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Taking a diving lesson in English (beginner)
Beginner English for taking a diving lesson. Key line: “Hi, I'd like a *diving* *lesson*, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like a diving lesson, please.
Them
Sure. Can you swim and stay calm?
Lin
Yes, but I talk a lot.
Them
Underwater, your hands do the talking.
Lin
Great. How do I breathe underwater?
Them
Slow and easy. Never hold your breath.
Lin
Okay. If I talk, just wave.
Them
I will. The fish like it quiet.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Sign up
✓ I'd like a diving lesson, please.Polite way to sign up
Polite start: I'd like is more natural
Can swim?
✓ Can you swim?Check swimming ability
Basic safety check
Breathing
✓ How do I breathe underwater?Ask about breathing
breathe is the verb; breath is the noun
Safety
✓ Never hold your breath.Important diving safety rule
Common diving safety reminder
Quick answers
Sign up: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a diving lesson, please.” — polite way to sign up. Polite start: I'd like is more natural.
Can swim: what to say in English
Say “Can you swim?” — check swimming ability. Basic safety check.
Breathing: what to say in English
Say “How do I breathe underwater?” — ask about breathing. breathe is the verb; breath is the noun.
Safety: what to say in English
Say “Never hold your breath.” — important diving safety rule. Common diving safety reminder.