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| HOW TO SAY YOU ARE TIRED |
| Bed for me |
| Bedtime, I think |
| I can’t keep my eyes open |
| I need to crash out |
| I’m dead on my feet |
| I’m going to bed /Â I’m off to bed |
| I’m tired |
| I’m totally knackered ! |
| It’s past my bedtime |
| Time for bed |
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| USEFUL SENTENCES IN THE CLASSROOM |
| AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASSÂ |
| Go in. |
| Come in. |
| Stand up. / Sit down. |
| Stand in a line. |
| What day is it today? |
| Who’s missing today? |
| Sarah’s missing. She is sick. |
| I’m sorry. |
| Sorry about that. |
| Sorry I’m late. |
| AT THE END OT THE CLASSÂ |
| It’s time to finish. Let’s stop now. |
| Don’t forget to bring your exercise book tomorrow. |
| Have you finished? |
| Pack up your books. |
| Stop now! I’m collecting your work. |
| THE TEACHER’S QUESTIONSÂ |
| Are you ready? |
| Any questions? |
| Are you OK so far? |
| Are you with me? / Do you follow me? |
| Can you hear me? |
| Can you say that in English? |
| Do you understand? |
| What’s the matter with you? |
| What’s wrong with you? |
| Who’s next? |
| ASKING FOR SOMETHING |
| Am I right or wrong? |
| Can you help me, please? |
| Excuse me. I can’t hear you. |
| Can I / May I draw the curtains? |
| Can I go to the toilet, please? |
| Can I have a pencil, please? |
| Could you lend me your pen, please? |
| Can I borrow your book, please? |
| Is this right or wrong? |
| I don’t know. I don’t understand. |
| What is ___ in English? |
| What does “___” mean? |
| How do you say ___ in English? |
| How do you How do you pronounce this word? |
| THE TEACHER’S INSTRUCTIONS |
| Open your books at page… |
| Answer the question. |
| Ask a question. |
| Be careful! |
| Be quiet! / Hush! |
| Can you repeat, please? |
| Come to the blackboard. |
| Lets check the answers. |
| Listen to this. |
| Look at question 5. |
| One at a time, please! |
| One more time, please. |
| Pay attention, everybody. |
| Put your hands up. |
| Repeat after me. |
| Speak up! / Speak louder! |
| Stop talking. |
| Take a sheet of paper. |
| Today, we’ll learn how to… |
| Turn to page… / Go to page… |
| Wake up! |
| You have five minutes to do this. |
| THE TEACHER’S ENCOURAGEMENT |
| Try again! |
| Good! Very good! |
| That’s right. That’s correct! |
| OK! /I agree with you. |
| That’s better! Much better! |
| Well done! / Good job! You’re a champion! |
| Very good! / Great! / Lovely! / Super! |
| Brilliant! / Excellent! / Fantastic! |
| That’s right! / That’s it! |
| Correct! / Perfect! |
| WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS |
| Pick out the word which means… |
| Circle the right word. |
| Complete the prompts. |
| Fill in the blanks (with words from the text). |
| Find the clues. |
| Find the opposite of… |
| Match the words to the definitions. |
| Right or wrong? / True or false? |
| Sum up in one sentence. |
| Tick the right answer. |
| Underline the word(s) that correspond(s) to… |
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| HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOUR HOBBIES |
| ACTIVITIES |
| What is your favourite leisure activity? |
| What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? |
| Are there any hobbies you do? |
| I enjoy drawing and painting |
| She spends a lot of time on video games. |
| PREPARE A TRIP |
| Are you busy on Friday evening? |
| Would you like to join us to the show? |
| Why don’t we go to a restaurant after the show? |
| Would you like us to have dinner together? |
| What are you doing this weekend? |
| Would you like to come hiking with us? |
| TALK ABOUT SPORTS |
| What sport do you do? |
| Are you good at tennis? |
| Do you like playing football? |
| Have you ever been skiing? |
| Have you ever tried snowboarding? |
| How often do you go swimming? |
| What sports do you like watching on TV? |
| OCCUPY YOUR LEISURE TIME |
| What shall we do this afternoon? |
| What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? |
| What is your favourite leisure activity? |
| Are there any hobbies you do? |
| Do you prefer indoor activities or outdoor activities? |
| I’d like to take time off work next week. |
| Are you busy on Friday evening? |
| Would you like to join us for the show? |
| How much do the front row seats cost? |
| I can get cheap seats. |
| Where would you like to sit? |
| Did you enjoy the show? |
| Why don’t we go to a Chinese restaurant after the show? |
| Why don’t we go for a walk / for a drive? |
| LEISURE ACTIVITIESÂ |
| I spend a lot of time on my computer. |
| I just love playing video games. |
| I enjoy drawing and painting. |
| I like playing cards. |
| His / Her favourite entertainment is watching TV. |
| Oh! You can draw and paint? |
| Did you take an art class? |
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| AT THE SUPERMARKET |
| Would you like us to pack for you? |
| Don’t worry about it. |
| Excuse me, you have jumped the queue. |
| Here, we have self-service cash desks so you don’t have to queue. |
| I’ve been waiting for half an hour. |
| It’s my turn. |
| Please keep my place in the queue. |
| Please, could you open another check out? |
| Sorry to keep you waiting, Madam. |
| Yes, go ahead. |
| FIND A STORE |
| Is there a bookshop near here? |
| How do I get to the butcher’s, please? |
| Is there a chemist’s in the area? |
| It’s about five minutes on foot. |
| It’s quite far. |
| Where is the nearest baker’s? |
| Yes, it’s very near here. |
| OPENING HOURS |
| What time do you open? |
| Are you open on Sundays? |
| It’s open 24/7 (24 hours a day / 7 days a week). |
| We are open all day. |
| We close at 7 p.m. |
| We’re closed at lunchtime, between 12 and 2 p.m. |
| We’re open from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. |
| What time does the shop close? |
| FINDING THE RIGHT DEPARTMENT |
| Where can I find electronic goods? |
| Could you tell me where the frozen food section is? |
| I like the fresh food section in this supermarket. |
| What floor are children’s clothes on? |
| Where’s the section for men’s wear? |
| TALK TO THE SALESPEOPLE |
| Hello. What can I do for you? |
| Anything else? |
| Are you being served? Is someone waiting on you? |
| Are you looking for anything in particular? |
| Can I help you? |
| Did you find everything okay? |
| Do you have batteries for my camera? |
| Do you have this item in stock? |
| Do you sell batteries here? |
| How much / many would you like? |
| I am looking for souvenirs. |
| If you need me, just let me know. /Â Â If you need any help, be right here. |
| It’s not what I’m looking for. |
| No, I’m just browsing. Thanks anyway. |
| Sorry, we don’t have any left. |
| Will that be all for today? |
| ASK ABOUT PRICES |
| How much is this book? |
| How much does this cost? |
| I can’t afford it. |
| OK, take this one. |
| That one is 10€. |
| That’s too expensive. |
| Would you have something less pricey? |
| AT THE CASH REGISTERÂ |
| Please pay at the counter. |
| Are you in the queue? |
| Can you gift-wrap it for me? |
| Could I have a receipt? |
| Do you have a loyalty card? |
| Does this come with a guarantee? |
| It comes with a one-year guarantee. |
| It’s for a present. |
| Next, please! |
| This counter is closed. |
| Would you like a bag? |
| AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT |
| That comes to $25. |
| Can I pay by cheque? |
| Do you take credit cards? |
| Don’t lose your receipt! |
| Enter your PIN nurnber, please. |
| Here is your change. |
| Here’s 30 € |
| How would you like to pay for this? |
| I don’t have any money on me. |
| I only have a 20-pound note. |
| I’ll pay in cash / by card. |
| We don’t take foreign cards. |
| Will that be cash or credit? |
| You can remove your card. |
| THE PROBLEMS |
| There’s something wrong with my phone. |
| Could I have a refund? |
| How long will it take? |
| I can do it straight away. |
| I’d like to change this for a different size. |
| I’d like to return this. |
| It’ll be ready by tomorrow. |
| We can’t do it here. |
| We’re going to send it back to the manufacturer. |
| Will you be able to repair it? |
| THE SALES |
| It’s on sale so there are no refunds or exchanges. |
| Buy 1 get 1 free. |
| Can you give me a little discount? |
| Is this item in the sale? |
| Special offer. |
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| HOW TO ASK FOR OPINION AND ADVICE |
| Are you aware of…..? |
| Am I allowed to… ? |
| Are you quite sure? |
| Can you say that for sure ? |
| Do you have any suggestions? |
| Do you really mean what you’re saying? |
| Do you think so? |
| Don’t you think? |
| How did you find out? |
| How do you consider…? |
| How do you feel about … ? |
| How do you see…? |
| How do you view? |
| I look forward to your comments or questions. |
| I was wondering where you stood on the question of … ? |
| I’d value your opinion on… |
| I’m open to any suggestion! |
| In your opinion… ? |
| Let me know what you think. |
| Let’s have your angle on it. |
| Make up your mind! |
| Please tell me your personal opinions about… |
| What about … ? |
| What am I supposed to do? |
| What are your views on…? |
| What do you reckon (about…)? |
| What do you suggest we do? |
| What do you suggest? |
| What do you think about…? |
| What do you think of …? |
| What do you think? |
| What have you got to say about that? |
| What should I do? |
| What would you do if you were me? |
| What would you recommend? |
| What would you say about…? |
| What would you say if we…? |
| What’s the best thing to do? |
| What’s the right thing to do ? |
| What’s your attitude regarding… ? |
| What’s your feeling about it? |
| What’s your opinion on… ? / What are your thoughts on? |
| What’s your reaction to… ? |
| What’s your honest opinion about …? |
| What’s your opinion of …? |
| What’s your perspective on…? |
| What’s your position on…? |
| What’s your take on…? |
| Where do you stand (on…)? |
| Would you advise me to… ? |
| Would you say that… ? |
| Would you tell me your informed opinions on …? |
| Wouldn’t you agree? |
| Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
| Your thoughts? |
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| FORMAL |
| I am most grateful |
| How thoughtful |
| I am very thankful |
| I appreciate it |
| I can’t thank you enough |
| I couldn’t have done it without you! |
| I do appreciate what you have done for me |
| I do not know how to thank you |
| I do not know what I do without you |
| I don’t have the words to thank you |
| I really appreciate it |
| I’m really grateful |
| I’m touched |
| Many thanks |
| Much obliged (très formel) |
| Of course. /Â Please do. /Â I don ‘t mind at all. |
| Thank you for everything |
| Thank you so much |
| Thank you very much |
| That’s really kind of you. |
| That’s so kind of you |
| We would like to express our gratitude |
| Words are inadequate to express our gratitude |
| You shouldn’t have |
| You’re welcome. /Â Not at all. /Â Don’t mention it. /Â My pleasure. /Â The pleasure is all mine. |
| You’ve been most helpful. |
| You’re too kind |
| INFORMAL |
| Thanks |
| A million thanks to you |
| Cheers |
| How nice! |
| I can’t thank you enough |
| I owe you |
| I owe you big time |
| I owe you one |
| I’ll return the favour. |
| I’m in your debt |
| Thanks a million |
| thanks, I appreciate it |
| You are great |
| You are the best |
| You saved my day |
| You’re a dear |
| You’re a life saver |
| You’re an angel |
| You’ve made my day |
| You’ve saved my life |
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| HOW TO INTRODUCE A RESTRICTION AND SET A CONDITION |
| Allowing for the circumstances,… |
| … at the very least. |
| As long as / So long as… |
| At any rate / In any case / Anyway,… |
| At best,… |
| At least,… |
| At worst… |
| Except (for) / Apart from… / Aside from… |
| granted that… |
| If by (any) chance… |
| If necessary / If need be / If the need arises,… |
| In case… |
| In either case… |
| In most cases,… |
| In such a case / In such circumstances… |
| In that (this) case… |
| In the event of… |
| In the event that… |
| In the present case / In this particular case,… |
| In this instance,… |
| In view of this,… |
| in which case… |
| Insofar as… |
| Let’s suppose/assume that… |
| No matter what they say / No matter what people say,… |
| On condition that |
| Or else,… |
| Otherwise… |
| Provided (that) |
| Provided always that… |
| Supposing / Assuming that… |
| To a large extent,… |
| To say the least. |
| To some extent / Up to a point… |
| Unless… |
| Whatever happens,… |
| With a few exceptions, … |
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| HOW TO MAKE COMPARISONS IN ENGLISH |
| Unlike (+noun) |
| Rightly or wrongly |
| It is equivalent to… |
| It’s second to none. |
| It bears no relation with… |
| Â It’s quite unique |
| It has nothing to do with… |
| It can’t compete with… |
| It makes no odds. / It all amounts to the same thing. / It all boils down to the same thing. / It comes to the same thing. |
| It doesn’t make the slightest difference. |
| There is no comparison. |
| What you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts. / It’s swings and roundabouts. |
| Compared with…/In comparison with… |
| Contrary to… |
| He is nowhere near as strong as… |
| I’ve never seen anything like it. |
| I make no distinction between… and … |
| I don’t see the connection. |
| Better late than never. |
| In/By comparison,… |
| In contrast to… |
| As opposed to… |
| For better or for worse. |
| If you set… against… |
| All the better!/ So much the better! |
| You’ve only got to compare. |
| Â … bears little resemblance to… |
| Â … bears a close resemblance to… |
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| LINKING WORDS AND PHRASES |
| According to… |
| As far as I’m concerned,… |
| Besides the fact that… |
| Besides, … |
| By the way, … |
| Certainly not! |
| Clearly. |
| Especially / Particularly / In particular… |
| For fear that… |
| For this purpose,… |
| Furthermore / In addition,… |
| I’m afraid so. |
| In accordance with… |
| In my opinion,… |
| In order to… / So as to… |
| In other respects, … |
| In other words,… |
| In some respects,… |
| In this respect,… |
| Inevitably. |
| Luckily / Fortunately,… |
| More or less |
| Moreover,… |
| Most certainly. |
| Namely… |
| Naturally. |
| Nevermind! |
| Not necessarly. |
| Not particularly |
| Not to mention / Let alone… |
| Notably… |
| Of course not! |
| Of course! / Certainly! |
| On top of all that,… |
| Paradoxically,… |
| Perhaps / Maybe |
| Positively. |
| Probably. |
| Quite honestly |
| Surely. |
| Surprisingly |
| Surprisingly/Strangely enough… |
| That is to say… |
| That’s right! / Indeed! |
| To be more specific… |
| To crown it all… |
| To this end,… |
| Unfortunately |
| What is more,… |
| With a view to… |
| With respect to / In regard to / Concerning… |
| Without hesitation! |
| Without the slightest hesitation! |
| In many respects / In many ways… |
| …, actually. |
| …, for that matter. |
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| EXPRESSING CONCESSION, OPPOSITION AND CONTRAST |
| And yet / And then again / But then… |
| Despite / In spite of… |
| Even if… |
| For all that / Even so,… |
| However / Still,… |
| In contrast / By contrast / On the other hand… |
| Instead |
| Instead of… |
| Nevertheless |
| On the contrary |
| Or rather… |
| Quite the opposite! |
| Still,… |
| Though / Although / Even though |
| Whereas… |
| While… |
| Yet,… |
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