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Demanding Explanations in English.
Below are some common phrases and expressions you can use for demanding explanations in English. Can you explain why you were so late? How come it has taken you so long to reply to my email? I don’t understand why you never finished the work on time. Can you tell me why you didn’t attend […]
Continue readingGuessing
Here are some common English expressions you can use when guessing. It looks like you’re new here. It looks like you don’t know what happened. Perhaps she knows the answer. I’d say it’s over 9 A.M now. If I had to take a guess, I’d say he’s 40. Maybe he wants to quit his job. […]
Continue readingAsking for Information in English
If you need to ask someone for information, you can use some common English phrases and expressions as below. Asking for Information: Could you tell me how to get to the bus station? Do you know that old man? Do you know how much is this car costs? Do you happen to know where […]
Continue readingExpressing Sympathy in English
Below are some common phrases and expressions you can use to show your sympathy to other people. Expressing sympathy: That’s too bad. That’s so sad. I’m sorry. What bad luck! I hope things get better soon. It would be OK soon. I hope you feel better soon. What a pity! Oh, that’s terrible. Be patient, […]
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Making Suggestions and Giving Advice in English
Here are some common phrases and expressions you can use when making suggestions and giving advice in English: Making suggestions and giving advice: You should try to learn English everyday. I think you should go home early. Why don’t you join an English club? You’d better wake up early. Let’s have dinner together. What […]
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Asking and Giving Permission in English
When asking and giving permission in English, you can use below phrases and expressions: Asking for permission: Can I use your pen, please? Can I sit here? Is it okay if I sit here? Can I ask you a question? May I use your computer? May I come in? Can I take a look at […]
Continue readingMaking Offers in English
If you want to offer something or to do something for another person in English, you can use below phrases and expressions: Making Offers: Can I…? Shall I…? Would you like me to…(do something)? Would you like…(something)? Do you want me to…(do something)? Do you want…(something)? Let me…(do something) I can…If you’d like I’d be […]
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Making Requests in English
You can use below phrases and expressions when asking someone to do something for you. Making requests: Will/Would/Can/Could you please… Do you mind…? Do you think you could…? Do you think it would be possible to…? Would it be possible for you to…? Would there be any possibility of… Would you be kind enough to…? […]
Continue readingMaking Invitations in English – Different Ways To Invite Someone
Here are some common expressions you can use when making or responding to invitations in English. Making invitations: Do you feel like going for a walk? Do you want to go to the movies tonight? Would you like to play cards? Would you like a cup of coffee? What about a cup of tea? I […]
Continue readingExpressing Certainty and Uncertainty in English
If you are sure or not sure about something, you can use below phrases and expressions to express your Certainty/Uncertainty. Asking for Certainty: Are you sure? Are you sure about it? Are you certain about it? Do you think it is true? Do you think so? How sure are you? Expressing Certainty: Yes, I am […]
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