Anton ENS

There are many useful links and articles on this blog. And here, after registration you can find very useful free book with Real English Phrases and audio.

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Podcasts: ESL, EffortlessEnglish and my favorite - EnglishPod.

away on business (in another city or country on a business trip)

- "Are you free next month?"

- "No, I'll be away on business."

by the way (Say that to introduce a different topic)

- "Are you ready to go to dinner."

- "Yes, let's go. By the way, your father called."

short by (Say this when you don't have enough. This shows how much you need.)

Would it be possible for someone to... (This is polite request. Say this when you don't know if someone can help you)

"Would it be possible for me to see the doctor today? I don't have an appointment"

found out (get a piece of information)

- "Is the restaurant still open?"

- "I'm not sure. I'll found out."

How long have you been in this place? (Ask this to know the amount of time spent in the place someone is now)

- "How long have you been in New York?"

reach someone (contact someone by phone, email, sms, etc.)

- "How can I reach you?"

- "You can email me at this address."

get by (manage but with difficulty)

- "Can you speak English?"

- "Not very well, buy I can get by."

How long does it take to get to a place? (How much time is needed to arrive at a place?)

- "How long does it take to get to the bank?"