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Talking about chores in English (beginner)
Beginner English for talking about chores. Key line: “Can we clean the kitchen tonight?”
Full script
Lin
Can we clean the kitchen tonight?
Them
Sure. The sink looks pretty full.
Lin
I'll wash the plates. Can you sweep?
Them
Yes, and I'll wipe the table too.
Lin
Thanks. That pan scares me a little.
Them
Me too. It may bite us.
Lin
Let's clean it first, then eat.
Them
Deal. The pan wins if we wait.
Key phrases
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Suggestion
✓ Can we clean the kitchen tonight?Polite way to suggest cleaning
Polite suggestion with a roommate
I'll do it
✓ I'll wash the plates.Offer to wash the plates
I'll can mean offering to help
Tasks
✓ Can you sweep?Polite way to ask for sweeping
More polite than a direct order
First
✓ Let's clean it first.Suggest doing this first
Let's + base verb
Quick answers
Suggestion: what to say in English
Say “Can we clean the kitchen tonight?” — polite way to suggest cleaning. Polite suggestion with a roommate.
I'll do it: what to say in English
Say “I'll wash the plates.” — offer to wash the plates. I'll can mean offering to help.
Tasks: what to say in English
Say “Can you sweep?” — polite way to ask for sweeping. More polite than a direct order.
First: what to say in English
Say “Let's clean it first.” — suggest doing this first. Let's + base verb.