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Phrases
- Live with 'Live with' has two primary meanings in everyday communication. First, it describes sharing a home or living space with another person… B1 3 s
- Live up to The phrase 'live up to' means to reach an expected level of quality, standard, or behavior. When an event or item is as good as people said… B1 4 s
- On the line When something valuable is on the line, it is at serious risk of being lost or damaged. The phrase shows that a negative result could… C2 3 s
- The bottom line The bottom line means the most important fact, conclusion, or result. In a financial context, it can mean the final profit or loss after… B2 7 s
Lessons
- Using Like and As for Clear English Comparisons A simile compares two different items to highlight a shared characteristic. When using an adjective, the quality sits between two instances… B1 5 s
- Nowadays: Talk About Life That Has Changed Nowadays means these days or during the present period. It often suggests that something was different before, even when the speaker does… B1 2 s
Sentences from lessons
- Our kitchen crew arrived at six this morning and worked like a machine until eleven. Everyone completed their prep tasks before the lunch crowd arrived. A restaurant manager reviewing morning prep before opening · from ‘Using Like and As for Clear English Comparisons’ B1 11 s Included with membership
- We have over eighty guests checking in for the banquet tonight, so the lobby will get crowded quickly. I need the front desk team to run like clockwork during check-in. Greet every traveler warmly, handle their room keys promptly, and stay as calm as possible even if lines form. If an unexpected problem occurs with a reservation, inform me right away. A hotel front desk supervisor briefing the evening staff about a wedding recepti · from ‘Using Like and As for Clear English Comparisons’ B1 32 s Included with membership
- We would like two vegetable sandwiches. Please leave the cheese out of one sandwich because my friend has a dairy allergy. Could you check the bread too? A customer orders lunch for a friend and asks about another ingredient. · from ‘Checking a café order’ B1 11 s Included with membership
- Hello, I am collecting lunch for two people. We would like two tomato soups and two teas. One soup needs to be without cream because my friend has a dairy allergy. Please check the other ingredients as well. One tea should have oat milk. The other tea is for me, with ordinary milk. If the soup is not suitable, please tell me before you prepare our lunch. A customer places a collection order and asks for a check before preparation. · from ‘Checking a café order’ B1 30 s Included with membership
- Good morning. I moved here recently and would like to join the library. What do I need to show? Please bring photo ID and proof of address. Once registered, you can borrow up to six books for three weeks. How long can I keep them if I need more time? You can renew online for another three weeks, unless someone else has reserved the book. A newly arrived resident speaks with the circulation desk staff about joining requirements and loan extension rules. · from ‘Joining a library’ B1 26 s Included with membership
