Slow, unreliable and expensive - welcome to trains in Britain! As much as British people complain about the train service, trains are, nevertheless, a favourite way too see the country.
Of course, these phrases and vocabulary will help you out in any English speaking country, and on buses too!
Bon Voyage!
How do you feel about the future? Are you optimistic (do you think things will be better in the future) or are you pessimistic (you believe things will be worse)?
How well could you get by using English in a hotel? Let's find out!
Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of common English idioms.
Here are some adjectives that we use that mean angry. They are show strong anger. They can be used in any situation - none of them are slang.
Touch wood - British English
Knock on wood - American English
This expression is said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past or when you mention hopes you have for the future. The expression is usually used in the hope that a good thing will continue to occur after it has been acknowledged.
bet (verb): to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a horse race, in the hope of winning more money:
"She bet $10 that her favourite horse would win the race, but it came third."
Using the phrase I'd like to, here are some phrases that will help you out in the bank:
