I'm calling to + (verb)

When using the words 'I'm calling' you are stating that you are actually using the phone to
call and relay information.
Here are some examples
!I'm calling to tell you about my day.!
!I'm calling to accept your invitation.!
!I'm calling to answer your "uestion.!
!I'm calling to boo# a reservation at your restaurant.!
!I'm calling to complain about something.!
!I'm calling to than# you.!
!I'm calling to support your decision.!
!I'm calling to remind you of our dinner plans.!
!I'm calling to report a lost wallet.!
!I'm calling to receive my pri$e.!
I'm wor#ing on + (noun)
'I'm' is a contraction for the words 'I am.' %he phrase 'wor#ing on' relays a physical or
mental effort towards an accomplishment.
Here are some examples
!I'm wor#ing on a big pro&ect.!
!I'm wor#ing on training my dog.!
!I'm wor#ing on ma#ing new friends.!
!I'm wor#ing on educating myself.!
!I'm wor#ing on my homewor#.!
!I am wor#ing on painting a house.!
!I am wor#ing on a new idea.!
!I am wor#ing on my computer.!
!I'm wor#ing on my website.!
I'm sorry to + (verb)
'aying you are 'sorry to' expresses a feeling of sympathy or regret.
Here are some examples
!I'm sorry to be so late.!
!I'm sorry to hear about your sic# mother.!
!I'm sorry to waste your time.!
!I'm sorry to ma#e you feel so sad.!
!I'm sorry to frighten you.!
!I'm sorry to disagree with your decision.!
!I'm sorry to call so late.!
!I'm sorry to admit what I did.!
!I'm sorry to end this relationship.!
I'm thin#ing of + (verb(ing)
'%hin#ing' refers to a process of thought) forming an opinion or &udgment. When expressing
'I am thin#ing of' you are letting someone #now what you are personally thin#ing.
Here are some examples
!I'm thin#ing of chec#ing out the new movie.!
!I'm thin#ing of filming my vacation.!
!I'm thin#ing of following a healthy diet.!
!I'm thin#ing of handing out flyers describing our business.!
!I'm thin#ing of increasing my wor# load.!
!I am thin#ing of introducing myself to him.!
!I am thin#ing of launching a new website.!
!I am thin#ing of moving to a new city.!
!I am thin#ing of offering her the position.!
!I am thin#ing of opening up a store.! I'll help you + (verb)
%his lets you inform someone that you are willing to provide assistance. %his could refer to
something physical or mental) li#e helping someone to 'thin#' or 'remember' something.
Here are some examples
!I'll help you coo# dinner tonight.!
!I'll help you raise money for your charity.!
!I'll help you register for your class online.!
!I'll help you move to your new house.!
!I'll help you prevent that from happening again.!
!I will help you par# your car.!
!I will help you provide all the information you need.!
!I will help you reali$e your potential.!
!I will help you stop smo#ing.!
!I will help you shop for groceries.! I'm dying to + (verb)
When using the word 'dying' in this manner you are referring to wanting or desiring
something greatly.
Here are some examples
!I'm dying to relax on the beach.!
!I'm dying to pic# some fresh fruit.!
!I'm dying to order some desserts.!
!I'm dying to find out if I got the &ob.!
!I'm dying to move to a bigger house.!
!I'm dying to loo# at all the wor# you've done.!
!I'm dying to learn more about you.!
!I'm dying to introduce you to my parents.!
!I'm dying to expand my business.!
!I'm dying to chec# my score on the test.!
It's my turn to + (verb)
%he word 'It's' is a contraction of the words 'it is.' When stating 'my turn' you are telling
someone that it is time to change position or position focuses on to you.
Here are some examples
!It's my turn to wal# you home.!
!It's my turn to do laundry.!
!It's my turn to wor# late.!
!It's my turn to ta#e out the trash.!
!It's my turn to choose where we eat.!
!It is my turn to pay for dinner.!
!It is my turn to roll the dice.!
!It is my turn to provide an answer.!
!It is my turn to try and play the game.!
!It is my turn to attempt solving the problem.!
It's hard for me to + (verb)
When saying that something is 'hard for me' you are informing someone that what you are
tal#ing about is difficult or challenging for you.
Here are some examples
!It's hard for me to accept what you are telling me.!
!It's hard for me to argue your point.!
!It's hard for me to balance my chec# boo#.!
!It's hard for me to concentrate on the tas#.!
!It's hard for me to consider your other options.!
!It's hard for me to depend on you.!
!It is hard for me to decide where to go tonight.!
!It is hard for me to explain my actions.!
!It is hard for me to guarantee your success.!
!It is hard for me to handle so much pressure.!
I'm having a hard time + (verb(ing)
*y stating you are having a hard time you are letting someone #now you are having
difficulty with something. %his could be something physical or mental and something that
could be overcome with effort.
Here are some examples
!I'm having a hard time writing.!
!I'm having a hard time understanding you.!
!I'm having a hard time answering your "uestion.!
!I'm having a hard time downloading songs to my i+od.!
!I'm having a hard time agreeing to the terms.!
With the addition of a verb you can express in more detail &ust how difficult something is for
you.
Here are some examples
!I'm having an extremely hard time trusting you.!
!I'm having an extremely hard time with my wife.!
!I'm having a very hard time finding a &ob.!
!I'm having a very hard time finding parts for my car.!
I thin# I should + (verb)
Here you are telling someone that you feel strongly about doing a particular action. Here
are some examples
!I thin# I should practice my reading.!
!I thin# I should &oin a study group.!
!I thin# I should handle this as soon as possible.!
!I thin# I should earn my degree.!
!I thin# I should explain myself.!
*y adding the word 'don't' you have changed what you are conveying from something you
are thin#ing of doing) to something you are against.
Here are some examples
!I do not thin# I should complain so much.!
!I do not thin# I should attend that event.!
!I do not thin# I should borrow more money.!
!I do not thin# I should doubt you.!
!I do not thin# I should decide until later.!
I've heard that + (sub&ect + verb)
,ou are letting someone #now that you are aware of something or that you have been
informed of something that is ta#ing place. %his could be something that has already
happened or something happening in the near future. 'I've' is a contraction of the words 'I
have.'
Here are some examples
!I've heard that you got a new &ob.!
!I've heard that you want to leave your &ob.!
!I've heard that you got a new car.!
!I've heard that you li#e to &og.!
!I've heard that you fix computers.!
!I've heard that you've never been to -anada.!
!I've heard that you li#e to shop.!
!I've heard that you and your boss don't get along.!
!I've heard that there is no school next wee#.!
!I've heard that your wife is a yoga instructor.!
It occurred to me that (sub&ect + verb)
%he word 'occurred' informs someone that something has come to mind or has been found.
,ou are letting someone #now that you suddenly have thought or remembered about
something.
Here are some examples
!It occurred to me that I forgot your birthday.!
!It occurred to me that we both belong to the same gym.!
!It occurred to me that we en&oy a lot of the same things.!
!It occurred to me the price for homes are more expensive here.!
!It occurred to me that eating healthy ma#es me feel better.!
.sing the word 'had' or 'has' can change what you are saying to represent something
remembered in a past time.
Here are some examples
!It had occurred to me that I forgot something at the grocery.!
!It had occurred to me I might need to change my email address.!
!It has occurred to me I forgot my mom's birthday.!
!It has occurred to me before.!
/et me + (verb)
'/et me' is suggesting that you are as#ing for permission or an opportunity to do something.
Here are some examples
!/et me ma#e my own decisions.!
!/et me offer to help you.!
!/et me open the door for you.!
!/et me pause and thin# about what we are doing.!
!/et me welcome you to the neighborhood.!
!/et me save you the trouble.!
!/et me ma#e a suggestion.!
!/et me try and fix your car.!
!/et me taste the soup before you add more spices.!
!/et me treat you to some ice cream.!
%han# you for
'aying 'than# you' is telling someone you appreciate what they have done. %his can either
be something they did for you or for someone else.
Here are some examples
!%han# you for inviting me.!
!%han# you for helping me move.!
!%han# you for informing me about the &ob opening.!
!%han# you for mailing that pac#age for me.!
!%han# you for wor#ing so hard.!
!%han# you for stopping by to visit.!
!%han# you for replying to my email.!
!%han# you for providing me with the answers.!
!%han# you for heating up dinner.!
!%han# you for hurrying to get here.!
%han# you for
'aying 'than# you' is telling someone you appreciate what they have done. %his can either
be something they did for you or for someone else.
Here are some examples
!%han# you for inviting me.!
!%han# you for helping me move.!
!%han# you for informing me about the &ob opening.!
!%han# you for mailing that pac#age for me.!
!%han# you for wor#ing so hard.!
!%han# you for stopping by to visit.!
!%han# you for replying to my email.!
!%han# you for providing me with the answers.!
!%han# you for heating up dinner.!
!%han# you for hurrying to get here.!
-an I get + (noun)
%he phrase '-an I get' can be used in a couple different ways. ,ou can use it to as# a
"uestion.
Here are some examples
!-an I get a cup of water0!
!-an I get a dog0!
!-an I get lunch0!
!-an I get sugar in my coffee0!
!-an I get popcorn at the movie0!
,ou can also use it when offering to help someone or do something for them.
Here are some examples
!-an I get you another drin#0!
!-an I help you move that0!
!-an I recommend a good place to eat0!
!-an I ta#e you home0!
!-an I help you finish your pro&ect0!
-an I get + (noun)
%he phrase '-an I get' can be used in a couple different ways. ,ou can use it to as# a
"uestion.
Here are some examples
!-an I get a cup of water0!
!-an I get a dog0!
!-an I get lunch0!
!-an I get sugar in my coffee0!
!-an I get popcorn at the movie0!
,ou can also use it when offering to help someone or do something for them.
Here are some examples
!-an I get you another drin#0!
!-an I help you move that0!
!-an I recommend a good place to eat0!
!-an I ta#e you home0!
!-an I help you finish your pro&ect0!
I'm not sure if (sub&ect + verb)
'I'm not sure' expresses a feeling of uncertainty or lac# of confidence on a particular matter.
Here are some examples
!I am not sure if they will offer me the &ob.!
!I'm not sure if she'll return my call.!
!I'm not sure if my wife will understand.!
!I'm not sure if we will go out tonight.!
!I'm not sure if I understand your "uestion.!
!I am not sure if I can handle it.!
!I am not sure if it will happen.!
!I am not sure if it will matter.!
!I am not sure if my mom will notice.!
!I am not sure if they will permit us to par# there.!
1o you mind if I + (verb)
,ou are as#ing someone in present tense if they ob&ect to something you are as#ing.
Here are some examples
!1o you mind if I excuse myself0!
!1o you mind if we left early0!
!1o you mind if I ta#e a nap0!
!1o you mind if I as# your mom0!
!1o you mind if it snows0!
,ou could also use the word 'would'
Here are some examples
!Would you mind if we went out to eat0!
!Would you mind if I opened the window0!
!Would you mind telling me what you're doing0!
!Would you mind being "uiet for a minute0!
!Would you mind if I changed the channel0!
I don't #now what to + (verb)
,ou are letting someone #now that you are not sure about what is being as#ed. ,ou may
also have no #nowledge or opinion on a topic.
Here are some examples
!I don't #now what to eat for dinner.!
!I don't #now what to buy you for your birthday.!
!I don't #now what to say.!
!I don't #now what to do with my spare time.!
!I don't #now what to do for vacation.!
!I do not #now what to do to ma#e you happy.!
!I do not #now what to do to help you understand.!
!I do not #now what to thin#.!
!I do not #now what to do to prevent this.!
!I do not #now what to order.!
I should have + (past participle)
''hould' is the past tense of the word 'shall.' When using the words 'should have' you are
tal#ing about something in the past that you 'ought to' or 'might have' done.
Here are some examples
!I should have gone with you.!
!I should have studied more for my test.!
!I should have read the directions before starting.!
!I should have eaten brea#fast this morning.!
!I should have listened to your advice.!
!I should have married her when I had the chance.!
''hall' is something that will ta#e place or exist in the future.
Here are some examples
!I shall leave tomorrow.!
!I shall finish the &ob next wee#.!
!I shall see it tomorrow.!
!I shall go outside if it's nice out.!
!I shall pay for this later.!
I wish I could + (verb)
,ou are expressing a desire to do something.
Here are some examples
!I wish I could sing better.!
!I wish I could settle the argument.!
!I wish I could sail around the world.!
!I wish I could remain calm during all of this.!
!I wish I could remember his name.!
!I wish I could replace my old car with a new one.!
!I wish I could play outside.!
!I wish I could go to the game with you.!
!I wish I could write better.!
!I wish I could own my own business.!
,ou should + (verb)
Here you are suggesting an obligation or duty that needs to ta#e place either now or in the
near future.
Here are some examples
!,ou should go to bed.!
!,ou should do your homewor# before going outside.!
!,ou should replace you headlights on your car.!
!,ou should re"uest a raise at wor#.!
!,ou should stop smo#ing.!
!,ou should smile more.!
!,ou should slow down when driving in a neighborhood.!
!,ou should tal# to him about it.!
!,ou should train your dog.!
!,ou should trust what they say.!
,ou're supposed to + (verb)
',ou're' is a contraction of the words 'you are.' When using ',ou're' with the words
'supposed to' you are ma#ing a suggestion that something you strongly believe ought to
happen.
Here are some examples
!,ou're supposed to #eep that secret.!
!,ou're supposed to let me #now when you leave.!
!,ou're supposed to stop when at a red light.!
!,ou're supposed to unpac# once you get there.!
!,ou're supposed to return the movies you rent on time.!
!,ou are supposed to remain calm.!
!,ou are supposed to fasten your seat belt.!
!,ou are supposed to invite all your friends.!
!,ou are supposed to encourage one another.!
!,ou are supposed to decide before next %hursday.!
,ou seem + (ad&ective)
When stating 'you seem' you're referring to the person you are tal#ing to and expressing
that they are giving the impression of or appear to be.
Here are some examples
!,ou seem bored.!
!,ou seem unhappy with the results.!
!,ou seem eager to begin.!
!,ou seem easy to get along with.!
!,ou seem elated to hear the good news.!
!,ou seem deeply in love.!
!,ou seem afraid of roller coasters.!
!,ou seem confused about the rules of the game.!
!,ou seem embarrassed about what happened.!
!,ou seem decisive about your choice.! ,ou seem + (ad&ective)
When stating 'you seem' you're referring to the person you are tal#ing to and expressing
that they are giving the impression of or appear to be.
Here are some examples
!,ou seem bored.!
!,ou seem unhappy with the results.!
!,ou seem eager to begin.!
!,ou seem easy to get along with.!
!,ou seem elated to hear the good news.!
!,ou seem deeply in love.!
!,ou seem afraid of roller coasters.!
!,ou seem confused about the rules of the game.!
!,ou seem embarrassed about what happened.!
!,ou seem decisive about your choice.!
,ou'd better + (verb)
',ou'd' is a contraction of 'you had' or 'you would.' ,ou are ma#ing a suggestion to someone
for a particular action.
Here are some examples
!,ou'd better exercise.!
!,ou'd better help out.!
!,ou'd better invite your brother.!
!,ou'd better impress the &udges.!
!,ou'd better listen to your parents.!
!,ou had better not come home late.!
!,ou had better hope for the best.!
!,ou had better change your attitude.!
!,ou would be good at teaching.!
!,ou would do well at math.!
2re you into + (noun)
Here you are as#ing a "uestion about an interest they might have or something they might
en&oy doing.
Here are some examples
!2re you into soccer0!
!2re you into trying new things0!
!2re you into wine tasting0!
!2re you into wor#ing out at home or at the gym0!
!2re you into scary movies0!
!2re you into playing games0!
!2re you into &ogging0!
!2re you into painting0!
!2re you into traveling0!
!2re you into fixing cars0!
2re you trying to + (verb)
,ou are as#ing someone if they are attempting to do something. %his can be something
mentally or physically.
Here are some examples
!2re you trying to ignore me0!
!2re you trying to manage your money0!
!2re you trying to memori$e that song0!
!2re you trying to offer your help0!
!2re you trying to program your new phone0!
!2re you trying to pretend li#e it never happened0!
!2re you trying to remain calm0!
!2re you trying to remember her name0!
!2re you trying to reflect on the past0!
!2re you trying to switch flights0!
2re you trying to + (verb)
,ou are as#ing someone if they are attempting to do something. %his can be something
mentally or physically.
Here are some examples
!2re you trying to ignore me0!
!2re you trying to manage your money0!
!2re you trying to memori$e that song0!
!2re you trying to offer your help0!
!2re you trying to program your new phone0!
!2re you trying to pretend li#e it never happened0!
!2re you trying to remain calm0!
!2re you trying to remember her name0!
!2re you trying to reflect on the past0!
!2re you trying to switch flights0!
+lease + (verb)
'+lease' is generally used in a polite re"uest when as#ing someone to do something.
Here are some examples
!+lease pass me the salt.!
!+lease order me the stea# and potatoes.!
!+lease stop bothering me.!
!+lease wash your hands before dinner.!
!+lease wait outside until we are ready.!
!+lease $ip up your coat before you go outside.!
!+lease stand bac#.!
%he word 'please' can also mean to give en&oyment or satisfaction to.
Here are some examples
!%he smell of the flowers was very pleasing.!
!3ay it please the court to admit this into evidence0!
!I was very pleased with how the children behaved in class.!
!,ou cannot please everyone all the time.!
!'he was pleased with the dress.!
1on't + (verb)
%he word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' It is said to convey a message of what
45% should be done.
Here are some examples
!1on't try and fool me.!
!1on't allow this to happen.!
!1on't watch scary movies before you go to bed.!
!1on't cause any more trouble.!
!1on't chew gum in class.!
!1o not concern yourself with other people's problems.!
!1o not behave that way.!
!1o not announce your decision until you're ready.!
!1o not argue with me.!
!1o not arrive late for your meeting.!
1o you li#e
With this "uestion you are as#ing someone what they prefer or en&oy.
Here are some examples
!1o you li#e traveling on a plane0!
!1o you li#e watching baseball on %60!
!1o you li#e s#iing or snowboarding0!
!1o you li#e going to bed early0!
!1o you li#e spending time with me0!
!1o you li#e repeating the class0!
!1o you li#e playing video games0!
!1o you li#e listening to music0!
!1o you li#e practicing playing the piano0!
!1o you li#e &ogging with me0!