“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” – J.K.Rowling. Let’s explore this source together!
Today, on International Friendship Day, we’d like to share a post on the topic and teach you useful upper-intermediate and advanced vocabulary to talk about friends and friendship. Read on for handy expressions presented in context and English proverbs full of friendship-related wisdom. Happy Friendship Day!
As we all know, “How are you?” is one of the most common phrases in the English language, used as part of small talk, a conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know each other well. It’s typically used to ask about someone’s well-being or current state.
Example 1 (‘How are you?’ is used as part of the greeting):
Beth: Hi John, how are you?
John: Oh hi, Beth, I’m doing fine. Thanks!
Example 2 (‘How are you?’ is used to check on someone’s current state or mood):
Ann: I heard you weren’t feeling well yesterday. How are you today?
Jane: I’m feeling better, thank you.
Example 3 (‘How are you?’ is used as a casual conversation starter):
Mike: Hey Sarah, how are you doing these days?
Sarah: Hey Mike, well, I’m doing pretty well. In fact, I recently got a new job.
Let’s explore alternatives to ‘How are you?’ and how they can be naturally used in conversation.
Life and death are both natural and relevant to every person. Perhaps that’s why there are so many idioms related to them, using them as motifs and sources of inspiration. Today, we’d like to focus on some of these expressions. They are vivid and memorable, capable of enhancing your speech and helping you convey your ideas aptly. So, read on.
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