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Offering a Ride/Asking for a Ride

One person offers to give another person a ride, or one person asks for a ride to a nearby destination.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

1
Lisa (Female)
Hey Michael, I'm heading to the grocery store. Do you need a ride anywhere? It's on my way.
2
Michael (Male)
Oh, that's really kind of you, Lisa! I was just about to call a cab to go to the hardware store. It's not too far from the grocery store.
3
Lisa (Female)
No problem at all! I can definitely drop you off there first. Just hop in when you're ready.
4
Michael (Male)
Great! Thanks so much, that saves me a lot of hassle. I'll just grab my keys and be right out.
5
Lisa (Female)
Sounds good. No rush, I'm just finishing up something quickly inside.
6
Michael (Male)
Okay, I'm ready. Hey, if you don't mind, could you also wait a couple of minutes while I pick up a quick item from the store? I won't be long, just a quick in-and-out.
7
Lisa (Female)
Sure, no problem. I can wait. Just text me when you're done, or I'll wait near the entrance.
8
Michael (Male)
Perfect. Really appreciate it, Lisa! See you in a bit.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

ride

A free lift in someone's car; use it when offering or asking for transportation help, like 'Can I give you a ride?'

cab

Short for taxi, a hired car for short trips; common in cities, say 'I'll call a cab' when planning to take one.

drop off

To leave someone at a place by car; polite way to offer to take someone partway, as in 'I'll drop you off at the store.'

hop in

Informal way to say 'get into the car quickly'; friendly and casual, used when inviting someone to enter your vehicle.

hassle

Unnecessary trouble or effort; use it to express relief, like 'That saves me a lot of hassle' when something makes life easier.

grab

To quickly take or pick up something; everyday word for haste, e.g., 'I'll grab my keys' before leaving.

no rush

Means there's no hurry; reassuring phrase to tell someone to take their time, common in casual conversations.

appreciate

To feel grateful for something; polite way to thank, as in 'I really appreciate it' after receiving help.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Do you need a ride anywhere? It's on my way.

This offers help politely; 'on my way' means it's convenient. Useful for offering rides in daily life; simple question structure for intermediate learners.

That's really kind of you!

Expresses thanks for kindness; 'kind of you' is a common idiom. Use it to respond gratefully; shows polite social interaction.

I can definitely drop you off there first.

Agrees to help by taking someone somewhere; 'definitely' adds certainty. Practical for confirming ride offers; uses future tense simply.

Just hop in when you're ready.

Invites someone into the car casually; imperative form for instructions. Great for friendly transportation talks; informal and direct.

That saves me a lot of hassle.

Shows relief from trouble; 'saves' in present tense for general benefit. Useful when thanking for avoiding effort; common in everyday English.

No rush, I'm just finishing up something quickly inside.

Reassures no hurry; 'finishing up' is phrasal verb for completing tasks. Helpful for polite waiting scenarios; uses present continuous for ongoing action.

If you don't mind, could you also wait a couple of minutes?

Politely asks for a small favor; 'if you don't mind' softens requests, conditional for courtesy. Essential for asking without offending; question form practice.

Just text me when you're done.

Instructs to message later; 'when you're done' uses future clause. Practical for modern communication in rides; imperative with time clause.