The way we say 'goodbye' is different depending on the place where we live, who we say it to, if we see the person every day or if we won't see each other for a long time. In this lesson, you will read short dialogues between people saying 'goodbye'. Pay attention to each scenario and the words used. Do the task at the end of the lesson to practise what you have learned. Let's focus on some GOODBYE SCENARIOS. INFORMAL CONVERSATIONS (1) You are old friends. You haven't seen each other for years now. One of you is travelling to the other person's country and has been staying with him/her for a few days. You are at the airport. Thank your friend for putting you up. (= letting you stay at their home) Kevin: It was great seeing you again after so long. Thanks so much for having me to stay. Rachel: Don't mention it. You can come back any time. Kevin: I'd love to. But next time you must come and visit me. Rachel: Oh, that'd be great! Well, I've got some vacation coming up. I might come for a week. Kevin: Fantastic! Rachel: Your flight's being called. You should really make a move. Kevin: Oh, yeah. Thanks for having me and showing me around. Rachel: It was nothing, really. Don't forget to let me know you got there OK. Kevin: I will do. I'll text. Rachel: Now get going before you miss your flight. Take care and see you again soon. Bye! Kevin: Thanks. Bye, Rachel. Ways to say 'You're welcome':
(2) You are best friends from school. One of you is going to Japan for a year. The other is staying at home to finish their studies. Promise each other to keep in touch. Karen: We haven't been apart for so long. I'll miss you. Emily: Yeah, I'll miss you, too. It's only a year. I promise we'll keep in touch. We can make video calls every week. I'll send you pictures, too. I can't wait to go there already. Karen: I'm so happy and excited for you! Emily: Maybe you can come and visit me while I'm there. Karen: I wish I could, but you know I need to finish my studies. Emily: Yeah, right. Karen: We'll be in touch for sure. Emily: Definitely! Well, I have to go now. I need to pack my bags and get ready. Karen: Sure. It will be a long flight. Text me when you get there. Emily: Will do. Karen: Take care. Bye for now. Emily: Bye, Karen. (3) You are ending a Skype call with a language exchange friend. Hana: Nice talking to you. Linh: Yeah. Maybe we can chat again sometime soon? Hana: I'll be online at the weekend, probably. Linh: OK, I'll check around this time to see if you're online. Hana: OK, great. Linh: Bye for now. Common ways to say "Nice talking to you":
Note: We say "chat with" and "talk to". FORMAL CONVERSATIONS (4) You meet a colleague at a company event. You have a small talk but then one of you leaves. Harry: Happy to see you here, Anna. Back for another company event? Anna: Oh, Harry, lovely to see you here. Harry: How are things? Anna: I've been quite busy with work lately. And you? Harry: Well, I just came back from holiday. I was away for two weeks and now I'm falling behind on tasks. I'm trying to get myself organised again. Anna: Yeah, that must be tough. Harry: So, Anna, um, would you like a drink? Anna: No, I'm fine thanks. Harry: Well, it's been nice talking to you, Anna. You don't mind if I go and get myself a coffee? See you later. Anna: Sure. See you. Ways to end a conversation:
(5) You are workmates saying goodbye on Friday, at the end of the week. One of you is celebrating your promotion with a drink after work. The other has to stay to finish some work. John: OK, I'm off now. Mark: Have a nice weekend. See you on Monday. John: Oh, Mark. I almost forgot. I'm taking colleagues out for drinks to celebrate my promotion. We're going to a bar in about an hour. Mark: That's great news. Congratulations! John: Thanks. Will you join us? Mark: That'd be great, but I have a deadline to meet and I need to work overtime to finish the task. John: It's OK. Well, see you next week then. Bye now! Mark: Bye. (6) The last moments with your boss on your last day at work. Chris: We're sorry to see you go. Thank you for all your hard work. Kevin: It was great working with all of you. Chris: Oh, this is for you, Kevin - just a little something from us. Kevin: Oh, that's very thoughtful of you. You needn't have done that. Chris: It's nothing really. Best of luck in your future endeavours. Kevin: Thank you. TASK: Write two dialogues in full using the goodbye scenarios below. The first one needs to be an informal conversation and the second one formal.
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In this lesson, you will learn about 5 types of lifestyle and the way people live. Each of these lifestyles is possible as a result of certain factors or personal preference. We can also talk about a lifestyle that is healthy, unhealthy, active, busy or hectic, etc. For the purpose of this lesson, we will focus on five lifestyles only. AN EXTRAVAGANT LIFESTYLE / A LAVISH LIFESTYLE Wealthy people tend to spend a lot of money on personal property and expensive toys. You may have heard that billionaires are the new celebrity. Just like celebrities, many new money billionaires are not afraid to be seen extravagant, and they want grand toys like yachts, private jets, supercars, etc. They are drunk on their self-importance. The super rich have status anxiety, and that's why they compete with each other. For example, who has the biggest yacht, the most expensive handbags, the prettier wife, whose children go to the best schools, and things like that. What sets the hyper rich apart is their ability to have a yacht specifically designed and built for them. Of course, employing yacht designers doesn't come cheap. On average, having a yacht built for you comes at a cost of 1 million euros per meter. The interior design also adds up to the astronomical price. You can imagine that the price of a yacht is eye-watering. It's a fact that people don't really need to have a yacht, but it's a way for the rich to show off. It's not all fun and games being a billionaire. On the plus side, they have access to the most fabulous toys that money can buy like underwater aeroplanes, expensive art, theme parks, and many more. A whole industry caters for their demands whether that be party planners or gourmet deliveries. VOCABULARY
A NOMADIC LIFESTYLE Some people like the comfort of home and planning for a secure future while others don't want to be settled, have a steady job and a usual routine. Those who live a nomadic lifestyle like being on the road, not having too many responsibilities and having a different routine all the time. Of course, there are reasons why people enjoy this type of lifestyle. Living like this seems to slow down time and people have more experiences compared to "a going to work and coming home" routine. Being a nomad also means that you're not tied to one specific place and you can easily travel and spend time with your family, even stay and live with them for some time. Adopting a nomadic lifestyle gives people a lot of freedom of owning less. In general, people who live in an apartment or a house tend to accumulate more, especially unnecessary stuff. Another reason for moving from one place to another is having less stress and also having more energy to do the things you love. Last but not least, this lifestyle gives people the freedom to go and explore new places. VOCABULARY
A COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE People don't need to be rich to live comfortably. In fact, having a comfortable lifestyle means that you have enough money to buy things you need and want. Those who earn enough money are able to cover their expenses and save money at the same time. The key is to have enough to pay for your necessities and non-essentials, but also build up your savings. You need to consider the cost of living in your city and whether your income is sufficient. VOCABULARY
A SIMPLE LIFESTYLE If you're satisfied with what you have rather than what you want, you'll be able to live a simple lifestyle. Simple living is a voluntary choice and it doesn't mean that you force yourself to live in poverty. In fact, there are a number of reasons why people choose this type of lifestyle. For example, they can spend quality time with family and friends, have a better work-life balance, and reduce stress. Some people reduce their consumption by spending less on goods and services and saving more so that they can be financially independent. And because people don't need a lot of money, they can reduce the time spent earning money, which means they have extra time for their interests and creative activities such as art and crafts. It is also believed that the key to a simple life is to start producing and growing your own food. As a result, some people eat a simplified diet, for example, a vegan diet. VOCABULARY
A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE People who have a sedentary lifestyle or job tend to sit down a lot of the time and don't usually do exercises or physical activities. Those living this kind of lifestyle are often sitting or lying down while doing an activity such as reading, watching TV, using a smartphone, laptop or any other device for long hours. These days most people spend a lot of time looking at a screen which may have a negative impact on their health and overall well-being. People who have a lack of physical activity are at risk of various diseases or even premature death. VOCABULARY
Note: Check the pronunciation of the word 'sedentary' in an audio dictionary and practise. Other lessons: Commonly Used Phrases in Spoken English 10 Ways to Say that Something is Good 10 Ways to Say that Something is Bad English conversation lessons: English Conversation: Socialising with people and working in coffee shops English Conversation: Buying sunscreen products at a store Click below to read some of our IELTS related lessons: Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking and Everyday English Causes and Effects of Migration from Rural Areas to Cities IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet Please LIKE and SHARE with friends! (You don't have to, but if you do, that would be so nice of you.) DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS?Our lessons are engaging and encourage students to speak more on a specific topic.
Students learn and practise new vocabulary, and improve grammar as well. You will receive feedback on your mistakes and advice how to improve. We usually use the adjective 'bad' to say that something is badly made, of bad quality or harmful. It's also very common to describe films, books, food, products, events, experiences, weather, and so on, as being bad. In this lesson, you will learn how to use 10 different adjectives and a verb phrase that can replace the word 'bad'. Let's look at the example sentences below. Look up the pronunciation of new words and practise. AWFUL (spoken; informal) (meaning: very bad or unpleasant)
Note: Awful is not used with 'very'. You can use absolutely or really instead. TERRIBLE (meaning: very bad)
Note: Terrible is not used with 'very'. You can use absolutely instead. APPALLING (meaning: very bad, unpleasant and shocking)
Note: You can also use appalling when you talk about situation, crime, injury, etc. NEGATIVE (meaning: harmful, unpleasant) (used about effects or people's reaction to something)
DETRIMENTAL (formal) (meaning: harmful)
SERIOUS (meaning: very bad or dangerous)
Note: Serious is used to talk about illnesses, problems, accidents, crimes, etc. You can use this word in more formal English. POOR (meaning: not as good as it could be; a quality that is low or lower than expected)
Note: Poor is more formal than bad. UNPLEASANT (meaning: not pleasant or enjoyable)
BE A NIGHTMARE [verb phrase] (spoken; informal) (meaning: it is used to talk about an extremely bad experience or situation)
DESPERATE (meaning: a desperate situation is very bad; If you are desperate, it means you want or need something very much.)
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We usually use the adjective 'good' to say that something is well made or of high quality, that we enjoy or like it very much. We can also use adjectives to say that something is extremely good in a very exciting way. In this lesson, you will learn how to use 10 different adjectives that can replace the word 'good', which can make you sound like a better English speaker. Let's look at the example sentences below. NICE (meaning: pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable)
POSITIVE (meaning: good or useful)
BENEFICIAL (meaning: having a good effect)
FINE (meaning: very good or of a very high standard)
FIRST-CLASS (meaning: of very good quality, and much better than other things of the same type)
Note: You can use the adjective first-class to talk about a product or service that is much better than most others. EXCELLENT (meaning: extremely good or of very high quality)
PERFECT (meaning: so good that it could not be made any better)
AMAZING/INCREDIBLE (meaning: extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way)
BRILLIANT (spoken; informal) (extremely good)
Other lessons: English Lesson: Describing a Friend Confusing words: Come vs. Go Confusing words in English: Famous vs. Popular Commonly Used Phrases in Spoken English 10 Ways to Say that Something is Bad English conversation lessons: English Conversation: Socialising with people and working in coffee shops English Conversation: Buying sunscreen products at a store Click below to read some of our IELTS related lessons: IELTS Speaking Test: Means of Transport IELTS Speaking Test: Arriving Early and Being Patient IELTS Speaking Test: Places That Tourists Visit and Being a Tourist IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet Please LIKE and SHARE with friends! (You don't have to, but if you do, that would be very nice of you.) DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS?Our lessons are engaging and encourage students to speak more on a specific topic.
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