20 polite English phrases
I’d/we’d be delighted – used for politely accepting an invitation, or agreeing or offering to do something no disrespect (to) – used before you say something that might offend someone, to show that you do not intend to offend them do you mind? – phrase used for getting someone’s permission to do something. This can either be polite, impolite, or humorous. If someone says it in a loud way, they are showing that they […]
FOOTBALL / SOCCER – słownictwo związane z piłką nożną
MATCH – two teams playing against each other in a 90-minute game of football PITCH – the area of a field where footballers play a match REFEREE – the person who makes sure that the players follow the rules, usually wears a black shirt and shorts and has a whistle LINESMAN (referee’s assistant) – the person whose main duty it […]
Parts Of A Car
Learn the English words for the parts of a car – and drive carefully! Accelerator – the foot pedal that makes the car go faster. Battery – usually near the motor, this provides a supply of energy to the car, especially when the motor isn’t running. Sometimes if you leave your lights on when the […]
Key verb – LOOK
look back on sth – think about sth in your past Do you look back on your childwood as the happiest time of your life? look on the bright side – be cheerful or positive about a bad situation Do you look on the bright side when you’re in a difficult situation? look up to […]
Love story, czyli jak opowiedzieć o romantycznym związku po angielsku
chat sb up – talk to sb in a friendly because you are attracted to them be your type – be someone with the qualities that you find attractive hit it off / hit it off with sb – form a good relationship on first meeting be crazy about sb / be mad about sb – […]
Short responses, czyli krótkie odpowiedzi po angielsku
if you like – used to agree with sb’s suggestion to do sth -Shall we get the train? -Yeah, if you like. not at all / you’re welcome – used as a polite reply when sb thanks you -Thanks a lot. –Not at all. same here – the same thing is also true for me […]
SEE – useful phrases
I’ll see what I can do – used to say 'I’ll try to help’ -I need more help with the dogs. -OK. I’ll see what I can do, but I’ve to go now. See you later. you see – used when you are explaining sth I don’t see why not – used to say 'Yes’ […]
SAY & TELL – useful phrases
I’d rather not say – a polite way to say you don’t want to give sb some information -Are you planning to leave your job? –I’d rather not say at the moment. I wouldn’t say no (to sth) – used to say you would like sth or to accept sth you are offered -Would you […]
10 ENGLISH HEALTH IDIOMS – angielskie idiomy o zdrowiu!
1. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – it is better to take good care of yourself to prevent illness than it is to get one and try to treat it, e.g. with medication Example: I always tell my daughter to take vitamin C regularly. An ounce of prevention is worth a […]
Winter, cold, ice? Poznaj niestandardowe słownictwo i idiomy!
black ice – a very thin coating of ice found on roads and sidewalks that is difficult to see, and therefore quite dangerous Example: Today the black ice on nearby street caused 4 car accidents. a cold snap – a sudden short period of very cold weather Example: Poland is experiencing a very cold snap at the moment. […]