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Taking a diving lesson in English

Everyday English for taking a diving lesson. Key line: “Could I book a beginner diving lesson for today?”

Full script

LinCould I book a beginner diving lesson for today?
ThemSure. Have you dived before, or is this your first time?
LinMy first time. I swim, but I sink like a spoon.
ThemNo problem. We start in the pool and go really slow.
LinGreat. Do I need to bring anything, or just show up?
ThemJust bring a towel. We provide the gear and snacks.
LinPerfect. If I panic, please remind me I'm not a spoon.
ThemDeal. By the end, you'll float better than a spoon, maybe even a mermaid.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Booking

✓ Could I book a beginner diving lesson for today?

Ask to book a beginner diving lesson.

book = reserve a class or service

1st time

✓ It's my first time.

Say this when it's your first time.

Use it for any first-time activity.

Bring

✓ Do I need to bring anything?

Ask what to bring.

Common before you go; keep "anything".

Slow

✓ We go really slow.

Reassure a beginner.

Natural way to calm a beginner.

Quick answers

Booking: what to say in English

Say “Could I book a beginner diving lesson for today?” — ask to book a beginner diving lesson. book = reserve a class or service.

1st time: what to say in English

Say “It's my first time.” — say this when it's your first time. Use it for any first-time activity.

Bring: what to say in English

Say “Do I need to bring anything?” — ask what to bring. Common before you go; keep "anything".

Slow: what to say in English

Say “We go really slow.” — reassure a beginner. Natural way to calm a beginner.

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