In this lesson, you will learn how to say 'goodbye' when you are leaving a place and/or other people. There are many different phrases you can use in informal conversations. Phrases to use when you leave a place:
Phrases to use when you leave people:
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In this lesson, you will learn common phrases used in informal situations. They will help you sound more natural in English conversations. Read the examples to learn how you can use them in your everyday life. I bet (that) You can use it when you are sure about something. Examples:
I owe you You can use this phrase to thank someone for something they have done for you. It is also a way of saying that you will do something for them in the future. Examples:
up for something You can use this phrase to show that you are ready and willing to do something. Examples:
Note: You can also use the phrase in questions to ask other people if they would like to do something with you or to go to a place with you. off the table We use 'off the table' to talk about offers or proposals that are no longer considered or available. Examples:
go off the rails 1. To start behaving in an inappropriate or socially unacceptable manner. Examples:
2. To no longer work as planned or intended. Examples:
Note: OPPOSITE: back on the rails (behaving or functioning in a normal way) Examples:
learn (something) the hard way When you learn how to do something by trying and making a lot of mistakes. Examples:
(just) for the record You can use this phrase when you give a piece of information that you want people to know. You make something clear and known publicly. Examples:
Note: It can be used to add something that isn't related to the conversation, but needs to be said. Synonyms: Let me make myself clear. | Let's get things straight. be big on something It is used to say that you are very interested in something, or like something a lot. Examples:
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Students learn and practise new vocabulary, and improve grammar as well. You will receive feedback on your mistakes and advice how to improve. In this lesson, you will learn common phrases used in informal situations. They will help you sound more natural in English conversations. Read the examples to learn how you can use them in your everyday life. speaking of You can use this phrase to introduce something you are going to say that is related to what someone else has already mentioned. Examples:
not bother | not bother yourself When you tell someone that they do not need to do something for you. Examples:
off the top of one's head When you say something from memory or without much thinking or consideration. Examples:
fall into place When events or details that you did not understand before fall into place, they suddenly make sense and become easy to understand. Examples:
keep an eye on (something/someone) To look after something or someone or to watch carefully Examples:
make (the) time To have some time when you are not busy in order to do something you think you should do Examples:
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Let's start this lesson by explaining what a discourse marker is and why it is important to use it in spoken English. A discourse marker is a word or phrase we use to organise spoken language into different parts. Here are some examples of discourse markers: basically, apparently, actually, honestly, obviously, otherwise, besides, anyway, and many more. You already know and use discourse markers in your own native language. They help you connect and organise what you say as well as change or manage a topic. It is important to remember that discourse markers make you sound more natural in a language. Now, let's focus on why it is difficult to use them correctly in spoken English. Discourse markers are difficult to use accurately because:
In this lesson, we will focus on discourse markers which you can use in everyday English as well as in a speaking part of an exam (IELTS, for example). We have provided really good examples with vocabulary and structures used in C1 and C2 levels of English. Well We can use 'well' as a discourse marker at the beginning of what we say. By doing so, we show that we are thinking about the question that we have been asked. Examples:
Of course It is often used to show that what you are saying is obvious or already known. Example:
Actually We use it to indicate a new topic of conversation or a change or contrast in what is being talked about. We also use actually to give more detail about a topic. Examples:
I mean As we talk, we listen to what we are saying. We often rephrase or change the information depending on our listener. We use discourse markers to make what we say clearer for the listener. We can use words and phrases such as well, I mean, in other words, the thing is, what I mean is, etc. Example:
Besides It means 'in addition to', 'also' or 'apart from'. We use this word when we want to add more information to support what we are saying as well as give another reason or argument for something. Examples:
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In this lesson, we are going to focus on some commonly used phrases in spoken English.
These are typical expressions used by native English speakers. Read the examples to learn how you can use them in your everyday life. Some of these phrases are really advanced (C2 level of English). For example: By all means. / Do your own thing. / Call it a day. You can say that again! (Informal) We use it when we strongly agree with what someone has said. Examples:
Don't ask! (Informal) It is a way of saying that you don't want to talk or think about something because it was not good, pleasant, enjoyable, etc. Examples:
Synonyms: How long have you got? | Don't remind me. Don't mention it! (Polite) You can use it as a polite answer to someone who has just thanked you for something. It's a way to accept someone's thanks. Examples:
Synonyms: You're welcome. | No problem. | Not at all. | My pleasure. (Polite) So instead of saying 'You're welcome' all the time, you can use the expression above. Don't mind someone. (Don't mind me/him/her/them.) You can use it to tell someone to ignore someone else and to continue with what they are doing. It can also be used to say sorry for someone else's behaviour. Examples:
Bear with me. (Phrasal verb) This phrase is a polite way of asking someone to be patient while you do or finish something. Examples:
By all means. You can use this phrase to politely agree with someone, give permission or say 'Yes'. Examples:
Synonyms: Of course. | Definitely. | Certainly. | Please do. I see what you mean. / I see your point. / I know what you mean. These phrases are used to tell someone that you understand what they are saying, even though you might not agree. Examples:
I know the feeling. It is used in spoken English to show that you understand how someone feels about something. You show sympathy. Examples:
clear something <-> up (phrasal verb) - solve or explain something Do your own thing. (Informal) This phrase is used to tell someone to do what they want to do, without worrying what other people think or want. Examples:
Call it a day. (Informal) You can say that when you decide to stop working, especially because you have done enough or you are tired. Examples:
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Students learn and practise new vocabulary, and improve grammar as well. You will receive feedback on your mistakes and advice how to improve. In this lesson, we're going to learn some key phrases with the verbs have and take.
HAVE We use have when we talk about events, actions, experiences and activities. Examples:
We use have when we talk about eating food and meals. Examples:
We use have for days or parts of days. Examples:
We use have for conversations and interactions. Examples:
We use have when we talk about sleeping. Examples:
We use have when we talk about accidents and problems with cars. Example:
We use have when we talk about travel. Examples:
PHRASES WITH HAVE
TAKE Remember: We don't use take when we talk about having a meal or a drink. Examples:
We use take to talk about time and duration. Examples:
The verb take can be used in other cases as well. These are the most common phrases that you need to learn. We use take in a lot of phrases, especially with nouns. In these cases, the meaning of take depends on the noun. PHRASES WITH TAKE
Exercise 1. I just ................ a sandwich for lunch. 2. My hair is too long. I really need to ................ a haircut. 3. There is no need to hurry. ................ your time. 4. Could you ................ a picture of us, please? 5. This picture was ................ on my 25th birthday. 6. I was angry at that time but we ................ a good laugh about it afterwards. 7. They're ................ a surprise party for Kim on Saturday night. 8. The menu ................ a good choice of desserts. 9. My husband and I ................ turns to cook. 10. He ................ what I said as a criticism. 11. The dentist can't ................ any new patients today. 12. If they offer me the job, I'll ................ it. 13. I think you should ................ advantage of this discount. 14. This festival ................ place every summer. 15. The 2016 Summer Olympics ................ place in Brazil. 16. All Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) can ................ part in the European Song Contest. Every year, the invitation to participate in the contest is sent out to all Members. While some of them choose not to ................ part, most of them do. Answers: 1. had; 2. have; 3. Take; 4. take; 5. taken; 6. had; 7. having; 8. has; 9. take; 10. took; 11. take; 12. take; 13. take; 14. takes; 15. took; 16. take; take; |
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