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In this lesson you will learn 10 very common English expressions used in everyday conversation.
1. twenty four seven (24/7) - every minute of every day
You can access our website 24/7.

2. get the ball rolling – start something
Let’s get the ball rolling.

3. take it easy – relax
I’m going to take it easy.

4. sleep on it – think about my decision
I’ll get back to you tomorrow. I have to sleep on it.

5. I’m broke. – have no money
I’m broke. I have no money.

6. sharp – exactly
The meeting is at 7 o’clock sharp.

7. like the back of my hand – very familiar with it
I know this city like the back of my hand.

8. give me a hand – help
Do you want give me a hand? Would you give ma a hand?

9. in ages – for a long time
I haven’t seen you in ages.

10. sick and tired – hate, don’t like
I’m sick and tired of doing homework.

Pronunciation of the voiced & voiceless “TH” sound.
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I hope you find this lesson helpful & enjoyable!

Voiceless “TH” sound
thank you
tooth
bath
mouth
through
think
something
nothing
healthy
math
Thank you for driving back and forth this month.
I think Beth is travelling north on the path.

Voiced “TH” sound
this
the
there
breathe
brother
either
other
smooth
That mother can breathe.
I rather like this weather.

Pronunciation is rather fun. If you try another technique, think about the person you are talking with.
Improve your English then celebrate !

What do you do for a living?
If you had something else to do for a living, what would it be?
Is that your dream job?
What do you do?
What would your dream job be, if you had one?
What would be your dream job?
That sounds like a dream job.

It’s close. It’s a lot of heart wrenching. So, it’s a little hard on me. But I do enjoy it. I don’t think I’d trade it in for anything else.

If you had a choice to do anything else, what would you do?
Maybe be a permanent volunteer, but I can’t afford that.

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.

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)

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.