Basic Words

Hello

Pronunciation: /həˈləʊ/

Meaning: A greeting used when meeting someone

Example: Hello, how are you today?

Thank you

Pronunciation: /θæŋk juː/

Meaning: An expression of gratitude

Example: Thank you for your help!

Please

Pronunciation: /pliːz/

Meaning: Used to make a request more polite

Example: Please help me with this task.

Common Phrases

How are you?

Pronunciation: /haʊ ɑː juː/

Meaning: A common greeting asking about someone's well-being

Example: "How are you?" "I'm fine, thank you!"

I don't understand

Pronunciation: /aɪ dəʊnt ˌʌndəˈstænd/

Meaning: Used when you need clarification

Example: I don't understand this question. Could you explain it again?

Grammar

Present Simple

Pronunciation: /ˈprezənt ˈsɪmpl/

Meaning: Used for habits, routines, and general truths

Example: I work in an office. She speaks English fluently.

Past Simple

Pronunciation: /pɑːst ˈsɪmpl/

Meaning: Used for completed actions in the past

Example: I visited London last year. She studied English at university.

Common Idioms

Break a leg

Pronunciation: /breɪk ə leɡ/

Meaning: Good luck (used before performances)

Example: "Break a leg in your presentation today!"

Piece of cake

Pronunciation: /piːs əv keɪk/

Meaning: Something very easy to do

Example: "The test was a piece of cake!"

Business English

Follow up

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒləʊ ʌp/

Meaning: To check on something or someone later

Example: "I'll follow up with you next week about the project."

Touch base

Pronunciation: /tʌtʃ beɪs/

Meaning: To make brief contact with someone

Example: "Let's touch base on Monday to discuss the details."

English Quiz

Which tense is used for habits and routines?

Present Simple
Past Simple
Future Simple
Present Continuous