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Mini Lesson: When you check into a hotel, use the phrase "Could I get a wake‑up call at 7 am?" to sound
When you check into a hotel, use the phrase "Could I get a wake‑up call at 7 am?" to sound polite. If you need directions, say "Can you poin…
When you comment on a new app ...
When you comment on a new app, start with a softener such as "I think" or "In my view" to sound polite. Follow it with a specific point, e.g…
When you ask for a recommendation in a hotel...
When you ask for a recommendation in a hotel or tourist office, use the polite structure “Could you recommend …?” For example, “Could you re…
When you want to share a feeling...
When you want to share a feeling without sounding harsh, start with a softener such as “I feel…”, “I’m worried that…”, or “It seems to me th…
Mini Lesson: When talking about feelings, start with “I feel” rather than “You always” to keep the tone
When talking about feelings, start with “I feel” rather than “You always” to keep the tone constructive. For example, say, “I feel hurt when…
Mini Lesson: When discussing plans, use the idiom "make a break for" to mean leaving quickly. For examp
When discussing plans, use the idiom "make a break for" to mean leaving quickly. For example, "We made a break for the door when the fire al…
Mini Lesson: Mastering phrasal verbs can enhance your English skills. For example, "pick up" can mean t
Mastering phrasal verbs can enhance your English skills. For example, "pick up" can mean to learn something quickly, as in "She picked up Fr…
When traveling, it's useful to know phrasal verbs like ...
When traveling, it's useful to know phrasal verbs like "check in" and "check out" 🛫️. These verbs are commonly used in hotels and airports t…
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