What should you say in English if you wanted to buy some clothing? Have you ever bought something using English? If so, were you fluent? Did the shop assistant understand you? Did you get what you wanted or in a
At the train station
In this article you will learn how to buy a train ticket and ask for arrival and departure information about a train. Expressions about topics that can be discussed on a train are also presented. And don’t forget to have a
How to order a coffee
Ordering coffee or a cappuccino at a bar is something everybody does at home or abroad, but coffee can be served in many ways so how to make yourself understood if you want a “caffè macchiato” instead of a “caffè
Ordering food and drink
When you are in a bar or a restaurant and you want to order something to eat or drink never forget the magic word “please” and use the modal “could” instead of “can”. “Could” is perceived as more polite than
Asking for and giving information
In this video you’ll learn how to ask for information and to give directions. Watch the video and take a look at the common expressions presented in the glossary below.
Advice and suggestions
Do you know how to give some advice to a relative or a friend? If not watch this video to get familiar with some expressions.
Making requests
The following video explains how to make a request or to ask for something in a polite way. If you use these expressions your request will certainly be fulfilled.
Obligation and necessity
Prohibition in English is expressed by the modal verb must in the negative form (MUST NOT) which means that if something is prohibited or forbidden you aren’t allowed to do it. Obligation, is something that you are expected to do,
Describing people and things
In a conversation it is important to be able to give an accurate description of people, things and places. In these videos you can find vocabulary and many useful expressions to be used for this purpose.
Describing places
When you are with your foreign friends or acquaintances you are often asked to describe the place where you live or where you went on holiday. If you want to make a good impression on them you should give an