Welcome to Daily English Conversations. In this series, you'll learn practical English phrases for use on social media and in everyday life. |
Hello, sick leave. Now it's time to be bedridden for a while. |
Blessing in disguise. At least you might get some rest now! |
It's not that bad. It's just a sprain. |
You're too old to be climbing the roof, you know! |
Let's review the key vocabulary. |
blessing in disguise |
misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune |
sick leave |
absent from work due to illness |
sprain |
to damage a joint of your body by suddenly twisting it |
you know |
you (should) have knowledge about that |
come over |
move towards someone |
Let's review the key vocabulary. |
Do you remember how to say 'misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune'? |
blessing in disguise |
And how to say 'absent from work due to illness'? |
sick leave |
What about 'to damage a joint of your body by suddenly twisting it'? |
sprain |
Let's try 'you (should) have knowledge about that'! |
you know |
Now let's see if you remember how to say 'move towards someone'! |
come over |
Let's practice. After the sound, read the phrases out loud. Ready? |
Hello, sick leave. Now it's time to be bedridden for a while. |
Blessing in disguise. At least you might get some rest now! |
It's not that bad. It's just a sprain. |
You're too old to be climbing the roof, you know! |
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