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21 EXAMPLES

1. Making Requests

Book English: “Would it be possible for you to assist me with this matter?”

Natural Alternatives:

• Could you help me with this?
• Can you give me a hand with this?
• Mind helping me out with this?

2. Expressing Disagreement

Book English: “I respectfully disagree with your assessment of the situation.”

Natural Alternatives:

• I don’t think that’s quite right.
• I see it differently.
• I’m not so sure about that.

3. Describing Weather

Book English: “The meteorological conditions are quite unfavorable today.”

Natural Alternatives:

• The weather’s pretty nasty today.
• It’s gross outside.
• What awful weather we’re having.

4. Expressing Tiredness

Book English: “I am experiencing significant fatigue at this moment.”

Natural Alternatives:

• I’m exhausted.
• I’m beat.
• I’m running on empty.

5. Making Suggestions

Book English: “I would like to propose that we consider alternative options.”

Natural Alternatives:

• Maybe we should look at other options.
• What if we tried something else?
• Let’s explore other possibilities.

6. Expressing Confusion

Book English: “I find myself unable to comprehend the complexity of this situation.”

Natural Alternatives:

• This is way over my head.
• I’m totally lost here.
• I have no clue what’s going on.

7. Apologizing

Book English: “I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.”

Natural Alternatives:

• Sorry about that.
• My bad.
• Sorry for the hassle.

8. Expressing Surprise

Book English: “That information comes as quite an unexpected revelation to me.”

Natural Alternatives:

• Wow, I had no idea!
• That’s news to me!
• You’re kidding!

9. Describing Food

Book English: “This culinary preparation is exceptionally delicious.”

Natural Alternatives:

• This food is amazing.
• This tastes incredible.
• This is so good.

10. Expressing Urgency

Book English: “It is imperative that we address this matter with utmost priority.”

Natural Alternatives:

• We need to deal with this right away.
• This can’t wait.
• We’ve got to handle this now.

11. Asking for Opinions

Book English: “I would be interested to hear your perspective on this particular issue.”

Natural Alternatives:

• What do you think about this?
• How do you see this situation?
• What’s your take on this?

12. Expressing Frustration

Book English: “This situation is causing me considerable distress and aggravation.”

Natural Alternatives:

• This is driving me crazy.
• I’m so frustrated with this.
• This is really getting to me.

13. Describing Difficulty

Book English: “This task presents numerous challenging obstacles to overcome.”

Natural Alternatives:

• This is really tough.
• This is a nightmare to deal with.
• This is no joke.

14. Expressing Agreement

Book English: “I concur entirely with your assessment of the circumstances.”

Natural Alternatives:

• Exactly what I was thinking.
• You hit the nail on the head.
• Couldn’t agree more.

15. Describing Appearance

Book English: “Her physical appearance was remarkably elegant and sophisticated.”

Natural Alternatives:

• She looked absolutely stunning.
• She was dressed to the nines.
• She looked like a million bucks.

16. Expressing Doubt

Book English: “I harbor serious reservations regarding the feasibility of this proposal.”

Natural Alternatives:

• I’m not convinced this will work.
• I have my doubts about this.
• This seems pretty far-fetched to me.

17. Declining Invitations

Book English: “I regret to inform you that I will be unable to attend your gathering.”

Natural Alternatives:

• I can’t make it, sorry.
• I’ll have to pass on that.
• Count me out this time.

18. Expressing Excitement

Book English: “I am tremendously enthusiastic about this forthcoming opportunity.”

Natural Alternatives:

• I’m psyched about this!
• I can’t wait for this.
• This is going to be awesome.

19. Describing Speed

Book English: “The vehicle was traveling at an excessive rate of velocity.”

Natural Alternatives:

• The car was going way too fast.
• That car was flying down the road.
• They were speeding like crazy.

20. Making Complaints

Book English: “I wish to formally register my dissatisfaction with the quality of service.”

Natural Alternatives:

• The service here is terrible.
• I’m not happy with how this was handled.
• This is not what I expected at all.

21. Expressing Relief

Book English: “I am experiencing considerable relief now that the ordeal has concluded.”

Natural Alternatives:

• Thank God that’s over.
• What a relief that’s done.
• I’m so glad that’s behind us.