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Travel English: At the Airport, Hotel, and more

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Vocabulary for Food, Cooking, and Eating Out

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Vocabulary for Shopping and Money

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Present Simple Tense

1. Dialogue Emma : Hi, Jake! What do you do every morning? Jake : Hi, Emma! I wake up at 7 a.m. I brush my teeth and eat breakfast. Then I go to school. What about you? Emma : I get up at 6:30. I drink tea and read a book. Then I walk to work. Jake : That sounds nice! Emma : Yes! And on Sundays, I visit my grandparents. Jake : I play football on Sundays! The girl talks about her routine. 2. What is the Present Simple? The Present Simple tense is used to talk about: Habits and routines (things we do regularly) Facts and general truths Schedules and time s Permanent situations (things that do not change) Instructions and directions (giving orders or advice) Feelings, thoughts, and opinions (things we believe or think) 3. How to Use the Present Simple A. Affirmative Sentences Subject Verb (+s/es for he/she/it) Example I / You / We / They base verb I wake up early. He / She / It verb + ...

The tricky /θ/ and /ð/ sounds (think vs. this)

Understanding /θ/ and /ð/ The /θ/ and /ð/ sounds are some of the most difficult for English learners because they do not exist in many other languages. They are both made by placing the tongue between the teeth but differ in voicing. /θ/ – A voiceless sound, as in think , both , path . /ð/ – A voiced sound, as in this , brother , breathe . Key Differences Voicing – /θ/ is voiceless, meaning the vocal cords do not vibrate. /ð/ is voiced, meaning the vocal cords vibrate. Tongue Position – Both sounds are pronounced with the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth. Common Spelling Patterns /θ/ – Usually spelled as “th” (e.g., think, thin, month ). /ð/ – Also spelled as “th,” but mostly found in function words (e.g., the, this, that, other ). Common Minimal Pairs think /θɪŋk/ vs. this /ðɪs/ thin /θɪn/ vs. then /ðen/ breath /brɛθ/ vs. breathe /briːð/ path /pæθ/ vs. bathe /beɪð/ Example Sentence "This path is thick with dust." "Path" and "thick" con...

Ordering food at a Restaurant: Essential English conversation guide

1. Real-Life Conversation Situation: Anna and Mark are at a restaurant. A waiter comes to take their order. Waiter: Good evening! Welcome to Bella Italia. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes? Anna: Good evening! We’re ready. Can we start with a Caesar salad, please? Waiter: Of course. And for the main course? Mark: I’ll have the grilled salmon with mashed potatoes. Anna: I’d like the spaghetti carbonara. Waiter: Great choices! Would you like anything to drink? Anna: I’ll have an iced tea. Mark: Just water for me, please. Waiter: Perfect. I’ll be back with your order shortly. Enjoy your meal! The waitress / waiter takes the order at the restaurant. 2. Key Phrases for Ordering Food Here are some essential phrases you can use when ordering food: 1. Getting a Table "Do you have a table for two?" "We have a reservation under (name)." "Can we sit by the window?" 2. Looking at the Menu "Can I see the menu, pleas...

A beginner’s guide to having a conversation with a Foreigner

When you meet a foreigner, it’s normal to feel nervous. Don’t worry! Use this simple guide to start a friendly conversation. Step 1: Greet them Start with a smile and a simple greeting: “Hi!” “Hello!” “Good morning!” (use this before noon) “Good afternoon!” (use this after noon) If they respond with a greeting, you’re off to a good start! Step 2: Introduce yourself Say your name and ask for theirs: “My name is [your name] . What’s your name?” “I’m [your name] . Nice to meet you!” When they tell you their name, you can say: “Nice to meet you, [their name] .” Step 3: Ask simple Questions Now, you can ask some easy questions to keep the conversation going: “Where are you from?” “Do you live here?” “Is this your first time here?” “What do you do?” (to ask about their job) If you don’t understand their answer, it’s okay to say: “Can you repeat that, please?” “Sorry, I didn’t understand.” Step 4: Talk about Yourself After asking questions, share something about yourself: “I’m from [your coun...

The difference between weak and strong forms of words

What are weak and strong forms? In English, many common words have two pronunciations : a weak form and a strong form . The weak form is used in normal, fast speech, while the strong form is used when the word is stressed or spoken in isolation. Weak forms are often shorter, softer, and use reduced vowels (like schwa /ə/). Strong forms are clearer, louder, and use full vowel sounds . Why do weak forms matter? Using weak forms makes your speech sound more natural and fluent . Native speakers often use them, especially in everyday conversation. If you pronounce every word in its strong form, your speech may sound unnatural or overly formal. Examples of weak and strong forms Here are some common words that have weak and strong forms: Word Strong Form Weak Form and /ænd/ /ənd/, /n/ to /tuː/ /tə/ for /fɔːr/ /fər/ of /ɒv/ /əv/ have /hæv/ /həv/, /əv/ can /kæn/ /kən/ was /wɒz/ /wəz/ he /hiː/ /hɪ/, /i/ she /ʃiː/ /ʃi/ them /ðem/ /ðəm/ How to practice weak and strong forms Listen to native spea...

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