Useful Phrases
What's the difference between meeting someone in a video conference and meeting someone 'in person'?
When you meet someone in a video conference, you're not in the same place. When you meet someone in person, you are.
usual or traditional in a particular culture (adjective)
customary
a power outage
When electricity stops working
The instructor had Amy taken the driving test again.
The instructor had Amy take the driving test again.
If he will get the promotion, he would buy a new car.
If he got the promotion, he would buy a new car.
When do you say 'I won't keep you any longer.'?
Say this when you don't want to bother someone who is very busy.
a safe place where people can go when they have been evacuated from their homes
a shelter
Non-perishable food
food that doesn't need refrigeration, such as canned or dried food
The nurse asked him if he has taken any medication before coming to see the doctor.
The nurse asked him if he had taken any medication before coming to see the doctor.
She has been working here since three years.
She has been working here for three years.
Explain 'I've never switched over to reading on a screen.'
You haven't stopped reading print books and started reading digital books.
using the very newest stage in the development of a product or process
cutting-edge
It's a cliff-hanger.
It's so exciting that you can't wait to find out what will happen next.
The city prohibits everyone overnight parking on all major streets.
The city prohibits overnight parking on all major streets.
There is too much people waiting for the bus.
There are too many people waiting for the bus.
You'll be up and about in no time.
You'll be feeling better soon.
a ceremony in which words and actions remind people of the importance of an event
a commemoration
an over-the-counter medication (OTC)
Medicine you can buy without a prescription
Did you get your nephew fix your laptop?
Did you get your nephew to fix your laptop?
He suggested to change the schedule.
He suggested changing the schedule.
I hope you have a blast.
have a lot of fun
a decision by a small group of government officials or the military to take control of the government without elections
a coup
It totally slipped my mind.
I forgot completely.
He told me don’t worry about the deadline.
He told me not to worry about the deadline.
I’m used to work under pressure.
I’m used to working under pressure.