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Booking movers in English

Everyday English for booking movers. Key line: “I'd like to schedule a move for Saturday.”

Full script

Lin
I'd like to schedule a move for Saturday.
Them
Sure, what size place are you moving out of?
Lin
It's a one-bedroom, and the couch is the real boss.
Them
Got it. Do you need packing, or just the truck?
Lin
Just the truck and two movers. I'm packing everything myself.
Them
We can do 10 a.m., and it'll take three hours.
Lin
Perfect. If the couch fights back, please stay patient.
Them
No worries. Couches always gain weight on moving day.

Key phrases

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booking
✓ I'd like to schedule a move for Saturday.

Polite way to book a moving day

schedule sounds more like arranging

bedrooms
✓ What size place are you moving out of?

Ask about the size of the current home

place is very common in speech

just the truck
✓ Just the truck and two movers.

Say what service you need

just = only need

time needed
✓ It'll take three hours.

Estimate the moving time

take here = need this much time

Quick answers

booking: what to say in English

Say “I'd like to schedule a move for Saturday.” — polite way to book a moving day. schedule sounds more like arranging.

bedrooms: what to say in English

Say “What size place are you moving out of?” — ask about the size of the current home. place is very common in speech.

just the truck: what to say in English

Say “Just the truck and two movers.” — say what service you need. just = only need.

time needed: what to say in English

Say “It'll take three hours.” — estimate the moving time. take here = need this much time.

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