Borrowing an Appliance/Cookware
You're planning to cook something specific or need to use an appliance (e.g., a hand mixer, coffee maker) that you don't own but your roommate does. You ask to borrow it for immediate use.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
busy
Occupied with work or tasks; use this to check if someone has time to talk.
chilling
Informal way to say relaxing or taking it easy; common in casual conversations with friends.
what's up
A casual greeting meaning 'what's happening' or 'how are you'; great for starting informal chats.
bake
To cook food using dry heat in an oven; useful for talking about cooking activities like making cookies.
borrow
To take something from someone temporarily with permission; essential for polite requests in shared living.
cabinet
A cupboard or storage unit in the kitchen; helps describe where things are kept in a home.
awesome
Slang for very good or impressive; use to show excitement or thanks in everyday talk.
lifesaver
Someone who provides crucial help; a fun way to thank a friend for big favors.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, are you busy right now?
This is a polite way to start a conversation by checking availability; use 'are you busy' to show respect for someone's time before making a request.
Not really, just chilling. What's up?
A casual response to show you're free; 'what's up' invites the other person to explain their reason, making the dialogue flow naturally.
I'm planning to bake some cookies, but I just realized I don't have a hand mixer. Would it be okay if I borrowed yours for a bit?
This politely explains the need and asks to borrow; 'would it be okay if' is a soft way to make requests, useful for intermediate learners in borrowing situations.
Oh, sure! It's in the top cabinet, above the microwave. Feel free to grab it.
An easy agreement with directions; 'feel free to' means 'go ahead without worry,' teaching how to give permission casually.
Awesome, thanks so much! I'll be super careful with it, and I'll clean it thoroughly when I'm done.
Expresses gratitude and promises care; 'I'll be super careful' reassures the lender, a key pattern for building trust when borrowing.
No worries at all! Let me know if you need any help with your baking.
Dismisses concerns and offers more help; 'no worries' is informal for 'don't worry,' common in friendly roommate interactions.
Will do! Thanks again, Michael. You're a lifesaver!
Agrees to something and thanks warmly; 'will do' means 'I will,' a quick way to acknowledge offers, and 'lifesaver' adds enthusiasm.