40 phrases for starting conversations in English

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2-Minute Tip: How to End Conversations Naturally

Welcome to your 2-Minute Tip - a short, practical English lesson for your busy day. Learn it in two minutes... use it for years! Learn LOTS more phrases for daily life in my Everyday English Speaking Courses - they will help you speak more confidently! 

2-Minute Tip: Mix Up vs. Mess Up

Welcome to your 2-Minute Tip - a short, practical English lesson for your busy day. Learn it in two minutes... use it for years! Many phrasal verbs are easy to confuse because they look similar, but have completely different meanings. Learning them in context makes them much easi ...  Show more

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