How to...

Last updated at 14:46 GMT, Thursday, 21 November 2013

How to ... ask the time

What if you are at a bus stop and you need to know what time it is now? How should you ask a complete stranger? Find out in this programme.

Language to use when you're having a discussion

Topics include:
making suggestions, making a point, disagreeing, expressing uncertainty ... more

Language for giving and accepting instructions, explanations and advice

Topics include:
asking for and giving directions, showing understanding when you are listening to explanations ... more

Language you can use when you want to give or react to news

Topics include:
congratulating someone on good news, responding to someone's bad news ... more

Useful language for when you're chatting

Topics include:
extending a conversation, closing topics, talking about things you like ... more

Language you can use when you have to make a request, offer or invitation

Topics include:
asking for permission to do something, inviting someone in an informal context, making polite invitations ... more

Language you might use to make a complaint and give praise

Topics include:
making a complaint, saying sorry, accepting an apology, pointing out the positive ... more

Language for greeting, introducing and saying goodbye

Topics include:
greeting friends, greeting people in more formal situations, introducing people, small talk and follow-up conversations, saying goodbye