Topics

Present

Past

Past to Present

Future

Abilities - Responsibilities

Asking Questions

Choosing the Right Phrase

Combining Verbs

Explaining Ideas

Describing Your World

Complex Ideas

Relating Ideas, People, Objects

Speaking about Objects

Wondering about Situations

Instructing

Imperative

The imperative form is used to give instructions in both spoken and written English. At times, the imperative form is considered impolite when speaking English. When providing instructions, use the imperative. However, when requesting that someone do something use a polite question form.

Positive Form:

Verb + objects

Fix our high density storage problems.

Negative Form:

Do + Not + Verb + objects

Do not insult the producer.

Giving Directions

Common phrases used to give directions:

Take the first left / right
bus to...
train to...
subway to...
tube to...

Turn left / right at...

Go straight ahead
past...
along...Street / Road / Avenue.

It's next to...
near to...
opposite...
between...
on the left / right of...

During product analysis one should examine the materials first and then consider aesthetics.

Go to your left and look for the shelf with the inventory chart that can tell you what's in stock.

Alphabetize the product mix of the company and then import this list into the database.

Examples of Giving Instructions

During product analysis one should examine the materials first and then consider aesthetics.

Take the second right and then turn left into the industrial area.

First consider the product design and then find the materials you need.

Fix our high density storage problems.

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English for Business and Commerce

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English for NGO and NPO (Non-Governmental Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations)

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