Information Words
Why do we use should?
To give advice.
We use present continuous ...
To talk about things we are doing now or around now. We also use it to talk about the future.
What expressions do you use when you meet someone you know? Tell me two.
Long time no see, How are you?, Great to see you. Where are you living these days.
Things you buy when you are on holiday.
Souvenirs.
Some words we use to talk about money are: (Give me three examples).
A loan, lend, borrow, can't afford, owe, pay back, save up, etc.
We use present perfect for. ...
Experiences
How do we make questions? Complete the rule:
Wh question + [missing] + subject + [missing] + complement.
Wh question + Auxiliaries + Subject + Verbs + Complements.
What clothes do you wear on your feet? Give me three words.
Trainers, boots, flat shoes, high heels, sandals, shoes.
Tell me four words we use when we travel (or experience travel problems).
travel around, set off, take off, land, hitchhike, give a lift, board, change, get to, miss, break down, turbulence, traffic jam, have an accident, strike, get lost, long queues.
We use the past continuous for ...
Actions that were in progress in the past or were actions were interrupted by short actions (Past Simple).
What adverbs we use in present perfect? What expressions we don't use in present perfect?
Adverbs we use: Yet, Already, never, ever, before
Expressios we don't use: Past time expressions such as yesterday, the day before, last night, a couple of days ago.
What is to "get a loan"?
When you ask for money in a bank or to someone. Money that you have to pay back.
What is an arrangement?
A plan with other people.
Is there a difference between don't have to and mustn't? Tell me.
Yes, we use don't have to for actions that are not necessary. We use mustn't for actions that are against the law or are prohibited.
When we write formal emails, these are the things we do not do. (give me two examples).
You don't use contractions. (don't ❌ Do not ✅)
You don't use slang or colloquial expressions.
We use words such as Dear, ... or To whom it may concern. We don't use words such as hi, or hello!
What is the difference between -ing and -ed adjectives? Give me two examples.
We use -ing adjectives when we want to tell how a situation is: "This class is so boring."
We use -ed adjectives to describe how we feel about a certain situation: "I am so bored with this class".
What type of expressions is this:
"Could you tell me where the next bank is?"
1st: It's a formal expression to address someone for the first time. "Could you" is very formal.
2nd: It's a indirect question. We use indirect questions when we talk to someone for the first time. Some examples are:
- I was wondering if ...
- Could you tell me ...
- Could you let me know ...
- Do you know ...
Be going to: Personal plans and intentions.
Will: Future decisions at the moment.
Present Continuous for future: Plans with other people (arrangements)
What questions or expressions can we use to describe pictures in a B1 Preliminary certification exam? Give me two.
What do you think about ...?, I think ..., Do you think we should ..., Do you want me to start?, In my opinion, Shall we move on to the next one?, How about ...?, Why don't we ...?
What is the difference between borrow and lend?
Borrow: You ask for money or an object: "Can you borrow this pencil?"
Lend: When you give something to someone: "Yes, I can lend you my pencil".