TTE Ep. 28 Conversational Phrases (Intermediate/Advanced)

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this lesson you will learn how to apply these words and phrases: hopefully - is a word inserted to indicate your wishes that something will happen. It can come in the middle of a verb phrase, before the subject, or at the end of a sentence Ex: I'll hopefully graduate in two years. Hopefully, I'll graduate in two years. I'll graduate in two years, hopefully a couple of - means two: however, informally, it can mean more than that - but it does indicate a small number. Ex: I'll see you in a couple of hours. It only costs a couple of dollars. He'll be home in a couple of months. The local scene - the local scene refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area. Ex: I'm moving to Springfield next month. What's the local scene like there? To show a good time - means to make sure he or she is entertained. Ex: If you come to visit in December, We'll show you a good time. All our friends have parties in December! Thanks so much - a common way of expressing appreciation. Other ways to say this are thank you very much/thanks a lot/I really appreciate this. Ex: Thanks so much for fixing my tire. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much for helping us. To be in good shape - to be fit financially, situationally, or physically. Ex: My sister's husband has a good job, so they're in good shape financially. She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she's kin good shape for the job market. She exercises every day to stay in shape.