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Chatting while walking the dog in English (beginner)
Beginner English for chatting while walking the dog. Key line: “Hi, can I pet your dog?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I pet your dog?
Them
Sure. She's friendly, but she loves attention.
Lin
Aww, she's so soft. What's her name?
Them
Her name's Molly. She walks me.
Lin
I see that. She looks very proud.
Them
Yes, I just follow the boss.
Lin
Then I'll say hi to the boss.
Them
Good idea. She expects snacks too.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
ask first
✓ Can I pet your dog?Polite way to ask first
Ask first. More polite.
ask name
✓ What's her name?Ask the dog's name
For pets, her / his is common
looks
✓ She looks very proud.Say the dog looks proud
After looks, use an adjective
agree
✓ Good idea.Use when you agree
Useful to agree with someone
Quick answers
ask first: what to say in English
Say “Can I pet your dog?” — polite way to ask first. Ask first. More polite.
ask name: what to say in English
Say “What's her name?” — ask the dog's name. For pets, her / his is common.
looks: what to say in English
Say “She looks very proud.” — say the dog looks proud. After looks, use an adjective.
agree: what to say in English
Say “Good idea.” — use when you agree. Useful to agree with someone.