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How to write a postcard in English (with examples)

How to write a postcard in English


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HOW TO WRITE A POSTCARD
TO START
Hi/hello Tina!
Hi guys!
Dear Sarah and Paul
WHAT TO WRITE?
I’m having a great time.
I’m really enjoying myself.
I have been spending all day on the beach.
I met some nice people.
It is wonderful.
I had food poisoning!
The best thing is the food.
The people are so friendly.
The weather is great / sunny / freezing.
The weather’s lovely.
The worst thing is the crowd.
There are so many sights to see.
There’s nothing to do.
We are going to stay for ten days.
ENDING THE POSTCARD
See you soon. Take care!
Thinking of you.
Can’t wait to get home.
Love you.
I miss you all.
I wish you were here.

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English conversation: How To Talk About Money 💰

English conversation: How To Talk About Money 💰


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TALKING ABOUT MONEY
Bill works on a farm to earn a living.
To make money, Sue babysits my little girl.
This vase is worth a fortune.
Does anyone know how much this coin is worth?
It’s  too expensive for me.
I can’t afford it.
He gave me a blank cheque.
Let’s all go to the restaurant. I’ll foot the bill.
We were short of money.
Jill finds it difficult n make ends meet.
Ben is in debt.
He has borrowed money from his parents.
His parents have lent him some money.
He owes money to his parents.
CHANGING MONEY 
Where is there a money exchange?
Where can I change money?
What is the exchange rate?
What is the exchange rate of pounds sterling?
I’d like to change dollars into euros.

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Giving directions in English (PDF)

Giving directions in English pdf


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GIVING DIRECTIONS IN ENGLISH 
 Near
 Go towards the post office
 It’s on the corner of St Paul Street and Queen Street
 Next to
 Go to the end of the block, and then…
 Go to the stop sign and then go…
 Go to the corner of the street then go…
 Go two blocks and then…
 Go down this street
 Go down the hill
 Go down George Street
 Go the the end of the corner and when you get to the traffic light turn…
 Go straight down this street for two blocks
 Go straight on maint stree until you see…
 Go along George Street
 Go over the bridge
 Walk straight till you see
 Go straight on George Street
It’s at the end of the street
 It’s about a five minute walk
 It’s about a twenty minute bus ride
 It’s across from
 It’s just a ten-minute walk
 It’s just around the corner
 It’s on the right hand side
 It’s on the left hand side
 It’s a bit of a way
 It takes a while
 It’s not far
 Look for the sign that says… and then go…
 Look for the supermarket and then go
 look for number… or house number…
 Go on for about 200 metres
 Go down the main road
 Down the street from…
 Up the street from…
 There’s one right across the street
 There is a restaurant around the corner
 The bank is next to the library
 The bank is beside the library
 The bank is behind the library
 The bank is opposite the library
 The bank is in front of the library
 The bank is between the library and the wine shop
 The bank is just on/at the corner
 The bank is near the library
 The library is behind the Japanese restaurant
 The best way is to …
 The quickest way is to
 The easiest way is to
 Go/walk along the beach
 Go up the hill
 Opposite
 Walk behind the…
 Go past the church
 Take the first turning on the right
 Close to…
 Follow George Street until you get to the church
 Follow George Street for 200 metres
 Go along the river
 Follow the road till you get to…
 On the right of
 On the left of
 On the side of
 Turn left/right at…
 Turn left/right into Queen Street
 Turn left/right when you get to Queen Street
 Cross the street
 Go through the park
 Walk through the car park
 Go across the roundabout
 Walk through the…
 You will see the bank on the left/right
 You’ll see a bank

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Asking for directions in English (PDF)

Asking for directions in English pdf


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ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS
Where’s the library?
What time is the next bus?
Go as far as the next traffic lights and turn right.
Would you mind showing me where we are on the map?
It is two miles from the town centre.
It’s on Main Street.
It’s too far to walk.
Is it far from here? / How far is it?
How long does it take to walk to the station?
How long will it take to get there?
How long does it take to get to the station?
How do I get to the post office, please?
How do I get there?
How do you get to the post office?
How do I get to the library from here?
How can I get to the nearest supermarket?
It’s between the bakery and the bank.
Excuse me, how far is it to the station?
Excuse me, I’m looking for the post office…
Excuse me, I’m lost. I’m looking for the post office.
There are frequent buses to and from the city centre.
There’s a queue.
There is a ticket machine at the bus stop.
I don’t know. I don’t live around here.
I’m going to check the timetable.
I’ll go there by bus / by train / with the underground.
I’ll ride there.
The baker’s is around the corner.
The bookshop is around the corner.
The post office is straight ahead.
The tobacconist’s is next to a shoe shop.
The museum is on the corner of Main Street and Pine Street.
The supermarket is opposite the church.
We only have a two-minutes’ wait.
Do I get off here for the cinema?
Where is the nearest bank?
Where is the closest supermarket?
Where can I find… ?
Where is the nearest post office, please?
Yes. The post office is straight ahead.
Excuse me, this is my stop.
Excuse me. How far is it to the station?
Go past the church and you’ll see it on your right.
Can you please show me the way to the bus stop?
Would you mind showing me where I am on the map, please?
Can you show me on the map?
Can you give me directions to the bank ?
Can you tell me how to get to bank?
Can you please show me how to get to the bus stop?
Let’s take the bus.
When you get on the bus, pay the fare or show your pass.
What’s the best way to get to the bank?
Which is the way to the town centre?
Do you know where the nearest bank is?
Ring the bell to signal you want to get off.
Follow the signs.
A book of tickets, please.
Here is the bus stop.
You are walking in the wrong direction. You must go back where you came from.
You’ve taken the wrong turning.
Is there a coffee shop near here?
Is there a coffee shop nearby?
Is there a post office around here?
Is there a restaurant near here?

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Expressing feelings and emotions in English 😃😢

Expressing feelings and emotions in English 😃😢


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I LIKE…
Would you fancy going to the cinerna tonight?
That’s a great idea.
That sounds like a wonderful opportunity!
That would be fantastic!
She’s so pleased with her new car!
She felt like a million dollars.
He jumped for joy.
I love reading detective novels.
I feel like watching TV.
I enjoy going out with friends.
I was on top of the world.
I am eager to see what it is.
I am passionate about genealogy.
The children think the world of Myriam.
That looks great!
FALLING IN LOVE
John has taken a fancy to Naomi!
I love the way you smile.
I’m having a great time.
Tony is head over heels in love with Maria.
You are the apple of my eye.
You’re so funny!
You’re so charming.
ENCOURAGE
Good boy / girl!  Congratulations.
Go on, old girl! You’ll do it!
There, there. Everything will be all right.
That was a nice try / good effort.
You’re on the right track.
That’s a real improvement.
You’ve really improved.
Don’t give up!
You’ve almost got it.
Always look on the bright side.
IT DOESN’T BOTHER ME
I don’t mind doing the housework.
No hard feelings.
all the same to me.
As you like.
Do you mind if I open the window?
I don’t mind.
No, I don’t mind.
I don’t care.
I HATE…
I hate tidying up my room.
I hate / loathe ironing.
I’ll do it when pigs fly.
I’m bored to tears.
I don’t feel like watching TV tonight.
I don’t want any more pudding! I’ve had my fill.
I can’t stand that kind of music.
WISHES AND REGRETS
Bless you!
I wish I were a millionaire!
Good luck! Happy birthday.
It would be wonderful if we could all go.
I’d give anything to be there now!
I sent him New Year greetings.
If only he were here!
I wish it would stop raining!
Many happy returns.
All our best wishes.
ANGER
I’m waming you! It’s the last time.
Good riddance!
She was beside herself with rage.
Get out of here!
I am fed up with that situation.
l’m sorry but I can’t take it anymore.
I’m going to lose my temper.
The children are getting on my nerves.
SADNESS
He was upset.
Sarah went to pieces.
Peter is down in the dumps.

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English conversation for beginners: Doubt and lack of opinion

English conversation for beginners: Doubt and lack of opinion


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DOUBT AND LACK OF OPINION
I can’t tell you just/right now
How should I know!
I don’t know
I don’t know what to say.
I don’t quite know
I doubt his/her words
I doubt if / whether
I doubt it / I have my doubts
I have doubts about…
I have no opinion about it.
I have no opinion.
I haven’t got a clue
I know nothing about
I will not make any comment.
I wouldn’t be so sure.
I’d prefer not to comment on..
I’m not in position to answer.
I’m not sure
I’m not that sure
I’m speechless. / It leaves me speechless.
I’m still in the dark about
I’ve never thought about it.
If in doubt, … / When in doubt …
It is difficult to comment on…
It is not certain whether…
It is open to doubt whether…
It isn’t known for sure whether…
The truth is that …
There is still some doubt about/regarding…
Who knows.
You never know!
You tell me!

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Expressing opinion in English (PDF included)

Expressing opinion in English


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EXPRESSING OPINION
As far as I’m concerned…
As for me / As to me,…
For me,
Frankly, I think…
From my point of view, …
Generally speaking, I think…
Honestly, I think…
I am sure / I am certain that …
I am under the impression that
I assume that …
I believe that…
I bet that …
I consider
I dare say that …
I feel that
I find
I gather that …
I grant that / I admit that
I guess that …
I have a poor opinion of…
I have no doubt that …
I have the feeling that …
I hold the opinion that …
I hold the view that …
I mean
I personnally feel
I presume
I realize that…
I reckon…
I suppose
I tell you what I think
I think
I would say that …
I would suggest that…
I’m of the opinion that…
I’d like to point out that…
I’m convinced
I’m quite convinced that
I’m utterly convinced that…
If you ask me…
In my experience…
In my humble opinion…
In my opinion (view)… / To my mind, …
It goes without saying that …
It is considered…
It is generally accepted that…
It is my impression that …
It is thought that…
It seems to me that …
My belief is that
My conviction is that …
My impression is that
My impression is that …
My opinion is that
My own feeling on the subject is that …
My view is that
Personally, I think…
Rumour has it that…
Some people say that…
Speaking for myself…
Speaking personally, …
That’s my view of…
That’s my view.
The way I see it…
To be quite honest / frank…
What I mean is…
What I reckon is…
What I think is …
Word got round that…
You know what I think?

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English conversation Choices and decisions

English conversation Choices and decisions


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CHOICES AND DECISIONS
After much hesitation, …
Be honest!
Do you have anything in mind for… ?
Go for it!
Have you made any plans for… ?
Have you made up your mind?
Have you settled on a… ?
Honest to God!
I can’t make up my mind.
I chose not to
I chose to…
I chose…
I consider…/ I’m considering…
I did it from choice.
I didn’t have a free choice.
I don’t know what to do.
I had no other alternative but to…
I had no other choice / option.
I have half a mind to…
I have made up my mind to…
I have my doubts about… / I hesitate to…
I have no decision-making authority.
I have taken / made the decision to…
I haven’t made my decision yet.
I leave it up to you.
I plan on…
I plan to…
I was of a mind to…
I was thinking of…
I was toying with the idea of…
I’m about to…
I’m afraid there is no alternative.
I’m afraid you’ve made the wrong choice.
I’m determined to…
I’m not sure.
I’m quite determined to…
I’m resolved to…
I’m still undecided whether…
I’m still undecided.
I’m uncertain/ undecided about…
I’ve decided on… / I’ve settled on…
I’ve made my choice.
I’ve set my heart on…
I’ve taken it into my head to…
I’ve taken my pick.
It’s a choice you have to make.
It’s entirely up to you.
It’s for you to decide.
It’s not for me to decide. / It’s not for me to choose.
It’s the only option for you.
It’s the only option for you.
It’s the safest option.
It’s up to you.
It’s your decision. / The decision is yours.
Leave it to me to…
Let me go straight to the point:
Let me think it over.
Make the right choice!
My aim is to…
My ambition is to…
My decision is final.
My top priority is to…
No need to think twice about it!
Period! (US) / Full stop! (UK)
That’s what decided me.
There is a choice!
There isn’t much choice.
Think it over! / Give it some thought!
We have reached the decision to…
What did you have in mind for… ?
Who makes the decision?
with the aim of
with the intention of… / with a view to…
Without a moment’s hesitation.
You don’t have to choose sides.
You have a very wide choice.
You have the option of…
You’ve chosen the easy way / answer.
You’ve made the right choice.

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English conversation: Affirm your preferences

Affirm your preferences


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Affirm your preferences
What do you prefer? / What do you like best?
I don’t mind at all. / I really don’t care. / I couldn’t care less.
I don’t mind. / I have no preference. / It’s all the same to me. it makes no difference to me.
It leaves me cold.
I have a marked preference for…
I have no particular preference on the subject.
I prefer… / I like… better.
I thought I’d better let you know.
I very much prefer…
I’d rather keep my options at the moment.
I’m far more attracted to…
I’m inclined to favour…
In order of preference…
It doesn’t matter whether…
It makes no difference.
Navré de vous décevoir, mais…
Preferably…
Rather than / In preference to…
That makes a really big difference to me!
That makes all the difference!
There’s nothing I like more than…
What difference does it make?
What I like most is…
What’s your favorite —?
Which do you prefer? / Which do you like best?

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English expressions: Talk about your tastes

English expressions: Talk about your tastes


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TALK ABOUT YOUR TASTES
I’m very fond of…  / I enjoy … very much.
I advocate…
I can hardly wait to…
I can’t stand… / I can’t bear…
I don’t feel like it at all. / It doesn’t appeal to me at all.
I don’t feel like…
I feel drawn towards…
I feel like…
I fell in love for…
I have a weakness for…  / I have a soft spot for…
I have absolutely no desire to…
I have an aversion to…
I insist!
I loathe… / I detest…
I look forward to… / I can’t wait to…
I particularly loathe…
I support…
I’d very much like to…
I’m a believer in… / I’m an advocate of…
I’m apt to… / I’m inclined to…/ I’m prone to…
I’m attracted to…
I’m biaised
i’m biased against…
I’m crazy about…
I’m dying for… / I’m craving for…
I’m in favour of…
I’m indisposed to…
I’m interested in…
I’m keen on…
I’m keen to…
I’m not a great supporter of…
I’m not that keen.
I’m not thrilled by…
I’m not too keen on…
 I’m into soccer.
 I’m really into tennis.
If you insist.
It’s not my kind of…
There’s nothing like…
What about you? / How about you?
What I dislike most is…
What I hate most is…

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