Answers to Common Questions in English

1. What do you do?

– I’m a student.
– I work in a bank.
– I work as a tour guide for a local tour company.
– I’m unemployed at the moment.
– I run my own business.
– I’m retired now. I used to be an engineer.

2. Are you married?

– Yes, I’ve been married for two years now.
– I’m divorced.
– Nope, I’m single.
– I’m separated – not divorced yet.
– I’m engaged – we’re getting married next year.
– No, but I’m in a relationship.

3. Why are you studying English?

– For work.
– I love learning new languages.
– So I can communicate when I travel.
– Because I’d like to immigrate to the U.S.
– I’m thinking of studying in England.

4. How did you learn English?

– I took classes for three years.
– I did an intensive course.
– I’ve been studying by myself.
– I picked it up from movies and songs.
– My friend taught me.

5. What do you do in your free time?

– I don’t have any free time.
– I go running a lot.
– I do volunteer work.
– I usually hang out with friends.
– I like reading and relaxing at home.

6. Did you like the movie?

– It was fantastic.
– It was terrible.
– It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.
– No, I didn’t think it lived up to the hype.
– It wasn’t bad.

7. How are you?

– I’m wonderful.
– I’m fine, thank you. And you?
– I’m ok.
– Not bad.
– Very well, thanks.
– Pretty good.
– I’ve been better.
– Good, how about you?