Informal Words and Phrases


This is the first topic related to unit 12. It is on page 94 in your books and it makes reference to informal expression people regularly use. 

As you check the meaning of the expressions write your own examples and post them as a comment. 




13 comentarios:

  1. 1-I fancy a chocolate milshake right about now
    2- I can't be bothered to go to class today
    3- I don't feel up to talking about it
    4- I won't go to your party because I'm totally broke
    5- Would you like to hang out tomorrow night?
    6- I didn't even finished reading this book, it was rubbish
    7- I'm really into the x-files right now
    8- I would love it but it's up to you
    9- I reckon he was acting silly
    10- I could do with a few drinks
    11- I'm sick of her attitude
    12- And I'm off to the races (8)

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  2. 1- I really fancy going to Roca Bruja in December.
    2- I can't be bothered to eat now.
    3- I don't feel up to saw him yet.
    4- I'm completely broke, I can't stop crying.
    5- I'd rather hang around with people true to themselves.
    6- The Sharknado film is pure rubbish.
    7- I'm really into painting right now.
    8- It's up to me when I clean my messy room.
    9- I reckon Martha will be surprised on her birthday party.
    10- I could do with a couple cupcakes.
    11- I'm sick of cooking everyday.
    12- I'm off to the park.

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  3. 1. I fancy a good glass of cold wine.
    2. He can´t be bothered to complete de schedule.
    3. I don’t feel up to go outside.
    4. Sorry Dani, I can’t go to the movies, I´m completely broke at the moment.
    5. I like hanging around with you.
    6. Ugh, the last book of the trilogy was rubbish.
    7. I´m really into hipster music at the moment.
    8. It´s up to you, take it or leave it.
    9. I reckon you will do it anyway.
    10. You could do with a few hours of free time.
    11. I´m sick of all the complaints.
    12. Bye mom! I´m off to the park.

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  4. 1. I really fancy going to Manuel Antonio the next week
    2. I can´t bothered to do the homework
    3. I don´t feel up to study Calculus
    4. Karla is really broke at this moment, call her later
    5. I usually hang around my bed when I wake up
    6. This movie was a total rubbish, I really hate this movie
    7. Im really into study at this moment
    8. It´s up to me to pass this course
    9. I reckon you will feel better
    10. I coul do with a little more time
    11. I´m sick of Silvana´s boyfriend.
    12. I´m off to the mall

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  5. 1. I really fancy having some free time.
    2. I can't be bothered to run a marathon.
    3.I don't feel up to waking up at 5 a.m.
    4. I was broke a week ago.
    5. I would enjoy hanging around with my friends right now.
    6. Monday's lunch was rubbish, it tasted pretty bad.
    7. I'm really into sleeping right now.
    8. It's up to me to take summer courses.
    9. I reckon I've been working hard lately.
    10. I could do with a soda for lunch.
    11. I'm sick of having my guitar without a string.
    12. I'm off to bed.

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  6. I really fancy going to Cahuita in January
    I can´t bothered to do the race
    I don´t feel up to study chemistry
    I was broke a year ago.
    I'd rather hang around with people true to themselves
    Ugh, the first book of the chemistry was rubbish.
    . I'm really into sleeping right now.
    I would love it help but it's up to you
    I reckon you will feel better
    we could do with a few hours of free time.
    I'm sick of sweep everyday.
    I'm off to the park

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  7. 1. I really fancy stay in Palmares all the weekend
    2. I can be bothered to be studying for the final exams of the semester
    3. I don’t feel up to finish the project today
    4. Me as an university student am broke all the time
    5. Yesterday after classes I hang around before going home
    6. This new computer I bought is rubbish
    7. I am really in to my career at university
    8. Is up to you if you stay
    9. I reckon I will finish my studies in mechatronics in 2019
    10. I could pass the course if I get a 95 in the exam
    11. I am sick of people lie to me
    12. I am off to the university

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  8. 1. I really fancy go to Bora Bora this weekend
    2. I can´t be bothered to go to the gym this morning
    3. I don’t feel up to party this weekend
    4. My friends are going to a music festival but I´m completely broke at the moment
    5. I love to hang around with my boyfriend, even after three years
    6. The third book of the serie called “Maze Runner” is rubbish
    7. I´m really into medical investigation
    8. It´s up to me if I do the last year of my career in USA
    9. I reckon I will be millionaire by 2016
    10. I could do with a day without morning exercises
    11. I´m sick of working in no-medicine projects
    12. Tomorrow afternoon, I´m off to yoga clases

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  9. 1. I really fancy going to the theater next weekend
    2. I can’t be bothered to queuing to buy the lunch
    3. I don´t feel up to going the class tomorrow
    4. Yesterday I bought a dental material, and I am completely broke at the moment
    5. I like to hang around with my university classmates
    6. The most movie sequels are rubbish
    7. I am really into university career
    8. It’s up to me when I play a videogame
    9. I reckon I need to sleep eight hours
    10. I could do with a little more vacation
    11. I´m sick of the street harassment
    12. I am off to the bed

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  10. Examples
    I really fancy to have vacations soon.
    I can’t be bothered to do all my homework.
    I don’t feel up to dance right now
    Since yesterday I am completely broke
    I always hang around when I am not busy.
    This photograph is rubbish.
    She is really into running.
    Is up to you if you come or not.
    I reckon this very fun
    I could do with some more sleep hours.
    I am sick of working in the computer.
    I am off to a restaurant tomorrow.

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  11. 1- I really fancy a sandwish with guacamole and cheese.
    2- I can’t be bothered to dishwashing today.
    3- I don’t feel up to do my homework tonight.
    4- My boss doesn't want to pay me so I am completely broke right now.
    5- I like to hang around alone after dancing clases.
    6- Sometimes humanity can be rubbish.
    7- I am really into nanotechnology.
    8- It's up to me to survive this semester.
    9- I reckon I won´t sleep at least in three days.
    10- I could do with some sleep time.
    11- I´m sick of animal abuse.
    12- I am off to my rehearsal.

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  12. *Examples*
    1. I really fancy to go to the beach on holiday
    2. He can`t be bothered to walk the dog
    3. I don't feel up to go for a walk today
    4. They're completely broke right now, the life is getting harder these days
    5. Hey, do you wanna hang around on friday night?
    6. These earphones are rubbish, never buy these brand
    7. I'm really into college right now
    8. If you don't want to do it, don't worry, it's up to you
    9. I reckon I'll make a great semester
    10. I could do a swim right now
    11. I'm sick of these long practices
    12. I'll be off to the beach on friday

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  13. I really fancy going to the beach
    i can't be bothered to cook this morning.
    I don't feel up to going out before the presentation.
    You are always broke
    I often hang around for a bit after work.
    This play was rubbish
    I'm not really into baseball
    It is up to me when take a free day
    I reckon It's going to rain at the afternoon
    I could do with some days off
    I' m sick of studding too late
    I'm off to the party at nigt

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