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English for nail artists

Colours, shapes, gel, comfort and payment: the English you use at the nail table with every customer.

Start Nail artist lessons21 lessons · 3 levels · 100 phrases

พูดเมื่อไหร่: คุณยกขวดสีทาเล็บมาให้ลูกค้าดู

Please pick a colour.

เชิญเลือกสีค่ะ

What you will learn

Know some English already? Take the Level 1 test first and skip what you know.

Level 1Lessons 1–5

First Shift

You can get through your first day at work in English.

  1. 1Hello and thank you
  2. 2Numbers and time
  3. 3Starting the service
  4. 4Comfort and safety
  5. 5Finishing

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Level 2Lessons 6–11

Confident Day

You can handle a whole working day in English.

  1. 6Booking & prices
  2. 7Shape, length & colour
  3. 8Gel, extensions & removal
  4. 9Health & care questions
  5. 10Payment & tips
  6. 11Handling complaints

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Level 3Lessons 12–21

Trusted Pro

Small talk, saying no politely, problems and the unexpected.

  1. 12When something goes wrong
  2. 13Customers and surprises
  3. 14Small talk
  4. 15Prices and times, fast
  5. 16Saying no politely
  6. 17Recommending extras
  7. 18What I did for you
  8. 19At the shop
  9. 20Bookings by phone
  10. 21Cultural notes

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Phrases you will say

Manicure or pedicure?

Please pick a colour.

Does it hurt?

Round or square?

Gel is six hundred baht.

Please come again.

All 100 phrases, lesson by lesson

Every English phrase in these lessons. In the app, each one comes with a picture, audio and its meaning in your language.

Level 1First Shift

1Hello and thank you

  • Hello. Good morning.
  • Yes. No. OK.
  • Please. Thank you. Sorry.
  • I don't understand. Please say it again.

2Numbers and time

  • One moment, please.
  • One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
  • What time? At three o'clock.
  • Help! Call a doctor.

3Starting the service

  • Manicure or pedicure?
  • Please pick a colour.
  • Please sit here.
  • Hands in the water, please.

4Comfort and safety

  • Does it hurt?
  • Is the water OK?
  • Sorry, a small cut.
  • Please don't move.

5Finishing

  • Round or square?
  • Careful, it's wet.
  • Do you like it?
  • Please come again.

Level 2Confident Day

6Booking & prices

  • Do you have a booking?
  • Gel is six hundred baht.
  • It takes about one hour.
  • Please wait fifteen minutes.
  • We are full today.

7Shape, length & colour

  • Shorter, or keep the length?
  • This colour or that colour?
  • Lighter or darker?
  • Do you have a photo?
  • French tips or plain?

8Gel, extensions & removal

  • I will remove the old gel first.
  • Do you want extensions?
  • Hand under the lamp, please.
  • One more coat.
  • I will file them now.

9Health & care questions

  • Are you allergic to anything?
  • Please wash your hands first.
  • Your skin is very dry. I will put cream.
  • Your nails are thin. I will be gentle.
  • This nail looks infected. Please see a doctor first.

10Payment & tips

  • The total is eight hundred baht.
  • Cash or card?
  • You can scan here.
  • Here is your change.
  • Thank you for the tip.

11Handling complaints

  • Sorry. I will fix it now.
  • Which nail? Please show me.
  • I will redo it. No charge.
  • Is this better?
  • Let me call the manager.

Level 3Trusted Pro

12When something goes wrong

  • It chipped? Come back, I will fix it for free.
  • Sorry, the power is off. Please wait a moment.
  • The lamp is broken. I will use the other one.
  • You left your ring. Here it is.
  • Sorry, this colour is finished. This one is very close.

13Customers and surprises

  • Do you feel dizzy? Please sit back.
  • In a hurry? I can do it faster, no art.
  • Your child can sit here. It's OK.
  • The smell is strong? I will open the window.
  • Your phone is ringing. I will hold it for you.

14Small talk

  • How are you today?
  • It is very hot today.
  • Did you have a good weekend?
  • It will rain later. Take an umbrella.
  • Have a nice weekend!

15Prices and times, fast

  • Gel manicure and pedicure: one thousand one hundred and fifty baht.
  • Your change is two hundred and fifty baht.
  • It takes forty minutes.
  • Your booking is at four thirty.
  • Sorry, fifteen or fifty?

16Saying no politely

  • Sorry, we are full today.
  • Sorry, I can't give a discount. The price is fixed.
  • Sorry, I can't do this nail. Please see a doctor first.
  • Sorry, nail art takes time. I can't do it in ten minutes.
  • Sorry, I can't give you my phone number.

17Recommending extras

  • Would you like to add a pedicure?
  • Gel lasts three weeks. Regular lasts one week.
  • This oil is good for your cuticles.
  • Five visits are cheaper with a package.
  • This colour suits you.

18What I did for you

  • I removed the old gel.
  • I cut the cuticles.
  • I put two coats and a top coat.
  • I cleaned the tools before.
  • I fixed the broken nail.

19At the shop

  • Sorry, I forgot to write your booking.
  • I found your earring under the chair.
  • Your friend is waiting outside.
  • We got new colours this week.
  • Last time you had red.

20Bookings by phone

  • Hello, Nail Shop.
  • What is your name? What time?
  • Please send me a photo of the design.
  • I will send you a message to confirm.
  • Running late? No problem, come at three.

21Cultural notes

  • I'm fine, thank you. And you?
  • Nice to meet you.
  • Thank you, that is very kind.
  • Excuse me.
  • No problem.

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