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Borrowing a charger in English (beginner)
Beginner English for borrowing a charger. Key line: “Hi, can I borrow a charger?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I borrow a charger?
Them
Sure. What kind do you need?
Lin
A USB-C one, please.
Them
Wow, your phone's really dying.
Lin
Yes, it's at one percent.
Them
Then let's save it.
Lin
Thanks. I owe you a coffee.
Them
Deal—if your phone survives first.
Key phrases
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borrowing
✓ Can I borrow a charger?Ask to borrow someone's charger
borrow + the thing you need
type
✓ What kind do you need?Ask about the connector type
kind = type here
specify
✓ A USB-C one, please.Say which charger you need
one = the noun already said
treat
✓ I owe you a coffee.Say you'll treat them later
casual way to treat them later
Quick answers
borrowing: what to say in English
Say “Can I borrow a charger?” — ask to borrow someone's charger. borrow + the thing you need.
type: what to say in English
Say “What kind do you need?” — ask about the connector type. kind = type here.
specify: what to say in English
Say “A USB-C one, please.” — say which charger you need. one = the noun already said.
treat: what to say in English
Say “I owe you a coffee.” — say you'll treat them later. casual way to treat them later.