- 01At, in, on: which one for time?“Let's meet at six on Friday, in the evening.”
- 02At, in, on: which one for place?“I'm at the office, but my keys are on the kitchen table.”
- 03Bigger and bigger: things that keep changing“My to-do list is getting longer and longer this week.”
- 04Would like: the polite way to want“I'd like a large coffee and a glass of water, please.”
- 05About: topics, guesses and plans“I'm about to leave, so can we talk about it tomorrow?”
- 06By: who did it, how, and next to what“I usually go to work by bus and sit by the window.”
- 07For: who it's for, why, and how long“I've been studying English for two years, mostly for work.”
- 08Going to: plans you've already made“I'm going to call my mom after work tonight.”
- 09The simple present: what's always true“I usually drink tea in the morning, but my sister drinks coffee.”
- 10How many or how much?“How many guests are coming, and how much food should I buy?”
- 11Also, too or either?“I don't like horror movies either, but I love comedies too.”
- 12By or until?“I'll be at work until five, but I'll reply by tonight.”
- 13Look or look like?“You look tired today. It looks like you worked late.”
- 14Feel like: what you're in the mood for“I don't really feel like cooking tonight, so let's order something.”
- 15I can't believe that...“I can't believe it's already Friday, this week went so fast.”
- 16Can't stand: things you really dislike“I can't stand waiting in line when I'm already late.”
- 17Are you sure that...?“Are you sure the store is open this late on a Sunday?”
- 18Crazy about: things you love“I'm crazy about this new coffee place near my apartment.”
- 19I hate it when...“I hate it when my headphones die halfway through my commute.”
- 20Despite: it happened anyway“Despite the rain, I'm still going for a run after work.”
- 21May I...? Asking politely“May I ask a quick question before we start?”
- 22Saying you regret something“I should have set two alarms, I almost missed my train.”