Easy English Collection: Daily Life Expressions, English Conversations, & English Collocations

By Jackie Bolen

Improve your confidence and speaking, listening, writing, and reading abilities with the Easy English Collection.

 

It consists of three books:

• Daily Life Expressions
• 101 Easy English Conversations
• Master English Collocations

Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills in no time at all! Increase your confidence in English.

 

This 3-book collection will help you . . .

 

• Have thousands of phrases, expressions, and idioms at your fingertips.
• See how they are used in real life.
• Improve your American English.
• Speak English fluently and confidently.
• Have some fun while learning English.
• Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score.

Pick up your copy of the Easy English Collection. Get ready to improve your English skills!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jackie Bolen
• Release date: Apr 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223449706

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Easy English Collection:

Daily Life Expressions, English Conversations, & English Collocations

Jackie Bolen

www.eslspeaking.org

Copyright © 2023 by Jackie Bolen

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording or other electronic or mechanical means without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher/author at the following address: Jackie Bolen: [e-mail].

Table of Contents

About the Author: Jackie Bolen.....................................................7

Daily Life English Expressions to Know..............................................8

Chapter 1 ...................................................................10

Chapter 2 ...................................................................16

Chapter 3....................................................................22

Chapter 4 ...................................................................28

Chapter 5 ...................................................................34

Chapter 6....................................................................40

Chapter 7 ...................................................................46

Chapter 8....................................................................52

Chapter 9 ...................................................................58

Chapter 10 ..................................................................64

Chapter 11...................................................................70

Chapter 12...................................................................76

Chapter 13...................................................................82

Chapter 14...................................................................88

Chapter 15...................................................................94

101 Easy English Conversations...................................................100

#1: Asking for a Recommendation ..............................................102

#2: Sorry, I'm Late...........................................................103

#3: Can You Take Me to the Doctor? ............................................104

#4: Where's my Package? .....................................................105

#5: Asking for a Ride.........................................................106

#6: Thanks for Your Help .....................................................107

#7: Exchanging Money........................................................108

#8: Small Talk ..............................................................109

#9: Online Dating............................................................110

#10: Long Time, No See.......................................................111

#11: Where's the Bathroom? ...................................................112

#12: Chatting at Lunch........................................................113

#13: Stand-Up Paddleboarding..................................................114

#14: You're Still Sick? ........................................................115

#15: Business Trip ...........................................................116

#16: Deciding What to Cook...................................................117

#17: Can I Turn Up the Music? .................................................118

#18: Taking the Bus ..........................................................119

#19: Beautiful Weather........................................................120

#20: Christmas Holidays.......................................................121

#21: Time to Call it a Day.....................................................122

#22: Talking about What to Eat a Restaurant ......................................123

#23: Could you Please Give Me a Hand? .........................................124

#24: I'm Hungry!.............................................................125

#25: Thanks for Coming Over ..................................................126

#26: Ordering Pizza ..........................................................127

#27: Weekend Plans..........................................................128

#28: Bob is Very Late ........................................................129

#29: How was your Christmas?.................................................130

#30: Trying on Clothes at the Store..............................................131

#31: The Blind Date..........................................................132

#32: Opening a Bank Account ..................................................133

#33: At the Library ..........................................................134

#34: Planning a Hike..........................................................135

#35: The Ice Cream Shop......................................................136

#36: Talking to a Bus Driver...................................................137

#37: New Year's Resolutions ...................................................138

#38: Terrible Hangover .......................................................139

#39: Buying a Train Ticket.....................................................140

#40: At the Movie Theater.....................................................141

#41: Getting Ready for Christmas...............................................142

#42: Checking in at the Airport.................................................143

#43: Under Pressure..........................................................144

#44: It's so Rainy!............................................................145

#45: Playing Board Games.....................................................146

#46: Checking In at the Airport.................................................147

#47: On the Phone............................................................148

#48: Camping ...............................................................149

#49: At Immigration .........................................................150

#50: Please Look After My Cats.................................................151

#51: Asking for Directions.....................................................152

#52: For Fun ................................................................153

#53: Slow Down.............................................................154

#54: Checking in at a Hotel....................................................155

#55: Where's your Store? ......................................................156

#56: Big Trouble at School.....................................................157

#57: I Have to Cancel.........................................................158

#58: New Glasses............................................................159

#59: Deciding How to Get Somewhere ...........................................160

#60: Ordering at a Restaurant...................................................161

#61: Sushi for Dinner .........................................................162

#62: Cancelling an Appointment ................................................163

#63: Ordering Chinese Food....................................................164

#64: Traffic Jam .............................................................165

#65: Getting a Refund ........................................................166

#66: Playing Monopoly .......................................................167

#67: Taking a Taxi...........................................................168

#68: Ordering a Beer..........................................................169

#69: Air Jordans.............................................................170

#70: At the Market...........................................................171

#71: Getting a Haircut.........................................................172

#72: Pizza for Dinner?........................................................173

#73: Every Winter............................................................174

#74: Requests at a Restaurant...................................................175

#75: A Slow Laptop..........................................................176

#76: School Clothes..........................................................177

#77: At the Coffee Shop.......................................................178

#78: Moving................................................................179

#79: Asking for Money........................................................180

#80: Window-Shopping .......................................................181

#81: Walking the Dog.........................................................182

#82: Buying a New Computer..................................................183

#83: A New Car.............................................................184

#84: The WiFi Isn't Working...................................................185

#85: Talking about the News ...................................................186

#86: Going to the Beach.......................................................187

#87: Hanging out With My Boyfriend............................................188

#88: Please Stay Home! .......................................................189

#89: Summer Vacation .......................................................190

#90: Making a Reservation.....................................................191

#91: At a Baseball Game ......................................................192

#92: What to Eat at the Baseball Game...........................................193

#93: Making an Appointment ..................................................194

#94: Which Bus?.............................................................195

#95: Playing Tennis ..........................................................196

#96: At a Fast Food Restaurant..................................................197

#97: Homework.............................................................198

#98: Meeting Someone New....................................................199

#99: Let's Catch a Movie......................................................200

#100: Lunch Tomorrow .......................................................201

#101: Shopping Plan .........................................................202

Master English Collocations......................................................203

Go to War..................................................................206

Controversy ................................................................208

Caught a Cold ..............................................................210

Widespread Outrage..........................................................212

Beef Up....................................................................214

Good With Computers........................................................216

Speak With Candor...........................................................218

On Time...................................................................220

Laptop Bag.................................................................222

Key Role...................................................................224

Political Science Class ........................................................226

The Start-Up................................................................228

Eat in Moderation............................................................230

A Dilemma.................................................................232

Window Seat................................................................234

Light Pollution..............................................................236

A Patch of Mud..............................................................238

Dry Up....................................................................240

Protecting the Environment....................................................242

At a Loss...................................................................244

Applying for University .......................................................246

Lifestyle Changes............................................................248

Keep a Secret...............................................................250

Hold On....................................................................252

At a Standstill...............................................................254

Evolution...................................................................256

Brush Up...................................................................258

Graduate from College........................................................260

Swallow My Pride...........................................................262

Before You Go................................................................264

About the Author: Jackie Bolen

I taught English in South Korea for 10 years to every level and type of student. I've taught every age from kindergarten kids to adults. Most of my time has centered around teaching at two universities: five years at a science and engineering school in Cheonan, and four years at a major university in Busan where I taught upper-level classes for students majoring in English. In my spare time, you can usually find me outside surfing, biking, hiking, or snowshoeing. I now teach in Vancouver, Canada.

In case you were wondering what my academic qualifications are, I hold a Master of Arts in Psychology. During my time in Korea, I completed both the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA certification programs. With the combination of almost 20 years teaching ESL/EFL learners of all ages and levels, and the more formal teaching qualifications I've obtained, I have a solid foundation on which to offer advice to English learners.

I truly hope that you find this book useful. I would love it if you sent me an email with any questions or feedback that you might have.

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You might also be interested in these books: 1001 English Expressions and Phrases. You can find it wherever you like to buy books. It has hundreds of helpful English phrases and expressions that can be used in a wide variety of situations. Learn to speak more fluently in American English.

Daily Life English Expressions to Know

How to Use this Book

Welcome to this book designed to help you expand your knowledge of daily life English. You'll find dozens of common expressions, phrases, idioms and slang words. This book will help you stay motivated on your way to improving your English ability!

My goal is to help you increase your vocabulary and to be able to speak and write more fluently. And of course, get higher scores on English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOEIC, CELPIP, and IELTS tests. The phrases, vocabulary words and idioms are recycled throughout the book and you'll see many of them more than once. This will help you remember them.

Let's face it, English can be difficult to master, even for the best of students. In this book, you'll see more than a hundred English phrases and expressions that are used over a meal, when out shopping, and with friends and family around the world.

To get the most bang for your buck, be sure to do the following:

−  Review frequently.

−  Make a plan to use this book every day, for an entire year. Each lesson takes around 15-20 minutes.

−  Use each phrase, vocabulary word, or idiom in real life as soon as possible.

−  Don't be nervous about making mistakes. That's how you'll get better at English!

−  Consider studying with a friend so you can help each other stay motivated.

−  Use a notebook and write down any new things that you learn.

Chapter 1

#1: a couple of minutes

Definition: 2 minutes.

Situation 1

A: Hey, Bob. Sorry, but I'm going to be late.

B: Oh. How late will you be?

A: Just a couple of minutes.

B: Okay. No problem.

Situation 2

A: Ethan! Come down for dinner right now.

B: I will in a couple of minutes. I'm finishing my game.

A: No! We're all waiting for you. Come now.

#2: allergic

Definition: Can't touch or eat without having a bad reaction.

Situation 1

A: Does the sauce have any seafood in it? I'm allergic.

B: Oh. I'm not sure. I'll check with the chef.

A: Thank you.

Situation 2

A: Ugghhhh. . . my stomach hurts so much.

B: What happened?

A: I'm allergic to gluten. I'm sure that I ate some at that restaurant I went to for lunch.

#3: as soon as possible (ASAP)

Definition: Quickly; at the first opportunity.

Situation 1

A: When do you need this done?

B: As soon as possible.

Situation 2

A: Are you ready to go?

B: Oh, not yet. I still have to take a shower.

A: We need to leave ASAP, or we'll be late.

#4: a waste of time

Definition: Doing something that isn't helpful or doesn't produce results.

Situation 1

A: Clean your room, Tommy.

B: Mom, it's a waste of time. It will be messy again tomorrow.

A: It doesn't have to be!

Situation 2

A: I hate waiting in lines at the bank. It's such a waste of time.

B: Why don't you use Internet banking? There are no lines!

#5: break down

Definition: Describes something that stops working (for example, a car). Past = broke down.

Situation 1

A: My car is so old. I'm scared it's going to break down any day now.

B: Buy a new one?

A: If I win the lottery, I will!

Situation 2

A: My car broke down on the way to work yesterday.

B: What happened?

A: I saw lots of smoke. I'm not sure what the problem is yet.

#6: business trip

Definition: Travel for work or a job.

Situation 1

A: How are you, Ted?

B: Oh great, I just got home from Sweden.

A: Why were you there?

B: For a business trip.

Situation 2

A: Do you like going on business trips? 

B: Well, I hate being away from home, but I do like eating in nice restaurants and not having to pay for it.

#7: calm down

Definition: Relax.

Situation 1

A: Why are you yelling right now? Calm down.

B: I'm yelling because you're not listening to me.

Situation 2

A: Bobby. You have to calm down before bed. Go brush your teeth and put on your pajamas.

B: Okay, dad.

#8: cash

Definition: Physical money (coins/bills). Not a credit card.

Situation 1

A: Will that be cash or card?

B: Oh, credit card, please.

Situation 2

A: Did you bring any cash with you? I didn't realize that they don't accept credit cards.

B: I don't have any. We can stop at the bank.

#9: catch a cold

Definition: Get sick with a runny nose, sore throat, fever, etc. Past = caught a cold.

Situation 1

A: How was your Christmas?

B: Not great. I caught a cold and felt terrible.

Situation 2

A: Tommy, you don't look good! Are you catching a cold?

B: I might be.

A: Why don't you go home? Take the rest of the day off.

#10: check out

Definition: Have a look at something.

Situation 1

A: Do you want to check out that new Tom Cruise movie this weekend?

B: Sure. How about Friday night?

A: Sounds good to me.

Situation 2

A: Oh wow. Check out that dog! What kind is it? It's so unusual.

B: I don't know. It's huge!

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Chapter 1 Review

Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase from chapter 1.

I have to go on a ______ to New York next week.

Let's _____ that new restaurant that just opened.

Please bring some _____. I don't use Internet banking.

Does this have tomatoes in it? I'm ______ to them.

You'll have to stay late tonight. We need to get this done _____.

What a ______. I went to the store, but they were closed early.

I had a small _____ on my way to school today, but some kind people stopped to help me fix my tire.

I'll just be _____. Please don't leave without me.

If you don't _____, we'll have to call the police.

You'll _____ if you don't dress warmly enough!

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Answers

business trip

check out

cash

allergic

ASAP/as soon