In this lesson, you will learn how to speak fluently in English and use the words and expressions used by native English speakers. This is episode 2 of the “Real Life English” series. By following this series, you will increase your confidence and your ability to answer questions in English without being nervous.
Pattern & Examples
PATTERN: Name + Reason/Situation
- Situation #1
- “Honey, you are more tech savvy than me. Can you please show me how to work this new phone you bought for me?”
- Situation #2
- “Michael, you know that you tower over me. Would you put the meat on the top shelf of the freezer? Pretty please?”
- Situation #3
- “Hey Susan, I’m trying to knock out my resume but it’s taking longer than I expected. I know you are the resume guru, so would you mind looking over it for me?”
Vocabulary / Expressions
- “Honey”: A term of endearment for someone you love
- “Tech Savvy”: Well informed about or good at using modern technology
- “Work something”: To use something
- “Tower over”: To be much taller than (someone or something)
- “Pretty please”: Used to ask someone for something or persuading them to do something by sounding friendly
- “Knock out something”: To complete or finish something
- “Longer than expected”: To take longer than you initially thought it would
- “Look over something”: To review or check something for errors