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guide to Everyday LAYING SPORTSEATING OUT1723AN ORDINARY DAY28DON’T STOP HERE!35ABOUT EF ENGLISH LIVE37THIS GUIDE IS INTERACTIVEThe house icon in the top left corner allows you to navigateback to this page from anywhere within the guide.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB2

guide to Everyday EnglishIntroductionHave you noticed that the ability tospeak and understand English is nolonger a luxury, but a necessity?Take a look around you; English is everywhere.From your mobile phone and laptop to thingsyou’ll find out shopping, we are surrounded bythe English language.Not only can a good grasp of English improveyour job prospects, it will also help you to betterunderstand what’s going on around you.In this guide, we will showyou that English is a partof your life – even if youdon’t realise it. And we’llhighlight some commonwords to look out for. Allbold words are in English.Let’s see how many ofthem you can find!FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB3

PART 1TECHNOLOGYFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB4

guide to Everyday EnglishTECHNOLOGYIf you use technology, chances areyou use English words every day.For example, to read this guide you used yourmouse to click on the link that brought youhere. If you are surfing the internet right now you’reprobably using one of these browsers: Chrome,Explorer or Firefox.Are we right? And once you arefinished here, you can go back toour homepage if you wantto explore our site.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB5

guide to Everyday EnglishTECHNOLOGYDo you ever use your PC and webcam tospeak face-to-face with friends and family inother countries? If you are chatting, makesure you don’t have the caps lock on (capsas in capitals); otherwise your friend mightthink you’re shouting!To use capitals only on the first letter, use shift(to change the command on the key you arepressing). If you would rather not chat live,send an e-mail instead. Even if your friend isoffline, they will get your message later.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB6

guide to Everyday EnglishTECHNOLOGYAnother great function of technology is sharingyour photos. If you’re using your mobile phone,you can use Bluetooth. If you want to share anold printed picture, you can scan it. And, withthe right software, you can turn a sequence ofimages into a movie – then just press play, turnup the volume on your speakers and enjoy!Images can also be shared on social networksand generate lots of comments, like LOL(laughing out loud) or OMG (Oh my God!).And if you like games,English is even moreessential. To play, startor realise the game isover, you definitely need tounderstand the language.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB7

guide to Everyday EnglishTECHNOLOGY PHRASEBOOKAre you online?Are you online?Check your inboxCheck your inboxPlease log inPlease log inPlease sign upPlease sign upShut down/turn off your laptopShut down/turn off your laptopPut on your headphonesPut on your headphonesCould you print this for me?Could you print this for me?FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB8

guide to Everyday EnglishTECHNOLOGY ckupFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB9

guide to Everyday EnglishTECHNOLOGY IDIOMSDon’t push my buttons!Don’t annoy or upset meA Kodak momentThe perfect photo opportunity/ a moment to rememberWe are on the same wave lengthWe think alikeTo get your wires crossedTo misunderstand someoneTo be in tune with someoneTo get along or connect with someoneFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB10

PART 2SHOPPINGFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB11

guide to Everyday EnglishSHOPPINGWhen you go shopping, look out foranother English name: the mall.There you will find jeans (stretch or skinny),shorts or tennis shoes. Women might go tothe supermarket while the men browse thelatest gadgets.Maybe you are going to a black tie party,or perhaps you want to look for a trendyoutfit. It might be easier to find acheap jacket at an outlet –a shopping centre that ispermanently on sale. Witha little bit of luck you mighteven find an 80% offdeal. Almost free!FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB12

guide to Everyday EnglishSHOPPINGMegastores are huge department stores thatsell a large range of products and brands, whilesome specialise in a particular product. A lot ofthese stores have loyalty programmes, sotheir die-hard fans have more advantages.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB13

guide to Everyday EnglishSHOPPING PHRASEBOOKHow much does this cost?How much does this cost?Do you have any special offers?Do you have any special offers?Do you have a loyalty programme?Do you have a loyalty programme?Is there a shopping centre nearby?Is there a shopping centre nearby?Do you sell.?Do you sell.?Have you got anything cheaper?Have you got anything cheaper?That’s not what I’m looking forThat’s not what I’m looking forWhat times are you open?What times are you open?I’m only lookingI’m only lookingFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB14

guide to Everyday EnglishSHOPPING apExpensiveExpensiveSaleSaleMallMall% Off% OffFreeFreeLoyalty ProgrammeLoyalty ProgrammeFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB15

guide to Everyday EnglishSHOPPING IDIOMSTo bag a bargainTo buy something at a good priceTo pay through the noseTo pay too much for somethingThe drinks are on meSay this if you want to pay foreveryone’s drinksTo be like a bull in a china shopTo be very clumsyFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB16

PART 3PLAYINGSPORTSFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB17

guide to Everyday EnglishPLAYING SPORTSNo matter where the game is played,the language of sport is English.Every traditional sport ending with ball comesfrom the English language: basketball, football,handball, volleyball, baseball and any otherball-centered game you can think of.Even if your favourite sport doesn’t involve ballsit’s highly likely that English is somehow part ofit, particularly if you like extreme sport. Whenyou go surfing you can stand out from thecrowd by doing aerial or carving manoeuvres.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB18

guide to Everyday EnglishPLAYING SPORTSIf you prefer skateboarding, then maybe anOllie or a kickflip is the way to go, whether youprefer street skating or riding a half-pipe. Formotocross, you might go freestyle and doa few backflips.Now, that’s extreme. If you like the outdoors,how exploring on a mountain bike? Or, if you’refeeling really adventurous, snowboarding orkite surfing could be fun.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB19

guide to Everyday EnglishPLAYING SPORTS PHRASEBOOKWho’s winning?Who’s winning?Who’s playing?Who’s playing?What’s the score?What’s the score?I want to see the matchI want to see the matchAre you showing the match here?Are you showing the match here?FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB20

guide to Everyday EnglishPLAYING SPORTS namentTournamentTrophyTrophyRaceRaceMatchMatchFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB21

guide to Everyday EnglishPLAYING SPORTS IDIOMSNeck and neckA close competitionLong shotSomething very difficult to achieveFront runnerThe competitor most likely to winSkate on thin iceTo do something riskyTake a rain checkTo change the dateA hit below the beltAn unfair moveFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB22

PART 4EATING OUTFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB23

guide to Everyday EnglishEATING OUTIf you have a hunger for learning, thencheck out some of the menus in foodcourts or fast food restaurants.Hot dogs, bacon, cookies, hamburgers,cheeseburgers, sundaes and banana splitsare just some of the treats on offer. Take your pick!For the health-conscious, there are diet and lightdishes. And for convenience, try a drive-throughor delivery (there’s no need to leave your car - oreven your house!).For those on a budget, thereare also self-servicerestaurants. Countlessfood choices in Englishfor everyone!FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB24

guide to Everyday EnglishEATING OUT PHRASEBOOKDo you have any free tables?Do you have any free tables?I’d like to make a reservation, please.I’d like to make a reservation, please.What do you recommend?What do you recommend?Do you have any specials?Do you have any specials?I’m allergic to I’m allergic to Could I see the menu, please?Could I see the menu, please?This is not what I orderedThis is not what I orderedCan we pay separately?Can we pay separately?I’ll get thisI’ll get thisFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB25

guide to Everyday EnglishEATING OUT AllergicFast FoodFast FoodFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB26

guide to Everyday EnglishEATING OUT IDIOMSA bad eggSomeone who’s always in troubleMy bread and butterSomething essentialCheesySillyCream of the cropThe bestHot potatoA difficult or controversial topicTo spice things upTo make things more interestingPiece of cakeVery easyFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB27

PART 5AN ORDINARYDAYFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB28

guide to Everyday EnglishAN ORDINARY DAYDo you still need to be convincedthat the world around you isimmersed in English? OK, let’s takea look at your day-to-day life.Think about what you do in your spare time.Perhaps you enjoy chatting to the bartenderduring happy hour at your local pub.Maybe you like to sit on your sofa watchinga reality show, or listening to rock or popmusic on the radio whilst flicking through afashion magazine featuring top models.It may take a little longer tonotice these hidden foreignwords when you’re busyat work. After all, there’sso much feedback andpressure to create newslogans.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB29

guide to Everyday EnglishAN ORDINARY DAYThen, you still have to try to get home during rushhour. On the other hand, who knows? Maybe you’veworked from your home office for a few days.That could ease your stress and might evenmean you won’t need a babysitter - a benefitmost freelancers can enjoy.When you’re on holiday, even in your own country,you’ll probably need diesel if you’re going on aroad trip. And, as soon as you get to your hotel,you will be required to check-in. If you decide togo on a city tour, check out any VIP or premiumoffers that might make it more enjoyable.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB30

guide to Everyday EnglishAN ORDINARY DAYWe’re sure you must be familiar with a few Englishwords by now, especially those that are used ineveryday conversation. But if you know someonewho can’t think of a single word in English, thenmaybe they’re suffering a blackout and mightneed a checkup. Get your emergency kit!FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB31

guide to Everyday EnglishAN ORDINARY DAY PHRASEBOOKLet’s get the ball rollingLet’s get the ball rollingLet’s call it a dayLet’s call it a dayYou can call the shotsYou can call the shotsThat company is in the redThat company is in the redFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB32

guide to Everyday EnglishAN ORDINARY DAY GLOSSARYFeedbackFeedbackHome OfficeHome OfficeFreelancerFreelancerCheck-inCheck-inCash CowCash CowFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB33

guide to Everyday EnglishAN ORDINARY DAY IDIOMSTo be a happy camperTo be satisfied/happyTo learn the ropesTo learn the basicsTo pitch inTo help, cooperateTo pull an all-nighterTo spend all night doing somethingTo set the record straightTo clarify somethingFIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB34

guide to Everyday EnglishDON’T STOP HERE!As you can now see, English is verymuch ingrained in your life.That’s a great start. But if you really want tospeak English well you need the right languageschool to help you.How about a school that, like the Englishlanguage, can always be present in your life?That is what EF English Live offers you:Live Private and Group ClassesPractise your English with our Group Classesand make even more progress with our PrivateClasses. Learn from our native or bilingualEnglish professors.FIND US ON:ENGLISHLIVE.EF.COM/EN-GB35