The Addition Of Contraries To Remarks Already Made
Read the sentences given below. He used to drink, but I never did. He can smoke if he wants, but you mustn’t. He can swim well, but I can’t. She needn’t pay, but you...
Category: Speaking
Talking About General Pains And Aches
Here are some common expressions that you can use to describe general aches and pains. General aches and pains I’m not feeling very well. I think I’m going down with a cold. I’ve got...
50 Questions To Start An English Conversation
When we meet people we usually ask them some personal questions. On this page you will find some of the most basic English questions that you can use to start a conversation. Appropriate answers...
How To Write A Speech
How to Write a Speech Wondering how to begin to write your speech when the deadline is hanging over your head? Even if you have taken writing classes with English tutors and feel confident...
Conversation Between Two Friends | English Speaking Practice
Story line: Ram is still in touch with his old classmates from high school, while James has lost contact with most of his school buddies. Here is a conversation between the two. Ram: I...
Small Talk | Sample Conversation
We often engage in conversations with strangers we meet at places like railway stations and bus stops. Here are some sample dialogues using the conversational structures you learned in the previous lessons. Conversation 1...
Talking about family relationships
Here are some useful phrases for discussing family and relationships. Parents and grandparents ‘Where do your parents live?’ ‘My parents live in Kerala.’ ‘Are your parents still alive?’ ‘Yes, my parents are still alive.’...
It depends | English phrases
Read the piece of conversation given below. First speaker: What do you do? Second speaker: I am a salesman. First speaker: Where do you work? Second speaker: I work at a marketing company in...
Dealing with the traffic cop | English speaking lessons
The first thing you should typically do when a traffic cop signals you to stop is to acknowledge the command promptly. Signal that you are going to stop and do so as soon as...
Expressing wishes in English
The phrase I wish I had… is the most common structure used to talk about our wishes. Here are some common wishes people have. I wish I had more money. I wish I had...