TTE Ep. 38 Conversational Phrases

In this episode you will learn: Finally: indicates relief that something long awaited has happened. It goes after a conjugated verb. Ex: I've been looking for my keys all day, and I've finally found them. So: has many different uses. In the example conversation it introduces information that both people already know. Ex: So this is your new car. Will you take me for a ride? Even if: can introduce a fact that seems a little hard to believe. Ex: I'm going to finish this paper even if I have to work on it all night. Plus: adds additional information that reinforces an opinion or argument. Ex: I like him. He's really nice. Plus, he's good-looking. To be honest with you: introduces a statement that you think a person might not want to hear. Ex: Thank you for inviting me to the movies, but to be honest with you, I'm not really a big fan of horror movies.