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1-About” in a Sentence (with Audio)
about (adv, prep): relating to; concerning; on the subject of

✒Use “about” in a sentence

1- What do you really think about it?

2- I don’t care about your past.

3- What do you think about that issue?

4- He genuinely cares about me

 5-What is he angry about?

6- Do you have any information about the

project?

7- She is worried about her weight.

 8'Don’t worry about it.

9- Our house is worth about 150,000

dollars.

 10-He seems anxious about the meeting.

11- How do you feel about it?

 12-I work about 40 hours a week.

13- Don’t worry too

much about unimportant things.

 14-We’re very excited about the trip.

15- Nobody tells me about it.

16 I wonder why she didn’t tell me about it.

17- Don’t talk about work. We’re on

vacation.
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100 Common English Phrases and

Sentence Patterns (With Dialogue)

✒001. Are you sure…

I. EXAMPLES:
 Are you sure?
 Are you sure about that?
 Are you sure of what you said?
 Are you sure that he is not coming?

II. DIALOGUES:
A: I’ve had so many problems with my new car. It’s driving me crazy.

B: Are you sure you don’t want to buy a new one?

A: How can I? I already spent a lot of money on this one.

B: I guess you’ll be spending a lot of money on repairs then.

A: I guess so. Unless, you want to buy the car.

B: No, thanks. I don’t think I’d want to buy your car. It has too many
problems.
A: I don’t blame you. It’s a piece of junk.

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✒ Common Phrasal Verbs List – with

Meanings and Example Sentences (audio
lessons)

1-Come up
✔to be mentioned or discussed; to arrive; to be ready soon; to approach
someone; to stand next to someone

 -Our issue came up in the meeting last week.

 -“Is dinner ready?” “Coming up!”
 -He came up to me and kissed me on the cheek.

2-Come up with
✔to find a new idea; to produce something

- Finally, we came up with the solution that each of us will pay half of the
monthly bills.
 -I’ve come up with an idea for Mom’s birthday present.
 -How could you come up with such a large amount of money?
3-Come across (to come upon)
✔to find someone/something by chance

 -I came across a book that I was looking for.

 -He came across a recruitment ad when he was reading the newspaper this
afternoon.
 -They came across many challenges before winning the final competition.

4-Come round/around
✔to happen again; to become conscious again

 -Time flies. Christmas will soon come round.

 -I’ve been waiting for him to come round.
 -My grandpa has finally come round after three years in a coma.

5-Come about
✔to happen

 -How did the coincidence come about?

 -My confused feelings for him have come about since he texted another girl.
 -Our break-up came about in a way that I could never imagine.

6-Come along
✔to go somewhere with someone; to make progress

- Just go ahead. I’ll come along.

- Your writing skills have come along so far.
 -Although he joined the class quite late, he came along very well.
7-Come out
✔to appear; to reveal the truth

- The sun comes out after a dark night.

- He has decided to come out to his parents.
- Don’t worry about the scandal. The truth will come out soon.

8-Come back
✔to go back to a place; to happen again

 -My puppy has finally come back after three days.

 -All of my old memories came back after I watched this short video.
 -the next day, he came back to me and said “sorry.”

9-Come over
✔to visit someone’s house for a short time, (emotions) to affect someone
strongly

 -Would you like to come over for lunch?

- Whenever I see that baby-pink dress, the feelings of missing my daughter
just come over me.
- Sorry, I’ve got to go. My parents just came over from England.

10-Come through
✔to overcome a difficult or dangerous situation and become better; to arrive by
telephone or radio or after some official procedure

 -The city has come through after the terrible earthquake.

- The message has finally come through.
 -After the two-hour discussion, the contest results came through.
11'Come apart
✔to be separated into pieces

 -Our new dryer has come apart. I’ll return it to the store.

- Jack’s car came apart in the car crash.
- Don’t sit on that chair. It will soon come apart.

12-Come before
✔to take higher priority than others; to be brought to a discussion or for
consideration

 -Wendy is such a selfish girl. Her needs always come before anything

else.
 -That case will come before the court soon.
 -My dad is such a great man. His family has always come before his
career.
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I'm
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'I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.' It is used in combination with
other words to tell someone about yourself or to describe something you are
doing.

Here are some examples:

"I'm so tired."
"I'm confused."
"I'm happy."
"I'm twenty three years old."
"I'm hungry."
"I'm nervous."
"I'm excited."
"I'm leaving work."
"I'm thirsty."
"I'm from Seattle."

You can also add descriptive words with 'I'm' such as:

"I'm extremely tired."

"I'm very happy."
"I'm terribly hungry."
"I am super excited."
"I'm very nervous."
I'm calling to + (verb)
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When using the words 'I'm calling' you are stating that you are actually using
the phone to call and relay information.

Here are some examples:

"I'm calling to tell you about my day."

"I'm calling to accept your invitation."
"I'm calling to answer your question."
"I'm calling to book a reservation at your restaurant."
"I'm calling to complain about something."
"I'm calling to thank you."
"I'm calling to support your decision."
"I'm calling to remind you of our dinner plans."
"I'm calling to report a lost wallet."
"I'm calling to receive my prize."

How often do you

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When asking this question you are inquiring how often or how frequent
someone does a particular thing.

Here are some examples:

"How often do you exercise?"

"How often do you change your password?"
"How often do you help out at school?"
"How often do you listen to your MP3 player?"
"How often do you need to go to the dentist?"
"How often do you receive your magazine in the mail?"
"How often do you report to your supervisor?"
"How often do you stretch before working out?"
"How often do you talk to your parents?"
"How often do you travel?"

English Conversation 1: Catching Up with an Old Friend

1. to be on the phone: to be using the phone or having a conversation on the phone

 She cannot talk right now because she is on the phone.

 I couldn't talk to him because I was on the phone with an important client when
he came.

2. an old friend: a person who has been one's friend for a long time

 I met my old friend from high school last week.

 We are old friends.

3. to catch up with someone: to talk to a person that one has not seen or talked to in a
long time and find out about the person's life

 I caught up with my old friend last night. We hadn't seen each other in over 20
years, so we had a lot to talk about.
 I will meet Sally tomorrow. We haven't seen each other in a long time, so I want to
catch up with her.
Business English Conversation 1: Packing for a Business Trip

1. a business trip: a trip made for business purposes

 I went on a business trip to Australia last week.

 She goes on many business trips.

2. a carry-on bag: a bag that one can carry on the airplane

 Most airlines allow you to have one carry-on bag for free.

 I only took a carry-on bag when I went on my business trip last
month.

3. luggage: bags or suitcases that one takes while traveling

 She had a lot of luggage when she was traveling.

 Don't bring a lot of luggage when you travel on business.
Greeting - Basic
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There are many ways to greet someone. We'll learn about the most common
way to greet someone in this lesson. I'll give a variety of example sentences.

Greeting someone you never met:

"Hi, my name is Steve. It's nice to meet you."
You can respond to this by saying,
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Jack."

Another common question to ask is

"What do you do for a living?"

You can respond to this by saying,

"I work at a restaurant."

"I work at a bank."
"I work in a software company."
"I'm a dentist."

Usually, you will not need to ask for a name. It is implied that each person
should say their name. But in case they don't, you can ask,

"What is your name?"

Many times, I don't hear the name. If you would like for them to repeat their
name, you can say,

"What was that again?"

"Excuse me?"
"Pardon me?"
University Life - Meeting New Students
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As you can see, these portions of our lessons are dedicated to school. There
are many things to learn here, so we are going to spend numerous lessons on
school. But don't worry; only a couple will be geared towards classes. The
rest will be about night life, partying, and having a good time. Before we start
learning about topics such as classes and examinations, let's learn some
general university phrases.

The first type of speaking you will have to do is when you meet new people.
During this time, you can engage in idle small talk. Since you have learned
small talk, feel free to use your new skills. On top of that, let's learn some
new phrases that will help you.

"Where are you from?"

"What high school did you attend?"
"What are you going to major in?"
"What are you majoring in?"
"How many credits are you taking this semester?"
"What classes are you taking?"
"What year are you?"
"What is an easy class to take?"
"Where is the best place to hang out?"
"Are you in the dormitory?"
"Where do you live?"
"Why did you decide to come to this school?"
"What made you choose Berkeley?"

Many of the answer to these questions are general things you should already
know. But it never hurts to review again, so let's go over how we can answer
some of these questions.

"Where are you from?"

"I'm from Seattle, Washington."
"I'm an exchange student from Seoul, Korea."
"I'm from Dublin, Ohio."
"I'm from Southern California."
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The sentences below are commonly used by native speakers, so non-native speakers of
English can make full use of their speeches in their daily English conversation.

I just have to stop off (   to visit or stay at a place briefly when you are going somewhere else ) in
the bathroom.

Shona : " Jeannie, may I use your bathroom ? "

Jeannie : Go ahead, but make it snappy, okay ? ( to tell someone that you want them to do
something immediately and to do it quickly )
 

You should have heard the fuss my mom kicked up !

And could I have a long-sleeved jacket this time ? The short-sleeved ones are so babyish.

Sorry, I am terrible with names !

If it's any consolation, Mom yells the most at the students she thinks are the best.

I guess I'm grinning because Jeannie didn't holler very much for a change.

 

Hugh MacKendrick is a real slave driver.

He's so cute that it's a shame he's not nicer.

... even though Hugh is obviously out of my league.(  to be too good or too expensive for
you )  The championship doesn't have to be ....

Oh, Shona. You are such a party pooper. (  someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by
disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity )

You could if you put your mind to it.

I saw them going into that pizza parlor on Austin Street. Are they dating ?

..... hoping she didn't sound too breathless.

I thought it might brighten up my practices.

Well, we're just starting out, so we foul up sometimes.

Don't you need a jacket or anything ? It's freezing out.

Hugh : And here you are spending your coffee break with another Highland dancer.

Shona : But that's by choice.

 

If you keep working on it hard, I think you have a real shot at it this year, ...

But I haven't been very up front about - somebody else.

 

..... maybe he just wants more people to fill out the audience, but I am dying to go.

I'll call you later about Friday night, OK ?

You'd think I was planning to pull an all-nighter or something.

..... she was speechless with delight.

I don't want to gush or anything, -- but well, you are great.

You should come jam with us sometime.

Bye, Mom don't wait up.

This girl definitely has taste. It's not fair, MacKendrick. You always hog all quality women.

This round's on me. You can get the next one if you want.

Myles seemed to be a big hit with all the girls.

Last Sunday I wanted to kiss you too, but I was afraid that if I did, you'd think I was
being fresh. (  being too confident and showing a lack of respect, or showing by your actions or
words that you want to have sex with someone )

.... savoring ( to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to appreciate it as much as

possible )  the memory of Hugh's kisses ......

I was a total wreck ( A person who is physically or mentally broken down or worn out ) that day.
 

I thought maybe you had an ulterior motive.

So you saw through my diabolical plot, uh ?

I understand you have a pretty good shot at that second runner-up again.

Shona has an even better shot at winning first place, Aynsley, so you'd better be on your
toes.

Hugh let out a whoop of laughter.

It's a lot of hard work and everything, but I really love it.

You can't risk it, not with the championships so close.

Finally they nodded their heads in unison.

I wish you two wouldn't holler at me like that. It's awfully embarassing when I'm with a guy.

You better win that championship just to make up for all this neglect.

Have you got your hooks into John Powell yet ?

Mom, you weren't supposed to let on, I wanted to surprise her.

You're really starting to show a lot of poise, .......

Pair that with poise, and in my opinion you've got Aynsley beat.

 

She's still on my case for coming home late the last couple of times we went out.

You'll have a whole week to rest up for it.

I fell on the way home, I didn't damage anything vital, but I feel kind of achy.

Will you please stop channel-hopping .......

In answer to her parents' worried questions, she confessed that she and Hugh had broken
up.

I'm just picking up a pair of panty hose. would you believe every pair I own has a run. ( a
long vertical hole in tights and stockings )

I bet she's planning on making a big play for him tonight at Cathy Davidson's very
exclusively party.

Now that Hugh's available, she'll probably be all over him, trying to catch him on the
rebound.

I don't like any of these dresses, they're really tacky. ( of cheap quality or in bad style )

.... you should have seen him tripping all over his feet. He simply couldn't keep time with the
music.

Afterward she ran some errands for her mother, then spent the rest of the day working on
an English paper, doing household chores, and listening for the phone.

Vandals is a new teen club that just opened up.

 
You're not much of a talker, are you ?

Kim : I thought he'd be a refreshing change from you-know-who.

Shona : ' Refreshing ' is hardly the word for it.

 

Can't you put a smile on your face and make the best of it for tonight ?

I was feeling kind of lonely and mixed up.

Her legs felt rubbery ( weak ) as she climbed the stairs, as if .....

You're not still moping about Hugh, are you ?

He's bound to be there, whether he wants to come or not. Jeannie and Christina wouldn't
let him wimp out. ( to decide not to do something because you are too frightened )

Ok that's enough play-by-play ( A detailed commentary of an event as it unfolds ), I don't want to

know what happens next !

Are you two up to joining me ?

Aynsley was talking a blue streak ( to talk quickly and without stopping ) , but Hugh didn't seem
to be paying much attention.

I can't believe she actually got him up on his feet.

I think I just saw him heading for the refreshment stand.

Your father just threw his back out ( to injure one's back in some way ) on the dancer floor.

 
I told you I was a rotten dancer.

Shona raced to the kitchen on tiptoe .......

I know I should have called you, but I guess my pride got in the way.

I was so wrapped up in how important the championship is to me that I didn't spare a

thought for how important your gig was to you.

You'll need to be well rested for the competition tomorrow.

I'm just beginning to recuperate from an overdose of it.

You absolutely sparkled up there onstage.

Oh please, you're going to give me a swelled head.

She knew she stood a better chance of winning the championship since her chief competitor
wasn't in top form.

Today's competition would determine whether she was a champion Highland dncer or just
an also-ran. ( someone in a competition who is unlikely to do well or who has failed )

If you don't want me to coach you for the nationals, I won't.

Idioms and Phrases

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Bored to death
Meaning/Usage: Very bored

Explanation: Death is the worst thing, so using it to compare how you feel is
telling someone that you are very bored.

"I have nothing to do. I'm bored to death."

"I hate it when I'm bored to death."
"Would you rather be super busy or bored to death?"

A: "Hey Seth, what are you doing?"

B: "I'm reading a book. What are you doing?"
A: "I'm bored to death. Let's do something."
B: "Sure. Come over and we can play some games."

Other Common Sentences

"I'm so bored, I could die."

"I'm dying of boredom."

Writing ……

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1. Morning

He wakes up. He
sees the sun rise. He
brushes his teeth. His
teeth are white. He puts
on his clothes. His shirt is
blue. His shoes are
yellow. His pants are
brown. He
goes downstairs. He gets
a bowl. He pours milk and
cereal. He eats. He
gets the newspaper. He
reads .

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audio-and-video

: A Baby and a Sock 

The mother gave her baby a red apple. The baby tried to eat the apple.
His mouth was too small. And he didn’t have any teeth. His brother took
the apple. His brother ate the apple. The baby cried. His brother gave
the baby a blue ball to play with. The baby smiled. His brother took the
ball from the baby. Herolled the ball on the floor. The brown and white
dog picked up the ball. The dog chewed on the ball. The baby cried
again. His brother picked up the cat. He put the cat on the bed with the
baby. The baby pulled the cat’s tail. The cat jumped off the bed. The dog
chased the cat. The baby cried again. His brother let the baby hold a
sock. The baby played with the sock. The baby was happy.
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13 Common Idioms about Money and

Finance.
1. A penny saved is a penny earned

 Advice saying that it’s good to save money. When money is

saved, it is as good as money that is earned.
 1-She runs her own business and does all the work herself because she
believes that a penny saved is a penny earned.
2- When I travel, I prefer to stay at a hostel instead of an expensive hotel
because I think that a penny saved is a penny earned.
3- John doesn’t make a lot of money, so he’s very cautious in using his
money. He supposes that a penny saved is a penny earned.
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Billy always listens to his mother. He

always does what she says. If his
mother says, "Brush your teeth," Billy
brushes his teeth. If his mother says,
"Go to bed," Billy goes to bed. Billy is a
very good boy. A good boy listens to
his mother. His mother doesn't have to
ask him again. She asks him to do
something one time, and she doesn't
ask again. Billy is a good boy. He does
what his mother asks the first time.
She doesn't have to ask again. She
tells Billy, "You are my best child." Of
course Billy is her best child. Billy is
her only child.

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Pre-Listening Exercises
✒Describe a normal school day in the life of a student in your country including hours,
class subjects, meals, rules, dress, and extra-curricular activities. What options are there
in your country to take online classes through distance learning, even for children?

Ex:

School days
Our normal school days start at 07.00 every morning and we usually
study for around six hours until 01.00 p.m. or 01.30 p.m. sometimes.
Every day we have five to six class subjects to study, and two recess
times. Students can bring their own meals from home for lunch or
they can go to school canteen to have lunch together with their
friends. We have a flag ceremony every Monday morning and we
must wear our school uniform, tie, hat and black shoes and we must
not come late. Those are the rules. Some students do their extra
curricular activities after school hours.
Pandemic changes all that. We have started the distance learning
program since 2020. It is mandatory for students to study online,
even for children in primary school. We all hope that the pandemic
will be over soon. Thank you

Idioms
“crack the books” = start studying
“The reason why he isn’t doing very well is that he rarely cracks the books.”

“cut class” = miss school

“Although some of my daughter’s friends cut class a lot, she is at school every day.”

Listening Exercises
A. Listen to the interview and answer the questions

1-How does Joshua go to school in Japan?

-He walks with a group of friends.

-He rides the subway at 8:00 AM.

-He takes a school bus every morning.

2-Which item did Joshua NOT take to school?

-gym clothes
-a backpack

-a school hat

3-What does Josh do first when he gets to school?

-He puts on his gym clothes for class.

-He practices his reading and writing.

-He stands and bows to the teacher.

4-Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?

-in the lunchroom

in his classroom

-in the gymnasium

5-Joshua probably gets home from school between _____.

-2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

-1:00 and 2:00 p.m.

-3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Easy reading text.

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Billy always listens to his mother. He

always does what she says. If his
mother says, "Brush your teeth," Billy
brushes his teeth. If his mother says,
"Go to bed," Billy goes to bed. Billy is a
very good boy. A good boy listens to
his mother. His mother doesn't have to
ask him again. She asks him to do
something one time, and she doesn't
ask again. Billy is a good boy. He does
what his mother asks the first time.
She doesn't have to ask again. She
tells Billy, "You are my best child." Of
course Billy is her best child. Billy is
her only child.

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-Section reading texts

The mother gave her baby a red apple. The

baby tried to eat the apple. His mouth was too
small. And he didn't have any teeth. His brother
took the apple. His brother ate the apple. The baby
cried. His brother gave the baby a blue ball to play
with. The baby smiled. His brother took the ball from
the baby. He rolled the ball on the floor. The brown
and white dog picked up the ball. The dog chewed
on the ball. The baby cried again. His brother
picked up the cat. He put the cat on the bed with the
baby. The baby pulled the cat's tail. The cat jumped
off the bed. The dog chased the cat. The baby cried
again. His brother let the baby hold a sock. The
baby played with the sock. The baby was happy.

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Pre-Listening ExerciseIdioms
Student credit cards are becoming more and more popular, and a number of Web sites
can provide information on comparing your options. With these ideas in mind, what are
the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards, particularly for people your age
and in similar financial situations?

Ex:

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disadvantages-of-credit-cards
Advantages of using credit cards
There are many advantages when using a credit card as a method
for purchasing goods. It does not necessarily mean that you do not have funds
to cover those purchases. The use of a credit card, instead of cash or personal
funds, offers the following advantages:

1. Building credit history. 

2. A quick source of funds in an “absolute” emergency
3. No accrued interest if bill is paid on time and in full each month
4. Zero liability as consumers is not responsible for fraudulent charges when
reported promptly.
5. Consumer protection ($50.00) if fraudulent charges are reported promptly
in case the card is stolen or lost.

 
Disadvantages of using credit cards
Along with the advantages listed above, the use of credit cards can also have
several disadvantages:

1. Established credit-worthiness needed before getting a credit card 

2. Encouraging impulsive and unnecessary “wanted” purchases
3. High-interest rates if not paid in full by the due date
4. Annual fees for some credit cards – can become expensive over the years
5. Fee charged for late payments 
6. Negative effect on credit history and credit score in case of improper
usage

“dough” = informal for money

“I need more dough to pay off my credit card bill.”

“have money to burn” = have a lot of money

“Sara’s dad always gives her a big allowance, so she has money to burn.”

Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions
1-The woman got a credit card because she ______.

-she wants to buy things at a discount

-doesn't want to borrow money from family

-she wants to build a good credit rating

2-The woman didn't buy _____.

-a TV
-a digital cameraa-

-a stereo
3-The man says that a problem with credit cards is that ______.

-it can lead to internet fraud

-they can't be used in all countries

-interest rates are often very high

4-The credit card limit on the woman's card is about _____.

-$18,000

-$20,000

-$12,000

-$21,000
5-The man suggests that the woman _____.

-pay off her debt with birthday money

-Come up a financial management plan

-shred her credit cards

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kit/

Pre-Listening Exercise
Do you have any emergency supplies or even a 72-hour emergency kit in your house
or at your apartment you can use in case of a natural disaster? If so, what are they?
What things are most needed in such an emergency to get you by for at least least
three days?
Idioms
“in a pickle” = a difficult situation
“You’ll find yourself in a real pickle if you don’t have enough water during an
emergency.”

“hang loose” = relax or stay calm

“Tell the people to hang loose until help arrives.”

“wacky” = silly or foolish

“My brother had the wacky idea of packing twenty bottles of ketchup in his
emergency kit instead of water.”

Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
1-The man didn't mention a _____ as an emergency.

-snowstorm

-power failure

-tornado
2-What point is mentioned about water?

-You should buy spring water in bottles in advance.

-Bacteria in water can cause serious illness.

-Having a water filter to clean water can be helpful.

3-What is an important point about food in emergency kits?

-Packing sweets is unwise for health reasons.

-Buying easy-to-prepare foods is ideal.

-Cooking warm meals can lift people's spirits.

4-According to the woman, her image of an emergency shelter is a place ______.

-that is very overcrowded and dirty

-where people work together under difficult conditions

-that lacks adequate food and water

5-People with small children should ____.

-carry a smartphone with movies

-pack plenty of snacks and treats

-be prepared with basic art supplies

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How to Use "People" with Example Sentences

people (n): more than one

person; a group of human
beings who make up a
race, class, or nation

Listen to all    |    All sentences (with pause)

Used with adjectives:

"Young people need education."
(young)

"Old people need health care."

(old, elderly)

"We are just ordinary people."

(ordinary, normal, common, regular)

"The book is based on the stories of real people."

(real)

"She has autographs of many famous people."

(famous)

"The politician says he wants to help middle

class people."
(middle class, working class, poor, needy, homeless)

"Rich people have lots of money."

(rich, wealthy)
"Innocent people are killed every day."
(innocent)

"The local people are very friendly."

(local)

"This country is made up of very diverse people."

(diverse, different, distinct)

"Our society is made up of civilized people."

(civilized)

"We are studying prehistoric people in ancient history."

(prehistoric)

Used with verbs:

"I meet many different people in my line of work."

(meet)

"The store is trying to attract more people with big sales."

(attract, lure, entice)

"The athlete represents the people of the United States."

(represents)

"The Olympic Games unite people of all nations."

(unite, bring together, unify, gather)

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How to Use "Has" with Example Sentences

has (v): to own or possess; to get

or receive something; to contain or
include something; the present 3rd
person singular of 'have'

Listen to all    |    All sentences (with pause)

Used with nouns:

"She has many things."
(things, clothes, shoes, cars, stories, books, children, items) *many
additional nouns

"He has a cold."
(cold, child, baby, husband, wife, family, job, house, car) *many additional
nouns

"She has no choice."
(choice, money, children, income, experience)

"The bread has nuts in it."

(nuts, chocolate, raisins, sugar) *many additional nouns

Used with adverbs:

"He only has five dollars in his bank account. "

(only, just)

"She simply has no room at her house."

(simply, absolutely, currently)

"My teacher definitely has the flu."

(definitely)

"My friend still has my book."

(still)
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How to Use "Different" with Example

Sentences

different (adj): not the same

Listen to all    |    All sentences (with pause)

Used with verbs:

"Our friendship is different now."
(be: is/am/are, feels, seems, appears)

"Her voice sounds different."
(sounds)

"The apples taste different."
(taste, look)

Used with adverbs:

"The two brothers are very different."

(very, far, clearly, significantly, completely, entirely, quite, totally)

"Our views are rather different."

(rather, somewhat, slightly, subtly)
Used with prepositions:

"Animals are different from humans."
(from, than)

Used with nouns:

"Those clothes are from a different age."

(age, country, era, fashion, time, generation)

"He follows a different method."

(method, path, strategy)

"Look at the situation from a different outlook."

(outlook, perspective, point of view, standpoint, viewpoint)
https://www.talkenglish.com/vocabulary/top-250-adverbs.aspx

How to Use "Not" with Example Sentences

not (adv): at no time;
used when making
something negative

Listen to all    |    All sentences (with

pause)

Used with verbs:

"You may not go to the concert."

(go, attend)

"It did not rain today."
(rain, snow)

"I am not happy."
(happy, mad, sad, angry) *many additional adjectives

"They did not arrive on time."

(arrive, come)

"She did not come home last night."

(come, return)

"He did not make it on the football team."

(make it, get)
"They are not going to the party."
(be + going, be + attending)

"I am not having fun."
(be + having)

"He did not see us."
(see, talk to, speak to)

"She does not appreciate anything."
(appreciate, feel, want, like)
https://www.talkenglish.com/vocabulary/top-60-pronouns.aspx

How to Use "Your" with Example Sentences

your (adj): belonging to
you

Listen to all    |    All sentences (with

pause)

Used with nouns:

"Your house is beautiful."
(house, home, apartment)

"Your hair is pretty."
(hair, face, makeup)

"Your mom is nice."
(mom, dad, grandmother, grandfather, sister, brother)

"Your dad is in the office."

(dad, mom, uncle, aunt)

"Your painting won first prize."

(painting, design, picture, photo, art, artwork)
"Clean your room."
(room, bedroom, bathroom)

"Finish your dinner."
(dinner, lunch, breakfast, food, meal, plate)

"Did you get your test score?"

(test score, results, grades)

"Let's go to your house."
(house, place)

"I saw your brother at the store."

(brother, sister, cousin, friends)
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1. Fred had a red rubber ball. He kicked the ball. It flew

through the air. He picked it up. He threw it against a wall. The
ball came back to Fred. He kicked it with his foot again. The
ball flew over the wall. He picked it up again. He bounced it on
the street. The ball bounced up and down. Then it stopped
bouncing up and down. It didn't move. Fred's dog barked at
the ball. Fred kicked the ball. His dog ran after the ball. 
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1. America: Land of Opportunity

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America is known as the land of

opportunity, where one could achieve anything they
put their mind to, no matter who they
are. Thousands of people immigrate to the United
States every year from different parts of the world to
have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is
what is known as "the American dream". One of the
many reasons America is such a great country is
the diversity you see all around. America is one big
melting pot of citizens from different backgrounds.

America is also home to many of the world's top

colleges and universities. The California Institute of
Technology is a top world-ranked college that
focuses highly on science and engineering. It is
located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University
is another top world-ranked college that you might
be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all
the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the
oldest university in the United States. It is located in
the state of Massachusetts. University of California,
Los Angeles is another institute worthy of
recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has
distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective
university due to the number of people who apply
for admission throughout the United States. The
universities mentioned are but a few of the
many other excellent schools that make the United
States so outstanding.

America is also known for being at the

forefront of freedom and equality. Although our
history may be contradictory to these ideals, we
have progressed and now live in a land of equal
opportunity. Whether you wish to become a
doctor, a lawyer, or a librarian, America is the best
place to be at to achieve these dreams.
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Airport Travel
Part 1: Listen and Read: Listen, answer the questions, and read along with the audio
recording.

Audio Player

1-If you are planning a longer trip, what can you do?

-Take the bus to the airport.

-Take the bus to the airport.

-Take an Uber or taxi to give you a ride.

2-What will be checked when you go through security?

-your travel plans

-your personal identification

-your electronics

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-The airport is your first stop before leaving on your dream vacation or trip. Generally
speaking, you should arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Don’t arrive 10
minutes before your plane departs. You can park your car in long-term parking if you
are planning to be away for a few days, or you can ask someone to drop you off in
the loading zone right in front of the airport terminal. In some cases, you can check
your bags there at curbside, or you might have to go to the check-in counter inside
the airport. Many airports now allow you to check in at a computer kiosk, but you will
still need to check your bags if you have any. Once you are checked in, you will have
to pass through security where they will check your ID and your carry-on bags. You
will also need to walk through a metal detector, which will check for illegal items.
After you pass through security, you can walk to the gate where you can wait
to board your flight. Just wait until they call your section to board. They usually seat
first-class passengers and those who need assistance first. Enjoy your flight.

Part III: Discussion
  What are some of your frustrations when going through an airport? Is there
anything you can do personally to minimize these problems? What can
airports do to deal with these issues?

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1. aisle
2. aisle seat
3. baggage claim area
4. boarding area
5. boarding pass
6. carry-on luggage
7. cockpit
8. emergency exit
9. flight attendant
10. gate
11. lavatory
12. life jacket
13. metal detector
14. overhead compartment
15. oxygen mask
16. pilot
17. seat belt
18. security checkpoint
19. security officer
20. terminal
21. ticket counter
22. tray table
23. window seat
24. X-ray machine
Practice
1-The _______ will be serving food and beverages after the plane reaches its cruising
altitude.

-security officers

-pilots

-flight attendants
2-After the plane lands, you can pick up your luggage at the _______.

-overhead compartment

-baggage claim area

-boarding area Wrong!

3-If the cabin loses pressure during flight, you should put on your _______ so you can
breathe comfortably.

-oxygen mask

-life jacket

-seat belt

What are the most important points you look for when choosing an airline for your
next flight? Rank the following points from the most to least important: price,
destination, length of flight, on-time record, meals, comfort and seating, and
customer service. Then, choose a destination and compare two different airlines and
see which company suits your needs for your next flight.

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 Vocabulary: People and Family

People and family vocabulary

This is a list of vocabulary items related to personal relations: people
and family members

People

man woman baby boy girl

Family members
Nancy is Mr
Lynch's daughter.

Bill is Mr
Lynch's son.

Mr Lynch is
Nancy's and
Bill's father.

Mrs Lynch is
Nancy's and
Bill's mother.

Nancy and Bill are Mr Lynch's children.

Mr and Mrs Lynch are Nancy's parents.

Nancy is Steve's wife.

Steve is Nancy's husband.
Nancy is Bill's sister.

Bill is Nancy's brother.

Laura is Bill's and Barbara's daughter.

John is Laura's brother.

John is Alan's cousin.

Alan is Bill's nephew.

Lisa is Bill's niece.

Lisa is Mr Lynch's granddaughter.

Alan is Mr Lynch's grandson.

Mr Lynch is Alan's grandfather.

Mr and Mrs Lynch are Alan's grandparents.

Alan, Lisa, Laura and John are Mr Lynch's grandchildren.

Mrs Lynch is Alan's grandmother.

Barbara is Nancy's sister-in-law.

Steve is Bob's brother-in-law.

Mr Lynch is is Steve's father-in-law.

Mrs Lynch is Steve's mother in law.

Barbara is Mr Lynch's daughter-in-law.

Steve is Mr Lynch's son-in-law.

Do the exercises and click on the button to check

your answers.
Write down the term for the opposite sex:
Female Male

a. grandmother

b. mother

c. daughter

d. sister

e. wife

f. granddaughte
r

g. niece

h. mother-in-law

i. sister-in-law

j. aunt

k. mum

l. girl

m. girlfriend

Complete these sentences:

1. My sister is my father's   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  .
2. My brother is my mother's   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  .
3. My   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  is my mother's sister.
4. My   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  is my brother's daughter
5. My   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  is my brother's son.
6. My sister-in-law is my
brother's   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  .
7. My brother-in-law is my
sister's   husband daughter nephew niece son wife aunt  .
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READING

Reading Comprehension - The Whale

Develop your reading skills. Read the following text about summer and do the
comprehension questions

Whale is the common name for

various marine mammals of the order
Cetacea. Whales breathe air and are
not fish. They are mammals that spend
their entire lives in the water. Whales
are of two types: toothehed
(Odontoceti) and balleen (Mysticeti)
wales.

The anatomy of whales can be

described as follows:

 Like all mammals, whales breathe

air,
 They are warm-blooded,
 They nurse their young with milk
from mammary glands,
 They have body hair.
 Beneath the skin lies a layer of fat
called blubber, which stores energy
and insulates the body.
 Whales have a spinal column, a
vestigial pelvic bone,
 Whales have a four-chambered
heart.
 The neck vertebrae are typically fused, trading flexibility for stability
during swimming.
Whales breathe via blowholes; baleen whales have two and toothed
whales have one. These are located on the top of the head, allowing the
animal to remain almost completely submerged whilst breathing.
Breathing involves expelling excess water from the blowhole, forming an
upward spout, followed by inhaling air into the lungs. Spout shapes
differ among species and can help with identification.

The largest whales are blue whales. In fact, the blue whale is the largest
animal known to have ever existed at 30 m (98 ft) and 180 tonnes. These
huge animals eat about 4 tons of tiny krill each day, obtained by filter
feeding through baleen, a comb-like structure that filters the baleen
whales' food from the water.

Source: Wikipedia
Comprehension:

1. Wales are enormous fish.

a.  True
b.  False
2. Whales don't have hair.
a.  True.
b.  False.
3. Blue whales are toothed.
a.  True
b.  False
SHOPPING VOCABULARY

People:

• Customer

• Cashier / clerk

• Attendant / assistant

• Manager

Shopping:

• Wallet (male)

• Purse (female)

• Scale

• Till / Counter

• Barcode

• Receipt

• Gift receipt

• Aisle

• Shelf / shelves

• Trolley / s
• Basket / s

• Lift / s

• Escalator / s

• Bag / s

• Fitting rooms / changing rooms

Ways to Pay:

• Cheques

• Cash

• Notes

• Coins

• Card machine

• Chop and pin machine

• Credit cards / debit cards

• Loyalty card

Where to Buy:

• convenience store / general store / newsagents / department store / shop /

store

• chemist / pharmacy

• toy shop / toy store

• book shop

• ladies clothing shop / boutique

• men’s clothing shop / tailor

• shoe shop / cobbler’s

• jeweller’s / jewellery store

• opticians / optometrists

• electrical store

• record shop

• ironmonger’s / ironmongery

• charity shop / second hand shop

• haberdasher’s / haberdashery

• shopping centre

• shopping mall / mall

• market

• florist / botanist

• butcher’s

• fishmonger’s / seafood store

• greengrocers / grocery store

• baker’s / bakery

• delicatessen

• grocer’s

• DIY store / home supply store

• hardware store

• off-licence

• post office

• supermarket

• gardening store / gardening centre

USEFUL PHRASES THAT A CLERK OR CUSTOMER MIGHT USE

1. Finding the right store / shop

Questions:

• Can you recommend a good toy shop/store?

• Is there a chemist / pharmacy in this area?

• Where can I get pet food from?

• Where is the nearest shopping centre?

• Could you direct me to the nearest post office please?

• Do you know where the nearest hardware store is?

Responses:

• There is a really good book shop just around the corner.

• You can buy that here in the hotel.

• The nearest one is a few mile away.

• The best toy shop is in the shopping centre.

• The post office isn’t open on Sundays.

• The convenience store on the corner might sell that.

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2. Opening times

Questions:

• What time are you open until?

• What time do you close today?

• Are you open on the weekends?

• Are you open all day?

• What are your opening hours?

• Are you open on Sundays?

• Are you open every day during the week?

• What time do you open tomorrow?

Responses:

• We’re open from 9am to 6pm.

• We’re open on weekdays only (Monday to Friday).

• We’re open from 10am to 8pm.

• We’re open 7 days a week.

• We’re open 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

• We’re closed at lunchtime, between 12pm and 2pm.

• We’re closed on Bank Holidays (national holidays).

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3. Selecting goods
Clerk’s / Assistant’s Questions:

• Can / May I help you?

• Can I help you find something?

• What colour would you like?

• What size would you like?

• Is there anything else I can help you with?

• Would you like to try it on?

• Is that any good?

• What can I do for you?

• How does it fit?

• How about this one?

• Anything else?

• Would you like anything else?

Customer’s Questions:

• Excuse me, do you work here?

• Could you help me please?

• I’m looking for a ….

• I’m trying to find a ….

• Could you tell me where the …. is, please?

• How much is this?

• How much are these?

• How much does this cost?

• How much is that …. in the window?

• Where can I find the …. ?

• Do you sell …. ?

• Do you have any … ?

• Would you have this in another colour?

• Have you got anything cheaper?

• Do you have something less pricey (expensive)?

• Do you have this item in stock?

• Do you have a smaller/bigger/larger size?

• Do you know where else I could try?

• Does it come with a guarantee/warranty?

• Where is the changing/fitting room?

• Is there somewhere I can try it/this/them on, please?

• Where can I weigh my groceries?

• Do/Can you deliver?

• Do you have a refund policy?

• Is this in the sale?

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Clerk’s / Assistant’s Responses:

• I’m afraid that’s the only colour we have.

• Sorry, we don’t have any more in stock.

• Sorry, we don’t sell those / them here.

• I’m afraid we don’t have any more left.

• I have exactly what you’re looking for.

• This one is on sale right now!

• It comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.

• It comes with a 1-year guarantee.

• The changing / fitting rooms are that way.

• The scales are by the counter over there. That’s where you can weigh your
groceries.

• That one is ….(price).

• They’re ….(price) each.

• You can get a refund if you keep the receipt safe, and bring it back within 2
weeks.

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Customer’s Responses:

• I don’t need any help. I’m just browsing, thanks.

• No, I’m just looking, thanks.

• Wow, that’s cheap!

• That’s good value.

• Oh, that’s expensive.

• That’s quite reasonable.

• That’s a little over my budget.

• That’s not exactly what I’m looking for.

• I’ll take it.

• I’ll take this, please.

• It’s too long / too short.

• It’s too tight / too loose.

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4. Making payment

Cashier’s / Clerk’s Questions:

• Are you in the queue?

• Are you being served?

• Who’s next?

• Next, please!

• How would you like to pay?

• Will that be cash or credit?

• Do you have a loyalty card?

• Would you like a bag?

• Can I help you with anything else?

• Will that be all?

• Would you like a gift receipt for that?

• Would you like me to gift wrap it for you?

• Would you like that gift wrapped?

• Would you like any cashback?

• Put your card into the machine, please.

• Enter your PIN, please.

• That comes to ….(price), please.

• The total is ….(price).

• That’s ….(price), please.

Customer’s Questions:

• Do you take credit cards?

• Can I pay by cheque, please?

• Could I have a receipt, please?

• Could I have a gift receipt, please?

• Could you gift wrap that for me please?

• Can I put one item back, please? I’ve changed my mind about this one.

• Could I leave my bags here, and pick them up later, please?

• Do you offer a cash discount?

• Does it have a warranty / guarantee?

Cashier’s / Clerk’s Responses:

• We take / accept all major credit cards.

• Sorry, we don’t accept cheques.

• I’m afraid we take cash only.

• We’re offering 6 months credit, with no deposit, if you’re interested.

Customer’s Responses:

• I’ll pay in cash

• I’ll pay by card

• Here’s ….(money), keep the change!

• That’s it for today.

• That’s all, thanks.

• Thank you. Have a good day!

5. Returns and complaints

Questions:

• Who can I speak to about making a complaint?

• Could I have a refund please?

• Can I speak to the manager please?

• I’d like to return this please.

• I’d like to make a complaint.

• I’d like to change this for a different size please.

• Do you have the original receipt?

• Did you buy it from one of our other stores?

• Can I ask why you’re returning it please?

• Can I ask why you’ve changed your mind please?

Responses:

• It doesn’t work.

• It doesn’t fit.

• It was a gift, but I don’t like it.

• It was a gift, but the person I bought it for doesn’t like it.

THINGS WRITTEN ON SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT SEE

• OPEN

• CLOSED

• Open 24HRS (HOURS) a day

• Special offer

• SALE

• Clearance sale
• Closing down sale

• Everything must go!

• Liquidation sale

• Great value products

• Good value

• Bargains

• BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

• Buy one get one half price

• Half price sale

• 70% OFF EVERYTHING

• Reduced to clear

• Out for lunch

• Back in 15 minutes

• Back at 2PM

• Shoplifters will be prosecuted

• CCTV in operation

USING A CREDIT CARD

• enter your pin

• please wait

• remove your card

• signature

PRICES AND NUMBERS

£5.99 = “Five pounds and ninety-nine pence” (long way)

£5.99 = “Five, ninety-nine” (short way)

$12.75 = “Twelve dollars and seventy-five cents” (long way)

$12.75 = “Twelve seventy-five” (short way)

€3.20 = “Three euros and twenty cents” (long way)

€3.20 = “Three twenty” (short way)

MAKING COMPARISONS

Example Conversation 1:

A: Which sofa should we buy? I can’t decide!

B: This one is larger, but it’s more expensive. I prefer the smaller one.

Example Conversation 2:

A: I need a new watch, but I don’t know which one to get. Can you give me any
suggestions?

B: Rolex watches are better than Sekonda, but they’re not as affordable. Sekonda
watches are better value for money.

Example Conversation 3:

A: I like the red sweater. What do you think?

B: I like the red one too, but I think the blue one is better, and the green one is best.
The green colour really suits you.

Example Conversation 4:

A: What do you think of this dress? Does it suit me?

B: It suits you well, but the floral print one is my favourite, and it’s more suitable for
this season.

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Essential Academic Writing Examples and Phrases!

Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something

• Can you show me the ….. please? (Informal)

• Could you show me the ….. please? (Informal / Formal / More Polite)

• Would you be so kind to show me the ….. please? (Formal)

• I’d like to see the ….. please.

• Could you direct me to the …. aisle please?

When you want to TRY something, you can say:

• Do you have any testers for these (lipstick) colours?

• Can I try it / them on, please?

• Could I try it / them on, please?

• Is it okay if I try this / these on?

• Where can I try it / them on?

• Where are the changing rooms, please?

If you’d like the shop assistant to give you a DIFFERENT SIZE OR COLOUR, you could
say:

• Do you have it / them in size ….. please?

• Do you have this/these in a smaller / bigger / larger size please?

• Can I try the larger / small one please?

• Do you have it / them in a different colour please?

• This is a little too tight / loose, do you have another one?

When you finally decide what you want to BUY, you can say:

• Wow, this one is great. I’ll take it!

• This one is perfect, I’ll take it thanks.

• I’ll have this one, please!

• Can I buy the …. , please?

• How much is it / are they?

• I’d like to buy this one, please.

• I’d like to buy it / them, please.

EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A SHOP ASSISTANT (A), CUSTOMER (b)

A: Hi there, can I help you with anything?

B: Yes please, I’m looking for a T-shirt.

A: What size are you?

B: I’m a medium.

A: What colour would you like?

B: Maybe a blue or green one.

A: Here you are. How about these?

B: Thank you. Can I try them on anywhere?

A: Certainly, the changing room is over there.

B: Thank you.
A: How do they fit?

B: They’re both fantastic. I really like them.

A: Yes, the blue looks nice on you, it really brings out your eye colour.

B: Thank you. I’ll buy both of them!

A: Great! Please go to the tills, and pay over there.

B: Alright, thank you for your help.

C: Who’s next please!

B: Hi there, I’d like to buy these please.

C: OK, how would you like to pay?

B: Do you take credit cards?

C: Yes, we do.

B: Okay, here’s my credit card.

C: Enter your pin number into the machine please.

B: Okay, done.

C: Thank you. Shall I put your receipt in the bag?

B: Yes please.

C: Here you go. Have a nice day!

B: Thank you, goodbye!

EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A CASHIER (A), AND CUSTOMER (B)

A: Are you next in the queue sir?

B: Yes, I’d like to buy this watch as a gift for my wife please.

A: Okay, would you like me to gift wrap it for you?

B: Yes please, that would be great!

A: Are you sure this is the right size for your wife?
B I’m not sure, it’s just a guess!

A: I can print a gift receipt so she doesn’t see the price, but can bring it back to
change the size if she needs to. Would you like me to do that?

B: Yes please, that would be amazing!

A: Okay, that’ll be sixty-five dollars and ninety-five cents for the watch please.

B: Can I pay by cheque please?

A: No, I’m afraid we don’t accept cheques.

B: Okay no problem, I’ll pay by debit card then.

A: Please insert your card into the machine, and then enter your PIN.

B: Okay, done.

A: Would you like me to put the gift receipt in the box with the watch?

B: Yes please, that’ll be perfect.

A: Here you go sir. Enjoy the rest of your day.

B: Thank you very much

USEFUL PHRASAL VERBS RELATED TO SHOPPING

PUT ON (to place something on a surface or person)

• Put your items on the counter please.

• Why don’t you put on that new jacket you bought yesterday?

[Tweet “TRY ON – to test an item to see if it is suitable)”]

TRY ON (to test an item to see if it is suitable)

• Can I try these dresses on somewhere please?

TRY OUT (to test something to see if you like it)

• I’d like to try out this lipstick colour please, do you have a tester for it?

THROW ON (to wear something casually)

• I’m looking for a simple, comfortable dress that I can just throw on.

DROP IN (to visit someone casually)

• Drop in during your lunch break when you have more time, and I’ll help you
find the right pair of shoes for you.

POUR IN (enter in high quantity)

• The supermarket was so busy over the Christmas weekend. The customers
started pouring in, as soon as the doors opened!

POP IN (to visit someone, informal)

• I’ll book you an appointment, and you can pop in for a consultation with one
of our opticians.

[Tweet “BROUGHT IN – to make something new for the first time”]

BROUGHT IN (to make something new for the first time)

• We have brought in a brand new summer collection now, so the old winter
range is on sale.

CAVE IN (to surrender or give up to persuasion)

• The shop assistant was so convincing that this dress was the best one for me,
that I caved in and bought it, even though it was so expensive!

THROW IN/CHUCK IN (to include in addition to something – ‘chuck’ is more informal

than throw)

• If you buy this laptop, I’ll chuck in a free laptop case for you.

END UP (to finally make a decision abut something, after lengthy consideration)

• I couldn’t decide which one to buy, so I ended up buying both of them

COME UP (when something is approaching/arriving)

• I need to buy a gift for my friend, his birthday is coming up.

TAKE UP (to choose to start doing something new)

• I’m thinking of taking up the violin, could you buy one for my next birthday
please?

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BRING DOWN (reduce the amount of something)

• We have brought down the prices, because we’re having a huge sale before
the winter!

TURN DOWN (to refuse or reject something)

• He bought a really expensive watch for me, but I turned it down. I couldn’t
accept it!

[Tweet “POP OUT – to leave to go somewhere for a short time”]

POP OUT (to leave to go somewhere for a short time)

• I’m just going to pop out to the cash machine, could you save these items for
me please?

• I’m just popping out to buy some bread and milk from the local store.

OPT OUT (to choose not to be a part of something)

• They gave me the option of getting everything on credit, but I opted out
because I prefer buying things upfront, than being in debt.

RULE OUT (to decide that something is not suitable / remove something from a list of
options)

• I’m not sure which laptop to buy. I think I’ll rule out this one, because it’s too
expensive. Now I just have to decide between these two.

PHASE OUT (to gradually remove something from existence in one place)

• Sorry, we don’t sell those anymore. We phased them out last year, because
they weren’t very popular.

SELL OUT (to sell the whole supply of something)

• I’m afraid all those watches have sold out now; they were very popular over
Christmas!

HELP OUT (to assist someone)

• Could you help me out please? I can’t do the zip up on this dress!

[Tweet “DO UP – to fasten something”]

DO UP (to fasten something)

• Could you do the zip up on this dress for me please?

STAND OUT (to be distinctive or more noticeable than others)

• This sweater stands out from the rest. I love the vibrant colours!

WALK OUT ON (to abandon someone angrily)

• I was so disappointed with their service, that I just walked out on them, and I
didn’t pay!

PAY OFF (to pay back all you owe)

• I have finally paid off all the money I owed on my credit card! It’s such a relief!
PULL OFF (to succeed in doing something difficult)

• Wow, not many people can pull off that outfit, but you look stunning in it!

TOP OFF (to end or finish something in a special way)

• I got an amazing deal on this computer, and to top it off, they gave me an
extra three years free warranty!!

[Tweet “RIP OFF – to charge someone excessively”]

RIP OFF (to charge someone excessively)

• They ripped you off! I bought that for half the price in a different store!

GIVE BACK (to return something)

• I’ll have to give this ring back to Tom, because he broke off the engagement.

TAKE BACK (to decide on returning something in the near future)

• I’m going to take this back to the store, and see if I can get a different colour.

PAY BACK (to pay what you owe)

• If you get our loyalty card now, you won’t have to pay the whole amount
today, instead you can pay us back in installments each month.

TALK OVER (to discuss something before making a decision)

• I do love this sofa, but I’ll need to talk it over with my wife before committing
to buying it.
There are so many different ways to say ‘let me know’, some of these are
colloquialisms that are only used in certain regions, others are recognised worldwide.
Have a look to see how many you are already familiar with!

1. Keep me posted

2. Keep me updated

3. Keep me in the loop

4. Tell me if you find anything

5. Keep me informed

6. Fill me in when you get a chance

7. Let me know your thoughts

8. Get back to me when you can

9. Keep me in the know

10. Enlighten me
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language

at least

Idiom Definition 1

"at least"
not less than
 

Related words and phrases:

least possible, littlest, merest, minimal, minimum, slightest, smallest, tiniest
Idiom Definition 2

"at least"
regardless of what has occurred or will occur;
in any case
 

Related words and phrases:

after all, against, at any rate, but, despite, for all that, howbeit, in any event, in spite of,
nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, regardless of, though, to the contrary,
withal, yet

Idiom Definition 3

"at least"
used to emphasize a somewhat positive aspect following a negative one
 

Related words and phrases:

alleviate, amend, help, improve, lighten, meliorate, mitigate, relieve, step up, upgrade
Idiom Definition 4

"at least"
used to say that someone should do something small, even if they do nothing
else
 

Related words and phrases:

demonstration, earnest, expression, favor, gift, gesture, token

Idiom Scenario 1

Two colleagues are talking ...

Colleague 1:  How many comparative example graphs do you think I should
include on my presentation?
Colleague 2:  At least three.
Colleague 1:  So, three minimum?
Colleague 2:  Yes.

Idiom Scenario 2

Two colleagues are talking ...

Colleague 1:  The boss sent me a memo telling me the problems with my
presentation.
Colleague 2:  And what have you done?
Colleague 1:  Nothing. I'm not sure what to do.
Colleague 2:  You might, at least, respond to his memo.
Colleague 1:  I suppose that would be a good start.

Idiom Scenario 3

Two colleagues are talking ...

Colleague 1:  And how did the boss reply to the reply you sent to his memo?
Colleague 2:  He explained that there were a number of problems but that the
infographics that I included in my presentation were very good.
Colleague 1:  At least the entire presentation wasn't bad.

Idiom Scenario 4

Two friends are talking ...

Friend 1:  How was your birthday?
Friend 2:  Pretty good but I didn't receive a gift from Jenny.
Friend 1:  That's poor form. She could have at least sent a birthday card.
Test Your Understanding  

at least - In the News

at least - Usage:

formal<-------------X--|--------------->informal

Usage Frequency Index:   507,608   

at least - Gerund Form:

There is no gerund form for at least.

at least - Examples:

1) ... had IEP forms in which at least three options for participation in state and
district-wide assessments were included.
2) But at least, he says, they would have been paid well for their years of
study ...
3) ... to make what many see as urban decay look, if not
beautiful, at least atmospheric.
4) If you're not at least a little physically imposing, go with someone who is.
5) ... the homeless guys who peddle them to theater-goers after 10 pm for
$1. At least they're working for their money!
6) You see him again -- outside of work -- call the police. At least CALL them
and it will be in a report (their daily log).
7) ... or perhaps travelling in their own wagon, at least for part of the
journey, ...
8) ... saying that since there are about 500 updates a year, there's at least one
tweak most every day.
9) Most states that impose an income tax exempt at least part of pension
income from taxable income.
10) In real tournaments, you're at least given the option of making a secret bet.
11) ... not have been as lily white as he would have liked, but he at least tried to
be clean.
12) And it appears to have been designed and used at least in part to avoid
taxes.
13) I've always appreciated about Victoria's Secret's catalogs is that they
include at least one black model.
14) Now, here is my speculation (at least I'll admit to it): home-birth only
worsens maternal death rates.
15) The progesterone did work for me (or at least seemed to) because I started
my period within one day of taking it, ...
16) The conclusion he has come to that, for the short term at least, nuclear is
the only way to go to solve our energy needs.
17) As expected, the troubled Internet giant announced plans to
slash at least 1,400 jobs as it acknowledged that the deteriorating economy is
taking a toll ...
18) Fogo Island remains isolated and, at least until the Inn opens this
November, short on amenities.
19) ... though majority of voters are at least somewhat confident in either
candidate's abilities to deal with the two issues.
20)  Most people do laundry every day or at least twice a week so you can
usually keep things washed up.

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Aimee: So Todd, where are you from? 

Todd: I am from the U.S., I am from San Francisco. It's on the west coast. 

Aimee: And what do you do? 

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Todd: I'm an English teacher. Also, I create Elllo. I work on Elllo a lot. 

Aimee: Okay. How old are you? 

Todd: I am 47. Yeah. I am old. 

Aimee: No. That's not old. Who is your best friend? 

Todd: My best friend is Don, he is a teacher too. He lives in America. 

Aimee: And are you married? 

Todd: No, I am not married. I am still single. 

Aimee: Where is your mum from? 

Todd: My mom is from California, she is from Los Angeles. 

Aimee: And what does she do? 

Todd: She is a manager, she works in a clothing store. 

Aimee: Where is your dad from? 

Todd: My dad is from San Francisco. He is not from Los Angeles, but he met my
mother in Los Angeles. 

Aimee: And what does he do? 

Todd: He is also a manager, he works for a tree cutting company. They cut trees. 

Aimee: Wow. That sounds exciting. 

Todd: Yeah, cool job. 

Aimee: Is it dangerous? 

Todd: It is, a little dangerous. A little. And Aimee, what about you? Where are you
from? 

Aimee: I'm from Glasgow, on the west coast of Scotland in the United Kingdom. 

Todd: Nice. And what do you do? 

Aimee: I'm also a teacher. 

Todd: Nice. What do you teach? 

Aimee: I teach English. 

Todd: Oh, me too. 

Aimee: It's fun, isn't it? 

Todd: It is. It is very fun. Excuse me, can I ask, how old are you? 

Aimee: Of course, you can ask. I'm 34. 

Todd: Okay. Very young. Very young. Where is your mom from? 

Aimee: My mum is also from Glasgow. 

Todd: Oh, nice. What does she do? 

Aimee: Well, she's retired now, but she was a nurse. 

Todd: Oh nice. And is your dad from Glasgow? 

Aimee: Yes, he is. 

Todd: What does he do? 

Aimee: He's also retired, but he used to be a teacher. 

Todd: Oh wow. Many teachers. 

Aimee: Yes. Looks like it. 

Todd: Well, thanks Aimee. Nice talking to you. 

Aimee: You too, Todd.