Delivery Arrives
The doorbell rings and you open the door to find a delivery person holding a package. You need to acknowledge the delivery and possibly sign for it.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
package
A package is a box or wrapped item sent by mail or delivery service. Use it when talking about items delivered to your home, like 'I received a package today.'
sign
To sign means to write your name on a document to confirm receipt. In deliveries, it's common to say 'Please sign here' to verify you got the item.
hello
Hello is a standard greeting when answering the door or phone. It's polite and neutral, used in both formal and informal situations to start a conversation.
thanks
Thanks is a short way to say 'thank you,' expressing gratitude. It's very common in everyday English for politeness, like after receiving help or an item.
perfect
Perfect means everything is just right or complete. Use it to show satisfaction, as in 'Perfect!' when something goes well, like after signing a form.
bye
Bye is an informal way to say goodbye at the end of a short interaction. It's casual and friendly, often used when ending a quick conversation like with a delivery person.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hello?
This is a simple greeting with a rising tone to show you're asking who is there. It's useful when opening the door unexpectedly; the question mark indicates uncertainty and invites a response.
Hi there! I have a package for John Smith.
This sentence introduces the purpose of the visit politely. 'Hi there' is a friendly greeting, and stating the name confirms identity. Use it in service situations to clearly explain why you're at someone's door.
That's me. Great, thanks!
This confirms your identity and shows appreciation. 'That's me' is a casual way to say 'I am that person.' It's practical for deliveries; the contraction and exclamation add enthusiasm.
Do you mind signing here for me?
This is a polite request using 'Do you mind' to ask permission without being direct. It's useful for formal interactions like deliveries; the structure softens the command to sign a receipt.
Sure, no problem.
This agrees to a request positively. 'Sure' means yes informally, and 'no problem' shows it's easy. Use it to respond helpfully in everyday situations; it's reassuring and polite.
Here you go.
This phrase hands something over, like a signed paper. It's idiomatic and common in transactions; it implies completion and is useful after fulfilling a request, making interactions smooth.
Have a good one!
This is a casual farewell meaning 'Have a good day.' 'One' refers to the day informally. Use it to end conversations politely and quickly, common in American English for services.
You too! Bye.
This mirrors a farewell and ends the talk. 'You too' reciprocates the wish, showing politeness. It's a simple pattern for responses; useful in short interactions to keep things friendly.