Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
Hey, I don't think I can make it tomorrow. I'm feeling really ill
Yesterday, 18:45
Oh no, poor you!
18:45
Have you been to the doctor?
18:46
No, I think it's just a cold
18:49
Well, get well soon
18:49
Shout if you need anything!
18:50
Thx, I will
18:50
Feeling any better?
Today, 9:03
A bit thanks but staying in bed today I think!
9:06
I can pop round on my way home if you need anything?
9:06
Actually, if you don't mind, pls can you get me some green tea?
9:07
No problem!
9:07
See you about 6 then
9:08
Thx so much!!
9:08
Get plenty of rest! Hope you feel better soon!
9:09
Tips
- You don't have to write complete sentences in text messages.
- You can use short forms, e.g. thx (thanks) and pls (please).
- To cancel a plan, say I don't think I can make it. Add the date (e.g. I don't think I can make it tomorrow) and/or to + the activity (e.g. I don't think I can make it to the party tomorrow).
- To show sympathy, say Poor you and Hope you feel better soon.
- Exclamation marks (!) sound positive and they are used a lot in text messages. Two exclamation marks (!!) shows you really, really mean it!
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I cancelled football match when I was feel really ill.
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Hi teacher,
Could you tel me which one of the below sentences is true ?
I'll bring you the soup around 7 p.m.
I'll bring the soup around 7 p.m. to you.
I'll bring you the soup to you around 7 p.m.
Tanks,
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Hello David
The first one is best. 'I'll bring the soup to you around 7 p.m.' is another common way to say it. You bring something to someone or you bring someone something.
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
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