Entertaining guests

On arrival

come on in!
good to see you!
you're looking well
 
please take your shoes off
can I take your coat?
 
sorry we're late
 
did you have a good journey?
did you find us alright?
 
I'll show you your room
this is your room
 
would you like a towel?
 
make yourself at home

Offering drinks

can I get you anything to drink?
 
would you like a tea or coffee?
how do you take it?
do you take sugar?
do you take milk?
how many sugars do you take?
 
would you like a ...?
soft drink
beer
glass of wine
gin and tonic
sound

Sound is available for all the English phrases on this page — simply click on any phrase to hear it.

Other useful phrases

have a seat!
 
let's go into the ...
lounge
living room
dining room
 
do you mind if I smoke here?
I'd prefer it if you went outside
 
are you ready to eat now?
 
who's driving tonight?
 
could I use your phone?
 
your taxi's here
 
thanks for coming
have a safe journey home
 
thanks for a lovely evening
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