491.
It's important to...
State that something is necessary or important.
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It's important to check the details.
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It's important to save a backup.
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It's important to arrive on time.
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It's important to follow the instructions.
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It's important to ask for help.
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It's important to practice every day.
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It's important to keep your password private.
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It's important to plan ahead.
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It's important to listen carefully.
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It's important to get enough rest.
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492.
It's possible to...
Say that something can be done or is achievable.
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It's possible to finish today.
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It's possible to learn this skill online.
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It's possible to work from home.
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It's possible to change the appointment.
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It's possible to solve the problem.
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It's possible to take the train.
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It's possible to improve your English.
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It's possible to save money.
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It's possible to meet tomorrow.
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It's possible to do it without help.
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493.
It's impossible to...
Say that something cannot be done or is not achievable.
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It's impossible to finish everything in one hour.
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It's impossible to know everything in advance.
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It's impossible to be in two places at once.
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It's impossible to predict every result.
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It's impossible to do this without the right information.
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It's impossible to reach the station in five minutes on foot.
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It's impossible to solve every problem immediately.
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It's impossible to please everyone.
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It's impossible to remember every detail.
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It's impossible to work forever without rest.
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494.
I can't help...
Say that you cannot prevent yourself from doing or feeling something.
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I can't help smiling.
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I can't help laughing.
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I can't help thinking about it.
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I can't help worrying about the result.
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I can't help checking my phone.
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I can't help looking at the view.
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I can't help asking questions.
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I can't help feeling nervous.
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I can't help remembering that day.
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I can't help comparing the two options.
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495.
I couldn't help...
Say that you could not prevent yourself from doing or feeling something.
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I couldn't help laughing.
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I couldn't help smiling.
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I couldn't help thinking about it.
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I couldn't help worrying about the result.
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I couldn't help checking my phone.
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I couldn't help looking at the view.
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I couldn't help asking questions.
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I couldn't help feeling nervous.
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I couldn't help remembering that day.
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I couldn't help comparing the two options.
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496.
I was wondering if...
Make a very polite or indirect request or inquiry.
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I was wondering if you could help me.
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I was wondering if the appointment could be moved.
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I was wondering if you had a spare charger.
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I was wondering if we could meet tomorrow.
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I was wondering if you knew the address.
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I was wondering if you could send the details.
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I was wondering if the shop would be open tomorrow.
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I was wondering if we could change the time.
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I was wondering if you could explain the process.
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I was wondering if the manager was available.
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497.
Would you mind...?
Make a very polite request by asking whether an action would inconvenience someone.
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Would you mind waiting a few minutes?
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Would you mind closing the door?
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Would you mind speaking more slowly?
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Would you mind checking this file?
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Would you mind moving your car?
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Would you mind sending the details?
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Would you mind calling me later?
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Would you mind opening the window?
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Would you mind repeating that?
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Would you mind helping me with this?
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498.
Do you mind...?
Ask whether an action would inconvenience or bother someone.
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Do you mind opening the window?
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Do you mind waiting here?
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Do you mind speaking slowly?
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Do you mind checking this?
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Do you mind moving your bag?
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Do you mind calling later?
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Do you mind sharing the file?
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Do you mind closing the door?
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Do you mind if I sit here?
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Do you mind if we start now?
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499.
At the end of the day...
Introduce a broad concluding point about what is ultimately important or true.
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At the end of the day, we need to make a decision.
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At the end of the day, what matters is the result.
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At the end of the day, we all want the same thing.
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At the end of the day, the customer needs an answer.
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At the end of the day, practice is what improves speaking.
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At the end of the day, we have to take responsibility.
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At the end of the day, time is limited.
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At the end of the day, we need a practical solution.
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At the end of the day, good communication matters.
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At the end of the day, the goal is to keep learning.
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500.
That wraps it up.
Signal that a discussion, presentation, or task has been completed.
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That wraps it up.
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That wraps it up. Thank you for your time.
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That wraps it up. Let me know if you have questions.
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That wraps it up for today.
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That wraps it up. We can continue tomorrow.
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That wraps it up. Thanks for listening.
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That wraps it up. I appreciate your time.
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That wraps it up. We have covered the main points.
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That wraps it up. Have a great day.
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That wraps it up. See you at the next meeting.
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