Everyday English
You want to return an item. What do you say first?
Excuse me, I’d like to return this.
“She live in Sydney.” → Correct the sentence.
She lives in Sydney.
What does “break a leg” mean?
Good luck.
Answer: “My name is Maria.”
What’s your name?
How old am I?
You didn’t understand someone on the phone. What can you say?
Sorry, can you say that again?
“I am go to work.” → Correct the sentence.
I am going to work.
What does “hit the hay” mean?
Go to bed.
Answer: “I’m from Brazil.”
Where are you from?
What is my favourite colour?
Orange.
You need help using your phone. What could you ask?
Can you help me unlock my phone?
What’s the past tense of “buy”?
Bought
What does “under the weather” mean?
Sick.
Answer: “At 7 am.”
What time do you wake up?
What is my favourite meal?
Mussaman Beef curry.
You need to get change for a $20 note. What can you ask?
Can you break a twenty?
“He don’t like pizza.” → Correct it.
He doesn’t like pizza.
What does “costs an arm and a leg” mean?
Very expensive.
Answer: “Because I’m tired.”
Why are you going to bed?
What university and campus did I study my Science Double Major?
University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus.
You’re using Google Translate to check a word. What might you say?
Let me check the meaning on my app.
Use present perfect: “She ___ (live) here for 2 years.”
has lived
What does “piece of cake” mean?
Something easy.
Answer: “To buy some bread.”
Why are you going to the shop?
Where do my parents come from? I want the city/town, not just the country.
Father is from Hebden Bridge in England.
Mother is from Bangkok in Thailand.