English Lessons
“I dropped about 20 pounds since the beginning of the year, mostly just by cutting out processed foods and soda.”
You're thinner than you were a few months ago. You see a friend who's surprised that you're so thin. You explain how you lost the weight.
“It's funny: he's this big, burly guy but his voice is all soft and high-pitched.”
You're describing someone that you work with to a friend who's met him a few times. This coworker's voice doesn't fit how he looks.
“We're out of time today, but we'll come back to this tomorrow.”
You're a teacher. You're in the middle of a class discussion, but it's time for the class to end. This is what you say to end the class.
“I'm open to other suggestions, though.”
You're making plans to have dinner with another couple. You've suggested one restaurant, but you want to be flexible to other suggestions too. After writing your suggestion, you write this.
“I'd like to meet to discuss my son's performance in your class and what I can do to help him do better.”
Your son got a bad grade in his Math class. You're worried. You write an email to his teacher.
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