Grammar
Identify the tense and aspect: "She will have been working here for five years by December."
Future perfect continuous
What's the opposite of “generous”?
Stingy, selfish or mean
Respond formally to a complaint email about delay.
“Dear [Name], we sincerely apologize for the delay in your order. We are working to resolve the issue and will update you within 24 hours…”
What does “break the ice” mean?
Start a conversation in a relaxed way
What´s the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Correct the error: “If he would have told me, I could have helped.”
“If he had told me, I could have helped.”
Use “eventually” in a sentence.
“He studied hard and eventually passed.”
How do you say “no” politely in a work email?
“I’m afraid I won’t be able to…”
Meaning of: “It’s a piece of cake”?
It’s very easy
Name 2 English-speaking countries in Africa.
Nigeria- Kenya- Ghana- Uganda- South Africa- Zimbabwe- Zambia- Botswana- Malawi- Namibia- Sierra Leone- Liberia- The Gambia- Lesotho-Swaziland- Tanzania- Cameroon -Rwanda -South Sudan- Eritrea
Difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses?
Defining clauses identify; non-defining add extra info. E.g., “The man who called you is my boss” vs. “My uncle, who is a doctor, lives in Paris.”
Difference between “historic” and “historical”?
“Historic” = important in history (e.g., a historic speech); “historical” = related to history (e.g., historical data).
You’re at a party and someone offers you a drink. What’s a polite way to refuse?
“Thanks, but I’m good for now, maybe later.”
What does “costs an arm and a leg” mean?
Very expensive
What language is spoken in Brazil?
Report this: “Why didn’t you call me last night?” she asked.
She asked why I hadn’t called her the night before.
What’s a more advanced word for “very tired”?
Exhausted / drained / fatigued
Rewrite: “Hey, I need that doc ASAP.”
“Hello, could you please send me the document at your earliest convenience?”
What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
It’s your turn to decide or act
What’s a popular English holiday in December?
Christmas
What's the difference between “I used to go” and “I’m used to going”?
“Used to go” = past habit; “used to going” = now familiar with it.
Give a formal synonym for “important” and use it in a sentence.
“Significant” — “This decision is significant for our future plans.”
You disagree with your manager. What’s a respectful way to express that?
“I see your point, but I have a slightly different perspective.” or “With all due respect, I believe there might be another approach.”
Create a sentence using: “once in a blue moon.”
“I eat fast food once in a blue moon.”
What’s a “gap year”?
A year off between school and university (often for travel/work)