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1 You Never Know Meaning/Usage: Expressing that the unlikely could happen Explanation: This is short for "You never ...
2 Worry - Worried about Family Listen to the Entire LessonParents worry a lot about their kids. And if you have a mom or dad that ...
3 Big Deal Meaning/Usage: Something really important. Often times used with "no" to express that the event is...
4 Just Name It Meaning/Usage: Used to express that you are offering to do or give anything the other person asks Ex...
5 How would your mother describe you "How would your mother describe you?" You can use more personal words here because your mother know...
6 No matter what… I.EXAMPLES: No matter what he says, don’t believe him. No matter how you do it, it will be wrong. ...
7 Afraid or Scared Listen to the Entire LessonSome people really don't get scared that much. Others get scared all the...
8 Youre supposed to + (verb) Listen to the Entire Lesson'You're' is a contraction of the words 'you are.' When using 'You're' wit...
9 Software Listen to the Entire LessonDifferent companies use different software programs. For example, a tax ...
10 How long do you plan on staying with this company "How long do you plan on staying with this company?" This question is usually asked to the people w...
11 Golf - Talking on the Course Listen to the Entire LessonOn the course, here are some common sentences you can use when playing wi...
12 Are you an organized person "Are you an organized person?" You can think that this question is stupid. Actually, I do. Everyone...
13 What can I do for…? I.EXAMPLES: What can I do for you? What can I do to cheer her up? What can I do to make him sat...
14 Lets not + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'let's' is formed from the words 'let us.' Here you are requesti...
15 Dating Part - Asking for a Date Listen to the Entire LessonIn the previous section, we covered talking to someone before getting a d...
16 What do you do when there are too many things to do "What do you do when there are too many things to do?" When someone is busy, it is important to tak...
17 A friend Who’s your best friend? Who’s your best friend?It’s Jenny.She’s my best friend.What does she look l...
18 Thanks to… -> similar meaning with “Because of” , express gratitude being due to someone or something; with the...
19 Redirecting Listen to the Entire LessonReceiving a Call "I believe Joe Carry in marketing can help you with tha...
20 Rumor has it that + (subject + verb) Listen to the Entire Lesson'Rumor has it' is an expression used when suggesting you might have heard...
21 Baseball Listen to the Entire LessonBaseball is one the biggest sports in America. It's also popular in many...
22 Im thinking of + (verb-ing) Listen to the Entire Lesson'Thinking' refers to a process of thought, forming an opinion or judgment...
23 College Partying - Questions Listen to the Entire LessonIf you are new to these types of partying, you can ask questions about wh...
24 Holiday Where did you go for holiday? Where did you go for holiday?Last year I went to Singapore, a Southea...
25 I promise not to + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonWhen using the word 'promise' you are giving your word that what you are ...
26 In your previous position, how much time did you spend ... "In your previous position, how much time did you spend on the phone?" "In your previous position, ...
27 It’s your turn… -> you’re on next . Someone’s turn is the time when they can or must do something, because they are...
28 What could you have done to improve your relationship with a manager you didnt like "What could you have done to improve your relationship with a manager you didn't like?" This questi...
29 Drinking - Ordering Drinks Listen to the Entire LessonI'll cover ordering drinks in a restaurant in the 'Restaurant' section. ...
30 Help yourself to… I.EXAMPLES: Make yourself at home. Help yourself to some fish. Help yourself to the refrigerato...
31 Since When Meaning/Usage: Asking from when Explanation: This one is a little difficult to explain. It is usual...
32 Talking to the Boss Listen to the Entire LessonUnless you are the owner of the company, you will have a boss. This less...
33 Asking for more work Listen to the Entire LessonMost companies will have so much work that you will never run out of thin...
34 Sports in General - Softball Listen to the Entire LessonSoftball "I play on a men's softball league. It's underhand pitch and mo...
35 Excited - General Sentences Listen to the Entire LessonBeing excited is another positive emotion. I'm sure everyone knows what ...
36 Talking to your Subordinate or Direct Listen to the Entire LessonIf you are a manager, then you will more likely have someone reporting to...
37 Good Luck Meaning/Usage: Wishing someone well. Also can mean that it is not possible. Explanation: The liter...
38 Thats easier said than done Meaning/Usage: This is used when something is easy to say but very hard to do. Explanation: This ph...
39 Do you like to work by yourself or with others "Do you like to work by yourself or with others?" Even if you have a strong preference to work alon...
40 What is the most recent movie you saw "What is the most recent movie you saw?" You can either answer by using a similar answer to the rec...
41 Tell me about a time you aimed too low. "Tell me about a time you aimed too low." I have never been in sales, but the example answer I want...
42 I Couldnt Agree With You More Meaning/Usage: To completely agree with someone Explanation: This is the highest level of agreeing w...
43 What would you do if… I.EXAMPLES: What would you do if you were me? What would you do if you were in my shoes? What w...
44 Yesterday - The Past - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "What did you do last night?" B: "I met some friends and...
45 Checking In and Checking Out Listen to the Entire LessonChecking in is pretty simple, you just need to go to the counter and say ...
46 University Life - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hi. My name is Mark." B: "Mark? I'm Bill. Glad to meet ...
47 Talking to Strangers - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "It's a nice day." B: "Yes. It is a beautiful day." A: ...
48 Do you like Listen to the Entire LessonWith this question you are asking someone what they prefer or enjoy.Here ...
49 Come On Meaning/Usage: Urging someone; also used to try and speed things up Explanation: There are many def...
50 I have + (past participle) Listen to the Entire LessonAgain, 'I have' shows possession or something acquired. By adding a past...
51 Sleep Tight Meaning/Usage: Get a good nights sleep Explanation: Comes from the saying, "Good night, sleep tight...
52 Examinations - Finding Information Listen to the Entire LessonHaving a lot of information about tests can help prepare for exams. The ...
53 Restaurant How often do you eat out? How often do you eat out?Who do you go with?I often eat out on weekends, ...
54 Bored - Boring Work Listen to the Entire LessonA different situation you can tell someone you are bored is when you are ...
55 What do you do when there is no work to do "What do you do when there is no work to do?" The interviewer wants to find out what type of person...
56 I have no idea… I.EXAMPLES: I had no idea that she was a thief. He has no idea how to operate these machines. I...
57 He is not only… but also… I.EXAMPLES: He is not only humorous, but also patient. He is not only a good leader, but also an e...
58 Dating - Asking for Second Date Listen to the Entire LessonAnother way to get another date is by suggesting another restaurant. Jan...
59 How come… I.EXAMPLES: You forgot to bring your homework again. How come? How come your little sister is s...
60 I feel like + (verb-ing) Listen to the Entire LessonHere you are expressing to someone something you would enjoy doing.Here a...
61 Stress - School Listen to the Entire LessonUnfortunately, stress is a common emotion that we all experience. Most o...
62 I didnt mean to + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonThe word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'. When using it...
63 Dont sweat it Meaning/Usage: To tell someone not to worry Explanation: When people worry a lot, they can sweat. T...
64 Stress - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hi Jackie. You don't look too well. What's going on?" B...
65 What’s the use of… ->used for saying that something is not likely to have a successful result, and so there is no point...
66 Football Listen to the Entire LessonFootball is referred to as soccer in most countries, but in America, foot...
67 Ive heard that + (subject + verb) Listen to the Entire LessonYou are letting someone know that you are aware of something or that you ...
68 Body Parts - Leg and Head Area Listen to the Entire LessonThe leg area "I went jogging yesterday so my legs are all sore." "Your ...
69 Out of this world Meaning/Usage: Amazing Explanation: When something is of this world, it is not normal. This phrase ...
70 Leaving Messages Listen to the Entire LessonWhen you call someone and they are not there, you have to leave a message...
71 By the way… I.EXAMPLES: By the way, is there a bathroom in the apartment? By the way, do you have any change...
72 Roommate - Dormitory Listen to the Entire LessonWhile in school it is common to have a roommate when you are in the dormi...
73 Married Life - Talking about a Friend Listen to the Entire LessonTalking about a friends marriageThere are some terminologies used when a ...
74 If you dont understand your assignment and you cant reach your boss, what would you do "If you don't understand your assignment and you can't reach your boss, what would you do?" This qu...
75 If I were you, I would + (verb) Listen to the Entire LessonHere you are giving an example of what decision YOU would do given the ci...
76 Smoking - Quitting and General Statements Listen to the Entire LessonIf you are in a hotel getting a room, the clerk might ask you, "Would yo...
77 Shame on You Meaning/Usage: Used to tell someone that they did something wrong Explanation: Having "shame" is ve...
78 I’ve had enough of… I.EXAMPLES: I’ve had enough of her continual chatter. I’ve had enough of your complaining. Have...
79 General Statements Listen to the Entire Lesson "I have to go. I have a meeting I'm late for." "I have to go to a meet...
80 Smoking - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "Hey Bobby. What's going on?" B: "Just taking a smoke br...
81 Books How often do you read books? How often do you read books?I read books almost every night before I g...
82 Roommate - Apartment Listen to the Entire LessonWhen people live in an apartment, it is usually among friends. So there'...
83 Poker - Terminologies Listen to the Entire LessonPoker is a fun activity among your friends. Poker is also something a pe...
84 Thank you for Listen to the Entire LessonSaying 'thank you' is telling someone you appreciate what they have done....
85 What do you do when a worker is giving the team more problems than helping "What do you do when a worker is giving the team more problems than helping?" If you have a lot of ...
86 What I’m trying to say is… I.EXAMPLES: What I’m trying to say is that he is a good husband. What I’m trying to say is that ...
87 Being Worried - Talking to a Worried Person Listen to the Entire LessonWhen someone is worried, here are some sentences you might need to say. ...
88 Over ones head Meaning/Usage: When something is mentally too difficult to understand. Explanation: To understand s...
89 Performance Review - Interactive Practice 1Listen All  |   Person A  |   Person BA: "It's that time of year again." B: "Yeah. I always get n...
90 University Life - Questions and Answers Listen to the Entire Lesson "What high school did you attend?" Before we answer this question, kee...
91 Habits and Health Listen to the Entire LessonHabits and heath are popular topics with almost everyone. From listening...
92 At The Grocery Listen to the Entire LessonWhile at the grocery you could be asked by workers a variety of questions...
93 If you could learn something such as a new skill, what would it be "If you could learn something such as a new skill, what would it be?" "What's the next thing you wa...
94 Im On My Way Meaning/Usage: Common way of telling someone that you are going to the person. Explanation: This is...
95 During the Meeting Listen to the Entire LessonIf you have to talk in a meeting, there are three general reasons. You m...
96 Exercise Gym - Other Methods Listen to the Entire LessonOther ways to work out in a health clubMany people lift weights in the he...
97 Keep Your Cool Meaning/Usage: To act normal Explanation: "Cool" is described as composure and the absence of excit...
98 A museum What type of museum is popular in your country? What type of museum is popular in your country?Ther...
99 I should have + (past participle) Listen to the Entire LessonShould' is the past tense of the word 'shall.' When using the words 'shou...
100 I would rather… than… ->express a preference when making a choice I.EXAMPLES: ->express a preference when making a choic...