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Chatting about health

Clare — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:42:28 +0000

English-speaking people often talk about their (and other people’s) health. When we talk about our own health, we tend to downplay serious problems and keep the conversation as...

Shopping – Buying Presents

Clare — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:01:50 +0000

British people traditionally give each other presents on their birthdays and at Christmas. Here are some typical conversations between a customer and a shop assistant. Example 1 Example...

Talking about Christmas Preparations

Clare — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:01:33 +0000

From the beginning of December, British people start making preparations for the Christmas holidays. Here are some typical conversations. Vocabulary notes Christmas cards = cards with a winter...

On the Plane – Asking for Help

Clare — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:47:17 +0000

How can you get help from the cabin crew on a plane journey? Here are some examples of when you might need assistance. Remember that it’s important to...

Restaurants – Customer Care

Clare — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:36:33 +0000

If you work in a restaurant as a waiter or waitress, you’ll need to respond to customer complaints, or other requests. Here are some useful phrases for looking...

At the Airport – Ticket Refunds and Problems

Clare — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:14:01 +0000

Here are some useful words and phrases for changing your ticket: cancel a flight = when the flight will no longer go reschedule = change the date of...