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These are some habits in English with the pronoun “I”
I play soccer
I watch movies
I cook dinner
I go to work
These are some habits in English with the pronoun “you”
You play video games
You do your homework
You call your mother
You go to the library
These are some habits in English with the pronoun “He”
He watches Netflix shows during the nights
He goes jogging every morning
He calls his girlfriend every night
He plays video games with his friends
These are some habits in English with the pronoun “She”
She plays chess
She does exercises
She goes to school
She spends time with her kids
These are some habits with the pronoun “we”
We go to the beach
We visit our parents
We have lunch together
We watch Youtube videos
These are some habits with the pronoun “they”
They go shopping
They go to the movies
They listen to music
They write in their blogs
Simple Past and the Daily Routine
When we talk about the daily routine in English we make sentences with used to
These are some examples of sentences with used to:
I used to play soccer with my friends after school
I used to go the gym
She used to train every day
She used to work in a school nearby
He used to go to the beach with his children
He used to come to this pizza place
You used to go running every sunday
You used to make fun of your little brother
We used to go to Coco Beach every summer
We used to go to Costa Rica every Christmas
They used to make cookies with grandma
They used to go cycling
Now let’s check the most common vocabulary to talk about the daily routine
Daily Routines Examples
I usually go to the soccer field in the morning
I take a breakfast around 8
She usually does the dishes after breakfast
My mom usually goes to be around 9
I never wake up before 5
My brother plays video games every afternoon
I check facebook and Instagram every day.
My family and I go to the beach every weekend
My brother is in a soccer team, He play soccer every day.
I study English every day and I take classes on the weekends
These are habits in English with every personal pronoun in English
I always play soccer with my friends
I always visit her parents
We never go to church
We never go to the beach
Sometimes they play soccer
Sometimes they play basketball
She usually goes out with her friends
She usually gets up at 5
You rarely go shopping
You rarely spend time with your children
He normally goes running
He normally goes to the gym
Habits in English: Negative Sentences
Sometimes we want to express that we don’t have that habit:
I don’t play soccer every day
I don’t watch horror movies
She doesn’t play video games at night
She doesn’t go to the beach on Sunday
They never go to the movies
They never visit their brothers and sisters
We don’t go to church
We don’t go to birthday parties
Daily Routines Questions
These are some questions that you can make about daily routines.
What time do you usually wake up?
How many times a week do you go running?
How many times a week do you go jogging?
What time do you usually go to bed?
How often do you watch a movie at night?
A Daily Routines Conversation
James: Hello, what are you doing?
Mike: I always go running in the mornings
James: Do you go running every day of the week?
Mike: I usually run from Monday to Friday
James: i Wish I could go running but I have to work.
Mike: Are you going to my birthday party next sunday?
James: Sorry but I have to go to church with my family
Mike: No problem, have a good day
James: Take care
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My name is Derek. I always wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning then I take a shower and put my clothes on. I have my breakfast and then I get the car out of the garage. I arrived to hisghchool at 7
At 11 o’clock I finish teaching classes then so I often take my lunch break and talk with my friends.
At around 12 noon I continue teaching classes until 4: 20 then I drive home.
When I get home, I usually watch some TV and chat with my family. At 9 o’clock I read a book and go to sleep.
They are really cool friends
We are very friendly people
She is quiet, She never talk much
She has black curly hair
Vocabulary to Describe Physical Appearance
I am 165 Height
She is Tall girl
My brother is fat
She is skinny
I am thin
He is overweight
Slim
You are slim
Blonde
You are blonde
She has brown hair
I have red hair
She has black hair
He is grey hair
I have grey eyes
She has green eyes
I have blue eyes
Does she have brown eyes?
Does he have darke eyes?
Type of Hair
Does she have long hair?
Does he have short hair?
She has wavy hair
I have curly hair
We have straight hair
Personality in English
I’m an easy-going person
I describe myself as an optimistic person
She is quiet, She never says much
I would say that I am extroverted
I have a good sense of humor
Friendly
Kind
Charming
Adventurous
Honest
Hardworking
Polite
Likable
Considerate
Understanding
Honest
Sincere
Straight Forward
Helpful
Patient
Bright
Reliable
Enthusiastic
Hilarious
Laid-back
Easy-going
Negative Adjectives to Describe Personality in English
Agressive
Bossy
Grumpy
Impulsive
Picky
Tactless
Arrogant
Considerate
Mean
Nasty
Sneaky
Dogmatic
Intolerant
Jealous
Possessive
Lazy
Careless
Irresponsible
Gullible
Moody
Pessimistic
Quantifiers about Personality in English
These are some quantifiers to use when talking about personality in English
very
quite
somewhat
so
Just
Really
Pretty
a little
Kind of
Sort of
How to Talk about Personality in English
These are some phrases to describe your personality in English
I would say that I am …
I guess I’m
I guess I’m moody
c. These are examples that insome of the positive and adjectives tscribe personality in English
1. He is shy, he never talks to anybody
2. She is talkative, she never stops talking
3. I consider myself lazy, I don’t like to work hard
4. He is always kind with new students
5. My dad is optimistic, he thinks everything is going to be alright
6. We are very bright students
7. They are very funny, they always make friends laugh.
8. He is a very honest man, he will tell you the truth
9. She is jealous, she doesn’t want others to win.
10. I am very brave, I face dangerous and difficult situations.
11. Mike is clever, he is good at learning things.
12. He is an easy-going guy, definitely a guy who is easy to get a long with.
13. James is so lucky, he bought a lottery and he won.
14. Lucas is tidy, his desk is well organized.
15. Maria is very irresponsible, she never does her homework.
Personality Conversation Questions
Exercise 1
These are conversation questions that can help you talk about personality.
Personality Conversation Questions
1. What makes you happy?
2. What makes you angry?
3. Are you happy with your personality?
4. Are you shy? Do you make friends easily?
5. Are you an outgoing person?
6.What kinds of people do you get along well with?
can you think of ten verbs to describe personality?
having a great personality makes you attractive?
What characteristics does a leader need to have?
How would you describe a brave person?
Exercise 2
Personality Conversation Questions
2. How has your personality changed over the years?
3. What personality types are you attracted to?
4. How would you describe your best friend?
5. How would you describe your husband or wife?
6. How would you describe your favorite teacher?
7. Do you consider yourself an optimistic person?
8. Do you consider yourself a negative person?
9. Do you consider yourself a hardworking person?
10. Do you consider yourself a confident person?
11. How would you describe an easy-going person?
D. Personality Conversation Questions
2. Do you consider yourself a lazy person?
3. Are you a patient or an impatient person?
4. How would you describe an introverted person?
5. How would you describe an extrovert person?
6. Do you consider yourself a jealous person?
7. Would you like to be different?
8. Are you happy with your personality?
9. Do you think that you are a selfish person?
10. Are you a determined person?
11. Are you a stubborn person?
12. How would you describe a courageous person
A. Study the following.
The bank is on the main street.
The hospital is around the corner.
Go North for two blocks.
The Supermarket is on the main avenue.
Walk straight for two miles.
Drive for three kilometres
The school is between the park and the bank
Cross the street
Get to the supermarket
The hotel is in front of the school
The best way is to turn right on Main Street.
Go straight on
In this guide you are going to learn about:
How to Give Directions in the City
How to Give Directions inside a building
I hope you can do both of these things before the end of the lesson.
What You Need to Give Directions in English
You don’t need to study a lot of words and structures to be able to give directions in English.
To learn how to ask for and give directions in English, you need to be familiar with:
Prepositions of place
Wh-Questions
Simple Present
Let’s start talking about how to ask for directions in English.
Prepositions of Place
To give directions in English you need to know the most common prepositions of place
These are the ten most common prepositions to give directions in English
Next to
In front of
Across from
Near
Inside
By
Behind
Between
On
Beside
If you have questions about the pronunciation of these words, you can check the pronunciation and phonetic transcription using the Cambridge Online Dictionary
How to Ask for Directions in English
These are some common expressions to ask for directions in English in a city
How do I get to the police station?
What’s the best way to get to the supermarket?
Where is the church?
Could you tell me where the shoe store is?
Do you know where the post office is?
Where can I find the nearest bakery?
Is there a shop around here?
You can also ask for directions without making a question, a phrase commonly used is:
I am looking for the supermarket
I am looking for the pharmacy
Now let’s check some of the useful phrases when giving directions in English.
How to Give Directions in English
This is a list of common phrases to give directions in English
Go straight on
Turn back
It is this way
It is that way
Go under the bridge
Go over the bridge
Go back
Turn left
Turn Right
Go along
Cross
Take the first road on the right
Opposite
Take the second road on the left
At the end
Just around the corner
You can also use some of these phrases when giving directions in English.
The easiest way is to…
The quickest way is to…
The best way is to…
These are some phrases to indicate that you are not from here
I’m sorry, I’m not from here.
I’m afraid I can’t help you.
Sorry, I don’t know my way around here.
Examples of Giving Directions in English
These are examples of giving directions in English, these sentences are a bit longer than the previous one.
A.
Go straight on. Then take the first left onto Green Street. Walk past the library and it’s the building next to the library on the left.
B.
Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights. You will see a shop on the right. Go past that and it’s on the right next to the shop.
C.
Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and go straight on until you get to the roundabout. At the roundabout turn left. Go past the theatre. It’s the building next to the theatre, opposite the hospital.
How to Give Directions Inside Buildings
This is some key vocabulary to give directions inside buildings
Go forward
Turn left / right at the corner
Walk along
Upstairs
Downstairs
Walk straight ahead
Take the elevator
Go in
Go out
Go through
it’s right here
It’s on your right /left
Places Inside the Building
These are some of the most common places that you can find inside a building and that can be useful when you have to give a direction inside one.
Department
Laboratory
Administration Office
Cafeteria
Hall
Classroom
Restroom
Recreational areas
Building
Campus
Copy Center
Lunchroom
Reception
Conference Room
Asking for Directions Inside Buildings
These are some ways to ask for directions inside buildings.
Translate in to Indonesia.
1.Where is the computer room?
2.Where is the public telephone?
3.Excuse me, where are the restrooms?
4. Can you tell me where the public telephone is?
5.How do you get to the ATM?
6.Do you know where the English class is?
7.Please give me the directions to the elevator
8.What are the directions to the Administration Office?
9.What is the way to the gym?
10. I’m looking for the library
11. How do I get to the Cafeteria?
12. How can I get to the clothing store?
These are some example of responses when asked about directions inside a hotel
The restaurant is at the end of the hallway to the right.
The elevators are straight ahead on the left
The stairway is around the corner over there.
-Go along the corridor/hall.
Turn right at the end of the hall.
Take the stairs down to the basement
Go through the door.-
It’s just through / past / after the door.
Take the elevator up to the top floor.
Go up to the fifth floor.
Go straight ahead.
Dialogue: Give Locations Inside a Hotel
This is an example of a dialogue that takes place inside a hotel.
Bonus Dialogue :
One of the skills that you should have is the ability to make phone calls in English.
There are formal and informal expressions for all types of conversations.
Informal conversations require knowledge of the language but formal conversations like the ones you make when requesting information require some expressions that convey formality and respect.
This post has some key vocabulary and examples that will help you have phone conversations
Ways to Introduce yourself on the Telephone
These are some ways to introduce yourself when you are having phone conversations in English
This is James.
Hello, James Speaking
Thanks for Calling
Marriott Hotels, My name is Maria,
How can I help you
Excuse me, who is calling?
May I ask who is calling, please?
Can I have extension 321?
I’d like to speak to Elizabeth
Could I speak to James?
Is Jack in the office today?
Is Peter there with you?
Hello, is Laura There?
Can I speak to Francis, please?
Could you put me through Mr. Campos?
Can I speak to Someone in Human Resources?
Person Needed is not Available
I am afraid she isn’t in the office at the mom
She is in a meeting, would you like to call her back later?
He is away for a few days,
would you like to leave her a message?
I am afraid, he is out of the office this week.
You can contact her on her mobile, her number is 6785-9832.
She is not here, why don’t you try again in a couple of hours?
She is not in her office, she will be back by 4 o’clock
Requests
These are two expressions to make a request
I’d like to speak to somebody about…
Can I have some information about…?
I need to speak to Mr. Anderson
Wrong Number
Sometimes you have to say that you dialed the wrong number and you have to indicate to a person that he or she did-
I am sorry I must have the wrong number
Oh, isn’t this Marriot Hotels?
Sorry to have bothered you
I’ve got the wrong number
I am afraid there is nobody with that name here
I am so sorry, I must have dialed the wrong number
Expression to use When Leaving a Message
These are some expressions to use when leaving a message
“Would you like to leave a message?”
“Can I take a message?”
The message could be as short as this
“Could you ask her to call me back?”
“Please ask him to call me back.”
Phone Conversations in English
These are some examples of phone conversations in English
A. Conversation.
Learning how to talk about your Neighborhood is one of the topics that you will find in most popular textbooks.
To talk about your neighborhood, you need to become familiar with:
Vocabulary about places around Town
Prepositions of place
Grammar Structure: There is and There are
Places around Town
These are some of the most common places that you can find in a city or neighborhood
Bookstore
Bakery
Restaurant
Apartment
Clinic
Supermarket
Church
Bus Stop
Gym
Bus Station
Taxi Stand
Bus Station
Prison
Cinema
Mall
Theather
Hospital
Park
Gym
Shoe Store
City Hall
Prepositions of Place
These are some of the most common prepositions to locate places in a city or neighborhood
Next to
Across From
In front of
Between
Behind
Near
Grammar: There is and There are
You can describe a neighborhood using there is and there are. In the examples, you will see how to make a sentence using
There is or There are
Prepositions of Place
Places in Town
These are examples of Affirmative Sentences about your neighborhood
There is a church in front of the park
There is a clothing store next to the library
There are three drugstores in town
There are four different supermarkets and two grocery stores
These are examples of Negative Sentences about your neighborhood
There isn’t a park
There isn’t a supermarket in my city
There isn’t a gas station in my town
There aren’t big supermarket in my small town
These are examples of questions about your neighborhood
Are there two restaurants?
Are there three supermarkets
Is there a restaurant next to the police station?
Is there a catholic church
Describe Your Neighborhood – There is and There are
I live in a small town in Honduras, in my community, you can find all kind of places, for example, you can go to the swimming pool which is located near the park.
There are three supermarkets and there is a bus station next to the bank. There are no airports or train stations in my town.
There is a hospital near the park and you can find two or three dugstores.
Dialogues about your Neighborhood
This is dialogue #1
Dialogue 2
Time is part of our everyday lives. If we know the time it can stop us from being late and missing important moments.
There are two common ways of telling the time.
Formal way to tell the time in English
Informal way to tell the time in English
Formal Way to Tell the Time in English
Say the hours first and then the minutes.
10:15 t’s ten fifteen
11:00It is eleven o’ clock
11:20t is eleven twenty
12:00It is two o’ clock
12: 35 t is twelve fifteen
1:00It is one o’ clock
1:15
It is one fifteen
2:00
It is two o’ clock
2:25
It is two twenty five
3:00
It is three o’ clock
3:50
It is three Fifty
4:00It is four o’ clock
4:15It is four fifteen
5:00It is five o’ clock
11: 40I = It is eleven Forty
Popular Ways to Tell the Time in English
Say the minutes first and then the hours.
Use past and the preceding hour for minutes 01 through 30.
7:15It’s fifteen minutes past seven
7:30It’s half past seven
8:15It’s quarter past seven
8:30It is half past eight
9:20It’s twenty minutes past nine
9:30It’s half past nine
10: 25It’s twenty five minutes past ten
10:30
It’s half past ten
11:30t’s half past eleven
2:15t’s quarter past two
2:30It is half past two
Use to and the forthcoming hour for minutes 31 through 59
7:45
It’s fifteen minutes to eight
8:45
It’s a quarter to nine
1:40
It’s twenty minutes to two
2:40
It’s twenty to three
4:45
It’s a quarter to five
5:45
It’s a quarter to six
6:45
It ‘s a quarter to seven
6:50
It’s ten to seven
7:45
It is a quarter to eight
Prepositions used with Time
at
I will meet you at 7
in
We will see you in an hour
How to Ask for the Time in English
Excuse me. Could you tell me the time, please?
It’s about half past eleven.
What time is it
It is ten past ten.
Do you know what time is it?
It is 4:20
Do you happen to have the time?
Sure, it is 3:00
What time does the store open?
It opens at 8:00
What time does the bank close?
It closes at 4:00 PM
What time does the movie start?
The movie starts at 5:00
What time should we meet?
We should meet at 4:00
When does the supermarket open?
The supermarket opens at 8:00
When does the store open?
The store opens at 9:00
Common Collocations and Expressions with Time
A collocation is made up of two or more words that are commonly used together in English. Think of collocations as words that usually go together.
Vocabulary to Order Food in English
This is a list of important vocabulary to order food in a restaurant or similar places.
Eggs
Cheeseburger
Toast
Coffee
Chicken Soup
Tea
Salad
Soft Drinks
Slice of Pizza
Phrases to Order to Food in English
Questions by people who order the food
These are some of the most important questions made by the people who work in a restaurant
Would you like to start with a drink?
Would you like to taste the wine?
Can I take your order?
Are you ready to order?
Can I get you a drink?
Can I get a drink for you all?
Would you all like to order a drink now?
What drinks would you like?
Do you have question about the menu?
Do you want the combo meal?
How would you like your meat cooked?
How would you like your eggs cooked
These are some of the questions made by the people who order food in a Restaurant
1. What would you recommend?
2. What are the specialities?
3. What are today’s specials?
4. Can we have the bill, please?
5. Can we have the check, please?
6. What do you have?
7. Can we have a table for two?
These are some useful sentences to Order Food in English
Hi, Welcome to Applebee’s
I’d like a cheese pizza, please.
I’m going to have the eggs and toast.
I’ll get the coconut ice cream.
I‘ll take the burger
I’m going to take the hot chocolate
That will be $8
How to Order Food in English – Dialogue
This is an example of a dialogue that covers how to order food in English
Dialogue.
Waiter: Hello, Can I help you?.
Kim: Yes, I’d like to have some lunch.
Waiter: Would you like a starter?
Kim: Yes, I’d like an order of French Fries, please.
Waiter: And what would you like for your main course?
Kim: I’d like a grilled cheese sandwich.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Kim: Yes, I’d like a glass of Coke, please.
Waiter: (After Kim has her lunch.) Can I bring you anything else?
Kim: No thank you. Just the bill.
Waiter: Certainly.
Kim: I don’t have my glasses. How much is the lunch?
Waiter: That’s $6.75.
Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much.
Waiter: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Kim: Thank you. Same to you.
In this post, you will find all kinds of expressions that will help you express your opinions in English
Knowing how to express opinions in English is valuable whether you are speaking or writing.
These are some examples of opinions in English
#1
I believe that we should spend more money on Education
#2
I think that people should spend less time on their phones
Now, let’s check all that you need to know to express your opinions in English correctly.
Questions to Ask for Opinions in English
These are some phrases to ask other people’s opinions
What do you think about …?
How do you feel about …?
What are your thoughts on…?
What’s your opinion on …?
What’s your take on ….?
These are some examples of questions to ask for opinions:
What do you think about the layoffs?
What do you think about reducing the minimum wage?
How do you feel about the new art director?
How do you feel about increasing the minimum wage?
What are your thoughts on this training program?
What are your thoughts about the final outcome?
What’s your opinion on homeschooling ?
What’s your opinion about this investment ?
What is your take on the company’s growth?
What is your take on this new situation?
Now let’s check some of the most common expressions to express opinions in English
How to Express Opinions in English: Elementary
This is a video that will help you learn more about the different phrases to express your opinions in English.
How to Express Opinions in English: Pre-intermediate
These are some expressions that pre-intermediate students to express opinions in English
I think that …
I believe that …
I’m sure that …
My opinion is …
I agree with …
I feel that …
I guess…
I imagine …
I have no doubt that
I’m certain that …
I strongly believe that …
I’ve never really thought about this before, but …
My personal opinion is that…
To be honest
In my honest opinion, …
How to Express Opinions in English: Intermediate
These are some common expressions that intermediate students use to express opinions in English
As far as I know
I agree with the opinion of …
I could be wrong, but …
I’d definitely say that …
I’d guess that…
I imagine that …
I’d say that …
I’m absolutely certain that …
I’m fairly confident that …
I’m no expert (on this), but …
I’m positive that …
I’m pretty sure that …
It seems to me that …
It’s a difficult issue, but …
It’s a complicated issue, but …
Some people may disagree with me, but …
This is just my opinion, but …
Without a doubt, …
How to Express Opinions in English: Upper-intermediate
These are some common expressions that upper-intermediate students can use to express opinions in English
After much thought, …
As I see it, …
Correct me if I’m wrong, but …
From my point of view, …
I am not very familiar with this topic, but …
I do believe …
I have come to the conclusion that …
I might change my mind later, but …
I suppose …
I tend to think that …
I’m pretty confident that …
I’ve always thought that …
If you ask me, …
I’m convinced that …
In my humble opinion …
It seems clear to me that …
My initial reaction is …
Personally speaking …
Speaking for myself, …
The way I see it (is) …
To be (perfectly) frank, …
To the best of my knowledge, …
What I think is …
How to Express Opinions in English: Advanced
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These are some phrases that advanced students can use to express opinions in English
After giving this matter some thought, …
As far as I’m concerned, …
I can’t help thinking that …
I tend towards the opinion that …
I think it’s reasonable to say …
I think it’s fair/reasonable to say …
I’ll tell you what I think, …
I’ve come the conclusion that …
If you want my opinion, …
In my limited experience, …
There is a part of me that says …
This may be controversial, but …
What I always say is …
With some reservations, …
How to express feelings
Do you ever express your feelings in English when you communicate with others in different situations and places?
Do you ever use expressions the following expressions?
That sounds terrible
That’s too bad
I feel so bad for you
That’s amazing
That’s awesome
I am really happy for you
I can’t thank you enough
Now let’s learn more expressions and how we can use them in different situations
We can divide all those expressions into two categories;
Expressions with a positive connotation
Expressions with a negative connotation
These are some of the expressions to show that you feel good:
Those are good news
Good for you
Congratulations
That sounds nice
That sounds interesting
That’s amazing
These are some expressions to state that something is wrong:
That’s too bad
Those are really bad news
That sounds terrible
That sounds horrible
I am sorry
I am so sorry for you
I can’t believe it
Phrases to Express Frustration
These are some expressions to state that you are angry or upset:
I feel sad
I am upset
I am sick of this
This is making me crazy
I hate this
Phrases to Express Gratitude
These are some expressions to express gratitude
Thank you so much
Thanks for your help
Thanks a bunch
Thanks a ton
I don’t know what to say. Thank you
You are the best
You rock
I appreciate you
Exchanges Expressing your Feelings
These are some short exchanges using some of the expressions previously introduced
Hi Mike, I got promoted
I am so happy for you Derek
There will be layoffs in the department
That sounds terrible
I got fired a few minutes ago
I am so sorry for you
I will be transferred to another branch
We are gonna miss you
I have to finish 20 reports by the end of the day
That’s too bad
I made 40 sales this morning
That’s amazing
I got a raise
Congratulations
I got a salary increase
That’s wonderful
Questions to Ask People How They Feel
These are some of the most common questions to ask people how they feel
How are you feeling today?
You look sad. Are you OK?
You look upset. Are you OK?
You seem a little bit distracted. Are you alright?
You seem kind of low today. What’s wrong?
What’s wrong?
What’s the matter?
Are you OK?
Are you alright?
Are you angry?
Are you happy?
Is everything OK?
Is everything alright?
Let’s have a look at some examples of how to respond to these:
How are you feeling today?
Kinda sad, I am overwhelmed with work
You look upset. Are you OK?
I deleted my project and I have to start from scratch again
Is everything OK?
I feel sad about working on Christmas
What’s the matter?
I have tons of work to do
Are you angry?
A little bit. I had problems with some clients
Conversations about How to Express your Feelings in English
These are two conversations about how people feel about some situations at work.
This is a short conversation that takes place in a website design agency
My opinion is that the expression “that sucks” can be used in any informal situation since that word reveals how you feel about a situation.
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According to the Cambridge Online Dictionary, the word sucks is used when something or someone is bad or unpleasant
It is slang so use it with people who you are friends with.
These are two-exchange conversations so you get familiar with its use:
I have to work until late
That sucks
I lost $20 when I went to the cafeteria
That sucks
I spilled the coffee all over my keyboard
That sucks
I called my ex by accident
That really sucks
I messed up this computer
That sucks
Learning how to talk about health problems is very important when you have to go to the doctor or call for help.
To be able to talk about health problems, you need to be familiar with key vocabulary and structures such as:
Key vocabulary about diseases, disorders and injuries.
Common questions to ask for someone’s health
Structures to give recommendations about Health Problems
Let’s learn more things about health problems in English
Vocabulary: Diseases, Disorders and Injuries
This is key vocabulary about diseases, disorders and injuries and other health related problems.
Skin: skin irritation, skin inflammation, redness, tenderness, swelling, rash, itching, acne, pimple, blister, burn, scar, scratch
Eye: nearsightedness, farsightedness,conjunctivitis, , cataract.
Ear: wax blockage, hearing loss, earache, ruptured eardrum.
Nose, throat, lungs: nosebleed, runny nose, stuffy nose, rhinitis, hay fever, sinusitis, a cold, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma.
Heart and circulation: high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, heart attack, cardiac arrest.
Blood: anemia, bleeding, internal bleeding, hemorrhage, leukemia.
Brain and nervous system: headache, migraine, dizziness , meningitis, epilepsy, convulsions, seizure, stroke, paralysis, cerebral palsy, dementia.
Nutrition: vitamin deficiency , obesity, to be overweight, weight loss, anorexia, bulimia.
Stomach, intestines: indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastritis, colitis, appendicitis, cholera.
Liver: hepatitis, , cirrhosis.
Kidneys: kidney stones.
Bones, joints: backache / back pain,osteoporosis, arthritis.
Muscles: muscle spasm, muscle cramp, muscular dystrophy, hernia.
Injuries: injury, wound, trauma, hand injury, knee injury, foot injury, head injury, concussion, contusion, fracture, fractured bone, sprained ankle, bruise to have a broken arm.
General infections: the flu / influenza, tuberculosis, tetanus, rabies, yellow fever,, smallpox, anthrax.
Infectious diseases: measles, polio, chicken pox, scarlet fever.
Hormonal disorders: diabetes.
Oncology: benign tumor, malignant tumor, cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, skin cancer.
Mental disorders: depression, phobia, schizophrenia.
Addictions: alcohol abuse, drug abuse.
Questions to Ask about Someone’s Health
These are the four most common question to ask about someone’s health.
What’s the matter?
What’s wrong?
How do you feel today?
How are you feeling?
Phrases to Talk about Health Problems – Going to the Doctor
These are some of the most common ways to talk about the health problems you might have.
Pronoun + Have /has + an /an + health problem
Affirmative
Negative
I have a stiff neck
I don’t have a stiff neck
I have a twisted ankle
I don’t have a twisted ankle
I have an ear infection
I don’t have an ear infection
She has a runny nose
She doesn’t have a runny nose
He has a deep cut
He doesn’t have a deep cut
He has a sore throat
He doesn’t have a sore throat
You have a chest pain
You don’t have a chest pain
They have a broken leg
They don’t have a broken leg
When you talk about an accident you had, you have to make those sentences using the simple past.
In the following chart, it is shown how to make affirmative and negative sentences using the simple past.
Pronoun + broke + my/ her/ his + health problem
I broke my leg
I didn’t break my leg
I broke my arm
I didn’t break my arm
She broke her right left
She didn’t break her right left
He broke her right arm
He didn’t break her right arm
He broken his leg
He didn’t break his leg
Phrases to Describe your Symptoms when Going to the Doctor
These are some phrases which can help your describe symptoms and health problems when going to the doctor.
I can’t sleep because my head aches too bad
I feel very sick, I don’t think I can work today.
He is covered in Bruises
She had such a high temperature
Our daughter has been diagnosed with cancer
She can’t come to school, she’s in bed with a cold
I think I caught a cold on the ice rink yesterday.
She says her stomach is still sore after the operation.
He injured his finger when he was cutting the meat.
I had such a horrible headache last night that I took two pain killers.
I’m afraid I’m pregnant; I vomit after getting up every morning.
How to Give Recommendations about Health Problems
This is the way to give recommendations to others when they talk about the health problems they have.
Pronoun + should +verb + article+ recommendation
You should drink plenty of water
You should take some medications
She should take antibiotics for eight days before the tooth extraction
You should drink a hot soup
He should wear a knee-pad no matter what physical activity he does
You should take vitamin C
You should rest
You should take some rest
You should take a painkiller
You should apply a Ice Pack in the back of your neck
These are some other ways to give recommendations
You can take an aspirin for pain.
You can take some time off
You could try drinking more water.
You could try resting more
You may want to eat less.
You may want to quit smoking
You might want to exercise more.
You might want to quit drinking
I would take some time off if I were you.
I would start doing more exercises if I were you
Types of Doctors
These are some of the kind of doctors that you will find working in a clinic or hospital
Cardiologist: A heart doctor
Dermatologist: A skin doctor
Dentist: A doctor who treats teeth
Obstetrician: A doctor for female patients before and during pregnancy (c
Optometrist: An eye doctor
Orthopedic Doctor A doctor who specialise in bones
Pediatrician: A doctor for children
Surgeon: A doctor who performs operations
Doctor and Patient Conversation
This is a doctor and a patient conversation that you can use a model to create other conversations.
Patient: Good morning. Doctor Johnson?
Doctor: Hi, How can I help you Mr Smith?
Patient: I’ve been having a back pain
Doctor: How long have you been having the pain?
Patient: I have been having this pain during the whole week
Doctor: Are you having any other problems along with the back pain?
Patient: It is just the back pain that is killing me
Doctor: OK. Let’s have a look. Can you point to the area where you are having pain?
Patient: It hurts right here in the lower back.
Doctor: Did you do any physical activity last week?
Patient: Yes, I helped my sister move into a new apartment
Doctor: It seems you have some inflammation but it is nothing serious
Patient: That’s a relief
Doctor: Just take some ibuprofen and the swelling should go down. You’ll feel better after that.
Patient: Thank you!
Health Problems and English Vocabulary
This is a good video so you can learn more about Health Problems and English Vocabulary
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How to Talk about Sport in English
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Learning how to talk about hobbies is very important because most of our new interactions have something to do with activities that we do for fun.
A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment, typically during one’s leisure time, not professionally and not for pay
There are many types of hobbies some hobbies are more popular than others.
Regardless of what you like, there is fun and hobbies for everyone.
List of Hobbies in English
This is a list of the most common hobbies in English. The examples have key important words to express whether you like them or not.
Baking
I love Baking
Bowling
She loves Bowling
Celebrating
I love celebrating after work
Chatting with friends
I enjoy chatting with friends
Checking Facebook
I always check Facebook at Nights
Checking Instagram
I never check my Instagram
Collect something
I am crazy about collecting stamps
computer programming
You love computer programming
Cooking
You really enjoy Cooking
Cycling
You always go Cycling in the afternoons
Dance
She really likes to dance
Discovering new music
I love discovering new music
Doing yoga
They hate doing yoga
Exercising
We love exrcising
Family Time
I like spending time with my Family
fantasy sports
We always play fantasy sports
Fishing
My dad usually goe fishing
Gardening
My mother loves gardening
go swimming
My kids go swimming all the time
going camping
I am in love with going camping
Going on dates
We are going on a date
Going out for drinks
Let’s go out for some drinks
Going to church
We love going to church
Going to parties
Do you like going to parties?
Going to the beach
Do you enjoy going to the beach
Going to the gym
We love going to the gym
Going to the movies
My girlfriend loves going to the movies
Going to the park
My kids love going to the park
Going to the pool
I am excited about going to the pool
Hiking
She doesn’t really like hiking
Horseback riding
I love horseback riding
Hunting
We hate hunting
Learning
They love learning languages
Listening to Music
Listening to Music
Music
I love music so much
Paintball
Paintball is super entertaining
Painting
She dislikes painting
Play board games
Playing board games is exciting
play the piano
I like playing the piano
Playing
Playing with my kids is awesome
Playing cards
Playing cards is fun
Playing chess
Playing chess is hard but I love it
Playing Free Fire
Playing Free Fire is not my thing
playing games
playing games is my thing
playing soccer
Playing soccer is good for your health
Posting Memes
Posting memes is fun
Reading
Reading is one of my hobbies
Rock music
Rock music ismy favorite type of music
Running
Running is,my favorite exercise
Running marathons
Running marathons is my favorite past time
Shopping
I enjoy shopping with my girls
Sleeping
Sleeping is something I love to do
Socializing
Socializing is not my strength
surfing
surfing is my favorite hobbie
Taking vacations
Taking vacations is my dream
Travelling
Travelling is the best thing in the world
video games
Video games keep me busy
Visit museums
Visiting museums is not my thing
Volleyball
Volleyball is my favorite sport
Walking
Walking in the mountain is fascinating
Watch TV
I am not a big fan of watching TV
Watching movies
We watch movies on Netflix
Watching sports
I am a fan of watching MMA
Working
She spends time working on her projects
Writing
I always write on my journal
Talking about Hobbies in English
To talk about Hobbies in English, you can use several verbs. We can use verbs such as:
Like
Dislike
Love
Hate
Enjoy
Check the verbs and the example
Like
I like to play soccer
Love
I love running and doing exercises
Enjoy
I enjoy cooking for my family
Dislike
I dislike doing the dishes
Hate
She hates doing the laundry
Hobbies in English: Questions and Answers
These are some common questions that people make about hobbies in English
What’s your favorite hobby?
My favorite hobby is running
Do you have any hobbies?
Yes, I love camping
What do you do in your free time?
I meet friends
Do you like to play soccer?
I like soccer but I don’t play that often
Do you enjoy watching movies?
I am a huge fan of movies
What do you like doing in the evenings?
I usually stay home
Would you like to come and play soccer with us?
Sure
What are your hobbies/interests?
My interest is learning more about internet marketing
What activities do you do to relax?
I read books and listen to music
What are you into?
I am into Sports
Like doing vs like to do
We use like + gerund (ing form) to talk about general likes:
I love running
I like fishing.
She loves cooking
We use like + infinitive to talk about more specific likes:
I love running every morning after 7.
I like to go fishing at the weekend.
She loves cooking for the family on Fridays.
Conversation about Hobbies
Conversation Questions about Hobbies
These are some conversation questions about hobbies:
What’s your hobby?
Do you have any hobbies?
What do you do for fun?
Can you make money while doing something you really like?
How much time do you spend doing things you love?
Do you have any dangerous hobby?
Do you have any expensive hobby?
Are there any hobbies you would like to try?
What hobbies are popular with children, but not with adults?
How much time do you spend on your hobbies? How much time would be too much?
Do you like practicing sports, playing a musical instrument, dancing, or singing?
Do you take or have you taken lessons in anything?
My Hobbies in English
Hello
My name is James, I am going to tell you about my hobbies, I like to stay home so some of my hobbies are hobbies that you can do indoors.
I like to watch movies and I am a hugef fan of drama movies, I also like listening and discovering new music because it is kinda boring to listen to the same songs all the time.
I like to do exercises, some people think exercising is like obligation, something that you have to do but when you do exercises regularly, you learn to love running jogging and lifting weights.
Most of us do not enjoy complaining. But sometimes we must do it to get a solution or simply vent our frustrations
In this post, you will learn how to make a complaint in English.
In order to make a successful complaint, You need to:
Get somebody’s attention.
Explain the problem.
State how you feel.
Accept a complaint.
Reject a complaint.
Signaling you disagree
Ask for action.
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Let’s check all that you need to make effective complaints in English
How to Get Somebody’s Attention
These are two ways to get the attention of the person you are going to make a complaint to.
Excuse me…
Pardon me…
I beg your pardon
Do you have a minute?
Can I ask you a question?
Can I take a little of your time?
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General Expressions to Make Complaints
These are some of the most common expressions to make complaints in English
I am sorry to say this but…
I understand it is not your fault but…
I want to complain about…
I am sorry to bother you but…
I am not satisfied with…
I hate to tell you this but…
Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me…
Can you help me with this?
I am angry about…
Perhaps there was a misunderstanding but …
I’m sorry to say this but I am really quite upset …
There appears to be a problem here …
There appears to be something wrong with…
I’m afraid I’ve got a complaint about…
I’m sorry but I’d like to make a complaint about …
How can we fix this?
Could you help me with …?
I am afraid there is a problem…
I’m really not happy…
There is a slight problem with…
Ways to Make a Complaint in a Restaurant
There are several reasons why you should make a complaint in restaurants, those reasons could be dirty cutlery, cold food, uncooked food, long waiting time and bad service.
I am sorry to bother you but the food is cold
I’m sorry, but this isn’t what I ordered
Sorry, but I think I got the wrong order
I am sorry to have to say this but the food is overcooked
I have a problem with my dish, the meat is raw
I would like to speak to the manager
I am not happy at all with this service
Ways to Make a Complaint in a Hotel
These are some ways to make a complaint in a hotel
“Excuse me, but there’s a problem with the air conditioning in my room”
“Sorry to bother you, but I think there’s something wrong with the toilet in my room
“I’m afraid I have to make a complaint. I can’t find the jewelry I left in my hotel room.
I’m sorry to bother you, but my hotel room is a little cold
There seems to be a mistake on my billing statement
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Ways to Make a Complaint in a Shop
You would like to make a complaint in a shop for many reasons.
The three main reasons are:
You bought a faulty product.
The customer service is poor.
There was an error in the price.
Common expressions to make a complaint in a shop:
I would like to lodge a complaint.
I want a refund.
I would like a refund.
Accepting a Complaint
These are sentences that the manager or a representative of the company you are complaining about could say:
I am sorry but this won’t happen again
I am sorry but this will never happen again
I am really sorry
I just don’t know what to say but…
I don’t know what to say about this sir
Rejecting a Complaint
These are sentences that the manager or a representative of the company you are complaining about would say:
Sorry, there is nothing we can do about it.
Sorry but it’s not our fault.
I’m afraid there isn’t much we can do about it.
We are sorry but that’s the right price
Signaling that you disagree
Signals show that you understand what someone is saying or asking you, but you have a different opinion or something unexpected to say
Well, I don’t think it isn’t fair to pay for food that was undercooked.
Well, I had to wait almost an hour for two dishes, I think that fact speaks about how bad the service is.
Actually shows that you have a different point of view from the person you are speaking
Actually, we never receive the desserts you are charging us.
Actually, we never ordered the wine.
5 Useful Expressions to Complain in English politely
Watch this video so you can learn more about ways to complain in English
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I hope that you have found everything you need to make complaints in English
Today we are going to learn how to apologize in English with the help of some examples from different contexts and situations.
These are some of the most common expressions that people use to apologize in English
# 1 am sorry
# I am so sorry
# i apologize for any convenience
# i am deeply sorry
Now let’s check some of the most common expressions to apologize in English and example to use those expressions correctly
How to Apologize Properly
These are the four steps that you should follow to apologize properly
Express Remorse for a Mistake: Every apology should start with two magic words: “I am sorry” and “I apologize”
I’m sorry for being so rude
I apologize for being late
Admit Responsibility. Let the person know that you admit responsibility for your actions and behaviour
I know that I hurt your feelings yesterday
I know I didn’t do the right thing last night
Make Amends: Take action to make the situation right:
If there’s anything that I can do to make this up to you, please just ask
Is there anything to make it up to you?
Promise That It Won’t Happen Again so you can rebuild the relationship:
From now on, I’m going to manage my stress better
From now on, I will study harder
Common Expressions to Apologize in English
These are some of the most common expressions to apologize in English
I am so sorry
I am sorry
My bad
My Mistake
My Fault
I apologize for
I apologize for any convenience
Sorry about that
I am deeply sorry
It was my fault
I take full responsibility
I messed up
I screwed up
My apologies for
I owe you an apology
I truly regret
These are some examples of apologies in English
I owe you an apology, I said some horrible things to you
I take full responsibility of the mess my children make
It was my fault that we didn’t get to the airport on time
They got the wrong email, my bad
I really want to apologize for my behavior
I would like to apologize for my actions
I sincerely apologize for my bad performance this month
I apologize for any troubles I have caused
These are some short conversations to understand more about apologies.
A
You guys sent me the wrong logo
B
I am so sorry about that, I just sent you the right one
A
You guys didn’t pay me the right amount
B
That was my fault, I will send you the pending amount soon
A
The image has the wrong background
B
My mistake, don’t worry, it is a quick fix
A
My server is down
B
I am sorry to hear that, I will restart it soon
How to Accept Apologies in English
These are some expressions useful to accept apologies in English
#1
That’s all right.
#2
Never mind.
#3
Don’t apologize.
#4
It doesn’t matter.
#5
Don’t worry about it.
#6
Don’t mention it.
#7
That’s OK.
#8
I quite understand.
#9
You couldn’t help it.
#10
Forget about it.
#11
Don’t worry about it.
#12
No harm done.
These are some examples to show you how to accept apologies
A I’m sorry my son broke your window.
B That’s alright. I’m sure it was an accident.
A Sorry about all the noise, I made last night
BDon’t mention it.
A I am sorry. I forgot to pay you back for lunch.
B
Don’t worry about it!
A
I’m sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused.
B
No harm done.
Remember this when Making Apologies
When making apologies using “I am sorry for” and “I apologize for”, we use the continuous form of the verb.
I am sorry for breaking your window
I am sorry for screaming at you
I am sorry for being late
I apologize for closing your steam account
I apologize for breaking your coffee mug
I apologize for deleting your files
Video: Ways to Apologize in English
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Today we are going to learn how to make, accept and decline invitations in English.
As the title indicates, you need to know three important things to manage this skill well:
#1
How to make Invitations
#2
How to accept invitations
#3
How to decline invitations
Now let’s check each one of the subtopics so you can make, accept and decline invitations well.
\Making Invitations in English
These are some of the most common ways to make invitations in English
Do you want to…?
Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
Do you want to go to the beach tomorrow?
Do you want to play soccer with us tonight?
Do you want to go running with use tomorrow morning?
Do you want to go to a conference?
Do you want to listen to another webinar?
Would you like to?
Would you like to go to the swimming pool?
Would you like to play soccer with us ?
Would you like to go to the Maroon 5 concert?
Would you like to have lunch with us ?
Would you like to attend to the meeting?
Would you like to play video games tonight?
Would you like to work with me on the cybersecurity project?
Would you like to develop software for a company with me?
Wanna…?
Wanna go to the beach?
Wanna go to the theater with us?
Wanna play soccer with us?
Wanna go camping with the Smiths?
Wanna have lunch with me?
Wanna go to the park to eat pizza?
Wanna have a date with me?
Wanna eat fried chicken for dinner?
Wanna go and watch a movie tonight ?
Let’s …?
Let’s go to the beach
Let’s go to the party
Let’s go camping with our classmates
Let’s play basketball tomorrow afternoon
Let’s have a beer after work
Let’s have a date next Saturday
Why don’t we …?
Why don’t we go to the mall?
Why don’t we start going to dancing classes?
Why don’t we play chess tonight?
Why don’t we go to the park?
Why don’t we grab a beer after work?
How about …?
How about going to the restaurant?
How about having a coffee later tonight?
How about going out tonight?
How about watching survivor tonight?
How about taking some programming classes?
How about working in the morning?
How about playing soccer on the beach?
How about we play soccer on the beach?
Accepting Invitations in English
These are some common ways to accept invitations in English
Sure. What time?
I’d love to, thanks
Sounds good
Sounds great
That sounds great, thank you.
What a great idea, thank you.
That sounds like fun
That would be nice, thank you
Sure, that would be great
I’d love to, thanks.
That’s a great idea
Declining Invitations in English
These are some common ways to refuse or decline invitations in English
I can’t. I have to work.
I have to work
I have classes at night
I have to get up early the next morning
I need to stay home with my new puppy
My Favorite TV show is on that night
My parents are visiting me that night
I am not feeling well
I can’t find a baby sitter
I have an appointment this afternoon
I’m busy tomorrow.
I have a test tomorrow
Well, I’d love to, but I already have plans
I’m really sorry, but I have something else to do
Maybe another time
Thanks for your invitation but I am kinda busy
I am afraid I am busy tomorrow
Sorry but I can’t accept your invitation
I have other plans for tonight
Exchanges: Make, Accept and Decline Invitations
These are some exchanges to make, accept and decline invitations
Would you like to go to the beach with us tomorrow?
Sorry but I have a medical appointment tomorrow
How about going to the movies?
Sure, that sounds like a great idea
Do you want to go and watch the game?
I am so sorry but I have to work tonight
Why don’t we go to the mall?
I’d love to. Pick me up at 7
Why don’t we go for a beer after work?
Sorry but I have classes after work
Additional Information When Accepting Invitations
These are some questions you can make after accepting an invitation
#1
Where can we meet?
#2
What time?
#3
Is a free training?
#4
Where do you want to go?
#5
What place do you recommend?
Dialogue: Make, Accept and Decline Invitations
Lynn: Say, Miguel, what are you doing tonight? Do you want to go bowling?
Miguel: I’d love to, but I can’t. I’m going to a soccer match with my brother.
Lynn: Oh, well, maybe some other time.
Miguel: Are you doing anything tomorrow? We could go then.
Lynn: Tomorrow sounds fine. I’m going to work until five.
Miguel: So let’s go around six.
Lynn: OK. Afterward, maybe we can get some dinner.
Miguel: Sounds great.
Unit 15
How to introduce your self
Today you are going to learn how to introduce yourself in English.
To introduce yourself in English, you have to know greetings, introductions, and leave-takings.
When you introduce yourself, you also provide information about who you are and additional information that you consider relevant.
Do you find introducing yourself in English difficult? Hopefully, this guide helps you
How to Introduce Yourself in Four Steps
Introductions can occur between more than two people, for example at a party or at a business meeting
These are some steps to help you introduce yourself in English:
Greet the person
Hi
Say your name
My name is James
Give more information
I am your new teacher
Ask questions
What’s your name?
Introduce Yourself in English Vocabulary and Expressions
These are some of the most common greetings in English. The list includes formal and informal greetings.
Good Morning
Morning Guys
Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Night
Good Evening
Hi
Hello
How are you?
How are you doing?
Howdy?
How is it going?
Hey, Linda
Hey, What’s up
Hey, Buddy
Hey, Guys
Hey, What’s going on?
What’s the new?
Those are useful expressions to respond to Greetings
Fine
Good
Nothing
Not bad
Good to see you
Pretty good
It is good to see you
Not Good
Great
Not much
Those are Useful expressions for introductions
What’s your name?
My name is
My nickname is
People call me
This is
I am
I am happy to meet you
Nice to see you again
Excuse me
Thanks/Thank you
Please
Nice/good to meet you
Nice meeting you too
I am from
I live in
My Number is
I work in
I study in
My Email Address is
Those are examples of leave-takings
Bye
Good-Bye
See you
See You later
See you tomorrow
See you in a few
See you around
Later
Take care
Introducing Yourself: Questions and Answers
These are some questions and answers about introductions in English
A
Hello
B
Hi
A
How are you?
B
I am fine
A
How are you doing?
B
I am doing great
A
My name is Alex
B
I am Alicia, Nice to meet you
A
Hey what’s going on?
B
Not much
Introducing Yourself in Class
This is an example about how to introduce yourself in class
Hello, I am Josรฉ Manuel and I am from Costa Rica, I live in a small city called Nicoya. I am an English professor. I work in a public university. I am also a blogger. I am married and I have two children.
Hi, My name is Linda, I am from United States, I am 32 years old and I live in New York. I have three children. I am a fashion designer.
Hello. I am Derek and I’m from Portugal. I can speak English, Portugueses and Spanish. I am 23 years old and I am software Engineer.
Introducing Yourself Dialogue
This is a dialogue that show how to introduce yourself in English
Linda
Hello, My name is Linda
Mike
Nice to meet you, I am Mike
Linda
Where are you from?
Mike
I am from Norway
Linda
Wow, beautiful country, I am from Brazil
Mike
Are you new here?
Linda
Yes, I am taking my very first French class
Mike
I am also taking that class, I think we are classmates
Linda
That’s awesome, I need friends
Mike
Me too.
Introduce Yourself in English Lesson Plan
This is a short lesson about how to introduce yourself in English using the Task Based Approach.
Schema Activation
The Schema activation aims to activate the background knowledge of the students
The Hot Balloon: The teacher plays some good beats as the student pass a balloon to their classmates, when the music stops, the student pinches the balloon and answers the question inside.
Pre-Task Stage
The pre-task stage has three or more activities to help the learner be ready for the main task.
Activity #1
The teacher tells students to make groups of 4.
They are given a worksheet, the worksheet has a list of :
Greetings
Response to Greetings
Introductions
Leave-takings
They have to read the expressions and classify them by writing the right category next to them.
Activity #2
Students are sent questions and answers in a picture and they practice with a partner.
Students are sent a google form and they have to ask a series of questions to their classmates such as
What ‘s your full name?
Where do you live?
How old are you?
What do you do?
What’s your phone number?
What’s your email address?
What’s your major?
What’s your favorite type of music?
What’s your favorite type of movie?
What’s your favorite hobby?
Activity #3
Students make pairs
Students are given a scrambled conversation.
They have to read it and put in order
Students practice the conversation using their own information
Main Task Stage
This is the most important part of the lesson in which learners have to produce.
Students choose a celebrity and they have to learn key details about that person such as:
Name
Last Name
Marital Status
Children
Job
Occupation
Nationality
Residence
Remember to provide enough time for students to prepare for the task, once learners think they are ready, tell them to double-check the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation and finally practice with their partner.
Once people are ready, you tell your students to stand up and share the information with three or four classmates.
Post-Task Stage
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Students answer a short quiz to reinforce what they learned. The quiz could be related to grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation
Unit 16
How to talk about vacation plans
Today we are going to learn how to talk about vacations in English
Vacations are defined as a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax.
We’re taking a vacation in June.
They went to Europe on vacation.
I’ve still got some vacation time left before the end of the year.
To talk about vacations in English, you have to know a few things. We have to become familiar with:
Verbs to Talk about Travel plans
Places that you can Visit while you are on Vacation.
Activities that you can do on your next vacations.
Accessories for some activities
Questions to Talk about vacations plans
Phrases to Talk about Vacation Plans
Useful Questions When Travelling
Useful Expression when Travelling
Verbs to Talk about Travels Plans
These are some of the verbs that you can use to talk about vacation plans
To fly to another country
To rent a car
To go camping
To go climbing
To go swimming
To go to the beach
To rent a car
To surf
To swim in a waterfall
To go fishing
To go hiking
To go dancing
To take the sun
To go to an amusement park
To go to a water park
To go to a museum
To go abroad
To visit a national park
To go to the movies
To do exercises
To play a sport
To rest
Places to Visit during your Vacation
These are some of the places that you can visit during your vacation
River
Mountain
Beach
Waterfal
Countryside
Zoo
Cinema
Movie Theater
Museum
Amusement Park
Festival
Swimming Pool
Use this Quizlet Set to introduce the vocabulary of this section
Activities to do on your Next Vacations
These are some activities you can mentioned when you talk about vacation plans
You can take a swim
You can go hike and enjoy nature
You can bathe , surf and or get a tan in the sand
You see a flow of water going down from a mountain
You can enjoy peace and milk the cows
You can go and see the animals
You can go and enjoy a movie
You can enjoy plays
You can see art exhibitions
You can enjoy rides and attractions
You can swim
You can enjoy rides , attractions , bullfighting
Accessories for some activities
These are some of the most common accessories when you are on vacation.
Swimsuit
Hiking Boots
camera
Backpack
Swim snorkels
Sunscreen
Matches
Coat
Tickets
Flashlight
Insect repellent
Surfboard
Sandals
Camping tent
Question to Talk about Vacation Plans
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These are some key questions to talk about vacation plans
How are you going to spend your next vacation?
Where are you going on your next vacation?
What are you going to do?
When are you coming back?
When are you going to take your vacation?
How long are you going to be on vacation?
Is anyone going to travel with you?
Are you planning to go on a vacation?
Are you going to take a short vacation next summer?
Are you going to belgium?
Where are you going for vacations?
Are you going to take a plane from Mexico?
Are you going to take the train?
Who are you going with?
Are you going to spend a day in Las Vegas?
Key Phrases to Talk about Vacation Plans
These are some key Phrases to Talk about Vacation Plans
I will visit the capitals of three European countries
I will rent a car to visit places far from the capital
I am going to a music festival in Amsterdam
I am going to visit my family in Miami
I hope that I can see different monuments while I am in Mexico
We are planning to visit Disneyland
We are thinking about exploring caves while we are in Costa Rica
I’m going to take a short vacation.
I’m going to Belgium
I’m going to spend the weekend in an Electronic Music Festival.
I’m going take an airplane from Mexico
I’m going to take the train.
I’m going to spend a day in Las Vegas
Useful Questions Used When Travelling
These are some very important questions that you might use when travelling.
Can I drink the tap water?
Where is the bathroom? Where is the restroom?
Do you take credit or debit card?
How much is this? How much are those?
Do you have a phone charger?
I need a hospital / I need a doctor
What time is my flight?
Where is my gate?
May I have something to eat/drink?
I am traveling for work
Where is the currency exchange?
I am traveling for leisure
Where is the bus stop?
Where can I find a taxi?
Do you know where the hotel is?
How many beds are in the room?
Where are the elevators?
My room needs towels?
How do you get to the beach?
I lost my passport
Someone stole my money
Excuse me, which way to platform…?
Useful Expressions to Talk about Travel Plans
These are some useful expressions when talking about your travel plans.
It’s a beautiful beach, the Hotel has an incredible view, the Natural Reserve, and National Park is located in Guanacaste.
It offers free transportation, Jacuzzi, hot water, TV. Cable.
There are single, double rooms.
Some attractions are white sand, clear water and others.
Some activities to do are Canopy, Rappelling, rafting.
I want to Check in/ out.
Can I make a reservation?
Some facilities are swimming pool, room service, and others.
I Suggest / recommend this hotel because it’s cheap.
You Should visit / can’t miss the museum, plaza de la Cultura
Travelling Conversation Questions
These are travelling conversations questions that you might find useful when talking about the vacation plan that you have.
What countries have you travelled to?
What cities have you travelled to?
Do you prefer to travel alone or in groups?
Do you like to travel with children?
Would you rather visit another country or travel within your own country?
Do you prefer summer or winter vacations?
Are you afraid of going abroad alone?
Do you have any bad travel experiences?
Why do you like to travel?
What three countries would you like to travel to?
Where do you like to stay when you travel?
Do you enjoy travelling? why / why not?
What interesting souvenirs have you bought?
What can you learn by travelling to other countries?
Do you spend a lot of money when you travel?
What sort of places do you like to visit when you travel?
What are some good places to travel in your country?
Who do you like to travel with?
Do you like to travel by plane or train?
Lesson Plan – How to Talk about Vacations
Schema Activation
Students are given paper strips with a narration of a last vacation, they have to read it and understand what the sentence means
Then they have to make sure to find the person who has the following sentence.
Once they all find the person who has the following sentence or idea in their paper strips, they all get together to see if the narrative makes sense.
Pre-Task
Task #1
Teacher introduces these questions:
Where did you go on your last vacation?
Who did you go with?
How long did you stay there?
Where did you stay?
What activities did you do there?
How much money did you spend there?
Did you like your vacation?
Student answer those questions.
Once they are ready, they stand up and go around the classroom and ask those question to their classmates
Task #2
Student are given a wordle.
Students write a piece of writing using all words from the wordle
Once they finish writing the narration of their last vacations, they hand their narrations to the teacher.
Teacher distributes the narration to other students so they can review and correct mistakes.
Task #3
Teacher takes some time to cover the vocabulary and pronunciation found in the listening passage
Student listen to several people talking about memories of trips and fill in the blanks with the information they hear
Students listen to another listening passage about a man’s vacation to Hawaii, students answer the following questions:
How was dan’s vacation?
Who did he go to Hawaii with?
How long did he stay in Hawaii?
How was the weather like when Dan was on vacation?
What activity did Dan do in Hawaii?
Main-Task
Student create a collage with pictures of different activities and talk about a fictional vacation they had with a classmate
Unit 17
How to talk about family members
Talking about family members in English is one of the topics that you are supposed to manage well since no matter where we go, family is one a topic that most people bring up when you meet somebody or gather with friends
Talking about family members in English requires that you can:
Talk about the member of your family in general terms
Discuss their ages
Talk about what they do for a living
And so much more.
Family Members in English Vocabulary
If you want to talk about family members in English, we have to start somewhere and that’s with the basic vocabulary about family members.
Immediate Family Members
Father
Mother
Son
Daughter
Husband
Wife
Brother
Sister
Extended Family
Great great grandfather
Great great grandmother
Great grandfather
Great grandmother
Grandparents
Grandfather
Grandmother
Grandchildren
Grandson
Granddaughter
Great grandson
Great granddaughter
Aunt
Uncle
Cousins
Nephew
Niece
The In-Laws
Father-in-law
Daughter-in-law
Mother-in-law
Brother-in-law
Son-in-law
Sister-in-law
New Family Members in English
Stepfather
Stepbrother
Stepmother
Stepsister
Stepson
Half-brother
Stepdaughter
Half-sister
Other Family Members in English
Godfather
Godson
Godmother
Goddaughter
Sentences about Family Members in English
These are some sentences about family members in English
I have no siblings but I have a cousin
I am 30 years old, I am married and I have a daughter
My niece is Carla
She loves spending time with her son
My uncle George is the brother of my mother
Your daughter is my cousin
My grandfather is your uncle
My grandmother is from France
Your brother is my cousin
Your parents are my grandparents
Your sister is my stepmother
My father is your nephew
Your sisters are my aunts
Lili is the niece of my grandfather Julius
Reading about Family Members in English
My family consists of my dad, mum, one brother, one sister and myself. My mom is a teacher and my dad is a doctor. We all live in a big house in the city. My dad is 50 years old and my mum is 46 years old.
My brother Daniel is a university student and he is 20 years old. Similarly, my sister is a student at high school and she is 16 years old. I have one aunt and one uncle. I have two nephews and one niece.
Finally, I am 19 years old and I am at college studying to be a mechanical engineer. We like to go out to the beach at the weekends. We also like camping during summer holidays.
Family Members Questions
These are common questions that you can ask about family members
Do you have any brothers?
I have three brothers
How many sisters do you have?
I have three sisters
Who do you live with?
I live with my parents
Where does your mom work?
My mom works in a local hospital
What does your brother do?
My brother is a university student
Where does your mom live?
My mom lives near the gas station
Does she have any brothers?
I think that she has three brothers
What’s your mother’s name?
Her name is Silvia
Do you have brothers or sisters?
I am an only child
Family Members in English – Lesson Plan
These are some lesson ideas when you wanna teach about family members
Presentation #1
I suggest starting this class by brainstorming how much students know about Topic or you can use this wordle and ask what words they know.
Presentation #2
Another great teaching idea that you can use to introduce the topic is through a video, You can pause and ask your students to predict what word will be introduced next
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Presentation #3
Another great teaching idea to introduce the topic is using a Family Members Flashcard Set, you can project the information using a video beam or you can send the link to the students so they can practice the spelling and learn the pronunciation of the target vocabulary.
Production or Creative Practice
Show students a picture of a family tree and ask them to make sentences about family relationship using that specific family tree.
Ask students to create a conversation in which they talk about their family members.
If you have cellphones, ask students to prepare a collage with pictures of their relatives so they can come to class and talk about their families.
Family Members – Games
You can also tell your students to make a bingo so you can play with the family members vocabular . Consider spending some money in some prizes to reward the winners. If students have cellphone, make sure to visit the post “26 Educational Technologies for the Classroom” to learn more about how to create and play bingo online”
Unit 18
How to make request
When we make requests in English, we ask someone for something, or we ask someone to do something.
Examples of requests in English are
Can I give you a hand?
Could you do me a favor?
Would you mind driving me home?
Will you take me home?
As you have probably figured out, there are different ways to make requests in English
Grammar Structures to Make Requests in English
To make requests in English you need to know more about some grammar structures.
Expressions with could
Expressions with can
Expressions with will
Direct requests with the verbs “need” and “want”
Expression with would
Expressions with would you mind
Expressions with do you mind if
Requests with Could
The structure to make those requests is:
Could
Pronoun
Verb
Object + ?
Could you turn offt he fan?
These are some expressions with could to make requests in English
Could you give me a hand?
Could you help me with this problem?
Could I Borrow your phone for a minute?
Could you carry this for me please?
Could you call a taxi for me please?
Could they wait for me here?
Could you drive me home?
Could you please take me to the dentist?
Could you check the computer?
Could you make some copies for me please?
Requests with Can
The structure to make those requests is:
Can
Pronoun
Verb
Object + ?
Can
you
turn off
the fan?
These are some expressions with can to make requests in English
Mom, can you wake me up at seven o’clock?
Can I have the menu?
Can you pass me the newspaper?
Can you buy the ticket for me?
Can I borrow some money for the tickets?
Can you help me with these reports?
Can we have the day off tomorrow?
Can you stop by my house?
Requests with Will
The structure to make those requests is:
Will
Pronoun
Verb
Object + ?
Will
you
turn off
the fan
These are some expressions with will to make requests in English
Will you carry this for me?
Will you drive me to the airport?
Will you take my daughter home?
Will you buy me a couple of drinks if I give you the money?
Will you send me that important document?
Will you send me an email with the files we prepared?
Requests with Want and Need
The structure to make those requests is:
I
Need / Want
you
Verb
Objeto
I
need
you
to call
Miss Smith
I
want
you
to call
Miss Smith
These are some expressions with need and want to make requests in English
I need you to go to my office
She needs you to run a few errands
I want you to go to the hospital
She wants you to work overtime
Requests with Would
The structure to make those requests is:
Would
Pronoun
Verb
Object + ?
Would
you
turn off
the fan?
These are some expressions with would to make requests in English
Would you like to go to the club?
Would you like to help me please?
Would you like to buy some groceries for me?
Would you be kind enough to repair my computer?
Would you be willing to help us fix our car tomorrow morning?
Requests with Would you Mind
The structure to make those requests is:
Would you mind
Verb
Object + ?
Would you mind turning off the fan?
These are some expressions with wold you mind to make requests in English
Would you mind closing the door?
Would you mind paying for my lunch?
Would you mind driving me home?
Would you mind helping me with my math homework?
Would you mind carrying this suitcase?
Would you mind turning off the TV?
Would you mind turning off the radio?
Would you mind collecting my suit from the dry cleaner’s, please?
Requests with Do you Mind
The structure to make those requests is:
Do you mind
If I
Verb
Object + ?
Do you mind If I turn off the fan?
These are some common expressions with do you mind
Do you mind if I close the window?
Do you mind if I use your phone for a quick call?
Do you mind if we stop by the supermarket?
Do you mind if we get back home now?
Do you mind if we stop by my mother’s house?
Make a Request Exchanges
These are some exchanges that can be made
I need to buy a product on amazon
Sure, Can I have your credit card number?
Would you mind helping me with the suitcases?
Yes, of course
My computer is not working, Could you help me?
Sure
I need a laptop, could you help me ?
Yes, come over here
Could you lend me a few dollars?
sure, no problem
Can I Take the day off?
Sure, just talk to Kathy from Human Resources
Can you have a look at the computer?
Probably later, I am busy
Can you make an appointment for me?
Sure, what’s the best time for you
A Conversation using Requests
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This is a basic example of a conversation in which requests are made
John: Hi, Do you need any help?
Luis: Thanks for asking, can you help me with this homework?
John: Sure, no problem but I don’t know much about math
Luis: Would you mind asking Dereck if he could help us?
John: Yeah, sure, can you send me his phone number?
Luis: Alright, check your whatsapp
Example of Requests and their Answers
These are some examples of requests and some possible answers
Can you teach me French?
Sure, but I’m busy these days
No, I can´t, because I don´t know French.
I don’t know anything about French.
Sorry I don’t speak French but I’ll try
Sure, can you on Friday?
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Can you explain Algebra in your Free Time?
Yes, of course I can at 3pm
Sorry but I don’t have free time
Yes, I can. I love Algebra.
I couldn’t teach you algebra because that subject is difficult for me.
Yes, but let me find my Algebra notebook
yes, It would be a pleasure to share my knowledge
Are you crazy?, I am not good with algebra
Could you participate in a meeting on Wednesday at 6 PM?
I cannot. I have to work
I can participate in the meeting that day and at that time.
I’m busy that day, I have classes
Yes, I could be there, no problem!
I would like to, but that day I have an interview.
I’m sorry. I have a meeting with my family on that night.
Yes, I could attend, but I´d be 10 minutes late.
Yes of course I can participate in the meeting on Wednesday.
I’m sorry, I won’t be able to
I would like to, but I can´t, I have classes at 6 PM.
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Could you write an article for the newspaper?
Yes, but I need time
Sure, when do you need it?
of course, on what topic?
Yes, I will think about the article
Sure, about what?
Would you mind working during the holy week?
I’m sorry I’m going on vacation
Sorry, but I need to spend time with my family
No, I don’t have a problem with that. I could do it
Would you mind working all night long on the project?
Of course, so we can finish it quickly and before the date
I’m sorry I’m going on vacation
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Would you work next Sunday?
No I cannot. I have an appointment
No, I wouldn’t, It’s my day off.
No, It´s my day off.
I’m sorry, I can`t, I have plans
I’m sorry but I don’t work on Sundays
I don’t think so, I already have plans for that day
Yes, I would work next Sunday, no problem
No problem, see you on Sunday
Would you work on December 25th?
I wish I could take the day off
Of course not. I would like to spend with my family
I will be with my family, sorry
Sorry I can’t, I have a meeting with my family.
Only if you pay me for the day of work
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I need you to work on January First
Yes, I can do it
Of course, I will be there
I’m sorry I can’t, but Juan could help you.
I can’t work that day, ask Josรฉ
Sure, I can do that
Sorry, I have trips with the family
I’m sorry I can’t, I’ll be with my family
Sorry, I wont be available on January first
Sorry, I can´t, my family is first
sorry I´m at the beach.
I need you to create formulas using Microsoft Excel
Sure, I’m working at this moment, can you give me a five minutes?
Sure, I am good at using the Excel Program
Yes, of course, It is very easy to use Microsoft Excel.
Sure, I’ll do it right away.
I am really sorry, I don’t know how to create formulas
Sorry, I am bad at using Exel, but I could learn.
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I want you to create a logo using Canva
Oh I’m sorry, I don’t understand Canva, but Charly can you help
Sorry I can’t, I’m working on an important report at the moment.
I can’t help you, I’m not creative using Canva.
I am sorry but I can’t at the moment, but I think Jorge can help you.
Sorry!, I don’t use Canva
Sorry, I don’t like working with canva
Sure, I can do that task
I want you to make a Prezi Presentation
Sure, I can start right now.
Sure, It will be ready in 30 minutes.
Sure, when do you need it?
Yes, of course but I don’t like to make presentations on Prezi
Of course, count on me
What is Prezi?
Yes of course but I have never used Prezi I use PowerPoint
Unit 19
How to talk about facilities
In this English lesson, you will find everything that you need to know to talk about facilities in English
A facility is defined as a place, including buildings, where a particular activity happens.
For example:
A Sport Facility
A Military Facility
You can also speak in general about facilities:
The University Facilities
The Shopping Facilities
The Sport Facilities
The Healthcare Facilities.
Let’s learn some more about different types of facilities in English
Verbs to Describe Facilities
There are many verbs to describe facilities in English
Modern
Luxurious
Expensive
Old-Fashioned
Spacious
Comfortable
Huge
Small
So you can say:
The medical facilities are modern
The new university facilities are modern and spacious
The hotel facilities can be described as luxurious
The new university campus is huge
Places around Town and Facilities
When you talk about facilities in English, you can reveal more about these by mentioning the places nearby.
For example:
The hotel is close to a residential area.
There are medical facilities near the university.
The university is five minutes away from the Airport.
There is a fitness center near the hospital facilities.
The nursing home is across the hospital
The casinos are behind the sport facilities
The gym is located by the central park.
There are banks nearby
Remember that we use nearby when we already the subject we are talking about. For example.
What places are there around?
There is a chain of restaurants nearby
Questions about the University
We can make simple questions with the simple present about the university.
Check the the structure to make these kind of questions.
Does
the UTN
have
facilities?
Does
the UTN classroom
have
air conditioning?
These are some examples of questions that you can ask about the University
Does the university have accessible toilets?
Does the university have a gym?
Does the university have classrooms with smartboards?
Does the university have classrooms with air conditioning?
Does the university offer scholarships to students?
Does the university offer language courses?
Does the university offer the business administration major?
Does the university offer free WI-FI?
Does the university have a cafeteria?
Does the school have recreational areas?
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These are some answers to some of the questions above
The university has classrooms with air conditioning.
The Classrooms have smart boards
The University has a small gym.
The university has accessible toilets.
The university has clean restrooms.
Questions about my Workplace
These are some common questions about my workplace
Does the company have a cafeteria?
Does the company have restrooms?
Does the company have free WI-fi?
Does the company have accessible toilets?
Does the company have comfortable offices?
Negative Sentences about Your Workplace or University
These are some negative sentences that you can make about your workplace and university
The University doesn’t have big classroom
The university doesn’t have a parking lot
The university doesn’t have computer labs
The company doesn’t have a parking lot
The company doesn’t have recreational areas
The company doesn’t have a good internet connection.
Questions about Facilities
These are some examples of questions that you can make when you talk about facilities.
You can ask all sorts of questions regarding facilities:
Air conditioning
Rooms
Equipment
WIFI
Parking lot
Recreation area
Auditorium
Conference Center
Doctor
Website
Cafeteria
Lab
Places Nearby
Locations
Restrooms
Auditorio
These are some examples of questions that you can make:
Where is the gym located? :
The Gym is located by the central park
Are there any banks around here?
Yes , There are two banks around here
Is there a drugstore nearby?
Yes ,There is one by the park.
Does the company have an auditorium?
No, It doesn’t
Does the Company have free Wifi?
Yes, it does, the password is love1234
Can you tell me where the cafeteria is ?
It is on the second floor, next to the recreational area.
What does the cafeteria offer?
The cafeteria offers a variety of snacks
Can I have some information about the company?
The company is located in Alajuela and it has excellent facilities , it has a copy center and a computer lab.
Does the company have a website?
Yes it does, the company’s website is utn.com
Does the company have a computer lab?
Yes, it does, actually it has three computer labs
Questions about Companies
These are some questions that you can ask about a company
What’s your company name?
Does the company have a website? What’s the company website?
Does the company have a social media presence? What social networks do they use?
Where is the company located?
What goods or services does your company offer?
What places are located near your company?
What days are they open?
Can you describe your company’s facilities?
Facilities in Detail
When we talk about facilities in English, we have to talk about the specifics, what we can find inside of them.
Let’s check this example:
University
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Welcome to UTN University, the University is located near the center of Liberia. The University facilities are inside the mall.
In the UTN, you can find several classrooms equipped with air conditioning, video beam, and smart whiteboards.
There are a couple of computer labs. You can access the internet by connecting to the university network.
Outside of the UTN, you can find clothing stores and places to eat.
Hotel
The Panoramic Hotel is a modern and elegant 4-star hotel ideal for romantic holidays
The spaces of the Panoramic Hotel are new, bright, and welcoming.
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There are instances when you don’t hate your job but you hate parts of it so today we are going to learn how to talk about likes and dislikes at work.
The verbs that we use to talk about how we feel about our jobs are:
Hate
Love
Dislike
Enjoy
Like
Continue reading so you can check all the examples of affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences about likes and dislikes at work.
Likes and Dislikes at Work Examples
These are some simple sentences that express how some people feel about their jobs:
#1I don’t like working with other people
#2I hate making phone calls
#3 I like having a part time job
You might add more information if you want to get your point across:
I like wearing a uniform, I don’t like to think about what to wear at work
I like having a part-time job, I need time for myself
I hate working in the supermarket, It is the same routine of every day
Now that you know, let’s explore some of the vocabulary to make more of these.
What I like and hate about my Job
These are some of the most common verbs to talk about likes and dislikes at work.
Work alone
Work with people
Work with children
Wear a uniform
Work full-time
Work part-time
Work inside
Work outside
Work outdoors
Work in an office
Work under pressure
Have the same routine
Work long hours
Work on the weekends
Work overtime
Work on my computer
Travel with work
Deal with difficult customers
Work in an office
Work without air conditioning
Work for successful companies
Reading documents
Attending meetings
Selling Things
Repairing Things
Fixing Things
Statements about Likes and Dislikes at Work
These are some statements about likes and dislikes at work:
Let’s start with affirmative sentences
Affirmative Sentences
I like helping people
I am good at selling
I love traveling
She likes working with computers
She loves working with computers
He likes working overtime
He hates working with computers
They like working indoors
They enjoy working part-time
We like working in an office
You like working outdoors
I like working long hours
Now let’s continue with the negative sentences
Negative Sentences
I don’t like helping people
I am not good at selling
I don’t love traveling
She doesn’t like working in an office
She doesn’t love working with teenagers
He doesn’t like working outdoors
He doesn’t hate speaking in public
They don’t like working under pressure
They don’t enjoy helping people
We don’t like making calls
You don’t like having summer vacations
I don’t like working on the weekends
Working Conditions with Would
These are some examples of sentences about the working conditions that you would like to have in a future job:
I would like to work with children
I would like to make calls all day long
I wouldn’t like working in an office every day
I wouldn’t like to work in the customer service department
I wouldn’t like to work in an office without air conditioning
I wouldn’t like to work under pressure
Questions: Likes and Dislikes at Work
These are some common questions about likes and dislikes at work
The first set of questions include the verbs: Like and Dislike
Do you like using computers?
Why don’t you like working under pressure?
Do you dislike dealing with customers?
Do you like travelling?
Why don’t you like attending meetings?
Do you like working alone?
Do you really like selling things?
Do you like helping people?
All these questions have been created using Prefer
Do you prefer working indoors or outdoors?
Do you prefer the day shift or the night shift?
Do you prefer making calls or sending emails?
These questions have been made using the modal can
Can you use a computer?
Can you manage other people?
Can you be a good leader?
Can you teach others how to do things?
Can you solve problems?
Can you speak other languages?
All these questions have been made with how do you feel about?
How do you feel about asking for help?
How do you feel about using a computer?
How do you feel about leading a team?
How do you feel about traveling?
How do you feel about creating spreadsheets?
How do you feel about talking on the phone?
How do you feel about working with people?
How do you feel about meeting deadlines
How do you feel about working on the weekend?
How do you feel about managing money?
How do you feel about telling people what to do?
How do you feel about working with numbers?
How do you feel about public speaking?
Questions and Answers
These are some questions and answers about your likes and dislikes at work
Do you like working on the weekends?
I don’t really mind working on the weekends
How do you feel about public speaking?
I don’t like speaking in front of people I don’t know
How do you feel about using a computer?
I love using computers
Can you solve problems?
I like solving problems but I don’t like conflict
Do you really like selling things?
I like selling things online
Do you Have a Top Ten of Likes and Dislikes?
You can create a top ten list of your likes and dislikes at work and share with your teacher
Biggest Employee Likes and Dislikes
These are some of the biggest employee likes
Likes
Great Co-workers
Good Work Environment
Good Benefits
Interesting Work
Good Pay
Work-Life Balance
Company Culture
Flexible Work Schedule
Smart Co-workers
Recognized Performance
Perks
These are some of the biggest employee dislikes
Dislikes
Annoying Co-workers
Poor Work-Life Balance
Poor Work Environment
Long hours
Low Pay
Few Career Opportunities
Poor Company Culture
Inflexible Work Schedule
Few Training Opportunities
Constant Criticism
Micromanagement
Unit 21
How to make comparisons
There are several ways to Make Comparisons in English. People commonly use superlatives and comparatives to make them.
You can make comparisons in English about almost everything but some of the most common topics to make comparisons with are:
#1
Personal Appearance
#2
Personality
#3
Countries, Places, and Cities
#4
Trends
Keep reading so you learn how to make comparisons in English correctly
Adjectives to Describe Physical Appearance
These are some of the most common adjectives to describe physical appearance to make comparisons in English.
This chart includes the comparative form of each adjective
Adjective
Comparative
tall
taller
handsome
more handsome
beautiful
more beautiful
short
shorter
strong
stronger
fat
fatter
fit
fitter
muscular
more muscular
skinny
skinnier
This chart includes the superlative form of each adjective
Adjective
Superlative
tall
Tallest
handsome
the most handsome
beautiful
beautiful
short
the shortest
strong
the strongest
fat
the fattest
fit
the fittest
muscular
the most muscular
skinny
the skinniest
These are some examples of comparisons about personal appearance using comparatives
She is taller than me.
I am skinnier than her.
He is shorter than me.
Joe’s older than Mike.
Linda is younger than John
Mike is stronger than Joshua
These are some examples of comparisons about personal appearance using superlatives
Linda is the tallest on the Basketball team.
John is the oldest in the classroom.
I am the most handsome man in the room.
She is the most beautiful woman in the university.
Sheila is the youngest girl in the family.
Mike is the strongest athlete on the wrestling team.
Adjectives to Describe Personality in English
These are some of the most common adjectives to describe people’s personalities and its comparative form
Adjective
Comparative
smart
smarter
kind
kinder
honest
more honest
outgoing
more outgoing
polite
more polite
charming
more charming
Loyal
more loyal
Funny
Funnier
These are some of the most common adjectives to describe people’s personalities and their superlative form:
Adjective
Superlative
smart
the smartest
kind
the kindest
honest
the most honest
outgoing
the most outgoing
polite
the most polite
charming
charming
Loyal
the most loyal
Funny
Funniest
These are some comparisons using adjectives to describe personality in English using comparatives
I am smarter than him
Maria is Nicer than Linda
I am more open-minded than him
She is more creative than me
Mike is more clever than her
These are some comparisons using adjectives to describe personality in English using superlatives
I am the funniest person at the party.
I am the most intelligent student in the class.
She is the most confident athlete on the team.
He is the most creative person on the graphic design team.
Adjectives to Describe a City, Country, or Place
You can make comparisons in English about cities, countries, and places
These are the most common adjectives and their comparative form
Adjective
Comparative
Amazing
More amazing
Beautiful
More beautiful
Boring
More boring
Convenient
More convenient
Crowded
More crowded
Interesting
More interesting
Famous
More famous
Fantastic
More Fantastic
Exciting
More exciting
Fascinating
More Fascinating
Inexpensive
More Inexpensive
Polluted
More polluted
Safe
Safer
Dangerous
More dangerous
Natural
More natural
Big
Bigger
Modern
More modern
Small
Smaller
Noisy
Noisier
Cheap
Cheaper
Clean
Cleaner
Old
Older
Industrial
More industrial
Commercial
More Commercial
Prosperous
More prosperous
Hot
Hotter
Cold
Colder
Calm
Calmer
Quiet
Quieter
Peaceful
More peaceful
These are the most common adjectives and their superlative form
Adjective
Superlative
Amazing
The most amazing
Beautiful
The most beautiful
Boring
The most boring
Convenient
The most convenient
Crowded
The most crowded
Interesting
The most interesting
Famous
The most famous
Fantastic
The most fantastic
Exciting
The most exciting
Fascinating
The most fascinating
Inexpensive
The most inexpensive
Polluted
The most polluted
Safe
Safest
Dangerous
The most dangerous
Natural
The most natural
Big
The biggest
Modern
The most modern
Small
The smallest
Noisy
The Noisiest
Cheap
The Cheapest
Clean
The cleanest
Old
The oldest
Industrial
The most industrial
Commercial
The most commercial
Prosperous
The most prosperous
Hot
The hottest
Cold
The coldest
Calm
The calmest
Quiet
The quietest
Peaceful
The most peaceful
These are sentences in which countries, places, and cities are compared using comparatives
Santa Cruz is cleaner than Nicoya
Nicoya is less dangerous than San Josรฉ
For swimmers, Conchal Beach is more dangerous than Flamingo Beach
La Cruz City is quieter than Liberia City
These are sentences in which countries, places, and cities are compared using superlatives
Cartago is the coldest city in Costa Rica
Guanacaste is the hottest place in Costa Rica
Canada has the best education in America
Brazil is one of the biggest countries in South America
Two-syllable adjectives which end in -y
Two-syllable adjectives which end in -y usually form the comparative by adding -er and the superlative by adding -est,
Adjective
Comparative
Superlative
Funny
Funnier
The funniest
Skinny
Skinnier
The skinniest
Pretty
Prettier
The prettiest
Happy
Happier
The happiest
Hungry
Hungrier
The hungriest
Busy
Busier
The Busiest
Crazy
Crazier
The Craziest
Dry
Drier
The driest
Silly
Silliest
The Silliest
List of Comparatives and Superlatives
To make comparisons in English, you need to know the most common adjectives in English and their comparative and superlative form
Adjective
Comparative
Superlative
angry
angrier
angriest
bad
worse
worst
big
bigger
biggest
brave
braver
bravest
brief
briefer
briefest
bright
brighter
brightest
busy
busier
busiest
calm
calmer
calmest
cheap
cheap
cheaper
classy
classier
classiest
clean
cleaner
cleanest
clear
clear
clearest
clever
cleverer
cleverest
close
closer
closest
cold
colder
coldest
cool
cooler
coolest
crazy
crazier
craziest
creepy
creepier
creepiest
cruel
crueler
cruelest
curly
curly
curliest
cute
cuter
cutest
dark
darker
darkest
deadly
deadlier
deadliest
deep
deeper
deepest
dirty
dirtier
dirtiest
dry
drier
driest
dumb
dumber
dumbest
early
earlier
earliest
easy
easier
easiest
far
further/farther
furthest/farthest
fast
faster
fastest
fat
fatter
fattest
few
fewer
fewest
filthy
filthier
filthiest
fine
finer
finest
fit
fitter
fittest
fresh
fresher
freshest
friendly
friendlier
friendliest
funny
funnier
funniest
good
better
best
great
greater
greatest
guilty
guilter
guiltiest
handy
handier
handiest
happy
happier
happiest
hard
harder
hardest
harsh
harsher
harshest
healthy
healthier
healthiest
heavy
heavier
heaviest
high
higher
highest
hot
hotter
hottest
hungry
hungrier
hungriest
juicy
juicier
juiciest
kind
kinder
kindest
large
larger
largest
late
later
latest
lazy
lazier
laziest
light
lighter
lightest
lonely
lonlier
lonliest
long
longer
longest
loud
louder
loudest
lovely
lovelier
loveliest
low
lower
lowest
mad
madder
maddest
mean
meaner
meanest
messy
messier
messiest
narrow
narrower
narrowest
nasty
nastier
nastiest
near
nearer
nearest
neat
neater
neatest
new
newer
newest
nice
nicer
nicest
noisy
noisier
noisiest
odd
odder
oddest
plain
plainer
plainest
poor
poorer
poorest
pretty
prettier
prettiest
proud
prouder
proudest
pure
purer
purest
quick
quicker
quickest
quiet
quieter
quietest
rich
richer
richest
risky
riskier
riskiest
rough
rougher
roughest
rude
ruder
rudest
rusty
rustier
rustiest
sad
sadder
saddest
safe
safer
safest
scary
scarier
scariest
sharp
sharper
sharpest
shiny
shinier
shiniest
short
shorter
shortest
shy
shyer
shyest
silly
sillier
silliest
simple
simpler
simplest
skinny
skinnier
skinniest
slim
slimmer
slimmest
slow
slower
slowest
small
smaller
smallest
smart
smarter
smartest
soft
softer
softest
soon
sooner
soonest
spicy
spicier
spiciest
strange
stranger
strangest
strict
stricter
strictest
strong
stronger
strongest
sunny
sunnier
sunniest
sweaty
sweatier
sweatiest
sweet
sweeter
sweetest
tall
taller
tallest
tasty
tastier
tastiest
thick
thicker
thickest
thin
thinner
thinnest
tiny
tinier
tiniest
tough
tougher
toughest
true
truer
truest
ugly
uglier
ugliest
warm
warmer
warmest
weak
weaker
weakest
wealthy
wealthier
wealthiest
weird
weirder
weirdest
wide
wider
widest
wild
wilder
wildest
wise
wiser
wisest
young
younger
youngest
Unit 21
How to describe my dream hiouse
Sometimes in English language classes, the teacher asked you to prepare the “house of your
dreams” presentation.
To be able to do that successfully, you have to know a few things about houses such as:
The parts of the house vocabulary
The most common adjectives to describe a house
Grammar structures to piece your ideas together
In this post, you will find all you need to describe the house of your dreams
Parts of the House in English
These are the parts of the house:
porch
yard
backyard
patio
bedroom
living room
roof
bathroom
rooms
driveway
garage
laundry room
Kitchen
Fireplace
Dining room
Closet
Attic
Hall
Adjectives to Describe a House
These are the most common adjectives to describe the house of your dreams.
Adjective
Meaning
Example
Minimalistic
simple design
Her house is very minimalistic
Picturesque
like a picture
The villa is very Picturesque
Spacious
large home
The Living room is spacious
Luxurious
Expensively styled
I stayed in a luxurious hotel
Elegant
Attractively decorated
The rooms are elegant
Traditional
Old Fashioned
She has old-fashioned furniture
Grammar to Describe my Dream House
This is the grammar necessary to help you describe your dream house and make an awesome dream house presentation
There is and There are
The structure that it is commonly used to talk about your house is there is and there are
There is a porch
There is a yard
There is a swimming pool
There are two bedroom
There are two bathrooms
Present Simple with the Verb to Have
These are some sentences about your dream house with the verb to have
My house has five bedroom
My bedroom has two big windows
My house has a big garden with an enormous swimming pool.
My house has three floors
My dream house has a big living room with a big television and two comfortable sofas and a beautiful table
Present Simple with the Verb to be
These are some sentences about your dream house with the verb to be
My house is beautiful
My house is near the beach
It’s a nice house with all comforts
The neighborhood is a luxurious residential area
Sentences with the Modal Would
These are some sentences about your dream house with the modal would
My house would have an indoor swimming pool
My dream house would have at least six bedrooms
My dream house would have three bedrooms
The kitchen would have everything you need to cook
Questions to Talk about your Dream House
These are a list of questions that you can make to learn about somebody’s dream house
Where would it be?
What kind of house or flat would it be?
What special features would it have?
How many bedrooms does it have?
How bid do you want the living room to be?
My Dream House Reading
My dream house has lots of rooms and windows. It has a big red front door. There is a huge living room with comfortable sofas and an enormous TV screen on the wall for my family and me to spend time together.
In the basement, there is a giant game room with a ping-pong table and drum set for me and my friends. It has a fridge for drinks and snacks.
There are extra bedrooms so my friends can spend the night. My bedroom is blue with lots of shelves for my toy car collection. There are lots of posters of my favorite actors and singers, but they are big electronic screens so they can change all the time! There is also a brand new computer, a sound system, and a telescope because I love astronomy! My bed is special! You climb a tall ladder to get it, I sleep under a window, and I can see the stars at night!
Outside my dream house, there is giant swimming pool with water and field nearby for a beautiful black horse
Questions after completing the dream house reading
Write two general descriptions of the Living Room
Write two general descriptions of the game room
Write three general descriptions of the bedroom
Unit 22
A guide greeting and introduction
Greetings and introductions in English is one of the most important topics when you are learning a language.
We use greetings and introductions in our first-time interaction with people.
It is important that we don’t forget that some greetings apply only to formal situations and other greetings are more suited to informal situations
Learning how to introduce ourselves and how to show interest by asking personal information questions is also a goal to reach since most conversations tend to go beyond a simple greeting and introduction.
Let’s check all that you need to know about greetings and introductions in English
Greetings and Introductions Vocabulary
There are different ways to greet people in English, we usually categorize greeting into formal and informal situations.
This is an example of greetings used in formal situations
A
How are you?
B
I am fine thanks
This is an example of greetings used in informal situations
A
How are you guys doing?
B
We are doing great
Formal and Informal Greetings
Let’s remember that there are informal and formal greetings and that some of them can be used in both contexts or situations.
These are some of the most common phrases to greet people and where they belong
Greetings
Formal o Informal?
Good Morning
Both
Morning Josh
Informal
Morning , Guys
Informal
Good Afternoon
Both
Good Night
Both
Good Evening
Both
Hi
Both
Hello
Both
How are you ?
Formal
How are you doing?
Informal
Howdy?
Informal
How is it going?
Informal
Hey Matthew
Informal
Hey, What’s up
Informal
Hey, Buddy
Informal
Hey, Guys
Informal
Hey, What’s going on?
Informal
What’s new?
Informal
Greetings and Introductions Video
Useful Expressions to Respond to Greetings
These are some of the common ways to respond to some of the greetings above
Good to see you
Good to see you too
I am fine
Very well thanks
Great
Not bad
I am doing great
Pretty good
Fine
Not Good
Nothing
Not much
Good
Useful Expressions for Introductions
These are some useful expression when the moment to introduce ourselves come
What’s your name? My name is [Your name here]
This is [name of a friend]
I am [ [name of a friend]
I am happy to meet you
Nice to see you again
Excuse me
Thanks/Thank you
Please
Nice/good to meet you
Nice meeting you too
I am from [place, school ]
Leave-Takings in English
These are some of the most common leave-taking that we use in English
Bye
See you in a few
Good-Bye
See you around
See you
Later
See You later
Take care
See you tomorrow
Greetings and Introduction Dialogues
You can practice greeting and introduction using these dialogue. You can alter parts of it to suit them to your particular situations
Greeting and Introductions Dialogue #1
Mike: Good Morning
Linda: How are you mike?
Mike: I am fine Linda
Linda: We are in the same class
Mike: That’s right, Can I have your telephone number?
Linda: Sure, It is 86021456
Greeting and Introductions Dialogue #2
Mike: Hello, My name is Mike
Linda: How are you Mike? I am Linda
Mike: I am fine, how about you?
Linda: I am fine too but I am a little lost.
Mike: What’s your first class?
Linda: I have spanish classes
Mike: Nice, We are classmates
Linda: That’s great
Greetings and Introductions Dialogue #3
K: Good morning! You must be Otto
O: Yes, good morning! I’m sorry, and your name is…?
K: My name’s Karen. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Ohio!
O: Thank you.
K: How are you today?
O: Very well, thank you, and yourself?
K: I’m good, thanks for asking.
1 Ways to Pay
Can I pay with credit card?
Do you take Visa?
Do I have to pay in cash?
Is there an ATM near here?
Can I pay with cash?
Do you offer a cash discount?
Can I pay by check?
Do you give credit?
2 Talking about the Price
How much is it?
How much are these?
This is quite expensive
Those computers are cheap
How much does this cost?
How much do they cost?
Can I get a discount?
Can you give me a discount if I buy two?
It is 10% off
It is two for one
Can you do me a deal?
Can you throw in any extras?
What is the price after the discount?
How much is the tax?
#3 Looking for recommendations in English
get recommendations in English
Can you recommend a good shoe store?
Where is the nearest shopping centre?
Is there pharmacy in this area?
Where can I buy books?
Do you know where the nearest hardware store is?
Do you sell Iphones here?
#4 Opening Hours in English
These are some ways to talk about the opening hours of a store
What time do you open?
What time do you close?
What are your opening hours?
Are you open all day?
#5 Restrictions when Shopping in English
These are some common phrases to talk about restrictions when shopping in English
Deposit required
No exchanges
No refunds
No coupons
#6 Other Useful Vocabulary
These are other useful expressions
To spend money
To sell
To buy
To go shopping
To browse
To go window shopping
May I help you?
Are you looking for anything in particular?
I am just browsing
I am looking for a Dell Computer
#7 Shopping Conversation Questions
These are some conversation questions if you want to have a good conversation with your students or classmate.
What do you hate most about shopping?
What is ‘window shopping’? Do you like window-shopping?
Do you usually buy brand name products? Why?
Do you usuually to get coupons or discounts?
how much did you spend on presents last year?
Do you compare prices at different stores when you shop?
Do you enjoy shopping?
Shopping Set #3
Do you ever buy second-hand things?
Do you usually pay with your credit or debit card?
Do you sometimes buy things that you don’t need?
Where is your favorite place to shop for clothes?
How do you feel about shopping at department stores or malls?
Which is better, shopping in shops or shopping online?
Have you ever used eBay?
Do you like to go shopping for clothes?
Do you like to go shopping for electronics?
#8 How to Go Shopping Dialogue
These are some shopping dialogues to help you practice
W: We are having a summer sale. Everything is 50% off the normal price.
M:Really? Everything?
W: Yes. Everything is on sale, including jeans, sandals, and belt. All the summer shirts are on sale, too.
M: I do need some new glasses. I lost mine when I went to the beach this summer. Oh, these are really nice. What is the price of these? There is no price tag on them.
W: Well, sir, there’s no price tag on those sunglasses because they are mine!
M: Really? I would like to get a pair of sunglasses just like these. Where did you get them?
W: Actually, I got them for $15 at a Quicksilver store.
M: There is a Quiksilver store in this mall, isn’t there?
W: Yes, but let me show you the ones we have on sale.
M: No, thanks. I think I’ll just go to Super Glasses!
Shopping Conversation B
This is a short conversation between a salesperson and a customer
Salesperson: Can I help you?
Gloria: Yes, I’m looking for a sweater — in a size medium.
Salesperson: Let’s see…here’s a nice white one. What do you think?
Gloria: I think I’d rather have it in blue.
Salesperson: OK…here’s blue, in a medium. Would you like to try it on?
Gloria: OK…yes, I love it. It fits perfectly. How much is it?
Salesperson: It’s $50. It will be $53 with tax.
Gloria: Perfect! I’ll take it.
Shopping Vocabulary Worksheets PDF
These are some shopping vocabulary worksheets in PDF Format
Shopping Vocabulary Worksheets PDF
Shopping Vocabulary Worksheets PDF
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