Receiving a Delivery at Home
A delivery driver arrives at a residential address with a package, interacting with the recipient for signature or proving identity.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
delivery
A delivery means bringing a package or item to someone's home or office, like from an online order. Use it when talking about receiving mail or goods.
package
A package is a wrapped box or container holding items being sent by mail or courier. It's common in shipping contexts to refer to what you're receiving.
signature
A signature is your handwritten name as proof of receiving something. In deliveries, it's often required for important packages to confirm you got it.
ordered
Ordered means you bought or requested something, especially online. Use it to describe purchases like 'I ordered a book from the website.'
online
Online refers to the internet. In shopping, 'ordered online' means buying through a website or app, which is very common for deliveries.
device
A device is an electronic tool like a phone or tablet. In this context, it's the delivery person's electronic pad for signing receipts.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hello, delivery for Sarah?
This is a polite greeting to confirm if the person is expecting a package. It's useful for delivery drivers starting a conversation; the question form makes it direct and friendly.
Yes, that's me. Can I help you?
This confirms your identity and offers assistance politely. Use it when someone arrives at your door; 'that's me' is a casual way to say 'I am the person,' and the question shows good manners.
I have a package here for you. Do I need a signature for this one?
This informs the recipient about the item and asks about requirements. It's practical for delivery situations; the question uses 'do I need' for polite inquiries about procedures.
Oh, I think it's the one I ordered online.
This expresses recognition of the package. Useful when receiving expected items; 'I think' softens the statement to show uncertainty, and it teaches past tense 'ordered' for completed actions.
Okay, the system says 'signature required'.
This explains the need based on technology. 'The system says' refers to computer instructions; it's common in modern services and uses quotes for exact terms.
Could you please sign on my device here?
This is a polite request for action. Use 'could you please' for courteous asks; it's essential in professional interactions like deliveries to get someone to sign digitally.
Thank you. And this is for you. Have a good day!
This thanks and hands over the item with a farewell. It's a standard polite ending; 'have a good day' is a common, friendly way to close conversations in service scenarios.
You too! Thanks for the delivery.
This reciprocates the goodbye and shows appreciation. 'You too' mirrors the other person's wish; it's casual and useful for ending positive interactions, with 'thanks for' expressing gratitude specifically.