953961 If you want to sound like a native speaker, listen to native speakers whenever possible. CK 3120668 If you're going to come around later, give me a ring first, so I can make sure I'm home. patgfisher 456191 It's a good idea to study the language and culture of the country you're going to visit. lukaszpp 1556979 Nowadays you no longer hear popular songs that can be sung by men and women of all ages. brymck 248296 The first thing we should do is write and thank your brother-in-law for his hospitality. CK 71470 When you get married and have kids, you'll realize that actions speak louder than words. CK 67729 When you rely on the team too much, it may reduce your individual competitive instincts. CM 667965 Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. CK 954646 Which foreign language do you think is the easiest for native English speakers to learn? CK 954772 You may not be in the mood to hear this now, but I need to tell you something important. CK 954786 You only really need to sound exactly like a native speaker if you want to become a spy. CK 62929 Almost everyone in the class voted in favor of having a thank-you party for the teachers. CK 1353027 As soon as you're finished looking at the "kairanban," please give it to the next person. CK 72631 Do you know the reason why two-thirds of the students did not attend the student meeting? CK 1955523 If it's okay with you, I'd like to take it slow. I really don't want to rush into things. _undertoad 3008842 Whether you're able to speak French or not is completely irrelevant to this conversation. CK 323064 You're pretty calm cool and collected for somebody who has a major presentation tomorrow. CM 1855169 "I'll come over and help you finish your homework." "Thank you. I'd like that very much." CK 1528238 Drinking lots of water is good for you, sure, but one can't drink that much water at once. marshmallowcat 528323 I always thought that a stroke was one of nature's ways to tell you that it's time to die. fanty 2639578 I know it's hard to find the time, but could you proofread this for me before next Monday? CK 2662497 I think your problem is that you don't listen carefully when people are explaining things. CK 879752 I've heard that you don't eat green leafy vegetables. You say that it is food for animals. alexmarcelo 2032979 If you heard her speaking English, you would never guess that she wasn't a native speaker. charlotte13 954441 To improve your fluency, you should try speaking with native speakers as often as you can. CK 3168301 You can buy anything you want, as long as it doesn't cost more than three hundred dollars. CK 323271 You have an English test tomorrow, so don't get bogged down in your math homework tonight. CK 954840 You're the only person I know besides me who is actually interested in this kind of thing. CK 954856 You're the only person I know who doesn't take some kind of medicine at least once a week. CK 448975 "Why have you started learning to play the piano?" "Because I want to be a music teacher." blay_paul 40850 All you have to do is to cultivate the ability to put yourself in the other fellow's place. CM 2247177 Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? CK 242063 Don't come to me now with that. You should have said something when it originally happened. CK 1096460 I suggest you have a native speaker read over your report to make sure there are no errors. CK 1936550 I'd like to ask you a question, but if this is a bad time, I can come back at another time. CK 2894499 I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I don't feel like participating in this discussion. al_ex_an_der 71359 If you concentrate all your energies on the study of English, you will master the language. CK 1398448 If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse. bart 264805 If you take a close look, you'll find that your friends and you have similar personalities. CK 33334 It will make most Americans uncomfortable if you insist on their accepting expensive gifts. CM 625044 So we're gonna have a barbecue party. Tell your parents that my parents are gonna be there. saeb 2744603 There are times when you need to fight for what's right, even at the risk of your own life. CK 245233 Unfortunately, you won't get anything done in that office unless you grease someone's palm. CK 2751242 "Do you know where this camera was made?" "I think it was made in China, but I'm not sure." Hybrid 954043 It may seem like a lot of trouble to go through, but in the end, you'll be happy you did it. CK 1398520 Worrying is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere. bart 954787 You probably eat genetically modified fruits and vegetables all the time without knowing it. CK 267743 "Could you move over a little?" "Oh, sorry. I didn't realize I was taking up so much space." papabear 51803 A little knowledge of Spanish will go a long way toward making your trip to Mexico enjoyable. CK 240562 I expect you can tell from the quoted text, but this is a book written in a colloquial style. Zifre