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Useful Expressions
Useful Expressions Topic / Category Sample Sentence
When I was little/young, … Talking about past experiences When I was little, I used to play soccer
every weekend.
I can’t remember. Asking for and giving information A: When was Christopher Colombus
born?
B: I can’t remember.
Let me think. Asking for and giving information A: How many poems did Pablo Neruda
write?
B: Let me think.
Just a second. Asking for and giving information A: When is Angelina Jolie’s birthday?
B: Just a second. I’ll look it up on the
internet.
Do you know a lot about him/her? Talking about historical figures and A: Do you know a lot about him?
events B: Yes, I studied him at school.
What are/were his/her achievements? Talking about historical figures and A: What were his achievements?
events B: He was the first person to walk on the
moon.
I prefer … because … Talking about historical figures and I prefer Beyoncé because she is a better
events singer.