To say what you want to do when you are traveling, use I’d like to… I’d like to take a tour of the city. I’d like to go for a drive. I’d like to go hiking. I’d like to hire a taxi. I’d like to visit the museums. I’d like to take the train. I’d …
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When it comes to traveling, all of us have got certain likes and dislikes. To say what you like, use I like… To say what you don’t like, use I don’t like… I like wandering around the countryside. I like the hills. I like beach holidays. I really like walking in the moonlight. I like …
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While traveling, you may need to go to a particular place or building. Use Is there…? to ask if there is such a thing where you are. Note Before interrupting somebody with your question, it is always a good idea to use the phrase Excuse me. Excuse me, is there a railway station near here? …
Thank you is more formal than thanks. Thank you. (NOT Thanks you.) Thanks a lot. (NOT Thank you a lot.) Thank you very much. Thanks very much. Thank God it’s Friday. (NOT Thanks God …) Thank you very much indeed. (BUT NOT Thank you indeed.) Thank you for/ thanks for can be followed by an –ing form. …
There are two common ways of saying what time it is. 6:05 – six (oh) five or five past six 6:10 – six ten or ten past six 6:15 – six fifteen or a quarter past six 6:25 – six twenty five or twenty five past six 6:30 – six thirty or half past six …
British people usually give their name or number when answering a call. To ask for a person you can say ‘Could I speak to…? In American English, it is also possible to say Could I speak with…? Saying who you are Hello. This is Jane. (Not usually I am Jane.) Could I speak to Alice, please? If it …
British people often begin polite conversations by talking about the weather. ‘Nice day, isn’t it?’ ‘Lovely.’ ‘What strange weather we’re having!’ ‘It doesn’t look like it’s going to stop raining today.’ ‘Terrible weather, isn’t it?’ ‘Yes, dreadful.’ ‘It hasn’t stopped raining for days.’ ‘I think it is going to rain.’ ‘There is a chill in …
The phrases given in this section will be helpful to you when you are traveling. Talking about your travel plans To tell people about your travel plans, use I’m going to… I’m going to take a short vacation. I’m going to Madrid. I’m going to spend the weekend in a hill station. I’m going for …
When people see each other after the New Year holidays, they often use a greeting such as ‘Happy New Year!’ Some people also ask about New Year resolutions (the promises that you make to yourself to get fitter, lose weight, change jobs etc.) or refer more generally to the whole of the Diwali / Christmas …
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We can use will to talk about habits and characteristic behavior. She will spend hours watching TV. (It is her habit.) The old woman will sit talking to herself for hours. He will never waste an opportunity. She will get up early in the morning. The simple present tense can also be used to talk about habits. He smokes. She doesn’t get up early in the morning. Sentences …
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