(my) first language (is) ...

force sentence somebody to (ten

years) in prison
be bilingual in ... convince
fine somebody (£500)
be fluent in ... persuade
name sb/sth after sb/sth
be reasonably good at ... resent
base sth on sth
can get by in .. . end up
insist on sth
know a few words of .. . regret
convince sb of sth
can't speak a word of .. . shocked
protest against sth
can have a conversation in .. . impressed
worry about sb/sth
speak some ... J but it's a bit be aware of
rusty cope w ith sb/sth
fond of
pick up a bit of .. . on holiday complain to sb about sb/sth
sick of
an undergraduate succeed in sth
robbery
a graduate reduce sth to sth
burglary
a postgraduate apologise to sb for sth
shoplifting
a module apply to sb/ sth for sth
smuggling
an essay pass sth on (to sb)
kidnapping
an assignment make sth up
fraud
a dissertation turn out
bribery
a mark run sb/sth over
murder
continuous assessment go off
arson
a progress report run away
vandalism
a tutor work sth out or work out sth
looting
a lecturer get away with sth
terrorism
a professor knock sb out
commit a crime
a tutorial come round
arrest somebody for a crime
a seminar a novelist
charge somebody with a crime
a lecture a literary genre
take somebody to court
fees chick lit
give evidence
a student loan a plot
find somebody (not) guilty
a scholarship blurb
acquit/convict somebody of a
a Master's (degree) crime browse
a PhD send somebody to prison (for a paperback
ten years)
encourage e-book
flick through cheer up take sth at face value
contents page fit in with take the time to do sth
1 I'm dying for a drink. pass by take an interest in
2 I'm speechless. talk sb into sth take notice of sb/sth
3 I'm over the moon. go ahead take sides
4 I'm scared stiff. put sb out take advantage
5 I'm starving. 1 glittering take sth/sb seriously
6 I'm going out of my mind. 2 unsightly take no for an answer.
7 It costs a fortune. 3 eat away at Strong-willed
8 a It's a nightmare. 4 orderly Self-conscious
9 It's killing me. s flourish Laid-back
10 It drives me crazy. 6 swoop Open-minded
11 It takes forever. 7 prey Self-centred
12 It weighs a ton predator Narrow-minded
time-consuming exploit Easy-going
rewarding harm Big-headed
unsuitable tempt Bad-tempered
destructive aviary Absent-minded
faithful clip Level-headed
affectionate locate Self-assured
eager inevitable suit
harmless damaging respect
enthusiastic disturbing envy
lucrative wasteful involve
rare moral seem
fierce ethical trust
outrageous legal doubt
weird sustainable recognise
exotic justifiable deserve
addictive take responsibility suspect
impressed take sb for granted realise
catch up on take sth out on sb a (mobile phone) contract
pay-as-you-go a deposit point
run out of credit come into sth last
a (mobile phone) take off examination
get cut off save up mind
reception rip sb off sense
a ringtone release sack
voicemail a critic change
an answerphone a rave review put sth up
a payphone subtitled put sth in
a landline dubbed fix
a smart phone a remake decorate
a touch screen phone a sequel replace
predictive text be set in dry-clean
a feature special effects service
invest (money) in sth a cast fair
be in credit a plot biased
be overdrawn a trailer threatening
debt shoot abusive
buy/get sth on credit a soundtrack resentful
a loan /laun/ a costume reasonable
a credit rating a fetched disciplined
an interest rate predictable prejudiced
a current account moving unruly
a savings account sentimental objective
well off gripping • a (nervous) breakdown
pay sb/sth back overrated • self-obsessed
pay sth off scary an attention span
a mortgage weird good-humoured
take sth out hilarious widespread
go down. state a drawback
come to sth handle high-powered
put sth down (on sth) or put case 1 a daydream
down sth (on sth)
downheartead
Keeping the Convo going
How's (it) going?
Why's that?
Like what, exactly?
How do you me·an?
What's (the te·acher) like?
What else are you doing?
Such as?
How come?
In what way?
What sort of (dancing)?
Agreeing
I see what you mean
I see your point.
I suppose that's true, actually.
That's a good point.
You might be right there.
Well, I can't argue with that.
I suppose you've got a point
there.
Disagreeing
I don't know about that.
I can't really see the point of
Oh, do you think so?
Oh, I wouldn't say that.
Well, I'm still not convinced.
Offering help
Would you like me to (come
round)?
I 'II (get those for you), if you I think people should
like.
but I don't see how (we) can
Let me (sort that out for you).
Fair enough, but I still think
Would it help if i (dTd that for (that) yes
you)? Why don't I (do that for
but then again,
you)?
Well, some people would argue
What if I (picked up the keys on
that
Thursday)?
No, that's not what I'm trying to
No, it's OK, but thanks for
say.
offering.
What I meant was
No, thanks. I'd better (get them
myself). No, that's not what I meant. All
I’m saying is that
No, that's OK. I can manage.
That's an interesting point.
No, don't worry. It'd be easier if
(I brought them to you). I've never really thought about
that.
Thanks. That'd be a great help.
Um, let me think.
Are you sure you wouldn't
mind? It's hard to say.
Well, it'd be if you could. Sorry to bother you, but have
you got a minute?
As long as you don't mind.
Is this a good time?
I don't believe it!
Sorry to disturb you.
You must be joking
I was wondering if I could see
You're kidding!
you for a moment.
Why on earth (doesn't he listen
Are you busy?
to me)?
Can I have a word?
Wow , that's fantastic news!
Sorry (Tina), this isn't a good
I'm not surprised, to be honest. I
time.
bet you were
I'm really up against it at the
Well, no wonder
moment.
Well, he would say that,
I'm afraid I'm a bit tied up just
wouldn't he?
now.
Yes, I can imagine.
I'm rather pushed for time right
It'd be (muchJ better if now.
(everyone bought ... )
I'm really rather busy right now.
I just don't think it's right that
There's a bit of a delay on the
One argument in favour of is line.
that
Sorry, you're breaking up a bit. Never mind.
I didn't catch all of that. It doesn't matter
I'm just about to run out of Forget about it.
credit.
Are you doing anything (this
Sorry, it's a bad line. evening)?
You'll have to speak up a bit. Have you got anything on (this
Saturday)?
The reception isn't very good
here. What are you up to (on
Sunday)?
Sorry, I didn't get any of that.
I thought we could give (that
I keep losing you.
new club) a try.
Sorry, we got cut off.
I wouldn't mind (going to How
I think my phone's about to die. about you?

Shall I call you back on (the Do you feel like (going for an
hotel's) landline? Indian me·al)?

Would you like me to phone you Do you fancy (going to he·ar

back? them play)?

Do you want me to give you a I'm sorry, but I don't feel up to

ring later? (going to a club).

I'm sorry that this is such short Some other time, perhaps.
notice.
I'd rather give (that) a miss, if
I'm really sorry. I'm afraid you don't mind.

I'm sorry about (last Saturday). I'm easy.

I'm sorry for (not being more Whatever you like

sympathetic).
I really don't mind. It's up to
I didn't realise (it was today). you.

I had no idea (the other actor I'm not bothered either way.
would be this late).
It's all the same to me.
I thought (you knew e·ach
other) for some re·ason.
I didn't mean to (hit you).
I shouldn't have (lost my tem
I can't believe (I shouted at
you).
Don't worry about it.
No need to apologise.
Oh,that's alright.