Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 508

和哈利说更好的英语 | 第508话

Speak Better English with Harry

语言学习

2024-11-06

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In this episode, we’ll explore English expressions that advanced learners need to sound more fluent and natural. These essential English expressions with the verb "come" are used daily by native speakers, making them a valuable part of everyday conversations. By learning these phrases, you’ll boost your confidence and take your English to the next level. Perfect for English learners aiming to improve fluency, these expressions will help you sound less textbook and more like a native.Whether y...

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  • Hi there, this is Harry.

  • Welcome back to Advanced English Lessons with Harry where I try to help you to get a better understanding of the English language, to help you with your conversational skills, your business English skills, interview skills, whatever your goals are, we're here to help.

  • And for those of you and your friends or family who want one to one lessons, well, you know what to do.

  • Just get in touch www.englishlessonvia skype.com and you can apply for a free trial lesson.

  • And we'd be very happy to hear from you and very happy to help you.

  • So what have I got for you in today's lesson?

  • Well, in today's Advanced English lesson, we're looking at expressions using the verb come.

  • So Advanced English lesson with expressions using the verb come.

  • I've got 13.

  • Yeah, 13.

  • Unlucky for some, they say the number 13, but 13 particular expressions with the verb come.

  • And as always, I'm going to give you the expression, I'll explain it and I'll give you an example.

  • Okay, so let's get started.

  • Number one, to come to your senses.

  • Well, this is an expression we often hear from to different people when they're talking to somebody who perhaps has got a little bit out of control or perhaps they're getting a little bit excited, or perhaps they've made a really wrong decision and their friend says, look, I really think you should go away, sit down and think about this for a little bit longer.

  • Yeah.

  • And when you've come to your senses, then perhaps you might see things a little more clearly.

  • So let me give you an example of that.

  • Perhaps, perhaps your son or daughter are going through a difficult time at university and they come into you one day and they just drop that bombshell.

  • I'm dropping out of college, I'm going to get a job, I'm going to save up and I'm going to travel the world.