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Telephone conversations E.S.L.
on Apr 28, 2011 in changing the topic of conversation agreement and disagreement phrases telephone conversations invitation by telephone e.s.l. telephone conversations e.s.l. phrases for telephone conversations
Telephone conversations will vary depending on who you are speaking to. However, there are some basic telephone vocabulary and expressions that one should use when having a personal telephone conversation in English. Phrases/Vocabula...
How to Get a Taxi Cab In English
on Apr 23, 2011 in hail a cab getting a taxi e.s.l. taxi cab how to get cab in English taxi phrases for getting a taxi cab
As most of us know that the standard color of a taxi cab is yellow. However, that may vary depending on where one lives. No matter what the color is we can always identify a taxi by the big bold letters printed on it; "TAXI". Ha...
Talking About Health in English (E.S.L.)
on Jan 31, 2011 in expressions talking about health health in e.s.l. talking about health phrases talking about health health in English
It's important to be able to describe how you feel; however, that sometimes ties in one's medical condition or health. Let's look at some phrases we can use to describe one's health. Phrases: "I'm (feeling) sick/ill." "I'm hurt." "I'm in a...
Talking About Your Feelings In English (E.S.L.)
Let's look at some expressions that one can use to express emotions in English. Phrases: "I'm unhappy."/"I'm unhappy about... (explain)." "I'm excited!" "I am frustrated." "I am not feeling too well." "I'm (feeling) sick."/"I'm ill.
Talking About Hobbies/Interests In English
on Jan 26, 2011 in reasons why you are into hobbies list of hobbies questions talking about hobbies talking about hobbies and interests hobbies in English responses talking about hobbies
A great way to make small talk is to talk about what you do for fun or your hobbies. It's also a great way to get to know someone. There are a few expressions that one can use when talking about your interests and/or your hobbies.
TOEFL Vocabulary Development
on Jan 24, 2011 in vocabulary words TOEFL TOEFL test academic words
In English there are words and phrases that are commonly used. The best way to increase these expressions is by reading and highlighting the words that you do not know. Then by looking them up in the dictionary. On account that there...
Getting Together with Friends
on Jan 23, 2011 in get together TOEFL getting together meeting up with friends phrases idioms TOEFL test
In English there are expressions used when we want to make plans, get out and have fun or "get together" with others. But what does "get gether" means? It means to meet or gather with family members or friends at an informal social gathering. I...
Talking About Getting Together with Friends In English
Expressions to Use When Shopping in a Retail Store
on Dec 29, 2010 in expressions when shopping in a clothing store clothing store shopping in a clothing store opinion when shopping in a clothing store
Shopping can be overwhelming when you are looking for something specific. How do you explain to the sales representative what it is that you are looking for, especially when they don't have a large number of that product or item. Shoppi...
Talking About What You Do
on Dec 13, 2010 in business English talking about student life in English role playing talking about what you do talking about student life Business English talking about what you do talking about what you do
In social settings we are often asked about what we do. This usually refers to one's job or occupation. There are a number of things that one can say whether you are talking about what you do or inquiring about what someone else does...
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