Learn English for Adults Collection: Prepositional Phrases, Travel English, & Dialogues for Beginners

By Jackie Bolen

Improve your confidence and speaking, listening, writing, and reading abilities with the Learn English for Adults Collection.

 

It consists of three books:

• English Prepositional for ESL/EFL
• 700+ Really Useful English Expressions and Phrases for Traveling
• 99 English Dialogues for Beginners

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 Learn English for Adults Collection. Get ready to improve your English skills!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jackie Bolen
• Release date: Apr 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223834670

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Learn English for Adults Collection:

Prepositional Phrases, Travel English, & Dialogues for Beginners

Jackie Bolen

www.eslspeaking.org

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Copyright © 2023 by Jackie Bolen

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Table of Contents

About the Author: Jackie Bolen.....................................................5

English Prepositional Phrases for ESL/EFL............................................6

At a Loss.....................................................................9

For Ages....................................................................10

Out of Work.................................................................11

Under Consideration...........................................................12

On Time....................................................................13

By No Means................................................................14

For Fun .....................................................................15

At High Speed................................................................16

Out of Style .................................................................17

Out of the Question............................................................18

By Coincidence...............................................................19

Out of Luck..................................................................20

At a Standstill................................................................21

By All Accounts..............................................................22

For a While..................................................................23

At Large....................................................................24

Under the Weather ............................................................25

Out of Ideas..................................................................26

Out of Reach.................................................................27

At Peace ....................................................................28

By Chance...................................................................29

On the Agenda...............................................................30

At Risk.....................................................................31

Out of Breath................................................................31

On a Pension ................................................................33

In Good Spirits...............................................................34

In the Meantime..............................................................35

Under Age...................................................................36

Out of Time..................................................................37

Under Construction ...........................................................38

On Watch...................................................................39

Under Lock and Key...........................................................40

Under Strain.................................................................41

700+ Really Useful English Phrases and Expressions for Traveling........................42

Thank you! ..................................................................44

I Need Some Help.............................................................46

Offering Help ................................................................48

What do you Recommend? .....................................................50

Things to See in the City .......................................................52

Show Me Your Passport .......................................................54

Exchanging Money............................................................55

Talking About the Weather .....................................................57

Torrential Rain...............................................................59

Buying Something............................................................60

Asking to Try Something On....................................................62

Getting to the Airport ..........................................................63

Taking a Taxi................................................................64

Catching the Bus..............................................................66

Going to a Concert Downtown ..................................................67

I'm Lost ....................................................................68

Getting Information from a Bus Driver............................................70

Asking for directions..........................................................71

Buying a Train Ticket .........................................................72

Buying a Bus Ticket ..........................................................74

Buying a Ferry Ticket..........................................................75

Getting a Rental Car...........................................................76

Checking in at the Airport ......................................................78

Finding the Ticket Counter......................................................80

Going Through Security at the Airport.............................................81

Going Through Immigration #1..................................................83

Going Through Immigration #2 ..................................................85

Where's My Seat?.............................................................86

A Problem on the Plane........................................................87

No Space for Luggage.........................................................88

Food and Drinks on the Plane....................................................89

Lost Luggage................................................................90

Checking In and Checking Out...................................................92

Asking Questions at a Hotel.....................................................95

Making a Complaint at a Hotel...................................................97

Staying at a Hotel............................................................100

Making a Reservation at a Restaurant............................................103

Ordering at a Restaurant.......................................................105

Having Dinner ..............................................................108

Ordering Drinks .............................................................110

Ordering a Beer .............................................................112

Special Requests at a Restaurant................................................113

Asking about Gluten-Free Options...............................................116

A Problem with the Food......................................................117

Talking about the Bill ........................................................120

At a Fast Food Restaurant......................................................123

Ordering Sushi..............................................................124

Ordering a Coffee............................................................125

4 Espresso Shots, Please.......................................................126

Ordering a Pizza on the Phone..................................................127

English Dialogues for Beginners...................................................128

Good Manners ..............................................................129

At the Airport ...............................................................139

Travel Conversations.........................................................144

Medical Conversations........................................................154

Shopping Conversations.......................................................163

Restaurant or Supermarket Conversations.........................................171

Work Conversations..........................................................183

Small Talk Conversations......................................................191

Conversations with Friends or Family............................................204

Conversations at Home .......................................................220

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 live 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 ten 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 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 this book: Advanced English Conversation Dialogues. You can find it wherever you like to buy books. It has hundreds of helpful English idioms and expressions. Learn to speak more fluently in American English.

English Prepositional Phrases for ESL/EFL

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Introduction to the Book

Welcome to this book designed to help you expand your knowledge of prepositional phrases in English. My goal is to help you speak and understand English more easily, as well as to get a better score on English proficiency exams like TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.

Let's face it, English can be difficult to master, even for the best students. In this book, you'll find dozens of dialogues with prepositional phrases in American English.

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

Review frequently.

Try to use some of the phrases and expressions in real life.

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 new words and prepositional phrases that you run across. Review frequently so that they stay fresh in your mind.

I recommend doing one or two pages a day over a couple of months. This will be more beneficial than finishing the entire book in a week or two.

Good luck, and I wish you well on your journey to becoming more proficient with English prepositional phrases.

What is a Prepositional Phrase?

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that contain a preposition (in, on at, by, under, etc.) and an object. You can also see some other words related to the object.

There are two main types: adverbial phrases and adjectival phrases. However, this book doesn't differentiate between the two. It isn't necessary for most purposes to do this.

Here are some example sentences with a prepositional phrase:

I cheered for the Oilers with excitement.

I completed the marathon in spite of my injury.

A new stadium is under construction.

I had to change schools at the age of 12.

In theory, it sounds like fun but are you sure about it?

Sorry, that part is out of stock.

By the way, how's your new job going?

At a Loss

Ted is trying to buy a used laptop from a shopkeeper.

Shopkeeper: Can I help you with something? We have lots of new arrivals for sale.

Ted: I'm interested in this laptop, but why is it so expensive? It's used, right?

Shopkeeper: Well, used laptops are in high demand. The ones you see will all be sold within a week. They're of the highest quality and we've checked them for viruses and wiped them clean.

Ted: I'm willing to pay at most $800 for it.

Shopkeeper: I can't sell you something at a loss! It just doesn't make sense.

Ted: Under no circumstances will I pay more than $800, and that's the computer I want.

Shopkeeper: I can't do it. By all means, feel free to take your business elsewhere.

for sale: Available to buy.

in high demand: Lots of people want it.

at most: The maximum.

at a loss: To lose money on a deal.

under no circumstances: Never, no matter what happens.

by all means: Of course; certainly.

Practice

I'm hoping to pay _____ $500 for that.

_____ will I become a doctor, even though my parents want me to.

_____, check our competitors and see what they're charging.

The new iPhone is _____.

When we got divorced, we were forced to sell our house _____.

Answers

at most, under no circumstances, by all means, in high demand, at a loss

For Ages

Todd is talking to his Dad about dinner.

Todd: Dad! We haven't had homemade pizza in ages. Will you make it tonight for dinner?

Dad: I am a bit out of practice. And isn't this family supposed to be on a diet?

Todd: Well, that's true. But homemade pizza isn't that bad for your health! We'll use less cheese than we normally do.

Dad: Alright, you've convinced me. Remind me to start the dough in the afternoon, okay?

Todd: Sure thing. Thanks, Dad!

Dad: No problem.

in ages: In a long time.

for dinner: For the evening meal.

out of practice: Not currently good at something because of not doing it in a while.

on a diet: Eating less or healthier food.

in the afternoon: Between noon and 5 pm.

Practice

I need to go _____. I ate so much junk food this holiday season.

Let's invite Keith over for dinner. We haven't seen him _____.

I like to take a nap _____.

I'm a bit _____ with tennis, but I'll give it a go if you're patient with me.

Do you want to go out _____?

Answers

on a diet, in ages, in the afternoon, out of practice, for dinner

Out of Work

Terry and Cindy are gossiping about their neighbor.

Terry: Have you seen Bob recently?

Cindy: No, why?

Terry: Well, he's out of work again! He got caught under the influence by his boss and got fired. At times, I think he'd make a great employee but then he does something like this.

Cindy: Wow! At least he still has his house and car. I wonder if he's in arrears though? He has to be.

Terry: He's running out of time to turn it around. Isn't he in his 50's now?

Cindy: I think so.

out of work: Jobless.

under the influence: Drunk (alcohol) or high (drugs).

at times: Sometimes.

at least: At minimum.

in arrears: Behind on payments.

out of time: No more time available.

Practice

_____, you'll need to do the dishes every day after school this month.

I got kicked off my basketball team because I showed up for practice _____.

_____, my son is so unreasonable! It makes me crazy.

I've