♥ Audio

♥ Pictures

Short of

I'm positive

For Good

I'll put you through

Keep Going

Do you mind if I join you?

I'm sorry about your lost

I'll show you around

You shouldn't have

Help yourself/ yourselves

Second to last

Heard from

I can't figure out

Would you prefer x or y?

Come with

♥ Dialog

(On call)

Ridzwan            : “Hai,Virence! Where are you now?”

Virence             : “I just finished my tutorial class at faculty (N28). What is the matter?”

Ridzwan            : “Are you free this Friday? I have two girls to introduce to you.”

Virence             : “Waw…! OK, I will go. So, where? What time?”

Ridzwan            : “12pm at Meran (Arked Meranti). Are you OK with that?”

Virence             : “I’m positive.”

Ridzwan            : “See you on Friday.”

(On Friday)

Hao                  : “Hi, Ridzwan.”

Han                  : “Hi, Ridzwan. Where have you been? We have waiting for a long~~~~ time.”

Ridzwan            : “I’m sorry. There had been a delay in CGMA meeting.”

Han                  : “So, the lunch is on you today.”

Hao                  : “Oh… …I agree. Thanks first.”

Ridzwan            : “That’s funny. I’m only have RM2 in my pocket.”

Han                  : “OK, fine. You treat us next time. So, where is your friend? “

Ridzwan            : “What? He is not here yet? Wait, I call him.”

(On call)

Ridzwan            : “Hello, where are you now?”

Virence             : “Give me five minutes. I’m stuck in traffic now. Shoot!”

Ridzwan            : “Ooops…! We suddenly got cut off. But, Virence said he is on the way.”

(5 minutes later)

Virence             : “Hi, guys.”

Han                  : “Hi… …”

Hao                  : “Hi… …”

Ridzwan            : “Hi… …”

Ridzwan            : “Virence, introduce yourself.”

Virence             : “Hi, my name is Virence.”

Hao                  : “Sorry, I didn’t get your name.”

Virence             : “That’s V for virus, but not virus, is Virence.”

Hao                  : “Oooook… …I get it. Ermmm.. I’m Shu Hao from SCJ.”

Han                  : “I’m Shuet Han from SCJ, too.”

Virence             : “Nice to meet you all.”

Ridzwan            : “Why you look that so tired?”

Virence             : “I stayed up late these few days, I’m tied up with assignment.”

Ridzwan            : “No wander, you look like a panda.”

Virence             : “Have you done you assignment?”

Ridzwan            : “Not yet. We are in the same boat.”

Han                  : “You guys look like under a lot of pressure. Which subject’s assignment you         guys are rushing? We just finish our assignment too.”

Ridzwan            : “Why you girls look like so relax but we are struggling with our paperwork.”

Virence             : “Yup, I wonder why?”

Hao                  : “Haha… …because we smart! Actually it’s all about time management. Although I active in co-curriculum, I’m still can manage my time well.”

Ridzwan            : “Can you please share with us how you manage your time?”

Hao                  : “Well, you know right. If you fail to plan, then you are plan to fail. So, the first thing you need to do is plan you timetable.”

Han                  : “Besides that, you have to concentrate during the lecture. You have to give your priority to your academic. If you mange to finish your paperwork early , then you will have time to join clubs or activities that you are interested.”

Virence             : “Oh I see. Maybe our environments are different between SCV and SCJ. We got so many tutorial and assignment to do. Furthermore, we must learn from every tutorial, it’s not just simply copy and paste.”

Han & Hao        : “Hey!! You’re offending us! We have group discussion and we do the paperwork individually.”

Virence             : “Okay~ Okay~ calm down first. What I mean just now is others except you and you. You all are smart girl.  Let me recall what I said just now, that’s no point to argue. My lecturer wants us to obey what they teach and we just follow.”

Ridzwan        : “Actually there is good for us to learn something news. Only we can’t   digest it straight away.”

Hao                : “O… …kay. I see you point. But I think as long as you can manage your time well, there’s not a problem.”

Virence           : “Are you guys feel thirsty, can I get you a drink? It’s on me.

Salesman          : “Hello, how can I help you?”

Virence             : “I’d like four cups of ‘teh tarik’.”

Salesman          : “RM 4.00, please.”

Virence             : “Okay.”

Salesman          : “Here for you. Thank you.”

(After few minutes)

Han                     : “It’s about time go to club meeting.”

Virence & Ridzwan: “Okay, see you next time. Keep in touch.”

Everyone               : “Bye bye!”

----------END--------------

♥ English 15

Instead of something

Definition:
To replace something
Example:
"Instead of set lunches, you can order others from the menu."

Throw it away/ put it away

Definition:
Put it in the trash/ put it in a special keeping place
Example:
"Please throw the old slippers away if you no longer using it."

Give someone a hand

Definition:
Help someone
Example:
"The boy is so lovely. He gave the old woman a hand to take her groceries back to her house."

Enough

Definition:
Adjective + enough/ enough + noun
NOT enough tall, enough fast/ NOT space is enough, time is enough
Example:
"I don't have enough money to buy a new mobile phone. I need to save money for few months first!"

Bring something up

Definition:
Start talking about something
Example:
"Remember, don't bring that issue up in front of Luke. He's still not over it."

Fine with me

Definition:
I accept the suggestion
Example:
A:"Why don't we have dinner at McDonald tonight?"
B:"That's fine with me."

A table for three

Definition:
Say this when you want the restaurant staff to find you a table
Example:
"We'd like a table for six near the window, please."

Ready to order

Definition:
Say this when you want to order your meal
Example:
A:"What can I help you, sir?"
B:"I'm ready to order."

Split the check

Definition:
Each person pays the same amount in a restaurant
Example:
"The total amount is fifty Ringgit Malaysia. Let's split the check."

The other day

Definition:
A few days ago
Example:
"I met Ernie on the street the other day. He just came back from Australia."

♥ English 14

Something works/ doesn't work

Definition:
Something functions/ doesn't function
Example:
"My printer doesn't work as usual! Could you lend me yours?"

Suggest that he/ you/ we

Definition:
NOT suggest him to; NOT suggest you to; NOT suggest us to
Example:
"Gina suggests that we have gathering at Full House Cafe."

In May/ on Tuesday, May 2nd at 9 o'clock

Definition:
In + month; on + day; at + time
Example:
"Kelly was born in March. Her mother gave birth on 3rd March at 8.21 o'clock."

Come off

Definition:
Become detached
Example:
"The door knob came off. We have to fix it as soon as possible!"

A fortune

Definition:
A lot of money
Example:
"Reira spent a fortune on clothing this month. She's overspent!"

At the most

Definition:
Not  more than
Example:
"I can only run for 5km at the most. I don't feel like joining marathon this year."

In the short term/ in the long run

Definition:
Temporarily/ over a long period of time
Example:
"If we don't protect the wildlife, they will extinct in the long run!"

Think it over

Definition:
Take time to think before deciding
Example:
"I need a few days to think it over. This is the hardest decision that I need to make!"

Get something in writing 

Definition:
Have a signed agreement or contract
Example:
"It's always important to get business agreement in writing instead of verbal agreement."

Come with

Definition:
Be served with and included in the price of something
Example:
"She wants to buy that limited edition handbag because it comes with a keychain."

♥ English 13

Set up

Definition:
Establish; start
Example:
"We are going to set up a food stall at Puchong, Selangor."

In those days/ today

Definition:
Then/ now
Example:
"In those days a bowl of mee cost 60 cents, but today it cost four Ringgit Malaysia."

I didn't get your name

Definition:
Say this when you sisn't hear someone's name, or you can't remember it
Example:
"Who's that lady in pink dress? I didn't get her name."

Nice to see you again

Definition:
Say this when you see someone you have met before
NOT Nice to meet you
Example:
"Hello, Karen! Nice to see you again. How's the party?"

It's on the tip of my tongue

Definition:
I can almost remember it
Example:
"Don't reveal the answer yet! It's on the tip of my tongue! I just done that question a few days ago!"

Give someone a ride

Definition:
Drive someone to a place they need to go
Example:
"John, can you give me a ride to the party?"

Have trouble with something

Definition:
Say this when something is a problem
Example:
"I'm having trouble with my mobile phone. It often switch off automatically!"

By far

Definition:
By a large amount
Say this to show that something is very different from other things
Example:
"This is the cheapest yet high quality camera that I have found by far! Can you buy it for me, please?"

I'm positive

Definition:
I'm 100% sure
Example:
A:"Are you sure that Jim is not coming along?"
B:"I'm positive! Because he looks feverish yesterday."

I can't figure out how to

Definition:
Say this when you can't understand how to do something
Example:
"I can't figure out how to solve this mathematics question! Could you teach me?"

♥ English 12

How much Longer

Definition:
How much more time
Example:
"How much longer will it take to finish the project?"

Take the highway

Definition:
Go on the highway
Example:
"Take MRR2 highway and then go straight. You will see the blue building on your left."

Double-check

Definition:
Check again when you are not about something
Example:
"She always double-check her bag before she leaves the house."

A bad connection

Definition:
An unclear phone connection
Example:
"I can't reach you. I have a bad connection."

In that case

Definition:
Because of the thing you just said
Say this when you must change something because you get new information
Example:
A:"Jackie is not free tomorrow."
B:"In that case, we change the outing to next Saturday."

Where is something held?

Definition:
Ask this to learn the location of an event
Example:
A:"Where is the prom 2011 held?"
B:"It's held at the Golden Horse Hotel."

It doesn't matter

Definition:
It is not important
Example:
"It doesn't matter. This most important thing is that you're happy."

I might 

Definition:
It's possible that I will
NOT Maybe I will
Example:
"I might go to see doctor if I still not feeling well."

Is this seat taken?

Definition:
This is polite to ask before sitting beside a stranger
Example:
A:"Excuse me. It this seat taken?"
B:"Yes, sorry. I'm saving it for someone."

Play it by ear

Definition:
Do something without a plan
Example:
"When we go to travel, we travel without tour guide. We play it by ear because we want to explore ourselves."

♥ English 11

Let/ made

Definition:
Allowed/ forced
NOT let me to go; NOT made me to run
Example:
"Can you just let me go? I'm so tired today!"

Look something up

Definition:
Find a piece of information in a book or on the Internet
Example:
"Could you look up the symptoms of dengue on the internet?"

Get rid of something

Definition:
Make something go away; eliminate something
Example:
"The boy try to get rid of the stray kitten because it's following him everywhere!"

Must have done something

Definition:
Say this when you guess about something that happened in the past, and you are quite sure
Example:
"There's a mobile phone on the table! Someone must have leave it."

Shoot

Definition:
This is a way to show anger or frustration
Example:
"Shoot! Traffic jam again!"

Could you tell me where something is?

Definition:
NOT Could you tell me where is something
Example:
A:"Could you tell me where the nearest bus station is?"
B:"You just walk straight."

Don't mention it

Definition:
This is a polite response when someone thanks you
Example:
A:"Thanks for the gift, Sarah! I really like it!"
B:"Don't mention it."

Would you mind doing something?

Definition:
Ask this to make a very polite request
NOT Would you mind to
Example:
"Would you mind move to your right a bit? I want to put my things down."

Sold out

Definition:
All sold so that there is no more
Example:
"I didn't manage to buy that dress. That dress it sold out!"

Half-way through

Definition:
Say this when you have finished 50% of something
Example:
"There are still 150 phrases more! I'm half-way through. I'm on phrase 80."

♥ English 10

This is Jenny

Definition:
Say this to identify yourself on the phone.
NOT I am Jenny
Example:
"This is Maria from Marketing Department. I would like to speak to Mr. Soon, please."

By 9

Definition:
At 9 o'clock or before 9 o'clock but not after 9:00
Example:
"We estimated we will reach the beach resort by 11 o'clock."

What do you think about doing something?

Definition:
NOT How do you think about

Example:
 "What do you think about the issue regarding abortion?"

We don't see eye to eye

Definition:
This is a polite way to say we don't agree
Example:
"Yuna ask for a transfer because she and the manager don't see eye to eye."

On sale/ for sale

Definition:
Cheaper than the regular price/ available to buy
Example:
"The dress that I've been longing to buy is on sale!"

What's something made of?

Definition:
What materials were used to make something?
Example:
"May I know what's your cookies made of? They are so delicious!"

It's worth $199

Definition:
Its real value $199
Example:
"It only worth RM20! It's a value buy!"

Plug something in
Definition:
Connect something to an electrical power point
Example:
If you want to use the electrical kettle, you may plug in here."

What if

Definition:
What will happen if
Ask this when you are worried about something that might happen
Example:
"What if I fall down? Will you catch me?"

♥ English 9

Really like/enjoy/want

Definition:
NOT very like/ NOT very enjoy/ NOT very want
Example:
"Thanks for the gift! I really like it!"

Better off doing something
Definition:
Say this to show a better choice
Example:
"It would be better off taking public bus instead of driving, it reduce the release of carbon dioxide."

The second one from the right
Definition:
The thing beside the thing on the right/ left
Example:
"That's me! The second one from the right in this photo!"

Are we still on for today?
Definition:
Are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?
Ask this to confirm an arrangement
Example:
"Ridzwan and Florence are not coming. Are we still on for today?"

They say
Definition: 
Some people say
Say this when you hear something, but it's not important who said it
Example:
"Thay say the class is canceled and will be replace on next Monday."

Go ahead
Definition:
Do it
Say this if you want someone to start or do something
Example:
"Don't be shy. Go ahead and meet some new friends!"

In a good mood/bad mood
Definition:
Feeling happy/ felling unhappy
Example:
"Don't disturb Mei Ling. She's in a bad mood."

Run into
Definition:
Meet someone unexpectedly
Example:
"I ran into my old friend at the train station yesterday!"

I can't get something to work
Definition:
I can't make something function
Example:
"When I can't get my printer to work, I search on internet about it."

Take it apart/ put it back together

Definition:
Dismantle it/ assemble it
Example:
"He likes to take the toy apart and then put it back together."

♥ English 8

He just stepped out
Definition:
He went out for a short time
Example:
"You may catch up with Halim, he just stepped out of the class."

I'll put you through
Definition:
I will connect you
Example:
A:"Could I speak to Mr. Kenny?"
B:"One moment please. I'll put you through."

There's been a delay
Definition:
Say this when something is late
Example:
"There's been a delay in delivery service because there's traffic jam at the roundabout."

For good
Definition:
Forever; permanently
Example:
"I cried over breakup for weeks, but now I've to start my new life for good!"

Hear from someone
Definition:
Receive communication from someone
Example:
"How are you? I haven't heard from you for a long time!"

That's too bad
Definition:
When someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care
Example:
A:"I didn't manage to secure a place in Dean List."
B:"That's too bad."

What's this charge for?
Definition:
Ask this when you don't understand an amount on your bill or receipt
Example:
A:"Excuse me. What's this charge for?"
B:"It's the tax, sir."

To someone/ something
Definition:
When people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something
Example:
(at a birthday party) "To good health and youth forever!"

I heard it through the grapevine
Definition:
Someone told me something as gossip or a rumor
Example:
"It is true that Josh and Hannah broke up? I heard it through the grapevine."

Hear back from
Definition:
Receive a reply from someone
Example:
"I can't wait to hear back from you!"

♥ English 7

As long as
Definition:
On the condition that; providing that
Example:
"We go morning walk every Saturday as long as it's not raining."

Good at something
Definition:
Able to do something well
Example:
"She's good at baking. I would like to learn from her!"

So far, so good
Definition:
It is fine now, but there may be problem later on
Example:
A:"How's your life at university?"
B:"I'm still trying to adapt to the new environment but so far, so good."

That sounds
Definition:
Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something
Example:
A: "Would you like to join us for movie night next Saturday?"
B: "That sounds great!"

You're not allowed to do something
Definition:
Doing something is not permitted
Example:
"Keep your voice down. You're not allowed to make noise in the library."

Despite something
Definition:
Not affected by something
Example:
"She keep sewing despite tired in order to hand in the dress on time."

As a result
Definition:
Consequently; as an effect
Example:
"He didn't manage to hand in his paperwork on time. As a result, the lecturer refuses to mark his paper."

Do you know where Mr. Smith is?
Definition:
Not Do you know where is Mr. Smith?
Example:
A:"Go you know where my books are?"
B:"At the back of Karen's bag."

Sorry to interrupt
Definition:
Say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking
Example:
"Sorry to interrupt, but I think you are out of the topic."

In good condition/ in perfect condition
Definition:
not broken/ like new
Example:
"My father's old car is still in perfect condition despite the car has been used for 15 years."

♥ English 6

Do you mind if I join you?
Definition:
Ask this for permission to be with someone
Example:
A: "Hi Nana! Do you mind if I join you for lunch today?"
B: "No, please come along!"

Chip in
Definition:
Share the cost of a group activity
Example: 
"Let's each chip in five Ringgit Malaysia to buy a birthday present to Samantha!"

Drop someone off
Definition:
Take someone to a place and leave them there
Example: 
"Jane, can you drop me off at the bus stop on your way home later?"

What's the difference between X and Y?
Definition:
How are X and Y different?
Example: 
A:"What's the difference between flour A and flour B?"
B:"Flour A is self-raising flour and flour B is plain flour."

End up doing something
Definition:
Finally do somthing
Example: 
"I though I was the first person who come early in the class, ended up I'm the last person."

You shouldn't have
Definition:
Say this to show appreciation when receiving a girft
Example: 
A: "This is for you!"
B: "A gift for me? You shouldn't have!"

The day after tomorrow
Definition:
NOT tomorrow after tomorrow
Example: 
A: "I though you go travel to Kuching today."
B: "Nope, my airplane ticket is the day after tomorrow."

Take turns doing something
Definition:
Alternate (i.e. you, then me, then you, then me)
Example: 
"Let's take turns use the computer, okay?"

Remind someone to
Definition:
Say something to help someone remember
Example: 
"Could you remind me to send this letter to Kyle tomorrow morning?"

Fed up with something
Definition:
Unhappy about something that has been happening for a long time
Example: 
"I'm fed up with your attitude! You are so annoying!"

♥ English 5

Cheers

Definition:

Sometimes we say this before drinking alcohol to offer good wishes. (When we say this, we lift our glasses and touch them together.)

Example:

A: “To good health and start a new life in University Teknologi Malaysia!”

B: “Cheers!”

Discuss something

Definition:

NOT discuss about something

Example: 

“We have to discuss the issue of deforestation which threaten the habitat of wildlife.”

Stay up

Definition:

Stay awake later than usual bedtime

Example: 

“The children are going to stay up because they want to wait for Santa Claus.”

Oversleep

Definition:

Wake up late than planned

Example: 

A: “Why are you late for the class?”

B: “I overslept, sir.”

About to do something

Definition:

Going to do something very soon

Example: 

A: “Am I late for the meeting?”

B: “Nope, we are about to start now.”

On my way

Definition:

Going to a place – but not at the place yet

Example: 

“Suzanne is on her way to KLIA airport. You may need to wait until she reach Australia to contact her.”

Get sidetracked

Definition:

Become distracted from something important

Example: 

“I can’t finish my assignment! I got sidetracked by Facebook!”

Gone for the day

Definition:

Say this when someone will not come back that day

Example: 

A: “Could I speak to Mr. Azlan?”

B: “Sorry, he’s gone for the day. Please come back tomorrow morning.”

In the lighting business

Definition:

Say this to show the industry someone works in

Example: 

“Ms. Fatin is in the fashion business. She always dresses in trend.”

A win-win situation

Definition:

A situation that has good results in many ways

Example: 

"He loves to eat and she loves to bake. Being couple is a win-win situation."