1. At a Coffee Shop
Barista: What size would you like?
Customer: Sorry, did you say spice?
Barista: No, size — small, medium, or large?
Customer: Oh, large, please!
2. On the Phone
Friend: Let’s meet at the station at six.
You: Sorry, I didn’t catch that. At the nation?
Friend: No, at the station — the train station.
You: Ah, got it. See you there!
3. At the Doctor’s
Doctor: You might need antibiotics.
Patient: Did you say aerobics?
Doctor: No, antibiotics — medicine to fight the infection.
Patient: Oh, right, antibiotics. Thanks.
4. Ordering Food
Waiter: Would you like soup or salad?
Customer: Sorry, did you say soap?
Waiter: No, soup — like tomato soup.
Customer: Oh, soup, please.
5. At a Hotel Reception
Receptionist: Your room includes breakfast.
Guest: Sorry, includes what?
Receptionist: Breakfast — in the morning.
Guest: Perfect, thank you!
6. At the Airport
Agent: Please have your boarding pass ready.
Traveler: My boring pass?
Agent: No, boarding pass — for the plane.
Traveler: Oh, boarding, right.
7. In a Taxi
Driver: Are you heading to Baker Street?
Passenger: Sorry, Bank Street?
Driver: No, Baker Street — like Sherlock Holmes.
Passenger: Ah! Yes, Baker Street.
8. During a Meeting
Colleague: The deadline is next Thursday.
You: Next Tuesday?
Colleague: No, Thursday — two days later.
You: Thanks for clarifying.
9. At a Park
Friend: Let’s rent some bikes.
You: Some bites?
Friend: No, bikes — bicycles.
You: Oh! Yes, good idea.
10. In a Shop
Salesperson: These shoes are suede.
Customer: Wait, they’re sweet?
Salesperson: No, suede — soft leather.
Customer: Oh, suede, I see!
11. At a Concert
Friend: I love the drums in this song.
You: The crumbs?
Friend: No, the drums — the percussion.
You: Oh, yes, me too!
12. On the Train
Passenger: Is this seat taken?
You: Sorry, did you say bacon?
Passenger: No, taken — is someone sitting here?
You: Oh! No, it’s free.
13. At the Gym
Trainer: Warm up before you stretch.
You: Sorry, farm up?
Trainer: No, warm up — do light exercises first.
You: Ah, warm up. Thanks!
14. At a Museum
Guide: This sculpture is from the 16th century.
Tourist: The 60th century?
Guide: No, 16th — the 1500s.
Tourist: Oh, fascinating!
15. In a Supermarket
Employee: The dairy aisle is over there.
Customer: The daily what?
Employee: Dairy — milk, cheese, and yogurt.
Customer: Thanks, I’ll head there.
16. Making an Appointment
Secretary: How about Thursday at four?
You: Sorry, Thursday at the door?
Secretary: No, Thursday at four o’clock.
You: Perfect, I’ll be there.
17. At a Bakery
Baker: Would you like a croissant?
Customer: A what?
Baker: A croissant — French pastry.
Customer: Oh yes, please!
18. At a Friend’s House
Friend: Let’s watch a thriller.
You: A triller?
Friend: No, a thriller — a suspenseful movie.
You: Great, I love thrillers!
19. Asking for Directions
Stranger: Take the first left, then right at the fountain.
You: At the mountain?
Stranger: No, the fountain — the water feature.
You: Got it, thanks.
20. In a Class
Teacher: Please write an outline first.
Student: An out lime?
Teacher: No, outline — a basic plan.
Student: Ah, okay.
21. At a Wedding
Guest: The ceremony was beautiful.
You: Sorry, the ceremony was useful?
Guest: No, beautiful — very nice.
You: I agree!
22. At the Library
Librarian: Please return the book in two weeks.
Student: Two leaks?
Librarian: No, two weeks.
Student: Okay, two weeks. Thanks!
23. Buying Clothes
Sales Assistant: That jacket is genuine leather.
Customer: Engine leather?
Sales Assistant: No, genuine — real leather.
Customer: Ah, thanks.
24. At a Festival
Friend: Let’s find the stage for the main band.
You: Sorry, the cage?
Friend: No, the stage — where they perform.
You: Oh, right!
25. Renting a Car
Agent: We recommend full insurance.
You: Full endurance?
Agent: No, insurance — for protection.
You: Got it.
26. At a Zoo
Guide: The tigers are more active in the morning.
You: The tires?
Guide: No, tigers — the big cats.
You: Ah, tigers!
27. In a Restaurant
Waiter: Today’s special is grilled salmon.
Customer: Did you say almond?
Waiter: No, salmon — fish.
Customer: Oh, salmon! Sounds good.
28. Visiting a Factory
Guide: We produce textiles here.
Visitor: We produce test tiles?
Guide: No, textiles — fabric materials.
Visitor: Oh, textiles. Thanks!
29. In a Bookstore
Employee: The biography section is upstairs.
Customer: The geography section?
Employee: No, biography — life stories.
Customer: Got it, thanks.
30. During a Job Interview
Interviewer: We value teamwork highly.
Candidate: Sorry, you value tea work?
Interviewer: No, teamwork — collaboration.
Candidate: Ah, yes, understood!
1. At a Café
A: Can I get a caramel latte with oat milk, please?
B: Sorry, was that a caramel or hazelnut latte?
A: Caramel—with oat milk, not regular.
B: Got it! One caramel latte coming up.
2. On the Phone (Bad Connection)
A: Hi, is this the dentist’s office?
B: Sorry, you’re breaking up—did you say dentist or dermatologist?
A: Dentist! Dr. Lee’s clinic.
B: Ah, yes—let me transfer you.
3. In a Noisy Restaurant
A: I’ll have the grilled salmon and mashed potatoes.
B: Did you say grilled salmon or fried chicken? It’s loud in here.
A: Salmon, please. And extra lemon on the side.
4. Asking for Directions
A: Turn left at the traffic light, then straight for two blocks.
B: Left at the stop sign or traffic light?
A: The light—you’ll see a blue pharmacy.
5. At a Train Station
A: The 4:15 train to Brighton is delayed by 20 minutes.
B: Did you say *4:15* or *4:50*?
A: 4:15—but check the board for updates.
6. Ordering Takeout
A: I’d like pad thai, no peanuts, and extra lime.
B: No peanuts or no shrimp?
A: No peanuts—I’m allergic.
7. At the Library
A: Your books are due next Thursday.
B: Next Thursday or this Thursday?
A: Next—the 18th, not the 11th.
8. In a Meeting
A: We need the report by Friday afternoon.
B: This Friday or next Friday?
A: This Friday—the 12th.
9. At the Hair Salon
A: Just a trim, about two centimeters off the ends.
B: Two centimeters or five?
A: Two—I’m growing it out.
10. At the Gym
A: Use the red resistance band for this exercise.
B: The red or the black one?
A: Red—it’s medium strength.
11. At a Supermarket
A: The organic eggs are on aisle five.
B: Aisle five or aisle nine?
A: Five, near the dairy section.
12. Booking a Hotel
A: Your reservation is for June 3rd to 7th.
B: June 3rd or July 3rd?
A: June—next month.
13. At a Pharmacy
A: Take one pill every eight hours.
B: Eight hours or twelve?
A: Eight—with food if possible.
14. In a Taxi
A: Take the next right after the bridge.
B: Right or left?
A: Right—onto Maple Street.
15. At a Job Interview
A: The starting salary is £32,000 annually.
B: Did you say *32* or *42* thousand?
A: Thirty-two, with potential bonuses.
16. At a Concert
A: The band starts at 9 PM.
B: *9* or *8*?
A: Nine—doors open at 8:30.
17. In a Classroom
A: The essay is due on the 15th.
B: The 15th or the 50th?
A: Fifteenth—next Tuesday.
18. At a Doctor’s Office
A: Avoid caffeine for 24 hours before the test.
B: *24* hours or *12*?
A: Twenty-four—just to be safe.
19. At a Clothing Store
A: These jeans are 30% off today.
B: 30% or 50%?
A: Thirty—but the sale ends tonight.
20. On a Video Call
A: Can you email me the file by tomorrow?
B: Did you say email or upload it?
A: Email—to jane@domain.com.
21. At a Bus Stop
A: Bus 205 comes every 15 minutes.
B: *205* or *250*?
A: Two-oh-five—it’s the green one.
22. At a Pet Store
A: This fish needs a tank of at least 20 liters.
B: *20* or *30*?
A: Twenty—but bigger is better.
23. At a Party
A: The cake is gluten-free.
B: Gluten-free or sugar-free?
A: Gluten-free—for allergies.
24. At a Tech Store
A: This laptop has 16GB of RAM.
B: *16* or *32*?
A: Sixteen—enough for most users.
25. In a Car (GPS Directions)
A: Exit the roundabout at the second turn.
B: Second or third?
A: Second—onto High Street.
26. At a Bakery
A: The sourdough needs 5 more minutes.
B: *5* or *15*?
A: Five—it’s almost ready.
27. At a Movie Theater
A: Screen 4 is upstairs.
B: Screen 4 or Screen 14?
A: Four—for the 7 PM showing.
28. At a Friend’s House
A: The Wi-Fi password is “sunshine2024.”
B: *2024* or *2042*?
A: 2024—all lowercase.
29. At a Bike Shop
A: Your repair will cost £25.
B: *25* or *35*?
A: Twenty-five—pay when you collect it.
30. At a Conference
A: The workshop starts at 2:30 in Room B.
B: *2:30* or *3:30*?
A: Two-thirty—don’t be late!
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