ALTERATIONS/TAILOR




Do you do alterations?

It's too long, can you take it up 5cm
It's too short, can you let it down 5cm
It's too wide, can you take it in 5cm
It's too tight, can you let it out 5cm.

Can you change the zip? = Can you put in a new zip?

How long will it take?

How much will it cost?

TAILORING

Do you have any designs I can choose from?

I have a picture of the dress I want, can you make it?

Where can I buy nice material?

What kind of material do you recommend?
Will this dress look nice in silk?

Do I have to buy the zip and thread, too?

When is my fitting?
When is my next fitting?

How much material do I need to buy?

How long will it take?

How much will it cost?
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MOTHER TALK


What all mothers say to their children!

Get up!
Get dressed!
Get ready!
Go change your clothes!
Go away!
Come here!
Get out!
Come back!
Pick that up!
Put that down!
Put that away!
Turn off the TV
Turn down your music!
Tidy your room!
Make your bed!
Put your socks in the laundry!
Pull up your socks!
Comb your hair!
Brush your teeth!
Wash your hands!
Sit up straight!
Feet off the table!
Dinner's ready!
Eat up!
Drink up!
Elbows off the table!
No fighting!
Quiet!
Do your homework!
Get off the phone!
Get off the computer!
Q up!
Don't forget your key!
Don't forget your wallet!
Don't lose your hand phone!
Come straight home after school!

WHY? .............BECAUSE I SAID SO!

The Mom Song




Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepy head
Here's your clothes
And your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now
Get up and make your bed
Are you hot?
Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and your gloves and your scarf and hat
Don't forget you gotta feed the cat
Eat your breakfast
The experts tell us it's the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodon'tist will be seeing you at three today?
Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon
So you must play
Don't shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside
Don't play rough
Would you just play fair?
Be polite
Make a friend
Don't forget to share
Work it out
Wait your turn
Never take a dare
Get along
Don't make me come down there
Clean your room
Fold your clothes
Put your stuff away
Make your bed
Do it now
Do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn?
Would you like some hay
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone
Get Off the phone
Don't sit so close
Turn it down
No texting at the table
No more computer time tonight
Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up
Where you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me
Makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You'll appreciate my wisdom
Someday when you're older and you're grown
Can't wait 'til you have a couple little children of your own
You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now
I thank you NOT to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew
Would appreciate
Take a bite
Maybe two
Of the stuff you hate
Use your fork
Do not you burp
Or I'll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, Get the door
Don't get smart with me
Get a Grip
Get in here I'll count to 3
Get a job
Get a life
Get a PhD
Get a dose of...
I don't care who started it
You're grounded until your 36
Get your story straight
And tell the truth for once for heaven's sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff
Would you jump too?
If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before that
You're too old to act this way
It must be your father's DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straight when you walk
A place for everything
And everything must be in place
Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth
Wash your face
Get your PJs on
Get in bed
Get a hug
Say a prayer with Mom
Don't forget
I love you
**KISS**
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends
You don't need the reason why
Because
Because
Because
Because
I said so
I said so
I said so
I said so
I'm the Mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
Ta-da 

TELEPHONE


Hello, is Raymond there?
Sorry wrong number.
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Hello, can I speak to Jiro, please
I'm sorry, he isn't here right now.
I see, when will he be back?
At about 3pm
Ok, I'll call back then. Thank you
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Hello, is Junko there?
Sorry, she's not in.
When will she be back?
I have no idea, maybe this evening.
I see, could you give her a message? Could you tell her to call Mayumi, she knows my number.
Ok, I will
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Is Mr. Ono in?
Who's calling?
This is DBS Bank
What's it about?
We'd like to talk to him if we may.
Wait a moment, I'll get him.
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Is Mrs. Ono in?
Speaking
Hello, this is American Life Insurance Company. I was wonder if you (blah, blah blah)....
Sorry, not interested, thank you.
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CALLING YOUR OWNER


Hello, Mr Chan? This is your tenant Mrs.Ono from Liang Court.
Oh, hello Mrs Ono, what can I do for you?
I have a problem: my kitchen sink is blocked*;  could you fix it for me, please?
Ok, I'll come over and look at it as soon as possible. Will you be home this afternoon?
Yes, I will / No I won't 
When is it convenient for you?
This evening / anytime after 6pm /anytime before 3pm / tomorrow morning
Ok, I'll call before I come.
Thank you, bye
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Mrs. Ono. I will send a man to fix it tomorrow afternoon.
Tomorrow afternoon is not good for me. Can he come in the morning?
I'll see and get back to you.
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Mrs. Ono, can you describe the problem?
No, I can't, it just doesn't work / it's just broken.
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Who pays for the cost of repair?
You do.
No, I think you should talk to my husband about that
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I need it repaired as soon as possible.



*Other expressions:
My air-con. is broken
My air-con. isn't cool
My air-con. is leaking.
My fridge light doesn't come on
My fridge isn't cold
My washing machine doesn't drain the water
My washing machine doesn't spin.
My washing machine makes banging noises.
My washing machine is leaking.
My dryer is broken
My dryer is cold.
My showerhead fell off.
My shower rail fell down.
My water heater is leaking.
The water isn't hot.
The toilet is blocked.
The toilet doesn't flush.
The toilet is leaking.
The door handle is falling off.
The door handle fell off.
The lock is broken.



WHERE DO YOU LIVE?


Where do you live?
On River Valley Road
Oh, really? Which condo?
The XXXXXX
Oh, I hear that's a very nice place. How long are you living there?
2 months
How many bedrooms are there?
Three: 2 big ones and a small guest room
Is the rent high?
Yes, very / Yes, pretty high / No, it's reasonable
Is it convenient?
Yes, very; it's next to the MRT station and  there's a supermarket nearby / No, I have to walk 10 minutes to the nearest bus stop 
How about the facilities, what are they like?
Well, there's a big pool and 2 tennis courts.
Do you like it there?
It's wonderful! I love it! / It's ok / No, it's too noisy / No, I want to move!
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Other expressions:
Across the road there's a CC (Community Club) 
Down the road there's a wet market 
The MRT is 10 minutes walking distance
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HOLIDAY PLANS


1
So, what are you doing for the month of August?
Oh, nothing much. My husband doesn't have much time off so we aren't going anywhere special.
Oh, what a pity. So, you're just going to stay in Singapore.
Yeah, what about you? What are YOU going to do?
Well, I'm going back to Japan for 3 weeks next Monday.
You lucky thing! Will you see your parents?
Yes, they want to see the grandchildren.
Well, have a great time and send me a postcard!
Ok, if I remember!
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2
Any plans for August?
None. How about you?
My parents are coming on Friday; they'll be staying at the Shangri-La for 2 nights.
Oh, very nice! Is this their first visit?
No, second.
What are you planning to do with them?
Well, we'll probably go to the casino and the Singapore flyer. My mother loves shopping so we'll probably do Orchard road.
Have fun!
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CANCELLING A LUNCH DATE



Hello Kathy?  Yumiko here
Hi Yumiko! How are you!
Not so good; that's why I'm calling. I have to cancel our lunch date tomorrow
I'm sorry to hear that, what's the matter?
I have a terrible cough.
How did you get it?
I got it from my son, he has a cough, too.
Oh, I see. Are you going to see a doctor?
yes, maybe this afternoon / No, there's no need. 
Well take care of yourself and call me when you're feeling better.
OK, I will.