English Language Skills Enhancement
Phrasal Verbs
- He might not turn up.
- The tattoo gave the suspect away.
- Don’t bring up the burglary in front of the children.
- Please back me up at the meeting.
- The show must go on!
Grammar
- It was raining, so I took my umbrella so that I wouldn’t get wet while walking in the park.
- George reminded Emma about their appointment for the following day.
- The customer, whose meal was cold, didn’t want to pay the bill.
- Unless I have to, I won’t come to the meeting.
- The station manager announced that the train had been
Business Correspondence and Product Description Examples
Email Requesting a Quote
Dear Mr. Carter,
Our company is looking for reliable suppliers of office equipment. We would be grateful if you could send us a quote for the items listed below:
- 1 color photocopier
- 2 black-and-white photocopiers
- 3 shredders
- 4 boxes of printer paper
- 25 packets of large writing pads
Our payment terms are 30 days after the delivery date. In general, we are interested in express deliveries. Please note that the delivery date must be no later than Wednesday, May 2nd.
Regards,
Daniella
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Vacation in Mar del Plata
I was in Mar del Plata in January 2015. There were many people. They were friendly. My favorite restaurant is called “Manolo”. I love pasta and pizza. I never eat fish; I don’t like it. The food was delicious, but it was expensive. There wasn’t a good market in the town. There were many restaurants, but they were small. In Mar del Plata, there were fantastic beaches. I like surfing and playing volleyball. The traffic was okay.
Visit Mar del Plata. It’s a fantastic city in
Read MoreEssential Business English Vocabulary & Phrases
Vocabulary
Complaints
- Apologise for the inconvenience: Disculpe las molestias
- Charge: Cobrar
- Damaged: Dañado
- Faulty part: Pieza defectuosa
- Lost in the post: Perdido en el correo
- Make a complaint: Presentar una queja
- Overcharge: Coste excesivo
- Wrong item: Artículo equivocado
Clothing
- Hat: Sombrero
- Scarf: Bufanda
- Suit: Traje
- Tie: Corbata
- Trainers: Zapatilla de deporte
Assistance
- Assist: Ayudar
- At our expense: A nuestro cargo
- Check my records: Comprobar mis informes
- Credit your account: Abonar en nuestra cuenta
Problems
- Has
Effective Inquiry Email Templates for English Courses and Travel
Course Information
English Summer Courses Inquiry
I am writing to enquire about English Summer courses at your school. I would be grateful if you could send me further details regarding courses in August. I would like to know the starting dates, details about different types of courses, and how much they cost. In addition, I would like to have further information about accommodation with host families. I look forward to hearing from you.
Language Course Inquiry
Dear Ms. Peabody,
I am writing in reference
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Basic English Conversations
Conversation 1
David, let me introduce you to Kristal. Kristal, this is David. David, this is Kristal.
Hello, pleased to meet you.
Pleased to meet you, too.
Conversation 2
Excuse me, but are you Mrs. Rice?
Yes, that’s right.
May I introduce myself? I’m Michael West.
How do you do?
How do you do?
Conversation 3
Hello, Lucy. How are you?
Fine, thanks, Alan. Good to see you again.
Nice to see you, too. How’s the family?
They’re all very well.
How’s life?
Oh, not too bad, thanks, but very
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