Phrases & Expressions

Used to ask someone about their country or city of origin.

• Where are you from?
• So, where are you from originally?

Used to ask someone about the place where that person lives.

• Where do you live? — I live in a small flat near the park.
• Do you still live in Izmir? Where do you live now?

Used to ask someone which school, college or university that person attends.

• You're a student, right? Where do you study?
• Where do you study English?

Used to ask someone about the place or company where they are employed.

• So, where do you work these days?
• "Where do you work?" "I work at a bank in the city centre."

Used to ask about the location of someone or something.

• Where is the nearest bank?
• Where is my phone?

Used to express agreement or to suggest that something is a good idea.

• Want some? — Why not!
• Why not try it?

A polite way to ask someone to do something.

• Would you open the window, please?
• Would you help me carry these bags?

A polite way to offer something to someone or to invite them to do an activity.

• Would you like some tea?
• Would you like to join us for dinner?

Slightly; to a small degree.

• I'm a bit hungry.
• This shirt is a bit too big for me.

Two or a few.

• I'll be there in a couple of minutes.
• A couple of friends came over.