Useful Questions with 'What…?'
Saying Hello and Goodbye
For example:
A: Good afternoon. Are you Mr. Philips? B: Yes, I am.
A: Hi, my name is Amy Lopez. Nice to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you too.
A: Where are you from, Mr. Philips? B: I'm from Dublin. And you?
Responding to “How are you?”
For example:
A: Hi Ann. How are you? B: Hi Dave. I'm not very well.
A: Oh no, why? B: I'm tired. And how are you? A: I'm very well, thank you!
Asking for clarification
For example:
A: Where were you born?
B: I'm sorry, I don't understand.
A: Where are you from?
B: I am from Avignon in France.
A: Can you spell that?
B: Yes. AVIGNON.
On the phone
For example:
A: (Phone rings) Hello?
B: Hello. This is Paul from G&S Electronics. Can I speak to Mrs. Jones please?
A: Certainly. Please wait.
B: Thank you.
Other useful phrases
Asking for directions
For example:
A: Excuse me, where is the station?