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When speaking English we often need to describe trends in business and the economy. The following words and expressions are all commonly used. to forecast We forecast that costs could rise by a further 5% between now and next year. to predict Economists are predicting a double-dip recession. to go up Prices have gone up…
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At some time or other, most of us will have to give a presentation. The idea of speaking in public can be frightening enough if you're a native English speaker, but it's even more so if English is your second language. These eight tips will help you plan a perfect presentation. 1. Know your audience…
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The most popular pages on english-at-home.com are all to do with speaking English. I'm not surprised – most people want to be able to speak English confidently. But being able to find someone to practise with is a big problem – especially in countries where English is not spoken as a first language. This is…
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It can be difficult to keep a conversation going. Even if you understand what the other person is saying, you can feel "blocked" or "frozen" when it's your turn to speak. The words or phrases you need don't often come quickly enough to mind. The more opportunities you can get to use and speak English,…
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If you don't live in an English-speaking country, and you don't have friends or family to speak English with, where can you practise your English speaking skills? It's easier to have a conversation if you have a reason to speak – something to talk about. These ideas all give you a reason to speak with…
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Dates In English, we can say dates either with the day before the month, or the month before the day: The first of January / January the first. Remember to use ordinal numbers for dates in English. (The first, the second, the third, the fourth, the fifth, the twenty-second, the thirty-first etc.) Years For years…
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Having good social skills is important if you want to make a good impression on the people you meet. Here's some advice on what is considered polite or impolite in English-speaking cultures. 1. Please, thank you, excuse me and I'm sorry These polite expressions are used a lot in spoken English, and not using them…
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There are two types of relative clauses in English: those that add extra information (non-defining relative clauses) and those that modify (or define) the subject of the sentence (defining relative clauses). Defining clauses These clauses define the noun and they identify which thing or person we are referring to. Things "The present which he bought…
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How can you ask someone to do something for you in English without sounding rude? Here are some of the ways that you can give orders and instructions. 1. Use the imperative form We use the imperative form to give orders, warnings and advice: Be quiet! Take care! Listen to me carefully! Because it can…
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If you take a flight from an airport in an English-speaking country, you're likely to hear some of these phrases. Checking in Did you pack these bags yourself? Have you left these bags unattended? Does the luggage belong to you? Have you been with your bags the whole time? Has anyone given you anything to…
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