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Getting a haircut in English (beginner)
Beginner English for getting a haircut. Key line: “I'd like a haircut, please.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like a haircut, please.
Them
Sure. How short do you want it?
Lin
Just a little off, please.
Them
Okay. Around your ears too?
Lin
Yes, but I like my ears.
Them
Got it. I cut hair, not ears.
Lin
Great. Then make it neat, please.
Them
Okay, your ears are safe with me.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Haircut
✓ I'd like a haircut, please.Polite way to ask for a haircut
Most natural way to start
how short
✓ How short do you want it?Question about hair length
A common barber question
a little
✓ Just a little off, please.Ask to cut only a little
off = cut away
neat
✓ Make it neat, please.Ask for a clean, tidy look
neat = clean and tidy
Quick answers
Haircut: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a haircut, please.” — polite way to ask for a haircut. Most natural way to start.
how short: what to say in English
Say “How short do you want it?” — question about hair length. A common barber question.
a little: what to say in English
Say “Just a little off, please.” — ask to cut only a little. off = cut away.
neat: what to say in English
Say “Make it neat, please.” — ask for a clean, tidy look. neat = clean and tidy.