14/12/2016
*General Questions in English and how to answer*
*1. WHAT DO YOU DO?*
_This question means “What is your job/profession?”_
*Answers*:
-I’m a student.
-I work in a bank.
-I’m unemployed at the moment.
-I run my own business.
_The word “run” means you are the primary person responsible for operating the business_
-I’m retired now. I used to be an engineer.
_“Retired” means you have stopped working (usually after you are 60 or 65 years old)_
*2. ARE YOU MARRIED?*
*Answers*:
-Yes, I’ve been married for two years now.
-I’m divorced.
-I’m engaged – we’re getting married next year.
-No, but I’m in a relationship.
-Nope, I’m single.
_“Nope” is an informal way to say “No.”_
*3. WHY ARE YOU STUDYING ENGLISH?*
*Answers*:
-For work.
-So I can communicate when I travel.
-I love learning new languages.
-Because I’d like to immigrate to the U.S.
-I’m thinking of studying in England.
_The correct way is “thinking of studying” and not “thinking to study.”_
*4. WHERE/HOW DID YOU LEARN ENGLISH?*
*Answers*:
-I took classes for three years
-I did an intensive course.
-I’ve been studying on my own.
_You can also say “studying by myself.”_
-I picked it up from movies and songs.
_In this context, “picked it up” means “learned it casually.”_
-My girlfriend taught me.
*5. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?*
*Answers*
-I don’t have any free time!
-I usually hang out with friends.
_“Hang out” means to spend time in an informal way._
-I go running a lot.
-I do volunteer work.
-I like reading and relaxing at home.
*6. WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE? / HOW’S THE WEATHER?*
*Answers*:
Hot and humid.
_“Humid” means there is a lot of water v***r in the air._
-It’s pouring, take an umbrella.
_“Pouring” means raining very heavily._
-A little chilly, you might wanna bring a jacket.
_“Chilly” means a little bit cold._
-Gorgeous, a perfect summer day!
-It’s quite cold, make sure to bundle up.
_“Bundle up” means to wear warm clothing for protection against the cold._
*7. WHAT TIME IS IT? / DO YOU HAVE THE TIME?*
*Answers*
-It’s ten o’clock.
-It’s half past four.
-it's nine 9 O'clock
-Let me check my phone.
-Sorry, I don’t know.
*8. CAN I HELP YOU? / DO YOU NEED ANY HELP?*
*Answers*:
_This is a question that you might hear from an employee or salesperson in a store._
-No thanks, I’m just browsing.
_“Browsing” means looking casually at the items._
-Yes, do you have this in a larger size?
-Yes, where are the try-on rooms?
_“Try-on rooms” means the place where you can put on the clothes to see if they are the right size and if you like them._
-Yeah, can you tell me how much this is?
-Yeah, I’m looking for something under $30.
*9. HOW’S IT GOING?*
*Answers*:
-Great! Couldn’t be better!
_This means that everything is excellent._
-Fine. How are things with you?
-Not bad.
_This means that things are OK._
-I can’t complain.
-Do you really wanna know?
_Normally when people ask “how’s it going?” they expect a positive response like “fine” or “good.” If you say “Do you really wanna know?” it means that things are going badly, but you are not sure if the other person wants to listen to your problems or not._
*10. HOW ARE YOU FEELING?*
*Answers*:
-Great! Never better.
-I’m all right.
-Like I need a vacation.
-A little depressed.
-Really awful.
_You can say you’re feeling “awful” for both physical and emotional pain._
Sofie Riana
English Solution
