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English Functions and Phrases
When dividing most common English phrases into topics, it is wise to know how important it is to learn what a “language function” is. Namely, functions in English are phrases used to express a specific purpose. They are different from phrases based on a topic, because they are much more general, and can be used in any situation. Let me give you the list of most commonly used English functions : Asking for and giving opinions Explaining and justifying Asking … Read entire article »
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What are Fillers and How to Use them ?
Fillers are very useful words, because they give you time to think what to say. Let’s see which fillers are most commonly used and how: Let me think… Let me see… To be honest… It’s difficult to say… That’s a tricky one! That’s a good question! To cut a long story short… It’s funny you should ask ! … Read entire article »
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What are Fillers and How to Use them ?
Fillers are very useful words, because they give you time to think what to say. Let’s see … Read more »
Asking for more detailed information
If you’ve been searching for the phrases to help you ask for more detailed information, here comes … Read more »
Be a Good Communicator
Listen to yet another video lesson of Steve Ford about how to be a good communicator ! … Read more »
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What are Fillers and How to Use them ?
Fillers are very useful words, because they give you time to think what to say. Let’s see … Read more »
Small Talk – Commonly Asked Questions
I created this short video exercise so that you can practise speaking and using the most common … Read more »
Responding to Suggestions
SUGGESTIONS: Would you like to … ? Would you mind going to the city centre ? What do you think … Read more »
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EFL ESL Topic: Expressing Dislikes in English
In one of the previous posts you can see which are the most common phrases to inquire about someone’s likes and how to express them formally and informally. There’s also an additional speaking practice connected with it. Today’s topic is how to express that you don’t like something: (F) I don’t find … particularly interesting/enjoyable. (SF) I’m not very keen on … (SF) … Read entire article »
Body Language
Expressing yourself using body language: express yourself, your reaction expressing yourself by doing pull a face wave your arms around in anger stamp your foot jump up and down simply walk away Body language means that you needn’t say anything, but your body is giving off signals that you are happy miserable excited confused sleepy surprised unsure lonely exhausted angry shy bored hungry feeling proud flirting … Read entire article »
Asking for more detailed information
If you’ve been searching for the phrases to help you ask for more detailed information, here comes a useful phrase list: F: I wonder if you could explain … in more detail ? (e.g. I wonder if you could explain how the engine works in more detail ? ) F: Could I ask you a little more about … (e.g. Could I … Read entire article »
Useful Words to Describe your Personality and Mood
Today’s topic is : personality or … your character, individuality, manner, persona, personality, traits! Words describing positive character : affable, bright, cheerful, extrovert, friendly, genial, generous, gregarious, happy, sociable, sunny, warm Words describing negative character: aloof, bitter, cold, cynical, dark, dour, introvert, odd, scathing, sceptical , spiteful, unsociable Whatever your character is, you can be … …in a bad/good mood, unhappy/happy in love I’d add a few more adjectives describing moods: Aggravated Amused Angry Annoyed Anxious Apathetic Ashamed Bewildered Blissful Bored Calm Cheerful Complacent Confused Content Cranky Crazy Crushed Curious Depressed Determined Devious Disappointed Discontent Ecstatic Energetic Enraged Envious Excited Exhausted Frustrated Geeky Giddy Giggly Gloomy Grateful Grumpy Indifferent Infuriated Irritated Jealous Lethargic Lonely Mad Melancholy Moody Nerdy Numb Okay Pissed … Read entire article »
Be a Good Communicator
Listen to yet another video lesson of Steve Ford about how to be a good communicator ! In order to understand everything perfectly well, let’s go through the phrases and vocabulary mentioned in his video: What makes someone a good communicator in business? charisma, being a good listener, physical appearance, using wide range of vocabulary body language, excellent pronunciation, correct grammar usage, being on the same wavelength, being on … Read entire article »
Common Money Phrases
My students adore Mr. Duncan and his fun videos about different topics. He uses so many commonly used phrases and collocations and groups them in different, closely related topics. Check out his great video about money : Let me jot down the useful phrases and vocabulary he covered: cashchangecoinscurrency denominationexchangenotestender Slang words for money: dosh, dough, foldable-stuff, greenback, moolah, notes, readies, smackers Adjectives describing … Read entire article »
Giving Advice – English Language Phrases
Each time I choose EFL/ESL videos for my online lessons, I almost always opt for IELTS series by Australia Network, because they are so thorough and there’s so much repetition of the target language. This time it’s the language of giving advice. Before writing a few useful phrases, let me give you the link to the tanscript pdf file as … Read entire article »
Expressing Opinions in English
Although I’ve already written about most commonly used phrases to express opinions in English, at different levels of formality, I was so happy to come across this IELTS video lecture while preparing for my online lesson. I’m sure you’ll enjoy watching it and learning from it as well: Kudos for Dominic Cole ! … Read entire article »
Hotel Phrases in English – Possible Problems
If you are travelling, you’ll probably be staying at a hotel. I do hope you won’t need these most commonly used phrases in English to report a problem at a reception desk. However, they might prove useful, especially as you use the same patters to express all kinds of problems, wherever you are: … Read entire article »
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