Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 7)

1. My brother-in-law is a freshman at HCC.
2. Do you do any sports? Yes, I go swimming/ running/ sailing/ canoeing.
3. Do you play football/tennis/badminton?
4. What’s your favourite sport? I like motor racing best.
5. We play tennis/badminton/volleyball/basketball on a tennis/badminton/volleyball/basketball court.
6. We play football/cricket/rugby on a football/cricket/rugby field or pitch.
7. We swim in a swimming pool.
8. Do you like westerns? (film) No, I like science fiction films best.
9. The best action film I’ve seen was Goldfinger with James Bond.
10. If I see a horror film, I can’t sleep.
11. Zelda Glitzberg is a film star.
12. I like films by Iranian directors.
13. Do you go to the cinemas often?
14. Yes, I go every week.
15. No, I watch videos at home.
16. What’s on at the cinema this week?
17. It’s a comedy called Airplane.
18. Have you seen The Monster? Yes, I saw it on TV.
19. Did you like The Adventure of Tom Sawyer? Yest, I loved it/ enjoyed it.
20. Did you like the movie? No, it was boring. (= makes you want to fall asleep)
21. Can you watch horror film? Yes, if I’m not on my own.
22. I watch TV every evening. (Not see TV)
23. Did you watch/see the film about President Kennedy?
24. I listen to the radio every morning.
25. What programmes do you like best on TV and radio?
26. I like watching films on TV. (Or I like to watch…)
27. I like listening to music on the radio. (Or I like to listen to…)
28. I often listen to CDs or tapes when I am relaxing.
29. At the weekend, we usually watch a video.
30. A lot of young people play computer games every day.
31. Do you use the internet?
32. I really like cooking. 
33. Do you like gardening?
34. We grow flowers and vegetables in our garden.
35. I live in a flat. I don’t have a garden, but I have a lot of house plants.
36. I read a lot at home.
37. What do you read? I read novels.
38. I like books about nature/ adventure.
39. I like magazines about rock music and sport.
40. Do you read a newspaper every day?
41. Sometimes we invite friends around. (= we ask them to come to our houe/flat)
42. I often have people/have friends to dinner.
43. My best friend comes to stay sometimes. (=sleeps in my house/flat)
44. I talk to my friends on the phone every evening. Or I ring my friends every evening.
45. Sometimes, I just do nothing.
46. I like to have a sleep after lunch. Or I like to take a nap after lunch.
47. There was a burglary at the school last night.
48. John West murdered his wife.
49. There are a lot of muggings in the city centre.
50. A robber robs a person or a place.
51. That bank was robbed yesterday.
52. My sister was robbed in the city centre.
53. A thief steals something.
54. Somebody stole my bicycle.
55. I was robbed in the city centre yesterday.
56. A student was arrested for shoplifting this morning.
57. The police came to the school and spoke to his teacher.
58. The student has to go to court next week.
59. If he is guilty, he will have to pay a fine.
60. If he is innocent, he can go home.
61. I don’t think he will go to prison.
62. Some vandals broke the windows in the telephone box.
63. We have a lot of vandalism in my town.
64. A lot of young people take drugs nowadays.
65. I football hooliganism a problem in your country?
66. The news is on TV at 8 o’clock every night.
67. Do you watch soaps/ soap operas? Home and Away is my favourite.
68. I like nature programmes best.
69. I watched documentary last night about drugs and young people.
70. I talk shows, people talk about very personal and private things in their lives.
71. The children watch cartoons on Saturday mornings.
72. I always watch sport programmes and films.
73. In most countries there are morning newspapers and evening newspapers.
74. Everny month, I buy a magazine.
75. My mother buys women’s magazines.
76. I like news magazines like Newsweek and Time.
77. My little brother buys comics.
78. Do you have satellite TV? How many channels do you have? We have 90.
79. You can read some newspapers on the internet.
80. There was an interview with the US President on TV last night.
81. The reports are outside the TV star’s house.
82. My sister is a journalist; she writes for the NYT.
83. I always read an evening newspaper.
84. In Britain, most people have four or five channels. They have more if they have satellite TV.
85. Satellite TV is getting more popular in Britain every year.
86. I watch TV less than one hour every day.
87. The TV isn’t working. Can you repair it?
88. The washing machine is broken. We need to mend it.
89. The plants are dying. Did you forget to water them?
90. The room is untidy. We must tidy it.
91. I’ve lost my keys. Will you help me look for them?
92. You’ve cut your finger. You should put on a plaster.
93. You’ve a row with a friend. Will you aplogise?
94. Carla had a bad day at work yesterday? She was late for work.
95. She had too much work to do.
96. He colleague as in a bad mood.
97. Her computer crashed.
98. The photocopier was out of order.
99. The coffee machine wasn’t working.
100. My brother broke a glass.
101. There was a hurricane/ snowstorm/ forest fire there last year.
102. San Francisco has had a lot of earthquakes.
103. The river often floods after heavy rain.
104. There are too many people in some places. Cities are too crowded.
105. There is a lot of pollution in many cities. 
106. The air pollution is very bad today.
107. The river is polluted and a lot of fish have died.
108. The American War of Independence lasted eight years.
109. The traffic jams in the city are terrible in the rush hour.
110. He had a car crash on the way to work.
111. There’s a teachers’ strike today.
112. The bus drivers are on strike.

Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 6)

1. Do you want some bread?
2. In China, most people eat rice.
3. In Italy, pasta is very popular.
4. Many people eat meat or fish almost every day.
5. Most young people love hot-dogs, hamburgers and pizzas.
6. Most British people like fish and chips.
7. Many people don't bat an eyelid when their pets climb up on surfaces such as the kitchen table or worktop.
8. There is waste bin in the kitchen where we put rubbish in
9. She uses frying pan to fry eggs.
10. Chopsticks were first used by the Chinese and later spread to other neighboring countries.
11. We put cup on saucer.
12. Where can I find a fork/saucepan/bowl?
13. Can I help with the washing-up/ the cooking?
14. Where does this cup / plate / frying pan go? (Where do you keep it?)
15. Where shall I put this cup/ the milk?
16. Where can I find the hairbrush/ comb?
17. Where is the chest of drawers?
18. Where is the chest of wardrobe?
19. John goes to bed at 11 o’clock. He goes upstairs to his bedroom.
20. He gets undressed and wears nightdress/ nighties before going to bed.
21. He reads for a bit. He turns off the light and falls asleep.
22. He wakes up when his alarm clock rings.
23. He gets up. He has a shower, cleans his teeth and gets dressed.
24. He goes downstairs to the kitchen for breakfast.
25. In my bedroom there is a big bed.
26. There are two wardrobes, one on the left and one on the right of the room.
27. I have a bedside table with a lamp and an alarm clock on it.
28. There is a cupboard beside the window.
29. The cupboard has two shelves and five drawers in it.
30. When do you clean your teeth?
31. The sofa/couch is near the window.
32. Sometimes I listen to the radio or listen to music.
33. I just relax in the living room.
34. Where is the remote control for the TV?
35. There’s a reading lamp on the desk.
36. Close the curtains and switch the lights on; it’s getting dark.
37. Turn the radio off and turn the TV on, please. I want to watch the football match.
38. In my living room there is a table, a TV, a desk, a sofa and two armchairs.
39. The TV is near the window, and the sofa is against the wall.
40. The table is in the middle of the room.
41. The walls are white and there are some pictures on them.
42. I always like to relax in the living room.
43. In the evening I watch TV there, or listen to music.
44. What does your father do?
45. Where do you work? I work in a restaurant.
46. Is it an interesting job? Yes, I like it.
47. I work in a factory/ an office.
48. I work at home/ from home.
49. He is a maths teacher.
50. After school, students do homework.
51. At primary school, children learn to read and write.
52. The teacher gave a lecture on chemistry and the students took notes.
53. Students can do a (language/ an English) course in many colleges and schools.
54. At the end of a course, students often have to take/do an exam.
55. You hope to pass your exams.
56. You don’t want to fail your exams.
57. If you pass your final exams at university, you get a degree.
58. Sara got a box of crayons on her birthday.
59. Don’t forget to put a stamp on the envelope.
60. Don’t forget to post the letters.
61. Juan makes a lot of phone calls.
62. He phones his friend every day.
63. John sent me a fax yesterday.
64. What is your phone/fax number? Double three oh seven one eight.
65. Hello. It’s Nick here. Can I speak to Mr John, please.
66. I’m sorry, he isn’t here at the moment. Can I take a message?
67. Thank’s. Could you just tell him Nick called. I’ll call back later.
68. OK. I’ll tell him. Goodbye. Bye.
69. Sara gets a lot of emails from New York.
70. What is your email address? myname at gmail dot com.
71. We had a wonderful holiday in Thailand in 2014.
72. Are you going on holiday this summer?
73. We’re going on a package holiday to Singapore. (everything is included)
74. We’re going to have a winter holiday this year. (=often means skiing/winter sports)
75. I want to to camping this year. (=sleep in a rent)
76. I’m going on a walking holiday in the Alps. (=usually means walking up mountains)
77. A coach tour is a cheap way to go on holiday. (=going in a big, comfortable bus)
78. Are you flying to France from England? No, we’re going by ferry. (=ship where you can take your car with you)
79. We’re going by car/by train/by bus.
80. If you’re going to another country, don’t forget to take with you your passport/ some traveller’s cheque and currency/ a camera/ a phrase book (if it’s a different language)/ your luggage.
81. When you are abroad try the local food/ try to speak the language/ go to the tourist information office if you have any questions.
82. How much does this cost? Can I pay by cheque/ credit card?
83. I only have a $100 note; I don’t have any change.
84. Do you have a single room/ a double room? (In a hotel)
85. How much is a single room with a bathroom?
86. I have a reservation. (= I booked a room)
87. Your room is on the first floor. The lift is over there.
88. Here is your key. Would you like some help with your luggage?
89. Can you fill in this form, please?
90. Sign here, please.
91. Please, check your bill. (= make sure it is correct)
92. Can I check out, please?
93. Can I have the bill, please?
94. How do I get an outside line? (=to phone someone who is not in the hotel)
95. What i the code for Korea/ India?
96. Can I have breakfast in my room, please?
97. Can I have a morning call, please? At 6:30. (= You want to wake up at 6:30)
98. What time is breakfast/ lunch/ dinner?
99. Can I (ex)change some money, please?
100. Can I change some dollars into pounds, please?
101. How many yen to the pound at the moment?
102. Can I cash a traveller’s cheque, please?
103. Can I cash a cheque at the reception, please?
104. How much does a hotel room cost in New York?
105. How many US dollars are there to your own currency at the moment?
106. How much of your own currency is there to the euro?
107. You can have a cup of tea/coffee and a snack at cafe. They sometimes serve meals there too.
108. You can go to a restaurant for a full meal.
109. Bars and pubs serve alcohol and soft drinks.
110. Are you ready to order? (Waiter)
111. Yes, I’d like tomato soup and steak, please.
112. Would you like the steak with chips or new potatoes? And how would you like your steak - rare, medium or well-done? (Waiter)
113. Well-done, please. And with chips.
114. And what would you like to drink? (Waiter)

Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 5)

1. My suit is new but these trousers are old.
2. Her shorts/jeans/tights are blue.
3. Naomi is wearing a long red coat.
4. She’s carrying a suitcase and a small handbag.
5. Sara has (got) a red coat on.
6. Mary is a very tall woman.
7. James is quite short.
8. How tall is Tom? He’s 1.60 metres tall.
9. Dolly is really slim.
10. I was very thin when I was in hospital.
11. A rather fat man opened the door.
12. The doctor said I am overweight.
13. How much do you weigh? I weigh 65 kilos.
14. Sally has dark hair and dark skin.
15. She has brown eyes.
16. Polly has blonde (pale yellow) hair and fair skin.
17. Billy has a beard and long hair.
18. Harry as a moustache and short hair.
19. My grandmother is 92.
20. My uncle is middle-aged, but would like to be younger!
21. This hospital for elderly people.
22. My sister is quite pretty. She’s a very beautiful girl.
23. Jim’s a very handsome man. 
24. Bob’s a rather ugly man.
25. I’m not ugly or handsome, I’m just ordinary-looking!
26. Are your parents old? (Or more polite: elderly)
27. Why is Sara so thin?
28. Why does Sara look so thin?
29. Sara looks very thin, doesn’t she?
30. Jeff has short fair hair and a bread.
31. David’s hair is long and he has a moustache.
32. Kevin is medium height.
33. Jon is quite ordinary-looking.
34. I don’t feel well. I must go home and rest. (I’ll probably be OK tomorrow)
35. I feel ill. Can you get a doctor please. (Perhaps a serious problem)
36. That food was bad. I think I’m going to be sick. (I want to vomit)
37. Have you got an aspirin? I’ve got a headache.
38. I’ve got a toothache. I need to to the dentist.
39. I’m going to bed with a hot drink. I’ve got a cold.
40. I get hay-fever every summer, from flowers and grass. I sneeze all day.
41. My little brother has asthma; sometimes he can’t breathe.
42. In some countries, mosquitoes can give people malaria.
43. The drinking water was bad, and many children had cholera.
44. My uncle had a heart attack. He is in hospital.
45. Cancer kills many people who smoke every year.
46. Have a good diet: eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
47. Get some exercise: swimming, jogging, cycling are good for you.
48. Don’t have too much stress: relax after work, and don’t panic about work!
49. I love my family and my best friend.
50. I like my job.
51. I don’t like horror films. (I dislike is less common)
52. I hate my boss.
53. I prefer coffee to tea. (= I like coffee more than I like tea)
54. I want a new car.
55. I want  to buy a new car.
56. I hope to do well in my exam.
57. I hope (that) my friend does well in his exam.
58. I hope (that) the lesson ends soon.
59. I hope (that) my friend feels better soon.
60. I hope (that) it gets warmer soon.
61. I felt surprised yesterday when an old friend rang me.
62. I felt upset when my boss was rude to me.
63. It’s my birthday today. Is it? Happy Birthday.
64. I Austria, Germany and Switzerland they speak German but in Italy they speak Italian.
65. It’s a sunny day in Tokyo today, but it’s cloudy in Hong Kong.
66. It’s foggy in Sydney and it’s snowing / it’s snowing in Moscow.
67. It’s raining in Barcelona but the sun is shining in Madrid.
68. It’s lovely weather today, isn’t it!
69. It’s a horrible day, isn’t it!
70. It’s very hot in Mexico - it is often 45 degrees Celsius in summer.
71. It’s very cold in the Arctic - it is often minus 50 degrees there.
72. It’s very wet in London - carry an umbrella when you go sightseeing there.
73. It’s very dry in the Sahara - it doesn’t often rain there.
74. A hurricane is a very strong wind.
75. A storm is when there is a strong wind and rain together.
76. A thunderstorm is when there is thunder, lightning, rain and sometimes wind together.
77. We almost never have hurricanes.
78. Summer is my favourite season because it is warm and dry.
79. There are some clouds in the sky and a little wind.
80. Today it is sunny and warm.
81. You can get a train at the railway station.
82. You can change money at the bank.
83. You can read books and newspapers at the library.
84. You can park your car in/at the car park.
85. How do I get to Park Street?
86. Is there a pedestrian area here?
87. A farmer lives on a farm and works in the fields.
88. My friend lives in a cottage.
89. I love nature.
90. I like walking in the countryside.
91. There is wonderful wildlife in the north of the country.
92. In the south of the country, there is a national park.
93. You can take food and drink and have a picnic.
94. You can go walking/skiing in the mountains.
95. We went swimming in the lake. The water was warm.
96. We went walking along a 5-kilometre path.
97. We saw some wonderful wildlife in the national park.
98. We had a picnic sitting by the river.
99. There are some big forests and a lot of farms.
100. The countryside is flat. There are a lot of paths where you can walk.
101. There are a lot of villages and some small towns.
102. She wants to live in the country.
103. They are interested in wildlife.
104. Downtown
105. Can I have a single/return (ticket) to Barcelona please?
106. I’d like a book/reserve a seat in advance.
107. How much is the train fair? (or bus/taxi/airfare)
108. Was the journey long?
109. The train arriving at platform 3 is the 16:50 train to Paris.
110. The Edinburgh train departs (or leaves) from platform 6.
111. Is there a buffet/restaurant car on this train?
112. Do I have to change trains for Toronto?
113. You have to check in an hour before the plane takes off.
114. I went through customs but nobody checked my passport.
115. Give your boarding card to the flight stewards when you get on the plane.
116. Have a good flight.
117. The plane landed in New York at 5:30.
118. We hired a car for a week. We had to fill it up with petrol.
119. Can I give you a lift? I’m going into town.
120. At the airport, follow the signs to the railway station.
121. Buy a ticket to Cambridge.
122. There are trains every hour.
123. At Cambridge station take a number 5 bus.
124. The stop is just outside the station.
125. Get off the bus at the hospital, cross the road and take the first road on the left.
126. My house is on the corner of the street with a red door.

Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 4)

1. I listen to the radio in bed in the morning.
2. I waited for the bus for half an hour yesterday?
3. I asked for a black coffee, not a white one.
4. Where to I pay for our meal?
5. This book belongs to Sarah Smith.
6. What are you thinking about?
7. Helena thanked her mother for the present.
8. James apologised for being late.
9. I love looking at old photographs.
10. Are you looking for the key?
11. Parents look after their children. (=they take care of them)
12. I’m looking forward to my recreation leave.
13. I’m good at geography but bad at maths.
14. Joe’s always been interested in politics.
15. I’d be interested to hear what you think.
16. We’re going to the cinema. Are you interested?
17. If you are interested in helping, just turn up on Saturday.
18. I am extremely interested in art. She didn’t look very interested.
19. I find art very interesting. It was a really interesting lecture.
20. He is afraid of mice.
21. John is proud of winning a medal. His mother is proud of him.
22. I’m used to getting up early.
23. Joe is good at playing the piano.
24. John is waiting for a train to London.
25. This bicycle belongs to the hotel.
26. The children thanked their grandmother for the money.
27. Sally is listening to her walkman.
28. He apologised for his mistake.
29. Let me pay for our tickets.
30. Billy is thinking about the holidays.
31. Hisroshi wasn’t used to eating British food.
32. He was used to traffic jams.
33. I was good at physical education and bad at maths.
34. I usually ask for a black coffee.
35. I am proud of my family.
36. I am afraid of going to the dentist.
37. I like listening to folk music.
38. I am looking forward to my holiday.
39. I belong to a tourists’ club.
40. I am used to eating lots of different kinds of food.
41. Mr Gorbachev is an ex-President of Russia.
42. He and his two ex-wives are all good friends.
43. It is impossible to read his handwriting.
44. Pre-school children learn by playing.
45. This work is not very good. Please redo it.
46. He lives in a house which is a half-hour bus ride from the city.
47. It is very crowded there and it is impossible for non-residents to park there.
48. He is rewriting his autobiography in a very informal style.
49. I don’t know why he redoes it so often.
50. The book is now available at half-price.
51. He was late for work so he went quickly to the station.
52. The little child danced happily across the grass.
53. The mother was smiling with happiness as she held her baby in her arms
54. They said goodbye with great sadness because they knew they would probably never meet again.
55. That beach is very popular with tourists because it is long and sandy.
56. It’s a lovely sunny day.
57. This book is quite good.
58. My bedroom is very quiet.
59. Why do I always lose my keys!
60. These trousers are very loose.
61. Yesterday I fell and broke my arm.
62. I felt ill yesterday, but I feel OK today.
63. This cooker costs $100.
64. He is a very good cook.
65. Will you lend me your bicycle?
66. Can I borrow your bicycle? Yes, take it.
67. The passport officer checked my passport.
68. The mouse controls the computer.
69. I hope I pass my exams. (=really want to pass)
70. I have not studied; I expect I’ll fail my exams. (=probable)
71. Diana had a baby yesterday.
72. It was born at 1.15 yesterday morning.
73. It weighed 3 kilograms.
74. They are going to call him John - after John, his grandfather.
75. Grandfather John’s birthday is June 16th too - but he was born in 1945.
76. The baby’s father was born in 1972.
77. Bill and Sarah got married.
78. Sarah got married to Bill.
79. They went on honeymoon to Thailand.
80. They were married for twenty years.
81. Bush became ill.
82. He died last year.
83. He died of a heart attack.
84. Bush is dead.
85. I have two brothers and two sisters.
86. My sisters are both married.
87. One sister got married this year.
88. She had a very big wedding.
89. The other sister got married four years ago.
90. One of my brothers is divorced.
91. His father died six years ago.
92. His mother is widowed.
93. Barbara is his niece.
94. William, Henry and Ian are his nephews.
95. Sam has/ has got one brother and one sister.
96. Mary has/ has got two cousins.
97. Peter has/ has got two nephews but I haven’t got any nieces.
98. Sara has/ has got only one grandmother now.
99. Jane is washing her hair.
100. I have a pain in my leg.
101. The eye is the hole in the needle.
102. The face is the front of the clock.
103. The big hand shows the minutes and the little hand shows the hours.
104. The neck is the narrow part at the top of the bottle.
105. The foot of the mountain is the bottom of the mountain.

Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 3)

1. Jack likes jogging round the park every morning.
2. How often do you go jogging? Do you often go climbing?
3. We went home because we were tired.
4. We went home early, so we missed the end of the concert.
5. We went home when Jane wanted to.
6. We went home before the concert ended.
7. We went home after John had sung his first song.
8. We went home although we did not want to.
9. We will go home if we are tired.
10. He sleeps only five hours every night.
11. Even their 10-year-old son works in the shop.
12. She works harder than she does.
13. He works in the shop and his wife does also / too / as well.
14. Sam was seasick, so he left the navy.
15. My brother plays tennis better than I do.
16. We went to the cinema at the weekend.
17. How many seconds in quarter of an hour?
18. What is the third day of the week?
19. What month is your birthday in?
20. What day will it be the day after tomorrow?
21. What day was it the day before yesterday?
22. How many minutes are there in half an hour?
23. What day is it today?
24. What day will it be tomorrow?
25. What is the seventh month?
26. What day was it yesterday?
27. What century is it?
28. What month is it?
29. Last month it was March and next month it will be May.
30. In the past people didn’t have even TV but they may travel to Mars in the future.
31. I’ll be with you in a moment. (= a very short time)
32. Jane’s in Paris at the moment. (= now)
33. See you soon! (= in a short time)
34. We met recently. (= not long ago)
35. I think you’re in the office at the moment and I’ll be with you in a moment.
36. We met recently.
37.  It always snows in Russia in winter.
38. It often rains in Britain.
39. The temperature in London hardly gets to 35 degrees Celsius.
40. I go shopping once a week, on Thursday.
41. I brush my teeth twice a day.
42. I see my uncle three times a year.
43. I play football four or five times a month.
44. I always go swimming on Fridays.
45. I sometimes go swimming on Saturdays.
46. I often go swimming on Tuesday.
47. I normally go to school/work by bus.
48. I hardly ever play football. 
49. I occasionally watch TV.
50. I rarely drink milk.
51. I often wear a hat.
52. I rarely eat chocolate.
53. I always go to bed at 10.
54. I never go to the theatre.
55. There are books and papers everywhere in my room.
56. Is Mary at home?
57. Is she in her house/flat? No, sorry, she’s out. No, sorry, she’s away. (in another town/area) No, sorry, she’s abroad. 
58. Are you studying English at home or abroad?
59. Are you going away this year?
60. What have you got in your right hand at the moment?
61. What is there at the end of this book?
62. In York Street, there is a cinema on the left and a restaurant on the right.
63. Where is Mike? Is he out? / away? / abroad?  
64. She speaks in a friendly way.
65. He was speaking in an unfriendly way.
66. The car goes very fast. Isn’t it a fast car?
67. His car goes very slowly. Is that a slow car?
68. The music was too loud.
69. It’s very quiet here.
70. The teacher speaks very quietly. We can’t hear him.
71. She sang loudly.
72. She’s a good driver. She drives well.
73. He’s a bad driver. He drives badly.
74. Use a dictionary if you want to.
75. This furniture is modern.
76. The traffic is bad today.
77. I’ll give you some advice about your future.
78. He can give you some useful information about the United States.
79. There is some bad news today.
80. It’s terrible weather today.
81. Accommodation here is expensive.
82. I need some fresh air.
83. Studying is hard work.
84. Air travel is faster than rail travel.
85. He ate three loaves of bread.
86. The man bought two litres of milk.
87. She gave him a kilo of apples.
88. Can I have some bread, please?
89. The east of the country usually has better weather than the west.
90. We went on two long journeys last year.
91. This restaurant is better than that one.
92. That’s a nice jacket. Thank you.
93. It’s a lovely day today! Yes, it is.
94. Mary’s a wonderful person. Everybody loves her.
95. Do you wanna go to London on Saturday? That’s an excellent idea!
96. The weather last year was worse than this year.
97. Tim is a horrible person. Nobody likes him.
98.  I had a terrible day at work today. 
99. The traffic was terrible yesterday.
100. I get $500 a week in my job. That’s not bad! (= good!)
101. I have to get up at 5:30 tomorrow. Oh, how awful! / horrible! (Not how bad]
102. If we want to make ‘nice’ stronger, we can use wonderful.
103. Mary is a wonderful teacher. (Not very with wonderful)
104. She’s very kind; she helps me with the children.
105. If you are finding that difficult, I could help you.
106. Mary was anxious to help.
107. Can you help me find my glasses?
108. Her brother offered to help her with her homework.
109. They helped me through a very difficult time.
110. I’ll help you to the door.
111. Can I help you off with your coat?
112. Can I help you to more vegetables? (=to give someone something, especially food or drink)
113. More police officers on the streets would help.
114. Organic farming methods help the environment.
115. The new measure will help boost trade.
116. We hope this helps to clarify the situation.
117. Further study will help towards a better understanding of the problem.
118. Foreign tourists can help revitalize our economy.
119. Banning smoking in restaurants may help people avoid the risk of illness. (Also: to avoid)
120. I can’t help thinking that they should have informed the police.
121. She couldn’t help laughing when she saw it.
122. I shouldn’t have said it but I couldn’t help myself.
123. My friend John is very easy-going. (=relaxed, easy to be with)
124. All his friends are more intelligent than him. 
125. Martha is a horrible woman; nobody likes her.
126. My uncle is a difficult person. H is never happy.
127. That waiter is stupid. I asked for coffee and he has given me tea! (Stupid is a very strong word)
128. Barbara’s too stupid to understand.
129. I didn’t ask because I was afraid of looking stupid.
130. What a stupid question.
131. This may sound stupid, but just give it a try.
132. I was stupid enough to listen to him.
133. It was so stupid of her to interfere.
134. What a stupid haircut!
135. It was a really stupid argument.
136. He kept singing the same stupid song.
137. Does this shirt look stupid?
138. ‘I can’t recognise you,’ I said stupidly.
139. I stupidly loaned him some money.
140. I don’t like selfish people.
141. Sara is very good/ well-behaved, but his little sister is very naughty.
142. Jean was nice/kind/wonderful to me when I was in hospital.
143. It was nice/kind of you to remember my birthday.
144. Let me carry you bag. Thanks, that’s very kind of you.
145. Is you little brother well-behaved? No, he’s naughty. 

Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 2)

1. We say ‘Come in!’ when someone knocks at the door of a room.
2. The person who knocked entered into the room.
3. A woman came out of a shop with two big bags.
4. Put your money in and the ticket will come out of the machine.
5. They came back from Italy yesterday.
6. What time did you come home last night?
7. What country do you come from?
8. We’re gonna a party tonight. Do you wanna come along?
9. Come and see me some time.
10. The children come back from school at four o’clock.
11. What time do you come home every day?
12. Are you coming to the party tonight?
13. Please come here for a minute/moment. I want to show you something.
14. She came quietly into the room.
15. He came home late again last night.
16. The dog began to growl as we came closer.
17. The captain of the ship invited us to come aboard.
18. People came from all over the country to see him.
19. Some people came by car while others came by plane.
20. Why don't you come and stay with us for a while?
21. About a hundred people are coming to the wedding.
22. People come many miles to visit the shrine. (=travelled a long way)
23. The medic waved smelling salts under his nose until he came round.
24. She's cool to the idea right now, but sooner or later she'll come round.
25. We’re ready to solve any problem that may come up.
26. The girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go.
27. It takes Jon 20 minutes to get to work.
28. I go to office every day. It takes me 10 minutes.
29. I do homework every day. It took me two hours yesterday.
30. How long does it take to the station?
31. Are you taking an English course?
32. Do you have to take an exam?
33. I want to take some English lessons?
34. How do you get to the work? I take the bus.
35. In Paris you can take the metro/subway to the Eiffel Tower.
36. How does Mike get to work? He takes the train.
37. Are you going out? Take an umbrella.
38. Are you going to the beach? Take some water with you.
39. Sorry, you can’t take your camera into the museum.
40. Can I take a photograph here?
41. She took her things to her room.
42. It looks like rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.
43. This bus takes you downtown.
44. Her office is down that hallway. I can take you there, if you want me to.
45. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
46. She took us for a ride in her new car.
47. He's not the kind of guy you can take home to meet your parents.
48. She took her child to one side and scolded him.
49. I took the pen and signed my name.
50. I wanted to speak English. So I took a course. / took some lessons.
51. Do you want to learn English? Why don’t you take a course? / take some lessons?
52. In Britain, when you’re 17, you can take your driving test.
53. Are you going to the kitchen? Can you bring me a glass?(Take = from here to there; Bring = from there to here)
54. Please take this form to the secretary.
55. I’ve brought you some apples from my garden. (Bring somebody something)
56. When she visits me, she always brings me flowers.
57. You can take my umbrella and bring it back tomorrow.
58. Take your camera with you when you go to Bangkok. It’s beautiful there.
59. Shall I bring you a present from New York?
60. Why not just bring me the money when you come?
61. Have you brought the money with you from the bank?
62. He brought his friend home to meet his parents.
63. Have you brought the money with you from the bank?
64. This radio station brings you all the news as it happens.
65. Can anything bring peace to this troubled region?
66. Having a baby has brought great happiness into her life.
67. I’m getting tired. I wanna go to bed.
68. It’s raining. I’m getting wet.
69. I’ve finished my study. Now I wanna get a job.
70. My friend is ill! Please get a doctor.
71. Do you want a drink? I can get some coffee.
72. I’m going to the shop to get a newspaper.
73. Where can I get a taxi?
74. How can I get to the airport? Take the airport bus at the bus station.
75. When you get to New York, ring me.
76. When you get back from Chittagong, ring me.
77. Maria and John are getting married in July.
78. When I get home, I have my lunch and listen to the news.
79. I get there at 6 o’clock, so please ring me at 6:30.
80. The sun is going down. It’s getting dark.
81. When the sun comes up it gets light.
82. He’s in hospital but he’s getting better.
83. He got a new bicycle for his birthday.
84. I got a letter from my lawyer.
85. She got a phone call from her sister.
86. Did you get my message?
87. You need to get your mother’s permission to go.
88. She hasn’t been able to get a job.
89. I usually/normally get up at eight o’clock. But today I got up at eight-thirty.
90. If you wanna be successful you need to get a good education.
91. It took us a while to get the waiter's attention.
92. It took us a while to get a taxi.
93. I got up at 6:30 this morning. I’m tired now.
94. I hated my sister when I was young but now we get on very well.
95. He soon got over his cold.
96. He always turns on the TV at 9:30 o’clock to watch the news.
97. Someone is turning on the oven.
98. It’s a sunny day. Turn the light off.
99. Turn the TV up. I can’t hear it.
100. Turn the TV down. It’s too loud.
101. Don’t stop. Go on talking. It’s interesting.
102. A bomb went off in a London station yesterday.
103. It’s cold and windy outside. Put your coat on. Or Put on your coat.
104. Come on! We’re going to be late. (=telling someone to hurry)
105. Come on! It’s not the end of the world. (=encouraging someone)
106. She turned down the stereo.
107. She turned down the invitation.
108. The plane takes off at 12:30.
109. She took off her shoes.
110. They’re doing up the hotel.
111. He’s doing up a shoe.
112. She did up her coat.
113. Do you speak English?
114. I like talking to you.
115. Can you answer the telephone / the door, please?
116. The train arrived in Dhaka on time.
117. The bus arrived late in Chittagong.
118. Please pass the salt.
119. Can I help you carry your baggage?

Learn English through Everyday Expressions (Set 1)

1. We are at home today.
2. I go to work by bus.
3. She goes to office on foot.
4. Sometimes, you may make mistakes in your English.
5. I’ll have lunch. (Also: dinner/breakfast/a meal)
6. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
7. I wasn't hungry enough for a full breakfast.
8. He’ll have a meeting. (Also: a party/a competition/a game)
9. We have an exam (Also: a lesson//a homework/an appointment)
10. Have the kids done their homework?
11. Do you wanna have a cup of tea? (Also: coffee/drink/sandwich/an ice-cream/some cheese)
12. Does she wanna have a shower? (Also: bath/swim/sauna)
13. If you cook dinner, I’ll wash the dishes.
14. I haven’t had dinner yet.
15. We had chicken for dinner.
16. We have had vegetables for dinner.
17. She has had soup for lunch.
18. Will you have dinner with me this evening?
19. Let’s go out to dinner tonight. (=eat in a restaurant)
20. When do you do the housework? (Also: do the gardening/do the washing/do some exercises/do the bathroom)
21. She will make coffee (Also: make dinner)
22. Is that your camera? Can I have a look?
23. Is that new? Can I have a look?
24. Is that your bicycle? Can I have a go?
25. Do you have a moment? Can I have a word with you?
26. We always have a good time in our English lessons.
27. I’m going to have my hair cut.
28. He is sneezing. Has he got a cold?
29. Do they have a new car?
30. You can have it until I get back.
31. She has a red bike, and I have a blue one.
32. She has got another part-time job and now she has two jobs.
33. I'm looking for the newspaper. Do you have it?
34. He had the newspaper right in his hand.
35. I used to have a necklace like that, but I lost it.
36. She used to share a room with her sister, but now she has her own room.
37. Have they got a new car?
38. We've got things to do.
39. Bye! Have a nice day!
40. I've got three sisters. Have you got any brothers and sisters? [Have + got (informal/speaking) = have (writing/formal)]
41. My house is big. It’s got five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
42. We've got ten minutes before the train goes.
43. Have you got a pen?
44. I've got a problem. Can I have a word with you?
45. I've got a cold/headache.
46. He met his wife at work.
47. We met each other in college.
48. Did you meet anyone interesting at the party?
49. I'd like you to meet my good friend Bob.
50. The couple met at a dance.
51. Have we met? You look familiar.
52. They met for drinks after work.
53. Let's meet at the park.
54. They meet together every week.
55. The museum’s not free. You have to pay $10 to go in.
56. All students have to do the exam.
57. I haven’t got a car, so I have to walk to go to school every day.
58. What do you have for lunch?
59. How many pens have you got with you now?
60. Do you always have a party on your birthday?
61. What do you usually have when you go to a restaurant?
62. Why don’t you have a drink?
63. We went to Paris last summer.
64. Shall you go to the swimming pool today?
65. You can go to a place on foot or some kind of transport.
66. Is this train going to Manhattan?
67. Where does the road go?
68. Jim went in his room and shut the door.
69. Sara went out of the house and into the garden.
70. The phone was ringing. She went down the stairs quickly.
71. I’m going back home this evening.
72. I’ll be back the day after tomorrow. (= I’ll be available)
73. I hate going shopping.
74. I usually go swimming in the morning.
75. Let’s go dancing. Let’s go shopping.
76. Do you like going sightseeing when you are on holiday?
77. Hans goes skiing every winter.
78. Bob is going fishing today.
79. On Saturday Jan is going to visit his aunt.
80. On Sunday we are going to stay at home.
81. On Monday I’m going to meet Sam at the restaurant.
82. Please go away, I’m tired.
83. From Cambridge, trains go to London and Norwich.
84. Do you like tennis? Yes, I do. So does my friend.
85. Did they like the film? Yes, they did. So did I.
86. He doesn’t play well, does he?.
87. Don’t do that, Tommy.
88. What are the people on the road doing? They are rallying.
89. What do you do? I’m an engineer.
90. What does your wife do? She is a secretary.
91. Did you do the washing this morning? No, I’m going to do it later.
92. Our company does a lot of business with the USA.
93. The homework exercise is very difficult. Just do your best.
94. What’s the boy doing? He’s having an ice-cream.
95. I do a lot of housework but never do the gardening.
96. I’ll make some tea/hot chocolate.
97. I make breakfast every day. (Also=lunch/supper)
98. The teacher’s making a photocopy.
99. He’s making a film of the class. (Also=video)
100. The children are making a noise.
101. Don’t make mistakes with ‘make’.
102. I have to do my homework.
103. I have to take/do an exam next week.
104. When I get up I make my bed.
105. I want to make an appointment with the doctor.
106. I’d like to take a photo of you.
107. After dinner, I’ll help you do the dishes.
108. Going by buses always makes me tired.
109. My friend called me stupid. It made me angry.
110. That film made me sad.
111. I always make a lot of mistakes when I speak English.
112. If I do my homework every day, my English will get better.
113. Let’s go to bed now. We can do the dishes in the morning.
114. I want to do an exam in French. Do you know where I can make one?
115. We always try not to make a noise after ten o’clock at night.
116. Long lessons always make me tired.
117. She was horrible to me. It made me angry.
118. They’re making a film/video.
119. Can I take a photo of you?
120. He’s 25 but he never does his own washing.
121. What do you think, yes or no? We must make a decision today.
122. I have to make an appointment with the doctor. Do you have her phone number?
123. Are you taking/doing an exam tomorrow?

Lean English through VOA - May 2015

Lean English through VOA - May 2015

1. Baltimore State's Attorney: Gray's Death Was Homicide
2. Baltimore Police Officers Charged in Death of Black Man
3. Experts See Closer Link Between Earthquakes and Oil Drilling
4. Learning to Read in Safaliba Helps Ghanaian Kids Learn English
5. Everyday Grammar: Double Negatives - Can’t Get None?
6. Hippos:The Life Force of African Rivers
7. S.O.S.– In Other Words, Help!
8. Bad News for Press Freedom Around the World
9. The 25 Most Popular Cities to Visit in America
10. African Powers Argue After Attacks on Immigrants in S. Africa
11. 3-D Printed Device Helps Children with Rare Breathing Disorder
12. Congress Debates US Export-Import Bank
13. Body Cameras Seen as Good and Bad for US Police Officers
14. Taiwan,China Look to Expand Ties Before Elections
15. FromTaxi Driver to Famous Fishing Fly Maker
16. Growing Better Fruits and Vegetables
17. Hot Computers Could Be Used to Heat Homes
18. Taiwan,China Leaders Hold Talks Ahead of Elections
19. US Expanding Aid Efforts in Nepal
20. Volunteers Aid Victims of Riots in Baltimore
21. Johannesburg Gets a Taste for Japan's Kobe Beef
22. Hong Kong Lawmakers Promise to Block Election Plan
23. US Senate Considering Bill on Iran’s Nuclear Activities
24. Sec. of State John Kerry Visits Somalia
25. Lessons for Germany on 70th Anniversary of V-E Day
26. Kerry in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Yemen Crisis
27. The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe
28. US Africa Command Helps Continent Become More Stable
29. Latina Blues Singer Releases New CD
30. Aid Group Recommends Debt Cancellation for Nepal
31. The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe
32. US Court: NSA Phone Record Gathering Is Illegal
33. More Republicans Join 2016 Presidential Race
34. Everyday Grammar - Simple Past and Present Perfect
35. Former Boko Haram Captives Take Steps to Recovery
36. Not All Mother Expressions Are As Nice As Mom
37. New Paint Resists Oil and Water
38. From Syria to Germany: Brothers Escape Civil War
39. The Top 25 Cities to Visit in the World
40. Project in Cambodia Finds Success in Improving Nutrition
41. Preventable Carbon Monoxide Still Claims Many Lives
42. Surgical Glue Approved for Use Inside the Body
43. Students Report on Worldwide Landmine Problem
44. South African's Love Affair with Vinyl Records
45. Salmonella Turned Into Cancer Killing Super Bug
46. NASA Working Toward Mission to Mars
47. Thousands of Migrants Arriving in Indonesia, Malaysia
48. Saudi King to Skip US-Gulf Meeting
49. Free Trade Deal Fails in US Senate Test Vote
50. Southeast Asian Nations Refuse Calls to Rescue Migrants
51. Successful Debate is Like Building a House
52. Obama:US, Saudi Arabia Have 'Extraordinary Friendship'
53. India’s Modi Seeks Closer Ties During China Visit
54. A Municipal Report by O. Henry
55. Google Opens First Asian Campus in Seoul
56. Homeless Shelter for LGBT Youth Opens in Washington
57. A Municipal Report by O. Henry
58. Everyday Grammar: Problems with Pronouns and Gender
59. Blues Music Great B.B. King Dead at 89
60. Kerry Faces Area Tensions on Asia Trip
61. US Agency Announces Wave Energy Prize Competition
62. US-Turkey Agreement Could Slow 'Jihadist Highway'
63. US Considering Action in South China Sea
64. 18 Films Seek Top Prize at Cannes Film Festival
65. Young People Learn Leadership in the Great Outdoors
66. Common French Words in American English
67. How We Date: Here, There and Everywhere
68. Discover America's Appalachian Trail
69. Common French Words in American English
70. How We Date: Here, There and Everywhere
71. Discover America's Appalachian Trail
72. The Man Who Collects Secrets
73. Resounding Earth: Creating Music from Metal
74. Chinese-American Nightclubs Changed Racial Stereotypes
75. Amazon Receives Patent for Drone Delivery System 
76. Will Vietnamese 30 Under 30 Help Their Country? 
77. WHO: Growing Threat from Antibiotic Resistance 
78. US Coalition Targets Islamic State Group in Ramadi 
79. North Korea Cancels Ban Ki-moon Visit 
80. Successful Debate for New Learners and Large Classes 
81. Indonesia,Malaysia Agree to Temporarily Shelter Migrants 
82. Nigerians'Trek' to Celebrate Historic Election 
83. Bugs Are the New Food 
84. Shi'ite Militias Gather for Possible Ramadi Offensive 
85. US Police: Biker Gangs Threaten Public Safety 
86. 19-Year-Old Is Youngest Mayor in Maryland History 
87. Michael Jordan Fights for His Name in China’s Highest Court 
88. Deaf-Blind Woman First to Use New Phone 
89. North Korea Cancels Ban Ki-moon Visit 
90. China Warns US Spy Plane in South China Sea 
91. Google Self-Driving Car Heading to Public Streets 
92. In the US Senate, Heated Debate over Catfish 
93. Limited Mental Health Services Being Offered in Cambodia 
94. Everyday Grammar: Introducing Conditionals 
95. Learning at the Laundromat 
96. Islamic State Militants Capture Two Major Cities 
97. Guide to 2016 Campaign: Money and Super PAC 
98. Cambodia Circus Offers a Better Life to Young Performers 
99. Sail, Row, Paddle, All The Way To Alaska 
100. Hold Your Horses! 
101. Memorial Day: Arlington National Cemetery 
102. America’s Famous Front Lawn Gets Overhaul 
103. Study: Insecticide Is Killing Wild Bees 
104. China Increases Its Ballistic Missile Abilities 
105. New Tool Maps Buildings' Energy Efficiency 
106. Vietnam Slow To Start Up Renewable Energy 
107. Exploring America’s Immigration Story 
108. Tensions Rise in Hong Kong Before Tiananmen Anniversary 
109. FIFA President: Charges Bring Shame to Sport
110. Successful Debaters Earn Business Benefits
111. Greece Says No Payment to Lenders Without Deal
112. FIFA Re-Elects Blatter Despite Corruption Scandal
113. Everyday Grammar: Relative Pronouns
114. State Limits on Media Raise Concern in Turkey
115. Blind Boy Defines His Life With Music
116. UN Supports Protection of Journalists in Conflicts
117. Could a Tattoo Cost You a Job?
118. Words That Are Their Own Opposites
119. Lawmakers Debate How to Deal with Free Trade's Results
120. Asia’s Boat People: Smuggled or Trafficked?
121. Group Helps US Children Learn About Healthy Foods
122. Poverty, Gender Inequality Force Girls Into Marriage
123. WHO: Smoking Costs More Than You Think
124. Films Explore Native Peoples, Culture Conflict