How to Speak Effective English
How to Speak Idiomatic English
English Conversation Practice – 2
Speaking basic English is easy, but using English in a powerful way takes practice. Simple words can express your thoughts, but they may not leave a strong impression. To make your speech more interesting and effective, you should use idioms and phrases. These expressions make conversations more natural and engaging. Our aim is to help learners speak English confidently and fluently.
Read the conversation below, learn the idioms and phrases, and try using them in your daily conversations.
Important Idioms & Phrases Used in the Conversation:
Hit the nail on the head – To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem (बरोबर मुद्द्यावर बोट ठेवणे)
Pull someone’s leg – To joke with someone (कोणाशीही मजेत थट्टा करणे)
Under the weather – Feeling ill (आजारी असणे)
Break the ice – To start a conversation in a social setting (संवादाची सुरुवात करणे)
Spill the beans – To reveal a secret (गुपित उघड करणे)
Call it a day – To stop working for the day (त्या दिवसाचे काम थांबवणे)
Here’s a conversation between Neha and Rohan using the given idioms:
Neha: Hey Rohan, you look tired. Are you feeling okay?
Rohan: Not really, Neha. I’ve been under the weather since yesterday.
Neha: Oh no! You should take some rest. Pushing yourself too hard isn’t a good idea.
Rohan: Yeah, you hit the nail on the head. I think I should slow down a bit.
Neha: By the way, remember our classmate, Arjun? I heard he got a job at a top company.
Rohan: Wow! That’s amazing. Who told you?
Neha: Oh, I can’t spill the beans just yet! It’s a surprise.
Rohan: Haha! You’re pulling my leg, aren’t you?
Neha: Maybe! Anyway, let’s meet up with the gang this weekend. We can break the ice with a fun game.
Rohan: Sounds like a plan! But for now, I think I should call it a day and get some rest.
Neha: Yes, take care, Rohan. Get well soon!
Using idioms and phrases makes your English more natural and fun. Try to use them in your conversations and see how they improve your communication skills!
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