Explaining a problem

May 20, 2013

To talk about a general problem, use I have got a problem. Use the preposition with to talk about the person or thing that is causing your problem. I have got a problem. I want to do physics and chemistry but the classes are at the same time. I have got a problem. Something went [...]

The phrases given in this lesson will allow you to talk about your studies. Asking for information To get information about something, start your questions with What…?, Which…?, Who…?, Where…? or When…? What’s this text book about? What does the word ‘curious’ mean? Where is the library? Where is my laptop? Where shall I sit? [...]

To tell people what you have to do, use I have to… or I have got to…. Note that there is no real difference between these structures. The forms with got are less formal and hence more common. I have to attend a meeting tomorrow. OR I have got to attend a meeting tomorrow. I [...]

Idioms about money

May 16, 2013

Money is a topic we are all interested in. It is no wonder then that there are numerous idioms about money. A hole in the wall A hole in the wall is a small place to live or work in. He works from a little hole in the wall. I have rented a little hole [...]