Telephone English | How To Leave A Message?
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…?...
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Talking About The Weather
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...
Talking About Travel Plans
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...
Talking About Holidays | English Speaking Lessons
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...
Talking About Habits In English | English Speaking Lessons
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...
Talking About Favourite Things | English Speaking
Here are a few questions you can use to ask about favourite things. What is your favourite colour? Yellow What is your favourite sport? Football Who is your favourite writer? Hemingway What is your...
Talking About Age, Height, Weight | English Speaking
To talk about a person’s age, height and weight we usually use a form of be. He is eighteen. OR He is eighteen years old. I am thirty-two. OR I am thirty-two years of age. (NOT I...
Take Potshots At | English Idioms
To take potshots at somebody is to criticize them. This isn’t fair criticism, though. Pot shot means criticism that is rather unfair. The sole objective of taking pot shots at somebody is to make them feel bad. My...
Phrases With Such
Here is a list of phrases using the word such. Each phrase is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. …and such This expression is used to show that you can...
Preparing For Interviews
As no interviews are completely predictable, there is no magic formula which you can follow. However, if you plan and prepare carefully, your chances of getting the job will be high. The information given...
