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Phrases in English you need EVERY DAY

Caro Kowanz English

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Warm-up Questions

What English phrases do you think you use every day at work or school?
When you learn a new phrase, do you prefer to learn it with a translation or with a context/example?
Which everyday situations (emails, phone calls, shopping, meetings) are the hardest for you in English?

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Phrases in English you need EVERY DAY

Why these everyday phrases matter + first two phrases (00:00 – 01:47)

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1. Why does the speaker say they wanted to learn these kinds of phrases?

Because they could communicate but didn’t know some common phrases
Because they wanted to translate everything from Spanish word-for-word
Because they couldn’t understand English at all
Because they only needed phrases for travel

2. What is “by the way” used for?

To introduce a new topic in a conversation
To agree with someone
To end a conversation politely
To apologize for a mistake

3. In the restaurant example, what does “in the meantime” mean?

After the meal is finished
During the time before the table is ready
To cancel the reservation
Only if the food is spicy

Phrases in English you need EVERY DAY

Precautions, email phrases, gratitude, and delaying an answer (01:47 – 04:44)

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1. What does “just in case” mean in the umbrella example?

Because it is raining right now
To complain about the weather
As a precaution for a possible future situation
To say you are certain about the future

2. According to the speaker, which is grammatically correct after “I’m looking forward to”?

I’m looking forward for meeting you
I’m looking forward meeting you
I’m looking forward to meet you
I’m looking forward to meeting you

3. What does “I’ll get back to you” usually promise?

You will respond later
You will disagree with the person
You will send a gift
You will leave the room immediately

Phrases in English you need EVERY DAY

Waiting, agreement, changing the topic, help, forgetting, and patience (04:44 – 08:53)

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1. What does “hang on” mean?

Speak more loudly
Run quickly
Write it down
Wait a moment

2. When would you say “never mind,” according to the speaker?

When you are starting a formal email
When you want to ask for directions
When you want to congratulate someone
When you change your mind or decide something is unimportant

3. What does “bear with me” ask the other person to do?

Call an ambulance
Speak in Spanish
Stop the conversation immediately
Be patient and wait

Phrases in English you need EVERY DAY

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To teach slang that is only used by teenagers
To teach how to translate from Spanish to English
To teach English grammar rules for all verb tenses
To teach everyday English phrases using context and examples

2. How does the speaker mostly explain the phrases?

With context and short situations (examples)
With direct translations and long word lists
With jokes and stories only
With pronunciation drills only

3. Which phrase is described as being very common at work?

By the way
Give me a hand
It slipped my mind
I’ll get back to you

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Phrases in English you need EVERY DAY

Which 3 phrases from the video are most useful for your daily life, and why?
Think of a time you needed more time to answer someone. What could you say using “I’ll get back to you”?
What is the difference between “it doesn’t matter” and “never mind”? Give one example for each.
Do you prefer learning phrases through examples (context) or through translation? Why?