Commonly Used Spoken English for Business English Majors

1 Do I have to make a reconfirmation?

Do I have to reconfirm?

2 Is there any earlier one?

Are there any earlier ones?

3 Could you tell me my reservation number,please?

Would you please tell me my reservation number?

4 Can I get a seat for today's 7:00 a.m. train?

Can I get a seat for today's 7:00 a.m. train?

5 Could you change my flight date from London to Tokyo?

Can you please change the date of your flight from London to Tokyo?

6 Is there any discount for the USA Railpass?

Is there a discount for the train pass?

7 May I reconfirm my flight?

Can I confirm my flight?

8 Are they all non-reserved seats?

Are they all non-reserved?

9 Do I have to reserve a seat?

Do I have to reserve a seat?

10 May I see a timetable?

Can I see the timetable?

11 How long will I have to wait?

How long will I have to wait?

12 Which would you prefer,a smoking seat or a non-smoking seat?

Which would you prefer,a smoking seat or a non-smoking seat?

13 Do you have any other flights?

Are there any other flights?

14 When would you like to leave?

When would you like to leave?

15 Can I reconfirm by phone?

Can I confirm by phone?

16 Where can I make a reservation?

Where can I make a reservation?

17 Do I need a reservation for the dining car?

Do I need to make a reservation for the dining car?

18 How many more minutes will it take for the train to arrive?

How many more minutes will it take for the train to arrive?

19 Is this a daily flight?

Is this a daily flight?

20 Excuse me. May I get by?

Excuse me.

21 How much does it cost to go there by ship?

How much does it cost to get there by ship?

22 Can I cancel this ticket?

Can I cancel this ticket?

23 Check it to my final destination.

Check it to my destination.

24 Please come to the airport by eight thirty at the latest.

Be at the airport by eight thirty at the latest.

25 Take your baggage to the baggage section.

Take your baggage to the baggage room.

26 Please open your baggage.

Please open your baggage.

27 Please fill in this disembarkation card.

28 Let me see your passport,please.

Please let me see your passport.

29 I have come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant one.

I have specially arranged for you to make your stay in Beijing pleasant.

30 You're going out of your way for us, I believe.

I believe this is special care for us.

31 It's just the matter of the schedule,that is,if it is convenient of you right now.

I'd like to discuss the schedule right now if it is convenient for you.

32 I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.

33 If he wants to make any changes,minor alternations can be made then.

If he has any comments, we can also modify the plan slightly.

34 Is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for our talks?

Will we be able to ensure that we have enough time to negotiate?

35 So our evenings will be quite full then?

So we have a full schedule of events in the evenings?

36 We'll leave some evenings free, that is, if it is all right with you.

We'd like to leave a couple of evenings free for you, if you want.

37 We'd have to compare notes on what we've discussed during the day.

We'd like to take some time to study and discuss the negotiations during the day.

38 That'll put us both in the picture.

That way both sides get the full picture.

39 Then we'd have some idea of what you'll be needing.

Then we'd have some idea of what you'll need.

40 I can't say for certain off-hand.

I can't say for certain right away.

41 Better have something we can get our hands on rather than just spend all our time talking.

It's better to have some actual material in your hands than to sit around and chat.

42 It'll be easier for us to get down to facts then.

It'll be easier to have substantive negotiations.

43 But wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two here?

Wouldn't you like to spend an extra day in Beijing?

44 I'm afraid that won't be possible,much as we'd like to.

As much as we'd like to,

I'm afraid that won't be possible.

45 We've got to report back to the head office.

46 Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you for your cooperation.

47 We've arranged our schedule without any trouble.

We've scheduled the event without any trouble.

48 Here is a copy of the itinerary we have worked out for you and your friends. Would you please have a look at it?

This is the schedule of events we have drawn up for you and your friends. Would you please have a look at it?

This is the schedule of events we have worked out for you and your friends.

49 If you have any questions on the details, feel free to ask.

If there are comments on some of the details, please ask.

50 I can see you have put a lot of time into it.

I'm sure you must have put a lot of effort into making this plan.

51 We really wish you'll have a pleasant stay here.

52 I wonder if it is possible to arrange shopping for us.

53 Welcome to our factory.

Welcome to our factory.

54 I've been looking forward to visiting your factory.

55 You'll know our products better after this visit.

56 Maybe we could start with the Designing Department.

57 Then we could look at the production line.

58 These drawings on the wall are process sheets.

The diagrams on the wall are process sheets.

59 They describe how each process goes on to the next.

They describe how each process goes on to the next.

60 We are running on two shifts.

61 Almost every process is computerized.

62 The efficiency is greatly raised,and the intensity of labor is decreased.

63 All products have to go through five checks in the whole process.

All products have to go through five quality checks in the whole production process.

64 We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise.

We believe that quality is the soul of an enterprise.

65 Therefore, we always put quality as the first consideration.

66 Quality is even more important than quantity.

67 I hope my visit does not cause you too much trouble.

I hope this visit did not add too much trouble to you.

68 Do we have to wear the helmets?

Do we have to wear protective hats?

69 Is the production line fully automatic?

Is the production line fully automatic?

70 What kind of quality control do you have?

What methods do you use to control quality?

71 All products have to pass strict inspection before they go out.

72 What's your general impression,may I ask?

Please ask, what is your general impression?

73 I'm impressed by your approach to business.

Your approach to running your business has left me with a deep impression.

74 The product gives you an edge over your competitors,I guess.

I think your product gives you an edge over your competitors.

75 No one can match us so far as quality is concerned.

76 I think we may be able to work together in the future.

77 We are thinking of expanding into the Chinese market.

78 The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities of establishing trade relations with your company.

The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities of establishing trade relations with your company.

The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities of establishing trade relations with your company.

79 We would be glad to start business with you.

We would be glad to establish trade relations with your company.

80 I'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation.

81 We are happy to be of help.

82 I can assure you of our close cooperation.

83 Would it be possible for me to have a closer look at your samples?

Can I visit your product showroom?

84 It will take me several hours if I really look at everything.

85 You may be interested in only some of the items.

You may be interested in some of the products.

86 I can just have a glance at the rest.

The rest I can just have a cursory glance at.

87 They've met with great favor home and abroad.

These products are very popular at home and abroad.

88 All these articles are best selling lines.

89 Your desire coincides with ours.

90 No wonder you're so experienced.

91 Textile business has become more and more difficult since the competition grew.

92 Could I have your latest catalogues or something that tells me about your company?

Can you give me some of your recent price catalogs or some explanatory information about your company?

93 At what time can we work out a deal?

When will we talk business?

94 I hope to conclude some business with you.

I hope to establish trade relations with your company.

95 We also hope to expand our business with you.

We also hope to expand our trade with your company.

96 This is our common desire.

97 I think you probably know China has adopted a flexible policy in her foreign trade.

98 I've read about it,but I'd like to know more about it.

I've known a little bit about it,but I'd like to know more about it.

99 Seeing is believing.

100 How would you like to proceed with the negotiations?

What do you think should be done about the negotiations?

101: Mr. Green, we have decided to accept your order.

Mr. Green, we have decided to accept your order.

102: Thank you for your quick feedback.

103: You are welcome, in spite of the current shortage of the goods.

You are welcome, although we have insufficient stock.

104: Yes, we know that. We will appreciate your help.

Yes, we know that. We will appreciate your help.