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Booking movers in English (beginner)

Beginner English for booking movers. Key line: “I'd like to book movers for Saturday.”

Full script

Lin
I'd like to book movers for Saturday.
Them
Sure. What time do you need us?
Lin
Can you come at nine in the morning?
Them
Yes, if the truck fits your street.
Lin
It does. My sofa is the problem.
Them
Big sofa?
Lin
Very big. It thinks it's a king.
Them
Then we'll bring straps. The king can move.

Key phrases

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

Booking
✓ I'd like to book movers for Saturday.

Use this to book movers for Saturday.

book can mean reserve a service

Time
✓ What time do you need us?

They are asking what time to arrive.

They are asking for the arrival time

Time
✓ Can you come at nine in the morning?

Use this to ask for a specific time.

Use at before a specific time

Straps
✓ We'll bring straps.

They will bring moving straps.

straps are used to secure items

Quick answers

Booking: what to say in English

Say “I'd like to book movers for Saturday.” — use this to book movers for Saturday. book can mean reserve a service.

Time: what to say in English

Say “What time do you need us?” — they are asking what time to arrive. They are asking for the arrival time.

Time: what to say in English

Say “Can you come at nine in the morning?” — use this to ask for a specific time. Use at before a specific time.

Straps: what to say in English

Say “We'll bring straps.” — they will bring moving straps. straps are used to secure items.

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