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Topic: Prepositions in the context of meals. This is a lesson in two parts. Part One offers explanations and practice. Highlighted prepositions: AT, BEFORE, AFTER, WITH, and FOR. Level: Intermediate.

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5% said it was to get a glass of water.
12% said it was to go to the bathroom.
83% said it was to go home.

Agreeing
You’re absolutely right. (Strong)
I couldn’t agree more.
Great idea.
Definitely.
You can say that again.
You are right about that.
You’re right.
I agree.
I think so too.
That’s a good point.
You’ve got a good point there.
Good point.
Good idea.
Sounds good to me.
That makes sense.
Me too.
I do too.
So do I.
I see what you mean.
That’s true. (Not so strong)

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Can I borrow your pencil?  (I want ….)
Could I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil? – This is the most polite way about asking someone for permission.

Do you mind if I borrow your pencil? – This is more polite than May.  I hope …
No, I don’t mind. Here, you can use my pencil.
If I say, “Yes” means that I have a problem with that.

Hi, my name is _____.
Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?
Can I ask you for something?
Can I talk to you for a moment?

Bring in other people

What do you think (person’s name)?
What’s your opinion?
Don’t you agree with us?
You’re quiet today, (person’s name)?
What are you thinking, (person’s name)?

Checking another person’s understanding

Do you follow me?
Have you got it?
Are you with me?
Be sure to ask if you have any questions.

Showing understanding

Now I’ve got it.
I understand.
I’m with you.
Uh-huh.
Um-hmm.

Asking for repetition / clarification

I didn’t catch that.
I didn’t hear you.
I missed that.
I’m not following you.
Sorry, I don’t see what you mean.
Would you mind saying that again?

Responding criticism

Please accept my apology.
It won’t happen again.
I apologize.
Please forgive me.

Ending conversation

I’d love to continue this conversation, but …
Sorry, but I thinkk I should be going now.
Well, I don’t want to take up any more of your time.
I’ve got to go now.

Saying goodbye

It was nice talking to you.
Thanks for the information.
Speak to you soon.
Take care.
Take it easy.
See you later.

If I were you, I’d …
If I were in your position, I’d …
If I were in your shoes, I’d …
I suggest that you …
I think you should …
Why don’t you …
I recommend that you …
I think you’d better …

Examples
If I were you, I would start planning trip to Africa.
Why don’t you try South Africa first?
You should read the offer to see what the conditions are.
You ought to work hard and and save your money.

Who should I speak with if I am interested in purchasing your items for distribution to … ?

I am the owner of a trading company based in San Francisco.

There has been an overwhelming demand for your binoculars in …

Who might I speak with about this if I am interested in becoming a retailer for your item.

Can I pay for this?

Can you ring me up?

Are you ready to be rung up?

Should we compensate for their high cost?

Should we make up for their high cost?

I gave her my heartfelt appreciation.

I showed my appreciation by tipping her an extra $2.

2. How many units do I need to order?

3. I am spending $1,000, and I’m a returning customer. Could you give me a bulk-rate discount?

4. Is there any way to make that cheaper?

5. Do you have any way to make it cheaper?

6. Do you have a price-matching policy?

7. I discount 20%. I take off 20%.

8. I knock the price down to $19.99.

9. I knock the price down by 20%.

10. Can you cut me a deal?

11. Can you give me a deal?

12. If I spend $1,000, can you throw in 2 more units for free?

The more their English improves, The more they forget Korean.

The better the teams result, the more fans come in.