Monthly Archives: Tháng 9 2015


Let's say that + (subject + verb)
Let’s say that + (subject + verb) Let’s’ is a contraction for ‘let us.’ You are suggesting to someone that you should both agree on what you will communicate to someone else. Here are some examples: “Let’s say that you love to fish.” “Let’s say we found it.” […]

English Speaking – 80 – Let’s say that + (subject + verb)


Let's not + (verb)
Let’s not + (verb) The word ‘let’s’ is formed from the words ‘let us.’ Here you are requesting that something not take place at this moment or that what is happening needs to be contained or lessened. Here are some examples: “Let’s not discuss this now.” “Let’s not […]

English Speaking – 79 – Let’s not + (verb)


There is something wrong with + (noun)
There is something wrong with + (noun) Posted by Vanipack Co.,Ltd on Friday, January 29, 2016 There is something wrong with + (noun) You are informing someone that there is something not right or out of the ordinary. Here are some examples: “There is something wrong with my […]

English Speaking – 78 – There is something wrong with + (noun)



What are the chances of + (verb-ing)
What are the chances of + (verb-ing) Posted by Vanipack Co.,Ltd on Thursday, January 28, 2016 What are the chances of + (verb-ing) By asking ‘what are the chances of’ you are wondering how often or in what case would a particular thing happen. Here are some examples: […]

English Speaking – 77 – What are the chances of + (verb-ing)


How come + (subject + verb)
How come + (subject + verb) Posted by Vanipack Co.,Ltd on Thursday, January 28, 2016 How come + (subject + verb) When using ‘how come’ you are asking why a particular thing has or had to take place. Here are some examples: “How come parents worry so much?” […]

English Speaking – 76 – How come + (subject + verb)





How about + (verb-ing)
How about + (verb-ing) Posted by Vanipack Co.,Ltd on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 How about + (verb-ing) You’re asking someone their opinion on something or if they would like to do something. Here are some examples: “How about singing?” “How about hanging out tonight?” “How about folding the […]

English Speaking – 73 – How about + (verb-ing)


How was + (noun)
How was + (noun) Posted by Vanipack Co.,Ltd on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 How was + (noun) By using the words ‘how was’ you are asking someone a question about something that happened or something they did in the past. Here are some examples: “How was your meeting?” […]

English Speaking – 72 – How was + (noun)



The point is that + (subject + verb)
The point is that + (subject + verb) The point is that + (subject + verb)By stating 'the point is' you are stating in your opinion the meaning about what is actually happening.Here are some examples:"The point is that if you study you will do well in school.""The […]

English Speaking – 71 – The point is that + (subject + verb)


It's time to + (verb)
It's time to + (verb) It's time to + (verb)You are letting someone know that something is required to be done at the present time.Here are some examples:"It's time to say goodbye.""It's time to ask for a raise.""It's time to collect our money.""It's time to cheer for our […]

English Speaking – 70 – It’s time to + (verb)


That's why + (subject + verb)
That's why + (subject + verb) That's why + (subject + verb)'That's' is short for 'that is.' Here you are telling someone 'because of this' or 'therefore.'Here are some examples:"That's why people admire you.""That's why she appears so happy.""That's why babies crawl before they can walk.""That's why Pam […]

English Speaking – 69 – That’s why + (subject + verb)



It looks like + (noun)
It looks like + (noun) It looks like + (noun)You could be describing how something is similar or appears to be by the way it looks.Here are some examples:"It looks like a balloon.""It looks like a jellyfish.""It looks like a banana.""It looks like a fish."You can also use […]

English Speaking – 68 – It looks like + (noun)


It's gonna be + (adjective)
It's gonna be + (adjective) It's gonna be + (adjective)You're informing someone what something is going to be like. This could be something you are going to do, see or feel.Here are some examples:"It's going to be delicious.""It's gonna be easy.""It's gonna be depressing.""It's going to be exciting.""It's […]

English Speaking – 67 – It’s gonna be + (adjective)




You could have + (past participle)
You could have + (past participle) You could have + (past participle)Using 'could have' you are speaking about something that was, should be or would be. You are stating that they had other options that could have been chosen.Here are some examples:"You could have completed it sooner.""You could […]

English Speaking – 65 – You could have + (past participle)


It's too bad that
It's too bad that It's too bad that'Too bad' means regrettable or unfortunate. When using it in a sentence you are expressing a concern or regret for what has taken place. The topic being discussed could have happened to you, the person you are talking to, or someone […]

English Speaking – 64 – It’s too bad that


Why don't we + (verb) Why don't we + (verb)'Don't' is a contraction of 'do not.' When using 'why' you are asking a question that involves yourself and the person you are talking to.Here are some examples:"Why don't we go bowling tonight?""Why don't we pick some fresh flowers?""Why […]

English Speaking – 63 – Why don’t we + (verb)





What do you think about (verb-ing)
What do you think about (verb-ing) What do you think about (verb-ing)This question asks someone their opinion about a topic.Here are some examples:"What do you think about having a cup of tea with me?""What do you think about working overtime next week?""What do you think about waiting in […]

English Speaking – 62 – What do you think about (verb-ing)




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How often do you How often do youWhen asking this question you are inquiring how often or how frequent someone does a particular thing.Here are some examples:"How often do you exercise?""How often do you change your password?""How often do you help out at school?""How often do you listen […]

English Speaking – 60 – How often do you