Can I Help You? - English Conversation Practice – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.[Music] ordering catering food hello can I help you hi I'd like to order catering for a party can you provide me with the date and time of your event yes it's on Saturday at 700 p.m

2.and how many guests are you expecting around 20 guests what type of event is it it's a birthday party what Specialties do you recommend for a small party I recommend finger foods like sliders mini kiches and skewers they're easy to eat and perfect for sharing that sounds great I'll have that what about dessert for dessert you can't go wrong with cupcakes or mini cheesecakes they're small enough to enjoy without feeling too full I'd like mini cheesecakes I was thinking of having a vegetarian option we have two yes who are vegetarians what do you suggest for a vegetarian option we have a delicious roasted vegetable and hummus wrap it's a crowd baser that sounds perfect what about drinks for drinks we have a variety of options you can choose from soda juice or lemonade we also have a selection of beer and wine if you'd like to serve alcohol soda lemonade and beer sounds perfect how much food and drink should I order for 20 people for finger foods I recommend ordering 8 to 10 pieces per person for dessert four to six pieces per person should be enough and for drinks two to three servings per person okay I'll love that and what is your budget per person around $30 per person perfect we can definitely work with that budget can you tell me if there are any food allergies that I need to be aware of yes we have one guest who has a nut allergy noted we'll make sure that none of the dishes contain [Music] nuts at the Farmers [Applause] Market hi what can I get for you hi there I'm looking to buy a few things today but first could I ask your advice about fish of course I'm having a dinner party and want to serve fish but I'm unsure what to choose is there a variety that most people like or sorts to avoid it depends on your guess but white fish is a safer option it's not quite as fishy it has a milder taste great are there any white fish you'd recommend there is the usual Cod and hack another great choice is bass which is great fried in butter oh okay I think I've had bass before and I loved it I think I'll go for that please can I have six portions of bass no problem let me get those packaged for [Music] you that'll be $9.50 here you go thank [Music] you hi I need some chicken but what kind is best for a curry hi there are two types you can choose from chicken breasts are the usual option but you could also try chicken thigh Del personally I think the thighs are much tastier they're also juicier because it's almost impossible to overcook them they're also slightly cheaper sounds great I'd love to give them a go can I have 500 G of the chicken thigh fets absolutely lastly could I have 450 G of stewing steak with this cold weather on the way it's time for a good hearty casserole I couldn't agree more is that everything today yes thank you no problem that's $10.8 alog together fantastic thank you so [Music] much Plumbing issues hey there I'm the plumber I heard you're having some Plumbing issues what seems to be the problem Oh yes please please come in my sink and bathtub are clogged and my shower head is leaking also the water pressure in my bathroom sink is low okay let me take a look and see what's going [Music] on ah I see what's going on here your sink and bathtub are clogged with hair and soap scum that's causing the low water pressure too oh I had no idea what about the shower head your shower head is leaking because the rubber washer inside has worn out it's a quick and easy fix that's a relief what can I do to prevent these issues from happening in the future you can use a drain strainer in your sink and shower to catch hair air and debris it's also essential to clean your drains and pipes regularly to prevent clogs thanks for the advice I'll make sure to do that from now on glad to [Music] help buying a new [Music] fridge hi can I help you hi I'm looking for a new fridge but I'm not sure what to get sure I can help you with that what kind of fridge are you looking for I need something that's not too big and has a freezer we have a few options that might work for you this one has a top freezer and is perfect for small spaces it also comes with a oneyear warranty that sounds good what about this one that one is a bit bigger but it comes with a bottom freezer and an ice maker it's also energy efficient and has a 5year warranty wow that sounds fancy how much does it cost it's on sale now for $399.99 down from [Applause] $499.99 it's a great deal for a fridge of this quality I'll take it great choice I'll help you with the paperwork and delivery you won't regret buying this fridge [Music] at the coffee [Music] shop hi what can I get for you hi I'm not sure what to order can you recommend something sure we have a few options you could try our latte cappuccino or Americano they're all popular choices what's the difference between them a latte is espresso with steamed milk and a small layer of foam on top a cappuccino is espresso with equal parts steamed milk and foam an Americano is espresso diluted with hot water I see I think I'll try the latte great choice are you having it for here or to go for here please what size would you like I'll have a mediumsized latte and can you make it extra hot please absolutely and would you like a single shot or a double shot double shot please I need the caffeine today I hear you anything else you'd like with that would you like to try one of our pastries or muffins sure what do you recommend our blueberry muffins and croissants are customer favorites they go great with coffee I'll have a blueberry muffin then excellent choice that'll be $7.50 please I'll have that ready for you in just a [Music] moment at the fast food [Music] restaurant hey can you tell me more about the hamburgers you have in the menu sure we have the classic burger the bacon burger and the mushroom and Swiss burger which one are you interested in I'm not sure can you give me more details the classic burger is a simple burger with lettuce tomato and our special sauce the bacon burger has crispy bacon cheddar cheese lettuce and tomato the mushroom and Swiss burger has sauteed mushrooms swiss cheese lettuce and tomato that's helpful I think I'll go for the bacon burger can I also get a medium soda and a chocolate sundae absolutely that will be $11.50 would you like to make that a meal with fries and a drink instead of the Sunday no thanks just the Sunday for dessert all right your order will be ready in a few minutes thank [Music] you at the flea market [Music] excuse me could you tell me more about this blender it looks like it's in good condition of course this blender is only a year old and works perfectly great and what about this toaster does it have different temperature settings yes it does it has three three different temperature settings so you can get the perfect toast every time that's fantastic I'm interested in buying both of these items is there any way we can work out a deal on the price well how about I give you a 5% discount on both items H I was hoping for a bit more of a discount how about 10% off okay 10% it is you drive a hard bargain let me wrap them up for you thank you so much I'm really excited about these purchases no problem I'm glad I could help enjoy your new kitchen [Music] appliances garage sale how can I help you I'm interested in this lamp how much are you asking for it I was was asking for $50 but I can give it to you for $40 H that's still a bit High how about $30 I don't know it's a beautiful lamp and it's in excellent condition I understand that but I have to be honest with you I can't afford to pay more than $30 for it okay how about we meet in the middle at $35 deal thank you for being so reasonable you're welcome I'm glad we can make a deal by the way do you have any other items for sale yes I have some old records and a vintage camera if you're interested I'll take a [Music] look at the gym hi can I help you hey I'm new here and don't don't know how to use any of this gym equipment no worries I'm here to help let's start with the basics okay where should I start let's begin with the treadmill it's an excellent way to warm up before your workout how fast should I go start at a slow pace and gradually increase it you should aim for a moderate intensity level stick with it for 20 to 25 minutes got it what next let's move on to the weight machines they are great for building strength and toning your muscles how do I use them each machine has instructions on how to use it I'll show you how to adjust the weight and use proper form thanks I'm starting to feel more comfortable now that's great to hear remember to take it slow and listen to your body don't try to do too much too soon we'll do thanks for your help anytime let's get started on your [Music] [Applause] workout add the tailor hi how can I help you hi I need to get this dress altered I recently bought it online when it arrived I tried it on I found that it fit well on the shoulders and hips but it's way too loose in the waist and in the chest and it's also a bit too long sure I can help you with that that's a beautiful dress the style is awesome thank you but please don't make it too tight I still want to be able to breathe no worries I'll make sure to alter it to fit you perfectly so that you should feel comfortable in it let me take a look at it could you stand still for a moment while I take your measurements sure go [Music] ahead okay so I'll need to take in the sides and sleeves shorten the hemline and alter the zip how long will it take and how much will it cost it will take a week to complete the total cost will be $75 that sounds reasonable thank you for your help no problem [Music] hey I need a new suit for a wedding can you help me out of course what kind of suit are you looking for something that fits well and looks good I don't want to look like a penguin I totally get it let's start by talking about the occasion is it a formal or semi-formal wedding it's a formal wedding I want to look sharp great for a formal wedding I recommend a classic black or navy suit they're Timeless and versatile what about the fabric for a formal wedding wool is a great option it's breathable durable and looks great okay that sounds good what style do you recommend for a classic and Timeless look I recommend a two button suit it's flattering and looks great on almost everyone how much will it cost it'll be around $450 got it how long will it take to make it usually takes around two weeks to make a custom suit but we can rush it if you need it sooner two weeks should be fine okay let me take your measurements at the repair [Music] shop hey my bike has been acting up lately and I need to get it repaired it's a road bike that I use for commuting I ride it every day can you help me with that sure thing what seems to be the problem the brakes are squeaking and the gears keep slipping one of the wheels is making some funny noises I see let me take a [Music] look your brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced the gears need to be adjusted as well which wheel makes funny noises this one H it looks like the spokes are loose we'll need to tighten them up and true the wheel we'll also do a general tuneup to make sure everything else is running smoothly how much will it cost the brake pads will cost $20 the gear adjustment will be $25 and the wheel repair will be $20 so the total will be $65 okay that's reasonable when can I pick it up it should be ready by tomorrow afternoon I'll give you a call to confirm thanks so much I can't wait to have my bike back in working order I'll do my best to make it ride like [Music] new at the garage hi I'm the mechanic what can I do do for you hi I brought my car in for repairs it's been making strange noises and the engine light is on sure I can take a look when did the noises start and how often do you hear them they started a few days ago and I hear them every time I drive the car got it let me take a look and see what's going on I'll give you a call with the diagnosis and repair options thanks how much do you think it will cost and when will it be finished it's hard to say without knowing the exact problem we'll give you an estimate before starting any repairs as for the time frame we'll do our best to get it done as soon as possible okay thank you can you teach me how to take better care of my car of course make sure to get your oil changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles and have your brakes checked regularly it's also important to keep your tires properly inflated and aligned I see thank you for the tips I'll make sure to take better care of my car from now on no problem your car will thank you for [Music] it thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos like this