Spoken English

How much does it cost to + (verb) 🔸You are simply asking how much you would need to pay to do something. Here are some examples: "How much does it cost to fly to Europe?" "How much does it cost to own a house?" "How much does it cost to play a round of golf?" "How much does it cost to join a gym?" "How much does it cost to repair my car?" "How much would it cost to talk long distance?" "How much would it cost to run a website?" "How much would it cost to wash my car?" "How much would it cost to rent a car?" "How much would it cost to go to the movies?" Cricket Tips Today Match

Here is a short explanation on what they mean and how to use them properly: ► [e.g.] It stands for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia", which means "for example." Examples: - "Big cities, e.g. New York, London and Tokyo offer more exciting activities." - "You should hang out more with people in your own age, e.g. Tom, Kate and James." ► [i.e.] It stands for the Latin phrase "id est", which means "that is." • You use this "i.e." when you want to explain exactly what something means. Examples: - "He is rather confused, i.e. he is not sure what to do." - "We are going on a short vacation, i.e. 3-4 days." - "Linda is moving to the north, i.e. Canada." Today Match Cricket Team Analysis

There is something wrong with + (noun) 🔸You are informing someone that there is something not right or out of the ordinary. Here are some examples: "There is something wrong with my laptop." "There is something wrong with my car." "There is something wrong with my cell phone." "There is something wrong with my head." "There is something wrong with your answering machine." "There is something wrong with your way of thinking." "There is something wrong with your attitude." "There is something wrong with your dog." "There is something wrong with our relationship." "There is something wrong with our alarm clock." SS4F

Let's not + (verb) The word 'let's' is formed from the words 'let us.' Here you are requesting that something not take place at this moment or that what is happening needs to be contained or lessened. Here are some examples: "Let's not discuss this now." "Let's not stay here too long." "Let's not stop anywhere on the way." "Let's not remain mad at each other." "Let's not meddle in other people's business." "Let us not get too excited." "Let us not worry too much." "Let us not interrupt them when they are talking." "Let us help you." "Let us get that for you." Cricket News and Stats

► In English, when we say we used to do something, it means that we did something on a regular basis in the past, but that we no longer do it. For example: - When I was a kid, I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning. - I used to smoke, but I quit about two years ago. - I used to have to get up at 5:00 am but, with my new job, I don’t have to get up until 8:00 a.m. ▼ We can also use the negative form to talk about things we didn’t do in the past but that now we do. For example: - I didn’t use to drink much, but lately I’ve been drinking a lot. - I didn’t use to have to go on business trips, but now I do. ► However, when we say we are used to doing something, it means that we have become accustomed to something that we didn’t like or that was difficult for us in the beginning. For example: - When I lived in Korea, eating the spicy food was difficult for me, but I got used to it. - I really hate the crowded trains in Tokyo. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to riding them...