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How to ask for Permission and Respond | Global English Course: Level 1 – Lesson 15

How to ask for Permission and Respond

Key phrases for practice:

Can I use the restroom?
Can I borrow your pen?

May I take a day off?
May I open the window?

Is it all right if I turn down the volume?
Is it all right if I park here?

Sure, go ahead.

I’m sorry, but it’s broken.
I’m sorry, but it’s not possible.

I’m afraid not, but you can turn on the air conditioner.
I’m afraid not, but you can park over there.

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How to check Spelling and Pronunciation | Global English Course: Level 1 – Lesson 14

How to check Spelling and Pronunciation

Key phrases for practice:

How do you spell your name?
How do you spell Minnesota?

Was that “B” or “V”?
Was that “M” or “N”?

How do you pronounce that?
How do you pronounce “allergy”?

J-O-H-N
M-I-N-N-E-S-O-T-A

That’s “V” for Vietnam.
That’s “N” as in Nigeria.

It’s pronounced “allergy.”

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Episode 22 | What Makes a Good English Teacher?

On the 22nd episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following points:

Pronunciation Point: “odor” vs. “older” vs. “order”

Main Topic: What Makes a Good English Teacher?

English 2.0 Quick Tip: This website offers excellent tools for learning English starting at $1! – Edulang

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How to ask for Repetition and Meaning | Global English Course: Level 1 – Lesson 13

How to ask for Repetition and Meaning

Key phrases for practice:

Excuse me? Sorry?

Can you repeat that, please?
Can you speak more slowly, please?

What does “awesome” mean?
What do you mean?

Oh, I said it costs $3.80.
Oh, I said the party starts at 7:45pm.

Oh sure, let me repeat that.

It means, “great.”
I mean, I don’t like sports.

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Episode 21 | 5 Tips for Making Small Talk

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On the 21st episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following points:

Pronunciation Point: “college” vs. “courage”

Main Topic: 5 Tips for Making Small Talk

English 2.0 Quick Tip: Use this website to help you check the meaning and spell words – Dictionary.com

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