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Things we say at break time (note interesting phrases in bold) Have you had your break yet? I need to go on break (e.g. in shops and restaurants etc. where…
Pay particular attention to the sections in bold: 1. I’ve just got to work (very recently). 2. I’m on time 🙂 3. Sorry I’m late. / Sorry I got in…
A few polite expressions for asking someone to repeat what they said: Sorry? US not UK: Excuse me? Sorry, could you repeat that, please? Sorry, can you say that again,…
Informal British Real English greetings: 1) Hiya! (Meaning: ‘Hi’) 2) Alright? (Meanings: either ‘Hello!’ or ‘How are you?’) Common answer 1: I’m alright thanks! Y’alright? Common answer 2: Alright?’ (Depending on the…
Present continuous (for the future), going to & will 1. What are you doing this evening? [present continuous for the future] I’m teaching a group of students this evening I’m…
a) It’s dull/damp. b) It’s drizzling. c) It’s just a shower. d) It’s raining heavily. e) It’s pouring down. f) It’s chucking it down. g) There’s torrential rain. h) There’s…
UK: lit US: lighted(adjective) to mean burning UK: a lit candle US: a lighted candle Please note: These posts are as a result of personal observations of common differences in…