2. I can use special greetings
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Say this to some one when: |
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you say goodbye |
have a nice day/evening have a good day/ weekend |
thanks, you too and You |
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someone is going to bed |
goodnight, sleep well |
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it's Christmas/new year/Easter (Easter is a Christian festival in March or April) |
happy/merry Christmas happy New Year happy Easter |
happy Christmas, etc. the same to you |
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it's their birthday |
happy birthday |
thank you thanks |
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they've done something well or passed aun exam |
Well done congratulations |
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they are getting married or having a baby |
congratulations not well done |
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they are going to do something difficult, e.g. before an exam |
good luck |
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they are going away e.g. on holiday |
have a good/nice holiday/time have a good journey |
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someone has arrived recently or returned home after a long time |
welcome to London welcome home/back |
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cheers |
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cheers
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Cheers has two other meanings in informal, spoken English.
I Thank you
Here's the money you lent me. - Oh, cheers.
2 Goodbye
See you later. - Cheers.
About places
What do you recommend?
(= What do you think is good: )
Where's the nearest bank?
( = Where's the first bank from here)
How long is it open:
( = How many hours.,)
How far is it to the river?
( = How many metres?)
How many places can we visit with this ticket?
Is the castle worth seeing?
( Do you recommend the castle?)
What time/When does the palace close/shut? (opposite = open)
Circle the correct answers.
Which restaurant do you recommend?
which or what?
Use which when there is a small number of possibilities.
We have a double room or a twin. Which do you prefer?
In other situations, use what.
What's the address of the hotel