Aptis Method, Club Activities, and Flat Search
Part 4
a) Informal Messages
-Hi Marc! Do you know the APTIS method? Last week, I started to study English again and I can’t be more satisfied. You should cheer up. Why don’t we study English together? If you want, I can speak with you in the office, you’ll never regret it. I hope for your answer. Kiss, Ismael
-Hi Tom! Have you heard the notice? It’s incredible, I feel sad so we should do something. We can speak with other history clubs in order to know other ideas. For example, the sport club has a
Summer Fun, School Invitation, Job Interview, and Recommendation
Summer Fun
It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it’s only been several weeks since I saw you. So far my summer has been great!
I spend all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan, and you can no longer say I am paler than you. I have been playing lots of volleyball, surfing, and building a nice collection of seashells. Just this past weekend, I took second place in a sandcastle building contest!
On the weekdays, I work. I drive an ice cream truck around and
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English Phrase Corrections
Here are some common English phrases with corrections:
- Incorrect: I purchase every Wednesday: Correct: I do the shopping every Wednesday.
- Incorrect: My friends and I are going to London in three weeks: Correct: My friends and I, we’re going to London in three weeks.
- Incorrect: My nephew was crawling on the floor when the vase broke: Correct: My nephew was crawling on the floor when the vase broke.
- Incorrect: Did you visit your cousin last week?: Correct: Did you visit your
Classic Parisian Hotel: Luxurious Stay & Local Guide
Classic Parisian Hotel: A Luxurious Stay
Finding the Perfect Hotel
1. I want to stay in a classic hotel on a quiet street. I need a single room with valet and laundry service.
I want to stay in a classic hotel on a quiet street. I need a single room with valet and laundry service.
Arrival in Paris
2. When will you arrive in Paris?
When will you arrive in Paris?
Hotel Services & Amenities
3. What services does the hotel offer? It has a spa, free wi-fi, and a state-of-the-art building.
What services does
Read MoreBusiness Communication Examples: Phone, Email, Complaint
Phone Conversation: Sales Inquiry
L: Good morning! Martinez S.L. Leandra speaking. Can I help you?
I: Good morning! This is Iván. Can you tell me the price of your new fashion line of shoes, please?
L: Please hold the line.
I: Oh, of course.
L: Ok, I’m back, thank you for holding.
I: Ok, tell me.
L: I’m sorry. I don’t have the price list now.
I: Could you repeat that, please?
L: Yes, I don’t have the price list at the moment.
I: Can I speak with the manager, please?
L: Mr. Jose Antonio is out at the moment.
Read MoreBusiness English Vocabulary and Workplace Communication
Essential Business English Vocabulary
Travel and Airline Terms
- Aisle seat: Asiento de pasillo
- Seat upgrade: Actualización de asiento
- Airline charges: Cargos de la aerolínea
- Baggage allowances: Franquicia de equipaje
- Weight restrictions: Restricciones de peso
- Hand baggage: Equipaje de mano
- Security scans: Escaneos de seguridad
- Delayed flight: Vuelo retrasado
- Missed connections: Conexiones perdidas
- Self-service check-in: Check-in de autoservicio
Sales and Order Processing
- Guarantee: Garantía
- Delivery: Entrega
- Deliver: