Leaving information for someone
When someone cannot answer, a short message can pass on information for them to read or hear later.
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Booking ahead
A table for dinner or a room for a trip can be booked ahead. Find out how to ask for a place and give the details.
Read and practiseTaking a pause from an activity
A short rest after class or during work: describe when and where you pause an activity in English.
Read and practiseEnjoying an activity with others
A beach trip or a game of chess: describe enjoying an activity and wish someone an enjoyable time in English.
Read and practiseWriting items in a list
Books, questions and plans: organize items in writing and describe the list you create in English.
Read and practiseDescribing an error you made
An address, an answer or an order: explain in English when someone gets something wrong.
Read and practiseInviting someone to sit down
At a table, near a door or in a waiting room: offer someone a place to sit politely in English.
Read and practiseGoing for a walk outdoors
A river, a park or a lake: talk in English about going for a walk and say where or when you go.
Read and practiseStaying in contact with someone
Emails, calls and messages can maintain a connection: describe staying in contact with people in English.
Read and practiseFocusing on what matters
A road, a story or an instruction may need your focus. Express where your attention goes in everyday English.
Read and practiseGetting ready for an event
A concert, trip or meeting may need some preparation. Find out how to talk about being ready for different occasions.
Read and practiseFinding new friends
A new school, a journey or a local club can be a place to form friendships and meet people who become friends.
Read and practiseSpeaking honestly about events
A broken cup or a difficult question: express in English that someone speaks honestly about what happened.
Read and practiseLooking briefly at something
A map, a menu or a drawing: ask someone to look briefly or inspect something in everyday English.
Read and practiseSaving money for later or spending less
A bicycle, a journey or a cheaper ticket: describe putting money aside and spending less in English.
Read and practiseUsing time without a useful result
Lost keys and the wrong bus: explain in English when time is spent without a useful result.
Read and practiseMaking a decision in English
A route, a budget or a difficult choice: describe how someone chooses a course of action in English.
Read and practiseMaking a plan for future action
A garden, a trip or a backup: explain how to arrange future actions with this useful English expression.
Read and practiseMoving closer to a goal
A project, a skill or a recovery can advance gradually. Describe how much progress someone is making and where that progress happens.
Read and practiseTrying with purpose
A difficult task or a new habit can call for deliberate action. Explore how to describe trying hard in everyday situations.
Read and practiseMaking a suggestion in English
A menu, a route or a meeting: express an idea for someone else to consider using a common English phrase.
Read and practiseMaking a complaint
A cold meal, a damaged parcel or a delayed flight can give someone a reason to express dissatisfaction formally.
Read and practiseAccepting responsibility
A mistake, a task or a shared duty may call for someone to accept responsibility. See how to say who takes charge.
Read and practiseJoining an activity
A class, a debate or a community event can bring people together. Describe who participates and what they join.
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