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Furniture delivery and assembly in English (advanced)

Advanced English for furniture delivery and assembly. Key line: “Hi, could we arrange delivery and assembly for this wardrobe?”

Full script

LinHi, could we arrange delivery and assembly for this wardrobe?
ThemSure—what day works for you, and do you want us to haul away the boxes?
LinFriday would be ideal, and yes, please; my scissors always vanish when boxes show up.
ThemFriday's open in the afternoon, and our crew can put everything together in about an hour.
LinPerfect. Could they also tighten anything wobbly before they head out?
ThemAbsolutely. They'll level it, check the doors, and make sure nothing does that little lean.
LinAmazing—I'm mainly trying to avoid another midnight battle with a mystery screw.
ThemFair enough; we'll send the team, and you can officially retire from late-night wrench combat.

Key phrases

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Delivery & setup

✓ arrange delivery and assembly

To set up delivery and assembly

More complete than just "delivery"

Friday's best

✓ Friday would be ideal

Friday is my first choice

Polite way to name your first choice

Remove packaging

✓ haul away the boxes

Take away the boxes too

Often means take the packaging too

Tighten loose bits

✓ tighten anything wobbly

Fix any parts that wobble

wobbly = not steady; shakes

Quick answers

Delivery & setup: what to say in English

Say “arrange delivery and assembly” — to set up delivery and assembly. More complete than just "delivery".

Friday's best: what to say in English

Say “Friday would be ideal” — friday is my first choice. Polite way to name your first choice.

Remove packaging: what to say in English

Say “haul away the boxes” — take away the boxes too. Often means take the packaging too.

Tighten loose bits: what to say in English

Say “tighten anything wobbly” — fix any parts that wobble. wobbly = not steady; shakes.

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