The language of surprise

[Alan]

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Hi,

Sometimes you are so shocked about what has just happened that you are speechless. Alternatively you make funny noises to show you are surprised. Then again you can use certain expressions that show your surprise:

http://www.english-test.net/stories/64/index.html

Alan
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[Ali Kalaf]

thanks alot mr alan 4 the language of surprise

[Mehrimohamm]

Hi,
Thank you so much for your lessons!They're really helpful ! But I have a question: Can we use " Talk of the devil" when we're talking about some one who suddenly shows up and we are glad to see them? or do we just use it when she or he isn't welcome?
Thanks again

[Beeesneees]

It is acceptable to use it when you are glad to see them too, but you need to make it clear (in your manner, expression, etc.) that they are welcome. Most native speakers would accept it as a bit of a joke.
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Cheers m' dears!

[Our Tort System]

Thanks, Alan
I've read the story and found a few expressions of surprise to my liking!

[Raha_Raha0]

Hi,
Thank you so much for your lessons..........:)

[Hammad2]

hi Alan

IT IS AN interseting STORY . I HAVE READ IT CAREFULLY

THANKING U

[Suchandra Chakraborty]

Hi Alan
Thanks for your grammar stories. But can the exclamatory phrases be used as INTERJECTION ?

BRgds
Suchandra Chakraborty

[Alan]

Hi,

I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Could you rephrase the question?

Alan
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[Ariniaina]

Hi Alan,

"The language of surprise" is really helpful. Thanks a lot.

[Anbuani]

what is difference between "near" and "near by". where we should use by

[Alan]

Hi,

'Near' is usually used as a preposition suggesting 'not far from' as in: We live near the town centre and so we don't have to walk far to the shops. 'Nearby' is usually used as an adverb suggesting 'in the vicinity' as in: There is a garage nearby when you want to get petrol.

Alan
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[Somath]

Dear Alan Townend,

I am very sorry that I never reply and I really want to check it every day but I cannot do that because I am very busy at the moment. On the other hand, I do not have computer so whenever I want to use it I have to go to the Internet Cafe or I have to go to school but in my school very slow.

However, I will try to look it up whenever I have time. I really appreciate you for sending the great email to me every week.

Many thanks!!

Yours faithfully,

Somath

[Sky0100]

Dear Alan Townend,

I am so so so sorry but really i haven't any time to study well or open my e-mail cause my children belive my when i found time and try to study your lessons i found it so eassy and

useful byaway my childrens sleeping now look iwant you to know me well ineed to learn english for maney reasons but the first i want to help my son in his studies, look i can

understand the dialoug but idont know speak english or phrase make and he in languag school (kg2) iknow he is so young but ihop to be he's languag verry v v v good in english &

french i want to

speak in english with him all time to be good in this languag i know its not your problem but please dont give up of me i promisse u i will be more effective & i am trying to organize

my time.

notic : i am not good in english so u will find wrong spelling sorry &i have daugter she's did not enter the jounior school is two and half years old are in baby class' thank you for your effort .

[BMeena]

so indirectly the story was i could not understand the message