English Lessons

English Lesson: We're trying to save up so that we can afford a house.
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You go out to a restaurant with your friend and don't want to order much because you're saving money. You say this to explain that you're saving because you want to buy a house.

English Lesson: You've almost outgrown these.
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You're putting your son's shoes on him. They're tight.

English Lesson: Would it be OK if I work from home today?
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You have a problem with your toilet. You want to stay home to wait for a plumber to come and fix it, but today is a work day. You need to ask your boss for permission to stay home, but still continue to work there. You call and ask this.

English Lesson: You must be ecstatic!
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You're having an after-work drink with a colleague. She tells you that she recently became a grandmother for the first time. You say this because you can see that she's excited about it.

English Lesson: My show is coming on at ten.
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You have a TV show that you love to watch on Thursday nights. Your husband wants to watch a DVD, but you don't want to miss your favorite show. You say this to get him to watch the DVD on his computer instead.