A0 · Ponto Zero Capítulo 6

Survival & Socializing

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Master the essential phrases you need to navigate the world and communicate with confidence in English.

  • Ask for prices and locations easily.
  • Order food and items politely.
  • Handle basic social interactions and emergencies.
Speak with confidence, navigate with ease.

O que você vai aprender

Ready to start speaking English right away? This chapter gives you essential phrases to ask Where is...? or order with "I'd like...". You'll feel more confident getting around and getting what you need!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Use 'How much is...?' to ask for the price of an item.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to: Order items at a store using 'I'd like...'.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to: Ask for directions using 'Where is...?'.

Guia do capítulo

Overview

Starting your English journey is exciting, and we're here to make sure you can use it right away! Imagine stepping into a new place and needing to ask for help, buy something, or just say thank you. This chapter is your superpower for those everyday moments.
We're focusing on English survival & socializing for beginners, giving you the most important phrases to navigate new situations with confidence. You'll learn how to ask How much? for that tasty snack, use "I'd like...
to order your coffee, and find your way with
Where is...?
Plus, you’ll master the magic words
Excuse me,« »Sorry, and Thank you" to connect politely.
This isn't about perfect grammar; it's about getting things done and feeling understood. We know that as you learn English A0 grammar, your first goal is practical communication. Whether you need to ask for permission with «Can I...?» or need urgent help, these phrases are your foundation.
They're simple, powerful, and will make your first interactions in English smooth and successful. Let’s get you speaking from day one!

How This Grammar Works

At its heart, this chapter gives you direct, usable tools for common situations. We focus on simple questions and polite requests. For example, when you want to know the price of something, you'll use How much is...? for one item (like How much is *the apple*?) or How much are...? for many items (like How much are *the apples*?).
The key is matching is or are to what you're asking about.
When you want to order something in a café or shop, or make any polite request, you’ll use I'd like.... It's short for I would like and sounds much more polite than just I want. So, you’d say I'd like *a coffee, please*. It’s friendly and respectful.
For finding your way, the phrase Where is...? is super simple and effective. You just add the place or thing you're looking for: Where is *the station*? or Where is *my phone*?
Politeness is crucial, and English has specific words for that. You say Excuse me to get someone’s attention or before you pass by them. If you accidentally bump into someone or make a small mistake, you say Sorry.
And for everything good, a simple Thank you shows appreciation. Finally, for permission, Can I...? is your go-to phrase (like Can I *sit here*?). If you're in danger or need urgent help, shout Help!.
For less urgent assistance, say Can you help me?. These phrases are your basic toolkit for navigating the English-speaking world.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Mixing up 'is' and 'are' with 'How much'.
✗ How much are the apple?
✓ How much is the apple?
*Explanation*: is is for one item (singular), are is for multiple items (plural).
  1. 1Using 'I want' instead of 'I'd like'.
✗ I want coffee.
✓ I'd like coffee, please.
*Explanation*: I want can sound a bit demanding. "I'd like" is much more polite and common for ordering or requesting.
  1. 1Confusing 'Excuse me' and 'Sorry'.
✗ (Bumps into someone) Excuse me.
✓ (Bumps into someone) Sorry.
*Explanation*: Use Excuse me *before* you do something that might bother someone (like asking a question or walking past), and Sorry *after* you've made a mistake or caused a small problem.

Real Conversations

Dialogue 1: At a Café

A

A

I'd like a coffee, please.
B

B

Okay. How much is it?
A

A

It's three dollars.
B

B

Thank you.

Dialogue 2: Asking for Directions

A

A

Excuse me.
B

B

Yes?
A

A

Where is the bus stop?
B

B

It's over there.

Dialogue 3: In a Shop

A

A

Can I try this shirt?
B

B

Yes, of course.
A

A

Thank you.
B

B

You’re welcome.

Quick FAQ

Q

How to use How much in English when asking for a price?

Use How much is...? for a single item (e.g., *How much is the bread?*) and How much are...? for multiple items (e.g., *How much are the bananas?*).

Q

What is the difference between I like and "I'd like" in English?

I like expresses a general preference or enjoyment (e.g., *I like coffee*). I'd like (short for I would like) is a polite way to request or order something specific right now (e.g., *I'd like a coffee*).

Q

When do I say Excuse me versus Sorry?

Use Excuse me to get someone's attention, to ask someone to move, or before you interrupt them. Use Sorry after you've made a mistake, bumped into someone, or done something wrong.

Q

Is «Can I...?» always okay for asking permission?

Yes, Can I...? is the most common and natural way to ask for permission in everyday, informal English conversations. It's polite enough for most situations.

Cultural Context

In English-speaking cultures, these simple phrases are very powerful! Saying Please and Thank you is expected and shows good manners, even for very basic interactions. Using "I'd like... instead of I want..." automatically makes you sound more polite and friendly.
Similarly, starting a question with Excuse me before asking Where is...? or «Can I...?» is a small but important courtesy that native speakers appreciate. While not strictly grammar, these politeness markers are a huge part of effective English survival & socializing for beginners.

Exemplos-chave (6)

1

Excuse me, is this seat free?

Com licença, este assento está livre?

Essenciais de Polidez: Com Licença, Desculpe & Obrigado
2

Oh, sorry! I didn't see you there.

Ah, desculpe! Eu não te vi aí.

Essenciais de Polidez: Com Licença, Desculpe & Obrigado
3

Excuse me, where is the library?

Com licença, onde fica a biblioteca?

Onde está...? — Perguntando por Localizações
4

Where is my phone?

Onde está meu celular?

Onde está...? — Perguntando por Localizações
5

Can I use your computer for a minute?

Posso usar seu computador por um minuto?

Pedir Permissão: Posso...?
6

Can I come in now, please?

Posso entrar agora, por favor?

Pedir Permissão: Posso...?

Dicas e truques (4)

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Seja sempre educado!

Começar com um 'Excuse me' ou adicionar um 'please' no final faz toda a diferença no atendimento:
How much is this, please?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Quanto? — Perguntar o preço
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Sempre use 'Please'

Adicionar 'please' no final do seu pedido deixa tudo ainda mais amigável. É aquele toque de mestre na educação: "I'd like a coffee, please."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Eu gostaria de... — Pedidos e Solicitações Gentis
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Use com Confiança

Não tenha vergonha de ser gentil! Usar essas palavras mostra que você respeita o espaço do outro e ajuda muito na comunicação:
Thank you for your help.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essenciais de Polidez: Com Licença, Desculpe & Obrigado
💡

Seja sempre educado

Antes de perguntar onde algo fica para um estranho, comece com um 'Excuse me'. Isso soa muito mais amigável:
Excuse me, where is the bank?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Onde está...? — Perguntando por Localizações

Vocabulário-chave (5)

Price cost of an item Excuse me polite way to start a question Where asking for location Help assistance Please polite request marker

Real-World Preview

coffee

At the Cafe

Review Summary

  • How much is [item]?
  • I'd like [item].
  • Excuse me / Thank you
  • Where is [place]?
  • Can I [action]?
  • I need [help/item].

Erros comuns

In English questions, the verb 'is' comes before the subject 'it'.

Wrong: How much it is?
Correto: How much is it?

Questions need the verb 'is' before the subject.

Wrong: Where the bank is?
Correto: Where is the bank?

'I like' means you enjoy it generally. 'I'd like' means you want one now.

Wrong: I like a coffee.
Correto: I'd like a coffee.

Next Steps

You have done an amazing job! Keep practicing these phrases every day to build your fluency.

Practice ordering at a local cafe.

Continue to: Starting with the Basics

Prática rápida (10)

Qual frase está correta?

Escolha a frase gramaticalmente correta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is the coffee?
O café, ao perguntarmos o preço, é tratado como singular/incontável, então usamos 'much' e 'is'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Quanto? — Perguntar o preço

Encontre e corrija o erro

Find and fix the mistake:

Where are my bag?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Where is my bag?
'Bag' é singular, então o certo é 'is', não 'are'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Onde está...? — Perguntando por Localizações

Escolha a forma correta

How ___ is this book?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: much
'Much' é usado para perguntar o preço ou quantidades incontáveis. 'Many' é para coisas que contamos individualmente.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Quanto? — Perguntar o preço

Escolha a forma correta para pedir permissão.

`___ I sit here?`

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can
Can é o verbo modal correto para pedir permissão. Am é usado para estados e Do para ações gerais.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Pedir Permissão: Posso...?

Qual frase expressa corretamente um pedido de desculpas após esbarrar em alguém?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sorry! I wasn't looking.
'Sorry' é a palavra certa para se desculpar por um erro cometido.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essenciais de Polidez: Com Licença, Desculpe & Obrigado

Traduza a frase para o inglês.

Translate into English: 'Gracias por tu ayuda.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Thank you for your help.
'Thank you' é a forma padrão de expressar gratidão em inglês.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essenciais de Polidez: Com Licença, Desculpe & Obrigado

Encontre e corrija o erro neste pedido de informação.

Sorry, where is the nearest bus stop?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?
Usamos 'Excuse me' para iniciar um pedido educado, não 'Sorry'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Essenciais de Polidez: Com Licença, Desculpe & Obrigado

Escolha a forma correta

Excuse me, where ___ the train station?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is
'Station' está no singular, por isso usamos 'is'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Onde está...? — Perguntando por Localizações

Qual frase está correta?

Escolha a frase correta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a pizza, please.
'I'd like' é para pedidos. 'I want' é muito direto e 'I like' fala de preferência geral, não de um pedido agora.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Eu gostaria de... — Pedidos e Solicitações Gentis

Encontre e corrija o erro na frase.

Find and fix the mistake:

`Am I can help you?`

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: `Can I help you?`
Você não usa o am com o can. O Can já começa a pergunta sozinho.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Pedir Permissão: Posso...?

Score: /10

Perguntas comuns (6)

O jeito mais simples é dizer
How much is this?
ou
How much is it?
enquanto aponta para o objeto.
Usamos 'much' porque dinheiro é considerado incontável em inglês. Você não diz 'um dinheiro, dois dinheiros': How much money?
A forma mais simples é I'd like + um item, como em: "I'd like a sandwich."
Com certeza! Você pode dizer: "I'd like two coffees and a muffin."
Pense assim: 'Excuse me' você usa *antes* de fazer algo (pedir licença, chamar atenção), e 'Sorry' você usa *depois* (para se desculpar por um erro). Exemplo:
Excuse me, can I pass?
Sim! 'Thanks' é a versão informal e muito comum entre amigos. Já Thank you é sempre seguro e educado em qualquer situação.
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