Education Phrases
When you want to improve your English, you take
an ESL class.
There is no more toothpaste at your house. You
need to go to the store.
Another word for an item at a discounted price. It is
on sale.
One of your friends is 6 feet 5 inches tall. When you are describing him, you say he is very/too tall.
very
If you consume too much alcohol, you get
drunk
You want to remember what the teacher says in class so you take
notes.
To get into the U.S., you
need a visa.
You need to do this for big purchases.
Save money.
The shoes you bought don't fit. They aren't good for wearing to work. They're very/too tight.
too tight
Your classmate is missing in class for 2 weeks. You wonder if they are OK. You get
worried
What you do at the end of the semester that results in a score
take an exam / take a test
In the summertime, you
want to go to the beach.
To save money when you shop, pay with
cash.
The restaurant has excellent food. You tell your friend it is very/too good.
very good
When you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you will
Good students do this with their teacher the day after she asks you to do some homework
Turn in your homework
When your hair is too long, you
need to get a haircut.
You go to the store to return a pair of pants. What does the salesperson ask you?
What's the problem? or Do you have your receipt?
You love your new coat. It keeps you warm on cold winter days. You say it is very/too warm.
very warm
I plan to have lunch when I
get home.
When you are learning a new language, it is easy to make
a mistake.
To express a wish for a new car, you say
I want a new car.
A phrase for taking short trips to do things in the community, such as go to the bank, get gas, get groceries.
Run errands
It's a hot summer day and you are uncomfortable. You say it is very/too hot.
too hot.
When someone cuts off your car in traffic, it is easy to
get angry