{"id":4612,"date":"2025-06-06T08:05:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diznr.com\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2025-06-06T08:05:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:05:46","slug":"spoken-english-at-the-post-office-a-self-learning-guide-to-practice-conversation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/pdf\/spoken-english-at-the-post-office-a-self-learning-guide-to-practice-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"SPOKEN ENGLISH &#8211; AT THE POST OFFICE &#8211; A SELF LEARNING GUIDE TO CONVERSATION PRACTICE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SPOKEN ENGLISH &#8211; AT THE POST OFFICE &#8211; A SELF LEARNING GUIDE TO CONVERSATION PRACTICE<\/p>\n<p>[fvplayer id=&#8221;853&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"43\">Spoken English \u2013 At the Post Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"96\"><em data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"94\">A Self-Learning Guide to Conversation Practice<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"333\">If you are learning <strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"136\">spoken English<\/strong>, practicing real-life conversations is a great way to improve fluency. Below is a <strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"261\">sample conversation at the post office<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"292\">useful phrases<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"305\">tips<\/strong> for better communication.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"391\"><strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"389\">\u00a0Common Phrases Used at the Post Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"421\"><strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"419\">Asking for Services:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"616\">\n<li data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"466\"><em data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"464\">I would like to send a letter\/package.<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"510\"><em data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"508\">Do you have express delivery service?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"574\"><em data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"572\">How much is the postage for this letter to (destination)?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"616\"><em data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"614\">Can I send this by registered mail?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"657\"><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"655\">Asking for Postage &amp; Packaging:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"804\">\n<li data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"716\"><em data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"714\">How much does it cost to send a parcel to (country)?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"752\"><em data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"750\">Do you sell stamps\/envelopes?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"804\"><em data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"802\">Can I get a tracking number for this package?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"842\"><strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"840\">Receiving &amp; Collecting Mail:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"988\">\n<li data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"883\"><em data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"881\">I would like to collect my parcel.<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"915\"><em data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"913\">Is there any mail for me?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"988\"><em data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"986\">I have received a delivery notice. Where can I pick up my package?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1026\">Payment &amp; Additional Services:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<li data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1058\"><em data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1056\">Can I pay by cash\/card?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1104\"><em data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1102\">Do you provide money transfer services?<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1171\"><em data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1169\">How long will it take for the letter to reach (destination)?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1231\"><strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1229\">\u00a0Sample Conversation \u2013 At the Post Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1987\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1249\">Customer:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1328\">Good morning! I\u2019d like to send this letter to London. How much will it cost?<\/em><br data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\" \/><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1356\">Post Office Clerk:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1469\">Good morning! Let me check. A standard letter to London costs $2 for regular mail and $5 for express delivery.<\/em><br data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\" \/><strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1488\">Customer:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1549\">I need it to arrive quickly. I\u2019ll choose express delivery.<\/em><br data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\" \/><strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1577\">Post Office Clerk:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1646\">Sure. Please fill out this form. Would you like a tracking number?<\/em><br data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\" \/><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1665\">Customer:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1680\">Yes, please.<\/em><br data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\" \/><strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1708\">Post Office Clerk:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1754\">That will be $5. How would you like to pay?<\/em><br data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\" \/><strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1773\">Customer:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1793\">I\u2019ll pay by card.<\/em><br data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\" \/><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1821\">Post Office Clerk:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1907\">Here\u2019s your receipt and tracking number. Your letter will reach London in 3\u20135 days.<\/em><br data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\" \/><strong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1926\">Customer:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1939\">Thank you!<\/em><br data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\" \/><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1967\">Post Office Clerk:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1985\">You\u2019re welcome!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2033\"><strong data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2031\">\u00a0Conversation Practice Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2290\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2061\">Practice role-playing<\/strong> \u2013 Take turns acting as the customer and post office clerk.<br data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2123\" \/><strong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2152\">Use real-life scenarios<\/strong> \u2013 Next time you visit a post office, try using these phrases.<br data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2217\" \/><strong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2247\">Speak slowly and clearly<\/strong> \u2013 Focus on pronunciation and confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2382\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Would you like more <strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2366\">spoken English practice for daily life situations?<\/strong> Let me know!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2382\"><a href=\"https:\/\/books-library.net\/files\/books-library.online-12261331Hk2E2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPOKEN ENGLISH &#8211; AT THE POST OFFICE &#8211; A SELF LEARNING GUIDE TO CONVERSATION PRACTICE<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buat.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Final-60-days-course-k-06.9.2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60 Days&#8217; Spoken english conversation<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gosafir.com\/mag\/books\/English-Conversation-Premium.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English-Conversation-Premium.pdf<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"183\">Here is a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"73\">Self-Learning Guide for Spoken English \u2013 At the Post Office<\/strong>, perfect for beginners or intermediate learners to <strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"161\">practice real-life conversations<\/strong>. This guide includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"289\">\n<li data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"203\">\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"203\">Common phrases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"223\">\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"223\">Model dialogues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"238\">\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"238\">Vocabulary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"261\">\n<p data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"261\">Pronunciation tips<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"289\">\n<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"289\">Self-practice exercises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"347\">\ud83d\udcec <strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"347\">1. Common Phrases Used at the Post Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"829\">\n<thead data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"377\">\n<tr data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"377\">\n<th data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"359\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Purpose<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"377\" data-col-size=\"md\">Useful Phrases<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"829\">\n<tr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"491\">\n<td data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"421\" data-col-size=\"sm\">To send mail<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"491\">&#8220;I want to send this letter, please.&#8221; \/ &#8220;How much is the postage?&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"563\">\n<td data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"514\" data-col-size=\"sm\">For registered post<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"563\">&#8220;I want to send this as a registered letter.&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"617\">\n<td data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"581\" data-col-size=\"sm\">For speed post<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"617\">&#8220;Can I send this by speed post?&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"669\">\n<td data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"634\" data-col-size=\"sm\">To buy stamps<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"669\">&#8220;I\u2019d like some stamps, please.&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"752\">\n<td data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"694\" data-col-size=\"sm\">To ask about delivery<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"752\">&#8220;How long will it take to reach?&#8221; \/ &#8220;Is it trackable?&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"829\">\n<td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\">To collect a parcel<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"829\">&#8220;I\u2019ve come to collect a parcel.&#8221; \/ &#8220;Here\u2019s my ID.&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"875\">\ud83d\udcd8 <strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"875\">2. Vocabulary You Should Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<thead data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"895\">\n<tr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"895\">\n<th data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"884\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Word<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"895\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<tr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"949\">\n<td data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"924\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Postage<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"949\">The cost to send mail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\">\n<td data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"961\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Envelope<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"989\">Paper cover for a letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<td data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"999\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Parcel<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1012\">A package<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<td data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1021\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Stamp<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1060\">A small sticker for postage payment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<td data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1071\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Address<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1099\">Location to send mail to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1145\">\n<td data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1110\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mailbox<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1145\">A box where letters are dropped<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1207\">\n<td data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1164\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Registered post<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1207\">A secure way to send mail with tracking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1248\">\n<td data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1221\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Speed post<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1248\">A fast delivery service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1289\">\n<td data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1259\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Courier<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1289\">A private delivery service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<td data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1300\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Receipt<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1320\">Proof of payment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1379\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1379\">3. Sample Conversation \u2013 Sending a Letter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1399\">\ud83d\udc69 Customer:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1453\">Good morning. I\u2019d like to send this letter to Mumbai.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1485\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Post Office Staff:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1548\">Sure. Would you like to send it by regular post or speed post?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1568\">\ud83d\udc69 Customer:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1611\">Speed post, please. How much will it cost?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1631\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Staff:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1676\">It will be \u20b941. It should reach in 2\u20133 days.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1696\">\ud83d\udc69 Customer:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1738\">Okay. Here is the address and the letter.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1758\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Staff:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1811\">Thank you. Here is your receipt and tracking number.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1872\">\ud83d\udce6 <strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1872\">4. Sample Conversation \u2013 Collecting a Parcel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1892\">\ud83d\udc68 Customer:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1943\">Hello. I got a message that my parcel has arrived.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1963\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Staff:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2002\">May I see your ID and the parcel slip?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2022\">\ud83d\udc68 Customer:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2043\">Sure, here they are.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2063\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Staff:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2112\">Thank you. Here\u2019s your parcel. Please sign here.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2132\">\ud83d\udc68 Customer:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2143\">Thank you!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2148\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2181\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2181\">5. Pronunciation Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2374\">\n<thead data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2215\">\n<tr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2215\">\n<th data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2190\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Word<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2215\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Correct Pronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2374\">\n<tr data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<td data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2259\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Parcel<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2274\">\/\u02c8p\u0251\u02d0r.s\u0259l\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2305\">\n<td data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2292\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Address (noun)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2305\">\/\u02c8\u00e6d.res\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2332\">\n<td data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2316\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Postage<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2332\">\/\u02c8po\u028a.st\u026ad\u0292\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2374\">\n<td data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2343\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Courier<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2374\">\/\u02c8k\u028ar.i.\u0259r\/ or \/\u02c8k\u025c\u02d0.ri.\u0259r\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2445\">Practice slowly and clearly. Use a mirror to check your lip movement.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2450\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2484\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2484\">6. Practice Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2516\">\u270d\ufe0f A. Fill in the blanks<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2649\">\n<li data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2564\">\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2564\">I want to send this letter by ______ post.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2615\">\n<p data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2615\">How long will the ______ take to reach Delhi?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2649\">\n<p data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2649\">Can I buy five ______, please?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2682\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f B. Role-Play Practice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2767\">Act as a <strong data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2704\">customer<\/strong> and then as a <strong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2741\">post office worker<\/strong>. Use the dialogues above.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2772\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2801\">\ud83d\udccc Bonus: Polite Phrases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<thead data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<tr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<th data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2813\" data-col-size=\"sm\">English<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2820\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<tr data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2875\">\n<td data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2855\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8220;Excuse me&#8230;&#8221;<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2875\">To get attention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<td data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2900\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8220;Could you please&#8230;&#8221;<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2919\">To ask politely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2969\">\n<td data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2945\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8220;Thank you very much.&#8221;<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2969\">To show appreciation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<td data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2991\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8220;Have a nice day!&#8221;<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3011\">Friendly closing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Would you like this as a <strong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3071\">PDF self-study worksheet<\/strong> with audio or video practice links for pronunciation? 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