Common English Idioms
Here are some English idioms that we keep hearing all the time. I couldn’t agree with you more If you couldn’t agree with someone one, you entirely agree with them. ‘People are obsessed with celebrities....
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When to use the simple present tense
The simple present tense is used to talk about our everyday activities – things that we do regularly or at specific intervals. Before you start learning this tense form, think about things you do...
Expressing your opinions in English
To express your opinions, use an expression like I think … or I guess … I think she is making a mistake. I think we should accept this offer. I think you ought to...
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...
Making suggestions in English
Making suggestions One way of telling people what they should do is to use the phrase I think you should… I think you should consult a doctor. I think you should change jobs. I...
Small talk – Sample conversations
Conversation 1 Ram: Hi Krishna, how’re you doing? Krishna: Fine, thank you. And you? Ram: Oh, I’m alright. Krishna: What terrible weather! It hasn’t stopped raining for days. Ram: Yes, awful. If it continues...
How to greet people in English?
When meeting people When meeting people, we usually say an expression like Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening. This is relatively formal. In a very informal style, we can say Hello or Hi. When we meet...
Introducing yourself
Here are some phrases you can use to introduce yourself. My name is … I’m… Glad to meet you. My name is Gautam. Nice to meet you. I’m Meera. In a more formal style,...
Second conditional worksheet for class 8
The second conditional is used to talk about imaginary or hypothetical situations. In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would / could / might + infinitive in...
First conditional worksheet for class 8
Write first conditional sentences using the ideas given below. Watch this Youtube video to better understand the correct use of first conditional. 1. work hard / good marks 2. arrangements are good / event...