print this, please.
Them
Sure. Black and white, or color?
Lin
Black and white, please. My cat looks like a boss.
Them
Okay. How many copies do you need?
Lin
Just one copy, please. She is the boss.
Them
No problem. Do you want it double-sided?
Lin
No, single-sided is fine. One boss is enough.
Them
Here you go. The boss looks great.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
print
✓ I'd like to print this, please.Polite way to ask to print
Polite start; this = file or picture
B&W
✓ Black and white, please.For black-and-white printing
Common when asked about color
copies
✓ How many copies do you need?Ask for the number needed
copy here = one printed sheet
single-sided
✓ Single-sided is fine.One side is okay
fine here = okay
Quick answers
print: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to print this, please.” — polite way to ask to print. Polite start; this = file or picture.
B&W: what to say in English
Say “Black and white, please.” — for black-and-white printing. Common when asked about color.
copies: what to say in English
Say “How many copies do you need?” — ask for the number needed. copy here = one printed sheet.
single-sided: what to say in English
Say “Single-sided is fine.” — one side is okay. fine here = okay.