Friend Visiting
Someone knocks on the door, and it's a friend you were expecting or an unexpected visitor. You greet them warmly and invite them in.
Dialogue7
Coming!
Oh, Emma! Hi! Come on in!
Hey Sarah! Thanks. Glad to finally make it.
Great to see you! How was the traffic?
Not too bad, actually. A bit busy around the main road, but clear otherwise.
Good! Take off your coat. Make yourself at home.
Thanks, I will.
Vocabulary6
- Coming!
This is a casual way to say you are on your way to answer a knock or call, like 'I'm coming to the door!' It's polite and quick for home situations.
- Come on in!
An informal invitation to enter a home. Use it to welcome friends warmly, making them feel comfortable right away.
- Glad
Means happy or pleased about something. In this dialogue, 'glad to finally make it' shows relief and joy after arriving.
- Traffic
Refers to the flow of vehicles on roads. People often ask about it when someone arrives from outside to start small talk.
- Make yourself at home
A friendly phrase meaning relax and act as if you are in your own house. It's common when hosting guests to make them feel welcome.
- Not too bad
A mild way to say something was okay or acceptable, not perfect but not terrible. It's useful for polite responses in conversations.
Key Sentences6
- 1
Coming!
This short exclamation is used when responding to a door knock. It's simple and shows you're approaching, helping to build natural politeness in everyday interactions.
- 2
Oh, Emma! Hi! Come on in!
A warm greeting for a known visitor. It combines surprise, hello, and invitation. Use it for friends to show enthusiasm; the structure is flexible with names.
- 3
Great to see you!
Expresses happiness at meeting someone. It's a common phrase for reunions or visits, useful for positive small talk and building rapport.
- 4
How was the traffic?
A typical question to start conversation about a guest's journey. It's practical for when someone arrives by car, showing care about their trip.
- 5
Not too bad, actually.
Responds to questions about experiences like travel. 'Actually' adds a slight emphasis or correction; it's a neutral way to avoid negativity.
- 6
Take off your coat. Make yourself at home.
Offers comfort to a guest. 'Take off' means remove clothing; the whole sentence invites relaxation. Use it in hosting to make visitors feel at ease.