隨著時代的發(fā)展和社會的進步，英語已從一種工具變成了一種思想，一種知識庫。沒有掌握英語猶如缺乏一種思想，缺少了一個重要的知識源泉?？梢赃@樣說，學會英語，不但多了一雙眼睛，一對耳朵，和一條舌頭，甚至是多了一個頭腦!因為語言是人類思維的工具，認識世界的工具，掌握一種語言也即掌握了一種觀察和認識世界的方法和習慣。下面就讓我們從基礎入手，來學習一下日常英語口語對話吧。
日常英語口語對話（1）
這家咖啡館的環(huán)境還不錯。The environment of this caféis nice。
你想喝點什么?What would you like to drink?
今天我請客。It’s my treat today。
喂，服務生!Oh, waiter!
請來兩杯咖啡。Two coffees, please。
我想要一小杯卡布奇諾咖啡。I’ll have a small cappuccino。
請給我杯無咖啡因的咖啡。Give me a decaf, please。
我要一杯不加奶的咖啡，她要一杯加奶的。A black coffee for me and a white one for her。
不要奶油。No cream。
要加奶油和糖。Cream and sugar。
味道要濃烈一些。Make it strong。
我要大杯的。I’d like a large one。
暫時只要咖啡。Just coffee for the moment。
這里的咖啡很棒。The coffee here is perfect。
這咖啡還行嗎?Is the coffee all right?
In a Café
Eric：Do you know why I chose this café?
Lucy：You like the music here。
Eric：No, it’s because it's a good place to talk。
Lucy：Actually, I don’t think it really matters which caféwe go to。
Eric：Oh, it does. A good cafémakes a huge difference2. A quiet and comfortable environment is more suitable for conversation. At least3 I think so。
Lucy：Hmm, maybe。
Eric：Well, anyway4, let's get something to drink. The coffee here is good. What would you like5?
Lucy：I’ll have a medium white coffee。
Eric：(to the waitress)Excuse me, miss!
Waitress：Yes. What can I get for you6?
Eric：Two coffees, please. A large black coffee for me and a medium white one for her. Thank you。
Waitress：Anything else?
Eric：Not at the moment7.
Lucy：You like black coffee?
Eric：Yes. And I like it strong。
日常英語口語對話（2）
我們可以在你們餐館提前預訂餐位嗎?
Can we make a reservation at your restaurant in advance?
我想預訂餐位。I’d like to make a reservation。
我想預訂一張供六人用餐的桌子。
I’d like to reserve a table for six
我想訂一個明天晚上的包間。
I’d like to book a private room for tomorrow evening。
我想訂張靠窗戶的桌子。I want to book a table by the window。
請以沃森的名義訂下。Please book it under the name of Watson。
我在你們餐廳預訂了餐位。I’ve made a reservation at your restaurant。
我打算六點到。I’d like to come at 6.
你們餐館在什么地方?Where is your restaurant?
Reserving a Table over the Phone
Receptionist：Good afternoon. Peace Restaurant. May I help you?
Julius：I’d like to reserve a table for two. My wife and I。
Receptionist：Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?
Julius：I’m not sure…perhaps around 8 p.m。
Receptionist：Fine. I’ll reserve a table for two at 8 p.m., sir. May I have your name, please?
Julius：Julius. Julius Berman。
Receptionist：Thank you, Mr. Berman. And do you prefer smoking or non-smoking?
Julius：Non-smoking will be fine, please. But it is more important that you get us a table by the window. It’s our anniversary and I’d like it to be very special。
Receptionist：I’ll try my best. We look forward to having you with us tonight, Mr. Berman。
Julius：Thank you. Good-bye。
Receptionist：Good-bye, and have a good day!
日常英語口語對話（3）
這真是一頓非常不錯的午餐!This is a very nice lunch!
這里的飯菜果然名不虛傳。The food here deserves its name。
這道菜合你的口味嗎?Is this dish to your taste?
你覺得這里的飯菜怎么樣?How do you like the food here?
味道很好。It’s delicious。
飯菜太難吃了!The food is terrible!
肉太肥了。The meat has too much fat。
真辣!It’s hot!
這種食物太難消化了。This food is too heavy on my stomach。
這道菜很鮮美。It has a very delicate taste。
Discussing Dishes
Brad：Are you satisfied with the dishes?
Jane：Great! The lamb stew tastes incredible!
Brad：I like it too. I like the fish, especially. It’s so fresh and the flavor is kind of light for a freshwater fish。
Jane：Yes. The food here deserves its reputation. Chinese food is one of my favorites。
Brad：If you’d like, I’ll take you to a new restaurant next time. I just heard about it from a friend and he was just raving about it. It serves great Sichuan cuisine. Would you like to try that?
Jane：Sure, I’d love to. I heard Sichuan cuisine is very hot. I think I’ll definitely love it。
Brad：Great! I love hot food too。
Jane：Well, let’s finish this great dinner first。
Brad：You said it!