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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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 …
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 am thirty-two years.) We do not normally ask ‘What is your age?’ Instead we use the expression ‘How old are you?’ …
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Asking for things If you need to buy food, clothes, gadgets, or things for your house, you will find the phrases given in this lesson useful. Asking for things Use I would like… or Could I have…? to ask for things. I would like a bottle of mineral water. I would like some meat. I …
Here are some common expressions we can use to make suggestions in English. Why not…? One way of making suggestions is to use the phrase Why not…? ‘Susie is really angry with me.’ ‘Why not send her some flowers?’ ‘Sally is in the hospital.’ ‘Why not go and see her?’ Why don’t…? can be used …
By chatting with people, you can get to know them better. The phrases given in this section will help you talk to your friends, relatives, colleagues and other people that you meet. Making arrangements To make an arrangement with a friend or a colleague, use We can… We can have lunch at a restaurant. We …
You can make your speech easier to understand and follow by using a variety of words and expressions that introduce and link ideas. Here are some helpful phrases. Presenting your point of view I think that I think that we are making a huge mistake. I think that we can trust him. I don’t think …
Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? My first piece of advice is to stop trying to sound like a native speaker. Instead, try to speak clearly and concisely. People living in different parts of the world speak English in their own style and that is perfectly acceptable. It is estimated that over …
There are a number of phrases that are commonly used to introduce strangers. Anne, do you know Mary? (introducing Mary to Anne.) Mary, this is my friend Anne. (introducing Anne to Mary.) John, I don’t think you have met Sally. (introducing Sally to John.) I don’t think you two know each other, do you? (introducing …
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