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Drinking - Terminologies |
Listen to the Entire LessonMany countries have drinking rules such as using two hands to receive dri... |
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What types of people do you have trouble getting along with |
"What types of people do you have trouble getting along with?"
Even if you believe you get along wi... |
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It Totally Slipped My Mind |
Meaning/Usage: To forget something that you had to do Explanation: When you
"slip," you fall. When ... |
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How do you make important decisions |
"How do you make important decisions?"
There are many ways to answer this question, and if you have... |
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Why havent you received any offers so far |
"Why haven't you received any offers so far?"
"What offers have you received so far?"
This is anot... |
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It’s not that… but… |
I.EXAMPLES:
It’s not that I don’t like the car, but I think it is too expensive.
It’s not that I... |
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Quitting or Leaving Work |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen the time comes to leave work, you can do whatever you want.
You can... |
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Rain or Shine |
Meaning/Usage: Not allowing the weather to prevent you from doing something.
Explanation: For outdo... |
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Lets say that + (subject + verb) |
Listen to the Entire Lesson'Let's' is a contraction for 'let us.' You are suggesting to someone that... |
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If You Insist |
Meaning/Usage: To agree after the other person demands it Explanation:
"Insist" means to demand som... |
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Dating - Follow Up and Flirting |
Listen to the Entire LessonIf the conversation goes well, and you feel that you have a strong connec... |
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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... |
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A project |
What project did you work on?
What project did you work on?I made an English poster about our envir... |
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I Dont Buy it |
Meaning/Usage: Disagree; to not be convinced Explanation: This phrase comes from a popular way of ge... |
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Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume |
"Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume?"
This is a simple yes or no an... |
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It looks like + (noun) |
Listen to the Entire LessonYou could be describing how something is similar or appears to be by the ... |
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University Classes - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey John, did you register for classes yet?"
B: "I regi... |
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Fraternity and Sorority - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey John. How are you doing?"
B: "I'm doing great. How ... |
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Do you have… available |
I.EXAMPLES:
Do you have any single rooms available?
Do you have any tickets available?
Do you hav... |
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Thats easier said than done |
Meaning/Usage: This is used when something is easy to say but very hard to do.
Explanation: This ph... |
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If you were unfairly criticized, what would you do |
"If you were unfairly criticized, what would you do?"
This is the hardest question I have to answer... |
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Dead end andT |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe 'T'A 'T' intersection is a three way intersection.
You can either go... |
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Dentist Check Ups |
Listen to the Entire LessonCheckups are appointments to your dentist where they examine your mouth f... |
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Email - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"I'll have the report ready for review tonight. Will you ... |
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Now Youre Talking |
Meaning/Usage: Used to agree with someone Explanation: This is similar to
"you can say that again."... |
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Good For You |
Meaning/Usage: Expressing that you are happy for a person Explanation: This is pretty literal.
Howe... |
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Drinking - Ordering Drinks |
Listen to the Entire LessonI'll cover ordering drinks in a restaurant in the 'Restaurant' section.
... |
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Basketball - Talking about Kids |
Listen to the Entire Lesson
"My daughter made her junior high basketball team."
"My son is playing... |
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Eating and Clean Up |
Listen to the Entire LessonHere are some questions commonly used while eating and then cleaning up a... |
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Theres no need to + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'there's' is a contraction of the words 'there is' or 'there has... |
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Machine Problems |
Listen to the Entire LessonThere are many things to say while in the office.
Something can go wrong... |
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How do you like… |
I.EXAMPLES:
How do you like your new apartment?
How do you like your new colleagues?
How does you... |
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Thank you for… |
I.EXAMPLES:
Thank you for what you have done for me.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for the... |
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Small Talk - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Paul. What are you doing here?"
B: "How's it going?... |
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It Cant Hurt |
Meaning/Usage: Hoping nothing will go wrong to try or do something Explanation: Whenever there is ac... |
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Traffic jam |
Are you comfortable with traffic jam?
Are you comfortable with traffic jam?Not at all.I feel annoye... |
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I’m calling to… |
I.EXAMPLES:
I’m calling to say goodbye to you.
I’m calling to tell you that the concert begins a... |
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Good Point |
Meaning/Usage: Used to tell someone that they had a good comment, thought, or suggestion Explanation... |
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Tell me about a time you went over budget. |
"Tell me about a time you went over budget."
If you go over budget, it is a bad sign. It can mean y... |
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Sports in General - Tennis |
Listen to the Entire LessonTennis
"Tennis is my favorite sport."
"I play tennis just for fun."
"I... |
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That Figures |
Meaning/Usage: Another way of say,
"that makes sense" or "I'm not surprised to hear that."
Explana... |
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Married Life - Talking about a Friend |
Listen to the Entire LessonTalking about a friends marriageThere are some terminologies used when a ... |
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Where did you tell your boss you were going |
"Where did you tell your boss you were going?"
"Where does your boss think you are?"
I highly doub... |
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Intro and General Things Review |
Listen to the Entire LessonThis review section is going to incorporate every lesson we had so far.We... |
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I Owe You |
Meaning/Usage: Similar to giving someone a debt coupon Explanation: The literal meaning is exactly a... |
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Broken Heart - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Mike. I heard about your breakup. You must be devast... |
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Car Maintenance |
Listen to the Entire LessonProper maintenance on your car can help assure it will run smoothly and l... |
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I didnt mean to + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'.
When using it... |
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Do you see that stapler Convince me to buy it. |
"Do you see that stapler? Convince me to buy it."
This is a test to see if you are an experienced s... |
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Nature Calls |
Meaning/Usage: This is used when you have to go to the bathroom.
Usually referred to pee (#1) and n... |
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Do you own or rent your home |
"Do you own or rent your home?"
Renting or owning a home sometimes indicates your financial status.... |
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Favorite - Answering Questions |
Listen to the Entire LessonTo answer these types of questions, it is very easy.
All you have to do ... |
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Pie in the Sky |
Meaning/Usage: Pleasant to imagine but impossible to attain Explanation: Comes from a song written b... |
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Tell me about a time you aimed too high. |
"Tell me about a time you aimed too high."
This is another question where you can turn this answer ... |
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Health - Dating - Marriage - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Samantha. You've been so busy lately. What have you ... |
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I Beg to Differ |
Meaning/Usage: A polite way of disagreeing Explanation: Sounds very British for an American.
And Br... |
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Drinking - General Things |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen you are all standing in front of the bar to buy a beer, sometimes on... |
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Movie Discussion - General Statements |
Listen to the Entire LessonIn this movie section, we are going to have discussions about movies that... |
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I plan to + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire Lesson'Plan to' describes something that you would like to do in the near futur... |
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Honeymoon - Planning |
Listen to the Entire LessonPlanning on what to do
"Let's plan on what we are going to do when we ge... |
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Can I get + (noun) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe phrase 'Can I get' can be used in a couple different ways.
You can u... |
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Asking for Directions |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen you are looking for something, it is sometimes easier to ask for dir... |
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Thank you for |
Listen to the Entire LessonSaying 'thank you' is telling someone you appreciate what they have done.... |
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Guys - Girls - and Sports Review - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Jason. What are you doing this Friday?"
B: "I'm goi... |
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Car |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe purchasing of a new car can be a fun experience as long as you do som... |
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Basic usage of Im |
Listen to the Entire Lesson'I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.' It is used in combination w... |
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Play it by ear |
Meaning/Usage: To decide to do something as the situation develops; choosing to deal with a situatio... |
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Football |
Listen to the Entire LessonFootball is referred to as soccer in most countries, but in America, foot... |
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Talking About Guys - In Public |
Listen to the Entire LessonIn a club or public place
"Did you see the guy who just walked by? He wa... |
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Good Luck |
Meaning/Usage: Wishing someone well.
Also can mean that it is not possible.
Explanation: The liter... |
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Tell me about Qs... Tell me about a time you made a mistake. |
'Tell me about...' type of questions are very popular.
It is more effective because it is asking fo... |
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Phone Call |
Listen to the Entire LessonTalking on the phone is very common in the office.
You will be in a situ... |
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Wedding Process - Photographer, Dress and Tux |
Listen to the Entire LessonAnother thing you will have to prepare is the photographer.
"How much do... |
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Tomorrows Plan - Example Conversation |
Listen to the Entire LessonLet's use this time to incorporate what we have learned so far.Person A:
... |
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Department Store |
Listen to the Entire LessonI will have more coverage of these topics in the regular English Lesson s... |
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I’ve had enough of… |
I.EXAMPLES:
I’ve had enough of her continual chatter.
I’ve had enough of your complaining.
Have... |
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Compensation |
Listen to the Entire LessonReviews are another time period where you get a raise and a bonus.
If yo... |
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Quitting or Leaving Work - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hi Mark, I have something important to tell you."
B: "C... |
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Phone |
Listen to the Entire LessonTechnology is constantly changing and cell phones for one are more remark... |
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Can I + (verb) |
Listen to the Entire LessonWhen ending a sentence with a question mark (?) you are asking the person... |
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If your supervisor tells you to do something that you believe can be done in a different way, what would you do |
"If your supervisor tells you to do something that you believe can be done in a different way, what ... |
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Excited - General Sentences |
Listen to the Entire LessonBeing excited is another positive emotion.
I'm sure everyone knows what ... |
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How come… |
I.EXAMPLES:
You forgot to bring your homework again.
How come?
How come your little sister is s... |
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Sport |
What sport do you like?
What sport do you like?I like playing badminton.Is it easy to play that spo... |
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Feelings and Emotions Review - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"Hey Matt. I just got a job at a consulting firm."
B: "C... |
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Redirecting |
Listen to the Entire LessonReceiving a Call
"I believe Joe Carry in marketing can help you with tha... |
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Weather |
What’s the weather like in your country?
What’s the weather like in your country?
Well, there are ... |
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Talking to Direct - Interactive Practice |
1Listen All | Person A | Person BA:
"John, are you going to complete the report on time?"
B:... |
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Goose bumps |
Meaning/Usage: The literal tiny bumps you get all over your body when you are experiencing intense e... |
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Who Cares |
Meaning/Usage: To express something is not important to you.
Explanation: This phrase is usually us... |
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Wedding Process - Flowers |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe next step is for the decoration and flowers.Friends might ask,
"What... |
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Do Tell |
Meaning/Usage: A slang way of telling someone to tell you what they know.
Explanation: This was see... |
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I Cant Wait |
Meaning/Usage: Being excited about something Explanation: This is very literal.
This phrase is usua... |
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Good for Nothing |
Meaning/Usage: Negative statement to indicate someone has no value; useless Explanation: Another way... |
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Im Sick of It |
Meaning/Usage: To express that you are tired of something; to express you don't like something anymo... |
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I cant help + (verb-ing) |
Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'can't' is contraction for 'cannot.' Combined with 'help' you ar... |
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Food |
Do you like to cook?
Do you like to cook?Yes, I do.Cooking helps me feel relaxed after long hours w... |
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Thank Goodness |
Meaning/Usage: Expression to indicate relief Explanation: Another popular way people indicate relief... |
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University Classes |
Listen to the Entire LessonIn this lesson, we are going to learn about the terminologies you need to... |
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May I contact your references |
"May I contact your references?"
The only correct answer to this question is a yes. If they have yo... |