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Sending a package in English (beginner)
Beginner English for sending a package. Key line: “I'd like to send this package, please.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like to send this package, please.
Them
Sure. Where is it going?
Lin
It's going to China.
Them
Okay. Any breakable things inside?
Lin
No, just tea. It smells very strong.
Them
That's fine. Please put it here.
Lin
Thanks. Can it get there fast?
Them
Yes—before the tea escapes.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
I'd like to
✓ I'd like to send this package.Polite way to start
Common and polite
going to
✓ Where is it going?Ask the destination
Staff often ask this
breakable
✓ Any breakable things inside?Ask about fragile items
'inside' at the end is natural
fast
✓ Can it get there fast?Ask about delivery speed
Use this for delivery time
Quick answers
I'd like to: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to send this package.” — polite way to start. Common and polite.
going to: what to say in English
Say “Where is it going?” — ask the destination. Staff often ask this.
breakable: what to say in English
Say “Any breakable things inside?” — ask about fragile items. 'inside' at the end is natural.
fast: what to say in English
Say “Can it get there fast?” — ask about delivery speed. Use this for delivery time.