Here are some words and phrases you can use to express your opinion. Use I think… to express your opinion of someone or something. I think he is right. I think it is a fox. I think it is wrong to criticize people. I think it is too late to start now. I think we …
Here are some expressions you can use to talk about yourself. Use I’m to say what your name is… Hi, I’m Stella – I’m a friend of Sophia. I’m Rahul – I’m your teacher. In a more formal style, say My name is …. My name is Guatam. To say how old you are, use …
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Use the expression I am going to….. to talk about a plan you are sure of. I am going to marry Janaki. I am going to apply for that job. I am going to work harder. I am going to buy a new car. I am going to get my eyes examined. I am going …
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Wishing people a good journey Common ways of wishing people a good journey are: Long trips, vacations etc. Have a good trip. Have a good journey. (GB) Safe journey home. (GB) Enjoy your holidays.(GB) Enjoy your vacation.(US) Have a good time in (destination city). Short Outings Enjoy! (American English) Have a good time at (destination …
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? …
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 …
