Category: Speaking

Phrases to use when leaving people

When leaving people we can use an expression like Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening/Good night. Note that Good night is not used to greet people when you meet them. Its meaning is similar to Good...

I’m in a hurry

When you are in a hurry, you are not able to wait to do something because you do not have enough time. I can’t wait. I’m in a hurry to get there. When you...

Using of course

Of course means ‘without any doubt’ or ‘certainly’. ‘Can you help you?’ ‘Of course.’ ‘Can I join your group?’ ‘Yes, of course.’ ‘Could you get me something to drink?’ ‘Of course.’ ‘Do you know...

Encouraging someone in English

We can use the expression Hurry up! to encourage someone to do something more quickly. Hurry up! They’re all waiting for us. Hurry up! We’re already late. Hurry up! We’ve got to be there...