English Explained Simply

Another post to conclude the 'Speak Like a Native' series focuses on goodbyes. You will discover different possibilities for parting ways with someone without always using the same old expressions: goodbye, see you next time. Check out some alternatives to the usual bye-bye below. - I'm done = That's it for me = It's over = I'm finished = I'm through - See you around = See you sometime in the future = See you in a while = I'll catch you later = Until next time = Till later - Peace out = Later gator = I'll see you again = I'll see another time - I look forward to seeing you again = I look forward to working together - Have a great day = Have a good one = Have a wonderful day = Have a marvellous day  - Make today a great one = Enjoy every moment = Cheers to a wonderful day = You deserve it = Hoping you find joy in every little thing today - Let's call it a day = Let's call it a night = Let's call it quits = Let's cut it out = Let...

Here is an article to help you wish someone well in any circumstance. Adapt and take advantage of the variety of phrases listed below to be able to speak like a native speaker. I have divided this article into 8 sections to make it easier for you to read. 1. Wishing someone a good day: - Have a wonderful day = Have a nice day = Have a fabulous day = Have a good day = Have a marvellous day - Have an awesome day = Have a great day = Have a pleasant day   - Hope your day is filled with positivity = Hope your day is fantastic = Hope your day is fabulous  - I hope you have an incredible day = I hope you have an amazing day   - Have a productive day = Have a fulfilling day = Have a cheerful day = Have a lovely day  - Wishing you a day as bright as the sun = Wishing you a day full of happy surprises = Wishing you a great day = Wishing you a wonderful day  - Sending good vibes your way = Keep the positive momentum going - Make your day be as delightful as...

Alternatives to the topic in question are what matters most to me, as you have already read in my previous articles. My goal is to introduce you to a variety of new expressions so that you can understand as many sentences as possible. - May I get your help? = Can you provide me with some help? - Can you help me out? = Can you bail me out? = Can you help me navigate this problem? = Can you help me find an answer? - Could you assist me with this project? = Could you help me make progress on this? - Could you give me a bit of guidance? = Could you help me clear this up? = Could you give me a hand? - What kind of help are you seeking? = Do you mind lending me a hand? = Do you mind giving me a hand?  - Can you do me a favour? = Can you give me a hand with this = Can you offer me some guidance? = Can you help me with this issue? - Can you step in and help me out? = Can you help me solve this problem? = Can you give me some advice? - Would you be willing to help me? = Would you assist me ...

I'm back with another post to make you get the gist of what to say when apologizing with an array of other expressions not just the ones based on 'I'm sorry' or 'sorry'. Understanding a language implies you to be able to store a miscellany of other set phrases to be in the game when it comes to first understanding and then speaking a target language. Take advantage of pre-defined phrases to improve your English skills - Sorry = My apologies = I beg your pardon = I beg your forgiveness = Accept my apologies - I'm rueful = I'm remorseful = I'm repentant = I'm regretful - Very sorry to hear about Ann not landing the job - Give a heads up = I plan to make this right - Please forgive me = I'm at fault and take full responsibility = Forgive and forget, please - Let bygones be bygones = Wipe the slate clean -  Bury the hatchet   =  Think  no more of it = Make allowances for it - Bear with me = Stop feeling resentful towards me - I can't apologiz...

I will, once again, provide you with additional vocabulary so that you can expand your scope of knowledge to challenge native speakers. Thank you very much = Thank you a lot (more formal) Thanks very much = Thanks a lot (more informal) We don't say thanks you very much nor do we say thank very much Thanks a bunch = Thanks a million = Thanks a zillion = Thanks a trillion (more informal) I appreciate it = I appreciate your time = I appreciate your help Ta! = Ta muchly! = Cheers!  (British and Australian English) = Thanks That's so kind of you = Much appreciated Thank you for taking the time to do this = Your support means the world = Many thanks = I'm beyond grateful I'm forever indebted = I stand in recognition I'm blown away by your kindness I want to acknowledge how much you've done My utmost gratitude = My sincerest thanks = With my deepest thanks = I'm truly grateful = I can't thank you enough Thank you for your consideration = Thank you for your tim...

Once again, ladies and gentlemen, my mission is to help you diversify your English so that you gradually become bilingual. Are you ready? Ready to discover a new article I'm writing for you? Then let's go! - Sorry, I didn't understand! = Sorry I didn't get it!   - I can't make heads or tails of it! = I'm unable to understand! = I don't understand at all! - Can you repeat, more slowly, please? = Can you slow down, please? not can you repeat slower?   and not can you repeat more slower? - I still don't understand. Can you repeat it until I understand? = I still don't get the point. Can you repeat it until  I get the point?  - I beg your pardon, what did you say?  - Can you repeat that for me please? = Come again, please!  - Can you say that again in a different way? = Can you say that again in a new way?  - Can you say that from the beginning? = How's that again?  - Can you say it all over again? = Please, say it again in more ways than one!...

Alternative ways to avoid the humdrum of repeating the same basic expressions - Let's get in on the act = Let's have a hand in = Let's take an interest in = Let's be a party to = Let's partake in = Let's associate with - Let's get our act together = Let's shape up = Let's make a fresh start = Let's turn over a new leaf - Let's get off the ground = Let's get started = Let's get weaving = Let's kick off = Let's hit the trail = Let's rock and roll - How are you? = How are you doing? = How is life treating you? How is it going = What's happening? = What's new?  = What's up? - I'm alright, thanks for asking = I'm doing fine = I'm doing okay - Is everything going your way? Yes, everything is going my way. - Well, everything is fine, I can't complain - Good to see you again. Likewise / The same here - What's your name? My name is Paul / I'm Paul. - Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too - Where...

It's often believed that a poor level of English prevents students and company employees from succeeding due to a lack of the necessary skills. This is why we often think we lack the skills required to converse in spoken English. I'm going to prove you wrong. Sure, you're not up to scratch in English; you may not have mastered the fundamentals of English grammar or the vocabulary needed to construct a convincing sentence. But there is a way, ladies and gentlemen! How? I'll come back to that in a few moments. But before I do, I want to emphasize that you have the opportunity to do better. Remember, no one is ever doomed to failure! There is always a way out, provided you bend over backward and leave out the bells and whistles. Now I come to the point I left hanging: how to succeed in speaking by focusing on your willingness to improve. Imagine that you are completely lost and your English is at its worst: use machine translators to translate into English what you have pr...