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1. WHAT DO YOU DO?

I work in a bank.
I’m unemployed at the moment.
I run my own business.

2. WHY ARE YOU STUDYING ENGLISH?


No, but I’m in a relationship.
Nope, I’m single.

“Nope” is an informal way to say “No.”

3. WHERE/HOW DID YOU LEARN ENGLISH?


 took classes for three years.
I did an intensive course.
I’ve been studying on my own.

4. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO LATELY?

I’ve been working a lot.


Mostly studying.
I’ve been taking it easy.
This means “relaxing, not doing anything intense or stressful.”

5. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?


I don’t have any free time!
I usually hang out with friends.

“Hang out” means to spend time in an informal way.


6. DO YOU NEED ANY HELP?
No thanks, I’m just browsing.
“Browsing” means looking casually at the items.
Yes – do you have this in a larger size?
Yes – where are the try-on rooms?

7.HOW’S IT GOING?
Great! Couldn’t be better!
This means that everything is excellent.
Fine. How are things with you?
Not bad.

8.CAN YOU GIVE ME A HAND?


Of course!
I’d be glad to.
Will it take long?
Sure – just a sec.

9.WHAT’S THE MATTER?


This means “What’s the problem?” – you can ask it to someone
who appears sad or upset.

Oh, I’m just having a rough day.


A “rough day” means a difficult, bad day.
I’m not feeling so good.

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