Inviting: Do you want to go to the movies tonight? Would you like to go to the theatre tomorrow? Would you be interested in going to the the stadium next Sunday? How do you fancy going to the the restaurant for dinner? How about going to the movies? Care to come over for lunch? I […]
Questions about preferences tea or coffee Which do you prefer tea or coffee? Which do you prefer studying mathematics or physics? Which do you prefer to drink juice or mineral water? Which do you like better basketball or football? Do you prefer pizza or spaghetti? Would you prefer to eat a cake or an apple?
So what? Who cares! I don’t care! It’s all the same to me. I have no preference. I suppose so. I don’t mind. It doesn’t matter to me Whatever (you want). Whatever you do? I don’t mind. It’s your decision. Who knows! Why should I care? It makes no difference to me.
Shocks I was shocked to hear the news. I was stunned by the news I was completely taken aback by his behavior. I was just stunned by her clothes. The news came as a complete shock. We’re all in complete shock. Disbelief I just can’t believe he won the race. It’s unbelievable that they got
Basics of Spoken English for beginners GREETING Saying Goodbye Introducing ABILITY Permission Favourite Things TAKING ABOUT TIME OFFERS Shocks & Disbelief Expressing Indifference Preferences Invitation Expressing obligation Asking/Giving advice Expressing Your Opinion Request Expressing lack of understanding Asking for clarification
Making Offers “Can I help you?” “Shall I open the window for you?” “Would you like another cup of coffee?” “Would you like me to clean the board?” “How about a juice? “ “Would you like some tea ?” “Would you like to drink some coffee? Accepting Yes, please. I’d like to. That would be
How to tell the time in English? There are two common ways of telling the time in English. For 2:40 you can use one of these two ways. Digital: the easier way – “Two forty ” Classical: you say the minutes first then the hour – “twenty to three” Asking about the time: What time
Talking about favourite things Asking about favourite What’s your favourite sport? What sport do you like most? Who’s your favourite football player? Responding: My favourite sport is football. I like football a lot. I like football most. My favourite football player is Ronaldo.
Asking for Permission: Can I go out, please? May I open the window, please? Please, can I have a look at your photo album? Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish? Do you mind if I smoke? Would you mind if I asked you something? Is it okay if I sit here? Would
How to express ability I can’t help you. I am busy. I’m unable to help you. When I was young I was able to earn my living pretty well; I could work hard. Now I can’t. I’m too old. I can stand on my head for five minutes. Can you speak Arabic? Yes, I can.