🇬🇧English: Home & daily routines

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• The coffee is almost ready. Just a minute more.
  The coffee is nearly done; just a little longer, okay?
• I need to go grocery shopping.
  I need to head out for groceries.
• The laundry is done and folded on the bed.
  The laundry is done and folded on the bed.
• Do you have any bread or milk left in the fridge?
  Is there any bread or milk remaining in the refrigerator?
• Can you pass me the salt, please?
  Can you pass me the salt, please?
• Let's have a drink together.
  Let's have a drink together.
• Could you please check if the water is hot enough for tea?
  Could you please check if the water is hot enough for tea?
• I need to take out the trash.
  I need to take out the trash.
• Could you help me with my bag, please?
  Could you help me with my bag?
• Let's have dinner at home this week.
  Let's have dinner at home this week.
• Could I use your coffee mug? Mine is empty.
  Can I use your coffee mug? Mine is empty.
• Could you check on my mail?
  Can you look at my email for me?
• The coffee is almost done. Just give it a few more minutes.
  The coffee is nearly ready. Can you just wait a few more minutes?
• Could you help me with my groceries?
  Could you help me with my groceries?
• I'm going to bed early today.
  I'm going to bed early today.
• I'll be right back.
  I will be back shortly.
• I'm going to bed early tonight.
  I am planning to go to bed earlier than usual tonight.
• It's cold in here. Turn up the heat.
  The room is chilly. Increase the thermostat.
• I need to take my dog for a walk.
  I need to take my dog for a walk.
• Could I borrow your phone charger?
  Can I borrow your phone charger?
• Could you check the mail for me?
  Could you check my mailbox?
• Could you please remind me about my doctor's appointment?
  Could you please remind me about my doctor's appointment?
• Could you check if the water is hot enough for tea?
  Can you please check if the water is hot enough for making tea?
• Could I borrow your phone for a minute?
  Could I borrow your phone for a minute?
• I'm going to cook dinner soon.
  I am planning on cooking dinner soon.
• I need to take out the trash tomorrow.
  Tomorrow, I must dispose of the garbage.
• I need to use the bathroom.
  I need to go to the bathroom.
• Could you pass me the salt, please?
  Could you pass me the salt, please?
• Could you please pass me the salt?
  Could you please pass me the salt?
• Could you please check the oven? It’s still on.
  Could you please check if the oven is still on?
• Can you pass me the salt?
  Can you pass me the salt?
• I'm gonna get some groceries.
  I'm gonna get some groceries.
• I'll be back to fix that leaky faucet soon.
  I will be back to fix that leaky faucet soon.
• It's cold in here. Turn on the heater.
  It’s too cold in here. Can you turn on the heater?
• I'll be home for dinner.
  I will be home for dinner.
• It's cold in here. Turn on the heat.
  It’s too cold in here. Can we turn on the heater?
• Could you please bring me my coat from the porch?
  Could you please bring my coat from the porch?
• I need to buy some groceries.
  I need to buy some groceries.
• The coffee is on the counter, ready to drink.
  The coffee is on the counter, ready to drink.
• I need a glass of water, thanks.
  I need a glass of water, thanks.
• I need to water the plants.
  I need to water the plants.
• The coffee is almost done. Just a minute more, I think.
  The coffee is almost done. Just a minute more, I think.
• The coffee is almost done. Just a minute.
  The coffee is almost ready. Just a moment more, okay?
• The coffee machine needs cleaning. It’s not working properly.
  The coffee machine needs to be cleaned because it isn’t working correctly.
• The coffee is ready. You can start your day now.
  The coffee has been prepared. You may begin your day now.
• Could you please check if my keys are in the kitchen drawer?
  Could you please check if my keys are in the kitchen drawer?
• When do we eat breakfast?
  What time do we usually eat breakfast?
• Can I borrow your phone charger?
  Can I borrow your phone charger?
• It's time for bed now.
  It is bedtime now.
• The water is too hot. Let's cool it down a bit.
  The water is too hot. Let's cool it down a bit.
• Could you please check the mail for me?
  Could you please check my mailbox for me?
• Could you help me with my laundry?
  Could you help me with my laundry?
• Could you please remind me of the meeting time?
  Could you please let me know when the meeting is scheduled?
• Could you help me with my homework, please?
  Can you assist me with my homework?
• Could you please take out the trash?
  Could you please take the trash out?

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