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English in everyday situations

Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.

want to, would like to, going to

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Form	Example	Meaning
		State a wish to stay.
State a wish to stay.
		Make a polite booking request.
Make a polite booking request.
		State a future plan.
State a future plan.
		Describe a fixed future appointment.
Describe a fixed future appointment.
		Describe an arranged future meeting.
Describe an arranged future meeting.
		Make a polite request for time to consider.
Make a polite request for time to consider.

expresses a wish: . is a polite or softer version: . Both take plus a base verb.

Use a future plan with : . A fixed timetable or appointment can use present simple: . You do not need a future auxiliary for every future time reference.

The present continuous is also natural for an arranged activity: . Keep the day or context clear.

from Sunday to Monday, for one night

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Give the end of a date range.
Give the end of a date range.
		Give the intended duration.
Give the intended duration.
		Ask for a room intended for one guest.
Ask for a room intended for one guest.
		Ask whether breakfast comes with the price.
Ask whether breakfast comes with the price.
		Book a duration of two nights.
Book a duration of two nights.
		Complete the spoken date pattern.
Complete the spoken date pattern.

Use for a range: , . Use for an intended duration: , .

British room vocabulary includes and . Ask when checking what the price covers. General does not need an article.

Numbers two and above take plural units: , . Keep the date, time and duration in separate short phrases when making a booking.

because, if

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Give the reason for staying.
Give the reason for staying.
		Give a possible future condition.
Give a possible future condition.
		Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
		Answer with a reason.
Answer with a reason.
		Give the future result of the condition.
Give the future result of the condition.
		Use present simple after if.
Use present simple after if.

Use to give a reason: . Keep a normal subject and verb in the reason clause. A short answer can start in conversation.

A conditional sentence describes a possible situation and its result. Use for a possible situation: . The if-clause normally uses present simple, even when the result is future. Do not add to this basic if-clause.

This useful pattern can be learned with a few short messages. A simpler present result is also possible for a routine: .

already, yet, just

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Say the decision is complete now.
Say the decision is complete now.
		Ask about a decision expected by now.
Ask about a decision expected by now.
		Say the expected decision is still incomplete.
Say the expected decision is still incomplete.
		Say arrival happened a moment ago.
Say arrival happened a moment ago.
		Use past simple with a finished past time.
Use past simple with a finished past time.
		Use the participle after has.
Use the participle after has.

With present perfect, often comes between the auxiliary and participle: . in that position describes something very recent: .

normally comes at the end of a question or negative: , . It suggests the action is expected. Use in a positive statement rather than ordinary positive .

Compare with . The first gives a finished past time; the second focuses on the result now.

yesterday, today, tomorrow

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Describe a finished past action.
Describe a finished past action.
		Describe a regular present fact.
Describe a regular present fact.
		Describe an action happening now.
Describe an action happening now.
		State a future intention.
State a future intention.
		Ask about a completed past action.
Ask about a completed past action.
		Ask about a current decision result.
Ask about a current decision result.

Choose a tense from what you mean: is a completed event, is a regular fact, is an activity in progress, is a plan.

Review short questions: , , , Each pattern has its own auxiliary and following verb form.

English does not change verbs or adjectives for a male or female speaker. A third-person reference still uses the appropriate pronoun: ; . Finish with simple natural messages you can use in your own life.

Practice 1/6 · Finding words

Notice the patterns

Tap the form described in this unit.

.
State a wish to stay.
.
Give the end of a date range.
.
Give the reason for staying.
.
Say the decision is complete now.
.
Describe a finished past action.
As Lukas
. .
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
. .
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
. .
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
. .
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
.
State a future plan.
.
Ask for a room intended for one guest.
, .
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.

Practice 2/6 · The right form

Choose the form

Choose the right word for the gap.

I want stay here.
State a wish to stay.
From Sunday Monday.
Give the end of a date range.
I’m staying I like the people.
Give the reason for staying.
I’ve decided.
Say the decision is complete now.
I yesterday.
Describe a finished past action.
As Lukas
Lukas my neighbour. He’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
Lena my neighbour. She’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
Lukas is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
Lena is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
I’m going to London.
State a future plan.
I’d like a room.
Ask for a room intended for one guest.
If it , I’ll stay at home.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.

Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps

Complete a short message

Fill the gaps with the words from the box.

I want stay here.
State a wish to stay.
From Sunday Monday.
Give the end of a date range.
I’m staying I like the people.
Give the reason for staying.
I’ve decided.
Say the decision is complete now.
I yesterday.
Describe a finished past action.
As Lukas
Lukas my neighbour. He’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
Lena my neighbour. She’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
Lukas is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
Lena is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
I’m going to London.
State a future plan.
I’d like a room.
Ask for a room intended for one guest.
If it , I’ll stay at home.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.

Practice 4/6 · Building sentences

Build useful sentences

Put the words in order.

State a wish to stay.
Give the end of a date range.
Give the reason for staying.
Say the decision is complete now.
Describe a finished past action.
As Lukas
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
State a future plan.
Ask for a room intended for one guest.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.

Practice 5/6 · In situations

What would you say?

Choose the right words for the situation.

State a wish to stay.
You say:
State a wish to stay.
You say:
Give the end of a date range.
You say:
Give the end of a date range.
You say:
Give the reason for staying.
You say:
Give the reason for staying.
You say:
Say the decision is complete now.
You say:
Say the decision is complete now.
You say:

Practice 6/6 · Matching

Connect messages and meanings

Match the pairs.

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