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.
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
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 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.
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".
Why do we say:"Could you tell me where the next bank is?"
instead of: "Where is the next bank?"
Because it is more polite.
1st: This is an indirect question, which we often use 2nd: when talking to someone we don't know.
Be going to: Personal plans and intentions.
Will: Future decisions at the moment.
Present Continuous for future: Plans with other people (arrangements)
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".