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Английский для всех простым языком

Если у вас возник вопрос, как спросить иностранца, есть ли у него вайбер, ватсап. Есть ли он в фейсбуке, скайпе и других популярных соц.сетях, то вам пригодятся следующие три фразы. Все, что вам нужно — это вставить нужное название он-лайн сервиса в образец.

Ты есть в фейсбуке, вайбере, инстаграм, твиттере? — перевод на английский

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Как договориться о встрече в скайпе на английском языке

Общение в скайпе с иностранными друзьями — прекрасный способ улучшить свой английский язык.
Посмотрите, как договориться о встрече правильно, с учетом временной разницы России и США, Австралии, Англии.

Австралия живет на 5 часов вперед Москвы.
В Англии время на 2 часа позже.
Разница по времени с Америкой составляет 8 часов.

Уточняйте день и время встречи в скайпе с учетом ваших возможностей и вашего иностранного собеседника. Вот примеры фраз. Они универсальны и подойдут для любой он-лайн площадки.

Если хотите предложить пообщаться в скайпе

Let’s talk on Skype?
Let’s Skype.
Let’s chat on Skype.

Ответить можно так

I’d love to Skype sometime.
Я был/ла бы рад общению в скайпе.

Как сообщить свой ник в скайпе

My skype is …
My skype ID is …
My Skype name is …

Как договориться о дне и времени

Если не уверены, когда сможете

Как сказать по-английски «Ты тут, в скайпе?

Вы пришли в скайп, но не уверены, пришел ли собеседник.
Если вы скажете буквально «are you here?» — носители языка, конечно же, вас поймут.
Но лучше, стараться говорить правильно и красиво.

Поэтому, самым лучшим вариантом будет написать ему:

На другом конце будет приятное удивление вашим знанием английского языка, поверьте.
Так же, слово around очень часто используют как «ты/он/они/это рядом«, а не вокруг.

It can take weeks for the owners to teach the dog how to behave around the cat.
Это может занять недели чтобы научить собаку как вести себя рядом с кошкой.

There are no unfamiliar people around.
Вокруг/рядом нет незнакомых людей.

Be around. Будь рядом.
See you around! Увидимся!

После общения в скайпе вежливым тоном будет написать

Ответ

Me too.
Same with me.
Same here.

Надеюсь, фразы вам пригодятся и помогут начать общение с иностранными друзьями. Практикуйте свой английский именно с носителями английского языка. Не бойтесь их. 🙂 Если кому интересно, мой первый опыт общения в скайпе с австралийцем был достаточно забавным и немного приключенческим >>

Как ответить на WHAT’S UP? Отвечаем на вопрос или приветствие WHAT’S UP

«Как ответить на what’s up?» — этот вопрос возникает у всех, кто начинает общаться на английском, особенно если общение происходит не в классе, а в жизни. «What’s up?» — это очень популярное приветствие в современном английском, но так как в школе его обычно не проходят, многие поначалу теряются и не знаю, как на него ответить. На самом деле, все очень просто.

Что значит WHAT’S UP?

Само выражение «what’s up» можно понимать по-разному: что нового? что делаешь? что случилось? Но на буквальном значении зацикливаться не стоит. Важно понимать, что это всего-навсего приветствие, разговорный шаблон, примерно как «Hi» или «How are you doing?»

Как ответить на WHAT’S UP?

Ответ будет зависеть от ситуации. Два типичных сценария:

Сценарий первый: «What’s up?» или «Sup» как приветствие

Разберем первый сценарий: ваш знакомый проходит мимо и говорит вам «What’s up?» При этом он явно не собирается завязывать беседу, обсуждать последние новости и проч. — он куда-то идет, торопится, а здоровается просто из вежливости.

Пройдите тест на уровень английского:

В таком случае на вопрос «What’s up?», достаточно ответить «Not much» или «Nothing much», то есть «Ничего особенного» или «Ничего такого». Вопрос «what’s up?» здесь — это даже не вопрос, а просто приветствие, дань вежливости. Его шаблонно задают, и на него следует шаблонно отвечать.

Вот пример такого разговора:

Вот и все. В принципе, на такой «what’s up» можно даже ответить «hi», «hey» или даже «what’s up» — это будет немного невпопад (с точки зрения грамматики), но тоже возможно.

Вот, как об этом рассказал финский комик Ismo, переехавший жить в США:

«У меня ушел год на то, чтобы понять, что правильный ответ на вопрос «What’ up?» — это… «What’ up?» Теперь когда мне говорят «What’s up?», я отвечаю «What’s up?» Кажется, что это неправильно, у меня такое ощущение, что я не даю ответа на вопрос, но ведь их это устраивает!»

«If somebody says ‘what’s up’, I just say ‘what’s up’»

Кстати, вопрос «How are you doing?» тоже часто используют просто как приветствие. В таком случае на него не отвечают «I’m doing well» или что-то в этом роде, а просто говорят «How are you doing» в ответ, обычно бегло и без вопросительной интонации.

Бывает похожий случай, когда говорят быстро и невнятно «Sup» (сокращенное от what’s up) — обычно это сопровождается жестом, коротким движением подбородка в вашу сторону. Это уже точно не вопрос, здесь можно просто сказать «sup», «hi», «hey», «wassup» (тоже сокращение от what’s up) в ответ.

Сценарий второй — у вас действительно спрашивают, что нового, как дела

Допустим вы встретили друга и остановились поболтать, ну или вы сидите за столиком в кафе, и к вам подсаживается коллега и начинает разговор, говоря «What’s up?» В данном случае тоже можно ответить:

Nothing much Not much Nothing really Same old (все по-старому)

Можно еще поинтересоваться в ответ: «How about you?», «What about you?» или просто «And you?»

Также на вопрос «What’s up?» можно ответить, рассказав коротко, чем вы сейчас занимаетесь или что собираетесь делать, ведь этот вопрос можно понять как «что ты сейчас делаешь/собираешься делать?» или «что нового?»

— Nothing much, just doing my homework.

— Not much, I was just about to go to that new yogurt place, wanna go with me?

Шуточные ответы на «What’s up?»

Иногда на вопрос «what’s up?» отвечают в шутку:

Здесь обыгрывается игра слов, ведь «what’s up» можно понять буквально как «что наверху» (потолок, небо) или «что является высоким» (уровень холестерина). Замечу лишь, что у шуток эти длиннющая борода, знать их следует, а использовать — нежелательно.

What is WhatsApp? A guide to navigating the free internet-based communication platform

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WhatsApp might be a little-known messaging app in the US, but in many parts of the globe, it’s an essential part of everyday life. The Facebook-owned app is easily one of the most popular messaging services in the world.

To understand WhatsApp’s popularity, you need to understand it was one of the first mobile apps to offer free, internet-based messaging. Instead of sending texts using cellular-data networks, where fees may apply, WhatsApp primarily relies on a Wi-Fi connection to send and receive messages and calls for free.

Fast forward to now: WhatsApp is preferred by over 2 billion users for its ability to streamline communications, no matter their device or location.

Not only is WhatsApp simple to use, it also offers far more features and customizations than traditional SMS messaging — all for free. If you’re already familiar with the app, you may be interested in our favorite WhatsApp tips and tricks.

But if you’re a newbie, you’ll want to check out our guide below. From how to sign up to WhatsApp’s best features, here’s everything you need to know to get started.

How does WhatsApp work?

The main draw of WhatsApp is it allows you to send and receive calls and messages using only an internet connection, which means it’s virtually free to use and ideal for international calling. There are no fees to sign up, and no data plan allowances to worry about.

While WhatsApp is similar to other messaging services like iMessage or Messages by Google, it still offers a few key advantages, the most significant being cross-platform functionality (between Android and iOS, for example).

At a glance, WhatsApp may seem like nothing more than a text messaging app, but it can do much more. Here’s a brief rundown of WhatsApp’s core features:

How to use WhatsApp

Getting started

To get started using WhatsApp, you’ll need to download the app (for iOS or Android) and create an account.

After downloading the app, you’ll notice you need your phone number to create your account. Unlike some other platforms, WhatsApp doesn’t use special usernames. Instead, WhatsApp identifies people by their number. This means anyone who uses WhatsApp is automatically added to your contact list, which makes set up a breeze.

Once you’re up and running, you’ll want to get familiar with what you can do with WhatsApp, from making international calls to sending voice messages.

Sending messages and joining groups

You can send text and voice messages to family and friends from the «Chats» screen. WhatsApp

Once you set up your WhatsApp account, you can begin sending messages through the platform either to individual contacts, or to groups.

Starting a chat is easy: In the app, select the «Chats» icon from the menu at the bottom of the screen, then select the «New Chat» icon in the top right corner. From there, you’ll just need to select a contact.

If you’re keen on getting a group chat started, you can host up to 256 participants. Learn how to start a WhatsApp group chat, whether you have an iOS or Android device. Conversely, you may want to know how to join a specific WhatsApp group chat.

Making voice and video calls

In addition to text messaging, you can also make voice or video calls on WhatsApp.

There are several ways to make calls on WhatsApp, though you can only place a call from the mobile app version of WhatsApp, not the desktop version. You can place individual calls or group calls, in both audio or video, for free on WhatsApp.

Making free international calls

As mentioned, free worldwide calling to family and friends is WhatsApp’s most popular feature. As we outlined in our guide to using WhatsApp internationally, if you have access to Wi-Fi, you’ll never have to worry about international restrictions or fees.

Even if you use WhatsApp without a Wi-Fi connection, you’ll simply be dipping into your data usage, rather than accumulating SMS or cellular charges. And with so many mobile plans today offering unlimited data, you might not even need to worry about finding Wi-Fi access.

Sharing photos and other media

WhatsApp is a convenient and free way to send all kinds of media to your friends and family. You can send photos and videos via any individual or group chat, and because WhatsApp uses the internet rather than a cellular-data network, the images will maintain their original resolution quality.

Files you can send on WhatsApp include:

Sending voice messages

In any individual or group chat on WhatsApp, you can send voice messages — a convenient feature if you’re not able to type text, or if you prefer to record your voice to get your point across.

To send a voice message, go to any WhatsApp chat, and hold down the microphone icon to the right of the type text box. You’ll see the timer begin to tick upward as you record. Once you release your finger from the button, your message will immediately send.

Managing your WhatsApp contacts and messages

Now that you’ve got the basics down, WhatsApp offers a lot of features for managing your contacts and conversations. For example, you may notice one or two check marks appear beside your messages on WhatsApp. The number and color of the check marks indicate whether your message has been sent, delivered or read.

Here’s a short list of some other useful tips:

WhatsApp data usage

This is when it pays to keep a close eye on your settings. Luckily, WhatsApp makes it easy to control your data usage.

If you have a limited amount of data and don’t want to be charged data overage fees, you can turn off WhatsApp’s ability to use cellular data, so that it’s only accessible when you have internet access.

To check how much data the app is using, go to the app’s «Settings» menu and select «Data and Storage Usage.» Here, you can change the settings for «Media Auto-Downloads» so that media such as photos, videos, audio, and documents only download when you’re connected to Wi-Fi.

You can also choose to use WhatsApp on a «low data» setting by toggling the «Low Data Usage» switch to «on.» For a more detailed breakdown of your data usage, click «Network Usage» to see how much data you’re using by category, such as messages sent or received, bytes sent or received via chat media, and more.

Privacy and security

One of the reasons WhatsApp is so popular is because, unlike SMS, it uses end-to-end encryption, which means nobody other than the message recipients can view your messages. When you make a call on WhatsApp, third parties are unable to listen in to your conversation.

If you want added security, you can set up two-step verification in WhatsApp’s settings menu. Here you can choose to add a PIN, or personal identification number, to prohibit anyone from maliciously accessing your account.

You can also share your location on WhatsApp, whether you’re trying to meet up with friends or want someone to know exactly where you are. To share your location on WhatsApp, simply tap the «+» icon to the left of the type text box in any chat, and choose «Location.»

The bottom line

WhatsApp helped shape modern communications as we know it, and it continues to roll out updates that will only improve the experience. And as Facebook’s second-biggest property with billions of dedicated users, it doesn’t look like WhatsApp is going anywhere any time soon.

Once you’ve got the basics down, be sure to check out our roundup of the 20 essential WhatsApp tips and tricks.

How does Whatsapp work

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Welcome to “How does Whatsapp Work?”

WhatsApp is a texting service between mobile phones as a replacement for the regular SMS text messages. Over 900 million users are active worldwide using the Whatsapp service. Whatsapp uses an internet connection between phones. The service is available for iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Nokia Symbian60-phones.

The major difference between regular SMS text messages and Whatsapp text messages is that Whatsapp is free: You use the internet connection on your phone (wifi or part of you mobile data package depending on subscription or pre paid type).

On this website you will find a lot of information on Whatsapp. If you browse to “What is Whatsapp?” you will find information on what kind of program Whatsapp is. If you choose “How does it work” you will find information on all kinds of options and how Whatsapp works on your phone. If you want to know for sure Whatsapp works on your phone please visit “Does it work on my phone?”

Frequently asked questions about Whatsapp

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Hey, Pat, you can use WhatsApp with a wireless connection. You may not incur any charges. However, please ensure that your wireless connection is free or with an unlimited plan. Hope this helps.

How to respond to HOW ARE YOU? 8 Examples

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You’ve probably heard the question How are you? many times. In fact, it’s probably one of the first things you’ve learned how to say in English. Because it’s such a simple question, knowing how to respond to it may seem pretty straightforward, but sometimes it can be a little more complicated than that.

In this article, we’ll look at a bunch of situations where people ask and respond to How are you? in different ways.

First, let’s look at a classic example conversation using this phrase:

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A: Hello, how are you?

B: I’m well, thank you. And you?

A: I’m well, thank you.

Here, person A uses the question How are you? as a standard greeting. It’s customary to respond, but it’s not always necessary. In this case, person B decides to respond with I’m well. Notice that he uses the adverb well as a modifier for the verb to be (which becomes I’m).

This is grammatically the most correct way to respond, but as we’ll see later, it’s not the only way. Person B then returns the question by asking, And you?, to which person A gives a similar response. Let’s look at the next scenario:

A: Hey, how are you?

B: I’m good, thanks! You?

A: I’m fine. Lately, just classes and work.

Here, person B responds to the question How are you? not by saying I’m well but by saying I’m good. The word good is an adjective and traditionally not a proper modifier for the verb to be. But although this may be considered grammatically incorrect, it’s actually a much more common response than I’m well, which often sounds too stiff and formal.

This next scenario is a bit more complicated:

Friend A: Hey, I haven’t seen you in forever!

Friend B: I know! How have you been doing?

Friend A: I’ve been doing well, thanks. How about you?

Friend B: Hanging in there. Want to grab lunch sometime?

Friend A: Yeah, I’m down!

First off, instead of simply asking How are you?, friend B asks a slightly different question: How have you been doing? The difference is that while How are you? simply asks about a current state, How have you been doing? asks how a person has been doing lately.

In other words, it’s a way to catch up with the other person. In this conversation, it’s an appropriate question since the two friends haven’t seen each other in a long time. You can also say How have you been?, which means the same thing. Similarly, How are you? and How are you doing? basically mean the same thing and are both commonly used.

In response, friend A conforms with the present perfect progressive tense by saying, I’ve been doing well. Here, it actually sounds natural to use the adverb well because it’s modifying the verb to do, not the verb to be. Friend B, on the other hand, responds to friend A’s question by saying Hanging in there. This is a casual idiom that basically means that life has been difficult (hectic, stressful, etc.), but the person is managing to keep up.

Since How are you? is used as a greeting, it’s common for the other person to respond in order to reciprocate the greeting, such as in this conversation at a supermarket:

Cashier: Hi, how are you?
Customer: I’m good, thank you. How are you?

Cashier: I’m doing well, thanks. Did you find everything alright today?
Cashier: Yes, thank you.

However, as I mentioned before, it’s also acceptable to not respond to the question, since it is such a common phrase that can mean not much more than a simple greeting. This is especially true with customers, who may not always respond to the greeting that a cashier uses with every single customer:

Cashier: Hi, how are you?

Customer: (Gives the cashier his card) Here you go.

In this conversation, the cashier’s question goes unresponded, and the interaction simply continues as normal. Let’s move onto the next conversation:

Friend A: Hey man, what’s up?
Friend B: Not much. How are you doing?

Friend A: I’m doing good. Drinks tonight?
Friend B: Maybe. I just have to get up early for work tomorrow.

Friend A: Oh, right. How’s your new job going?
Friend B: It’s alright. I just have to get used to this new schedule.

It’s important to talk about the phrase What’s up? and how it’s different from How are you?. First of all, it’s much more informal and often used by young people. Second of all, it means something different and must be responded to accordingly.

While How are you? and similar phrases ask about a person’s state of being, What’s up? asks about what the person is doing or about what is happening in general. You can respond to the question by saying what you’re currently doing (e.g., I’m working, just studying, etc.), but the most common response to just say Not much. This phrase is so common, in fact, that it has its own texting abbreviation: nm.

In response, friend B doesn’t simply ask How are you? but How are you doing?. Once again, these two mean the same thing, but friend A’s response conforms to the present progressive tense (I’m doing good). Although good is technically grammatically incorrect, since the adjective is not a proper modifier for to do, it still sounds natural.

In the fifth line, friend A asks a much more specific question about friend B: How’s your new job going? We have now moved past the realm of simple greetings, and the two people are now having a more involved conversation with each other.

You may have noticed up until now that most of these responses to How are you? tend to be positive (I’m fine, I’m good, I’m well, etc.) However, though this is most customary, you certainly don’t have to respond this way. Some people are more honest than others and might immediately say how they are truly feeling, rather than conforming to the standard formula of greetings. For example:

B: Um, not so good.

A: Why, what’s wrong?

On the other hand, the formula of How are you? followed by a positive, although ingenuine, response is so common that in order to understand one’s true current state, you’ll have to dig a bit deeper. Take a look a this example:

A: I’m fine… You look a little upset. Is everything okay?

B: Well, not really…

At first, person B responds to person A’s question in a conventional way by saying Fine (these one-word answers are just as appropriate as saying I’m fine, etc.). However, person A can clearly tell that something is wrong and asks person B a much more genuine question: Is everything okay?

This question, functioning much differently from the common greeting of How are you?, elicits a much more honest response from person B, who confesses, “Well, not really…” Hopefully, this can show you how two questions, although they mean similar things semantically, function very differently and thus should be used differently depending on what you want from a conversation.