Idioms & Expressions
Travel Talk
Food & Dining
Small Talk/ Social Life
Grammar in Context
100

To start a conversation in a social situation 

What does "break the ice" mean? 

100

How do you ask Politely for directions to the nearest bus station? 

"Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest bus station?" 

100

Name 3 ways to say "Delicious"

Tasty, yummy, scrumptious 

100

How do you ask someone about their weekend? 

"How was your weekend?"

100

Fill in the blank: "I have been __ (go) to the gym every Monday."

Going- "I have been going to the gym every Monday"

200

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem 

Explain the expression "hit the nail on the head" 

200

Name 3 items you would pack for a weekend beach trip?

Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel

200
How would you ask for a Vegetarian option in a restaurant?
"Do you have any vegetarian options?" 
200

Name 3 hobbies you could discuss with a colleague 

Reading, Hiking, Cooking 

200

Correct the mistake: "He don't like pizza." 

He doesn't like pizza 

300

Use "Once in a blue moon" in a sentence 

ex. "I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon"

300

Role-Play: Your flight is delayed. What do you say to the airline staff?

Ex. "Excuse me, my flight is delayed. Could you tell me the new departure time?"
300

Role-play: You want to return a dish that is too salty. What do you say?

"Excuse me, this dish is too salty. Could I have something else, please?"

300

Respond to: "Did you see the latest news about...?" 

"Yes, I did. It's really interesting/shocking 

300

Which is correct: "I've been to Spain last year." or "I went to Spain last year"?

I went to Spain last year

400

True or False: "Bite the Bullet" means to literally bite something. 

False- It means to face a difficult situation bravely 

400

What is the difference between "boarding" and "departing"

"Boarding"- Getting on the plane 

"Departing"- Leaving the airport 

400

What does "on the house" mean in a restaurant?

Free of charge, provided by the restaurant 

400

Role-Play: You meet someone at a party and start a conversation. 

Example: "Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm [Name]. How do you know the host? 
400

Fill in: "She can't come today because she ____ (have) a dentist appointment." 

she has a dentist appointment

500

Which Idiom would you use for someone very lucky: "Pull someone's leg" or "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth?

"Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth"

500

Create a short dialogue checking into a hotel using at least 3 polite expressions. 

Example: "Good afternoon, I have a reservation. Could I please check in? Thank you. 

500

Use "To Go" and "dine-in" in a short conversation about a cafe.

Ex. "I'll have a coffee to go."/ "We'd like to dine-in, please"
500

How would you politely change the topic of conversation? 

Example: "That's interesting. By the way, have you seen...?" 

500
use the correct form of "There" "Their" or "They're" 

I used to go _______ with my family. ______ cheeseburgers are the best!

I used to go there with my family. Their cheeseburgers are the best!