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  • what is would you mind?

    Not understand "would you mind". Explain it to me please


    Best answer

    Hi, this is a good way to politely ask for something that isn't too much trouble for the other person. E.g. Would you mind passing me that bottle over there? So yeah, we use the phrases would you mind+ing form, and do you mind +ing form to ask people politely to do things. E.g. Do you mind me turning on the light? (I want to turn on the light) Would you mind is more polite and more common:-) I hope this has been helpful. 👌

  • What answer best describes the word eventually in this question. "They eventually found the museum"

    1.very quickly 2.in the end 3.all of a sudden 4.with no problems


    Best answer

    Hi! Eventually: is an adverb of time ,It answers the question of (When) ,and indicates how much time and efforts they spend to find the museum. Also you can say : Finally, they found the museum. Happy learning!

  • hi! what is get to the chopper?
    Best answer

    Hey, Great question. Chopper = helicopter. Get to the chopper means to get into the helicopter! It's actually a famous quote by Arnold Schwarzenegger from the film 'Predator'. Hope this helps. Message me if you want to ask any more questions or to book a trial lesson :) Dale (Enput)

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  • is "a lot better" or "much better" correct?
    Best answer

    Both phrases are correct. Depends in which context you are using them, easiest way to explain is by example. 1. I like chocolate cake a lot better than orange cake. 2. The weather is much better today.

  • What is indecisive and undecisive?

    Hello! Are these two words undecisive and indecisive the same?


    Best answer

    Well, indecisive is the correct word. When used as adjective, indecisive means not decisive, whereas undecided, not undecisive, means open and not yet settled or determined. Hope this clarifies your concern:-)

  • How is it the method to cancel a class? The teacher write me in the last minute
    Best answer

    Hi Cercodavid, Sometimes this happens, perhaps they had a emergency, however the only way to change or cancel lessons is to go through xplive support.(you will see a green icon button at he bottom of your lower right part of screen on your pc saying "need help?) Otherwise unless you have made another arrangement with the tutor to continue at another time through another format (skype, zoom, etc.) the best way is to reach out to xp customer support.

  • Hello! How to use "spare me"?

    I've heard someone used this phrase but would it be polite to talk like this?


    Best answer

    It depends on the context. It is often used to tell someone all the unpleasant or boring details about something. But is also used when you ask for extra money or time from someone. ex: Can you spare me a minute? "Can you spare a dollar or two?" It is also used as a way of asking for mercy if you're being attacked. "Please, spare me."

  • How to say correctly "on my way home" or "on my way to home"?

    Hello dear teachers! I don't know how to say correctly the phrase "on my way home" or "on my way to home". Help me, please


    Best answer

    On my way home is correct. 'To' is not used with home.

  • Can i go to the restroom ?, is this the right way.
    Best answer

    You are asking permission to use the restroom, so “May I use the restroom”is the is the right way to ask. If students ask me “Can I use the restroom?”…I would answer…I don’t know …Can you!!…Well Can I go to the restroom is not right way to ask.

  • What is jamming out?

    Hello! What does it mean "jamming out"?


    Best answer

    jamming essentially means getting together with other musicians and playing as a group. Whereas, jamming out is like going out or chilling out with your friends, having a good time, or partying.