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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
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where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hi Emily.
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It is wonderful to be here with you today for another great episode.
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I am so happy too,
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because today we are talking about everyday conversations.
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We want to help our listeners speak naturally in daily life.
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Oh, that sounds very useful.
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What is the first situation we are going to look at today?
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Let's start with the very beginning of the day.
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Paul, what is the first thing you say when you wake up?
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Well, if I see my family,
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I always say good morning with a big smile.
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It is simple, but it makes everyone happy.
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Ah, that is so true.
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Sometimes I am too tired,
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so I just say, morning in a quiet voice.
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Yes, that is very common too.
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Morning is a great casual way to greet people you know well.
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Exactly.
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But what if you are talking to your boss at work?
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Do you say the same thing?
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No, definitely not.
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For my boss, I always use the full sentence, Good morning, Mr. Smith.
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It sounds much more professional.
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Yes, exactly.
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It's all about who you are talking to.
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Small changes make a big difference in English.
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Hmm, you are right.
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After greetings, I usually talk about my breakfast.
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I love talking about food in the morning.
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Oh, really?
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How do you ask someone about their breakfast?
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What phrases do you use?
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I usually ask my wife,
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what are we having for breakfast today?
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Or sometimes I say, did you make coffee yet?
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Wow, did you make coffee yet is a question I ask every single day.
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I really need my coffee to wake up.
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Me too, Emily.
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If there is no coffee,
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I feel a bit grumpy.
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Then I have to say,
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I'm going to buy a coffee.
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That brings us to our next daily situation.
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going to a local coffee shop is a perfect place to practice English.
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Oh, I love coffee shops.
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Let's pretend we are at one right now.
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How do you order your favorite drink?
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When I go to the counter,
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I like to be very polite.
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I usually say, Hello, could I please have a large latte?
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That is a perfect phrase.
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It is polite because you used could I please have?
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It is very nice.
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Thanks, Paul.
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What do you say when you want something very fast and informal?
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If I am in a big hurry,
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I might just say, hi,
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a black coffee to go, please.
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It is short but still polite because of please.
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Ah, to go is a very important phrase for beginners.
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It means you want to drink it outside the shop, right?
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Yes, exactly.
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If you want to sit at a table Inside the shop,
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you can say, to stay, please.
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Great example.
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So we have to go for takeaway and to stay for sitting inside.
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Simple and useful.
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What about paying?
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The barista usually asks a question when it is time to pay.
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Do you know what it is?
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Yes.
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They usually ask, will that be cash or card?
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It's a standard question in almost every shop.
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Right.
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And I usually answer very quickly, card, please then I just tap my card on the machine.
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Technology makes it so easy these days.
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No need for a long conversation there.
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But wait, Emily.
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What happens if the machine does not work?
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That can be a bit stressful.
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Oh, that is a classic situation.
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If that happens, I ask, can I try again?
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Or do you take cash?
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Good job.
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Those two questions can save you in a difficult situation.
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It's always good to have a backup plan.
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Definitely.
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Now let's move on to another part of the day.
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Let's talk about traveling to work or school.
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Hmm.
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Commuting can be interesting.
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I usually take the bus,
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so I have to check the time often.
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How do you ask someone about the bus schedule if you are waiting at the bus stop?
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I usually look at the person next to me and say,
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Excuse me, do you know what time the next bus arrives?
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Oh!
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Excuse me is perfect.
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It is the best way to get someone's attention politely in public.
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Yes, it really is.
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And if the bus is very late,
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people might say, the traffic is terrible today.
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Ugh, traffic.
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Nobody likes traffic.
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If I am late for a meeting,
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I have to call my co-worker.
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What do you say on the phone when you are stuck in traffic and running late?
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I usually say, hi, I'm sorry,
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but I'm stuck in traffic.
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I'll be about 10 minutes late.
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That is a very clear and helpful message.
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It explains the problem and gives the time.
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Perfect.
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Thanks.
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It's always better to communicate clearly when you are delayed.
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It shows you respect their time.
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Speaking of time, we've been talking for a while now.
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Time flies when you're having fun.
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It really does.
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If you are enjoying this conversation,
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don't forget to like the video,
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subscribe to the channel, and share it with a friend who is learning English.
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Yes.
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And if you're still listening, comment COFFEE below.
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We want to see who loves coffee as much as we do.
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Now, let's get back to our daily conversations.
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Let's talk about what happens when you arrive at work or school.
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Ah, entering the office.
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You see your co-workers.
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What is the standard question you ask them?
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The most common one is definitely, how are you?
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Or, how is it going?
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They are both great.
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Hmm.
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I use how is it going a lot with my close colleagues.
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It feels very friendly and relaxed.
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And how do you usually respond to that?
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Do you give a long story about your life?
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No, usually just a short answer.
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I say, good, thanks, how about you?
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Keep it simple and polite.
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Yes, exactly.
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You don't need to explain everything.
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Just a quick, good thanks,
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is perfect for the workplace.
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What if you were having a really bad day?
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Is it okay to say that to a co-worker?
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Well, if they are a close friend,
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you can say, To be honest,
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I'm a bit tired today.
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It is honest, but polite.
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Ah, to be honest is a wonderful expression.
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It shows you are sharing a real feeling with them.
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Yes, it builds a nice connection between friends.
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Now, let's change the topic to lunch break, my favorite break.
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Lunchtime is the best.
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I love deciding what to eat.
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I often ask my friends,
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where should we go for lunch?
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That is a classic question.
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What if you want to suggest a specific place, like a burger restaurant?
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I would say, how about we get some burgers today?
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It's a nice way to make a suggestion without being bossy.
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Oh, how about is a super useful structure for suggestions.
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You can use it for anything.
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Yes!
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For example, how about we watch a movie tonight?
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Or, how about we go for a walk?
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Wow, you're on a roll, Paul.
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Those are excellent examples for our learners to practice.
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Thank you, Emily.
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I try my best.
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After lunch, we usually have to go back to work and talk about tasks.
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Right.
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Sometimes you need help from a colleague.
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How do you ask for help without sounding demanding.
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I usually use a very polite phrase like,
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Could you help me with this report when you have a minute?
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That is very polite.
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When you have a minute shows that you respect their busy schedule.
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Exactly.
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It gives the other person a choice.
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They can say, Sure, I can help you right now.
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And what if they are too busy at that moment?
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What would they say to you?
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They might say, I'm a bit busy right now,
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but I can help you after 3 o'clock.
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That is a very normal response.
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It's not rude at all.
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It just explains their situation clearly.
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Yes.
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English speakers appreciate clarity and politeness mixed together.
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It makes work much easier.
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Now, let's fast forward to the end of the workday.
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You are ready to go home and relax.
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Oh, the best feeling.
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When I leave, I always say to my team,
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have a good evening, everyone.
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Ah, have a good evening is classic and professional.
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What do you say to a very close work friend?
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To a close friend, I usually just say,
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see you tomorrow or catch you later.
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It's very casual.
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Catch you later.
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That is a great slang expression.
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It just means see you later, right?
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Yes, exactly.
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It's very common in casual conversations among friends or younger people.
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I love using that one.
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Now you are finally at home.
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You want to talk about dinner with your family or housemates.
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Hmm, dinner talk.
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This is where we discuss our plans for cooking or ordering food.
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How do you ask someone if they want to cook or if they prefer to order takeout?
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I usually ask, do you want to cook tonight,
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or should we order pizza?
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It gives two clear options.
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Haha, I always choose the pizza option.
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It is just so much easier after a long day at work.
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Haha, I knew you would say that.
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Ordering food is definitely a popular choice on weekdays.
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It really is.
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But if you do decide to cook,
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you might need to check the fridge first.
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What do you say then?
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I look inside and say,
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we have some chicken and vegetables.
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We can make a stir fry.
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Yum!
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We can make is a very simple and direct way to propose a plan for dinner.
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Yes, it is practical and helps everyone decide quickly.
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Cooking together can also be a lot of fun.
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True.
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After dinner, it is time to relax.
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People usually talk about their favorite evening activities.
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Emily, what do you usually do to relax in the evening?
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Do you watch television or read?
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I love to watch a good series.
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I often tell my friends,
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I'm watching a really interesting show right now.
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Oh, that's a great conversation starter.
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Then your friends can ask, what is it about?
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Exactly.
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And I can describe it simply.
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For example, it's a story about a family living in London.
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Simple present tense is perfect for describing the plot of a book or a television show.
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It keeps it clear.
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Yes, exactly.
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No need for complicated grammar when you're just chatting about a show with friends.
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Hmm.
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What about reading?
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I prefer reading books before I go to sleep.
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It helps my brain relax.
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That sounds wonderful.
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How do you tell someone about the book you are reading?
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I just say, I am reading a fantastic book about history at the moment.
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It is very inspiring.
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At the moment is another great phrase.
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It means the same as right now,
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but it sounds very natural.
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Yes, it is a nice variation to use,
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so you don't repeat now too many times in a conversation.
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Speaking of variations, let's talk about the weekend.
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Weekend plans are a major topic of conversation during the week.
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Oh yes, on Thursdays and Fridays,
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everyone asks, do you have any plans for the weekend?
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That is the number one weekend question.
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And how do you answer if you don't have any specific plans?
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I usually say, not much, just relaxing at home.
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How about you?
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It's an easy way to return the question.
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Perfect.
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And if you do have an exciting plan,
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like going to the beach,
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what do you say then?
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I say, yes, I am going to the beach with some friends on Saturday.
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I am so excited.
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Ah, you used, I'm going to.
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That is the best structure for future plans that are already decided.
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Exactly.
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We use going to for plans we have already made.
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It shows certainty about the future.
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Good job, Paul.
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You explain grammar so naturally through our conversations.
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Our listeners must love it.
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Thanks, Emily.
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I think examples are always better than long lists of rules from a textbook.
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I agree completely.
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Real conversations help you learn English the way people actually speak it every day.
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Let's think about one more common situation.
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Talking about the weather.
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People love talking about the weather.
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Especially in English-speaking countries.
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It is the ultimate small talk topic.
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How do you start a conversation about it?
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If it is a beautiful day,
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I just look up and say,
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beautiful weather today, isn't it?
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Oh, I love that.
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Adding isn't it at the end is a tag question.
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It invites the other person to agree with you.
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Yes.
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And what do they usually reply when you say that on a sunny day?
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They almost always say, yes,
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it's lovely, or absolutely, it's gorgeous today.
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It creates an instant positive connection.
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But what if it is raining cats and dogs?
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What do you say when the weather is terrible?
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Raining cats and dogs is a funny idiom.
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If it's pouring, I say,
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it's freezing today, or I hate this rain.
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Those are very relatable phrases.
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Everyone understands the feeling of being stuck in cold, rainy weather.
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Exactly.
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Whether it is sunny or rainy,
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talking about the weather is an easy way to break the ice with anyone.
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Break the ice is another great idiom.
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It means to start a conversation with someone you don't know well, right?
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Yes, exactly.
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It helps everyone feel more comfortable and relaxed in social situations.
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We have covered so many great daily situations today, Emily.
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From morning greetings to weather talk.
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We really have.
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I hope our listeners feel more confident about practicing these phrases in their own lives.
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Practice is the key.
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The more you use these simple sentences,
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the easier they will become for you.
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Absolutely.
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Don't forget to subscribe to Mr. English Channel,
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like this video, and leave a comment below to practice your English.
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Thank you so much for listening today, everyone.
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Keep practicing and have a wonderful day.
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Goodbye!
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Goodbye everyone!
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See you in the next episode!
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