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You are here - Retracing the epic journey of Leonardo da Vinci, from Italy to France

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Leonardo da Vinci embodies the genius of the Renaissance. In 1516, three years before his death, he crossed the Alps. Carrying his masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, he travelled on a mule and on foot...

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Hotel English - Using Travel English at Hotels

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It's important to show thanks when someone does something for you, or gives you something. But what we say depends on the person and situation. Here's how to say thank you in different situations.

Common ways to say thank you

A: "You look great in that dress!"
B: "Thanks!"

Be careful with the intonation of "Thanks a lot". If you speak with a lower voice, "thanks a lot" can sound like you're not happy at all and the "thanks" sounds sarcastic. Here's an example.

A: "Sorry, but we didn't save you any chocolate."
B: "Oh, thanks a lot."

Note: "Thanks ever so much" is considered non-standard English, but you'll hear it a lot in the UK.

Cheers! (British English, used both in speaking and in emails)
"Cheers!" (when someone holds the door open for you, for example)

More formal ways to say thank you

Thank you so much
"Thank you so much for coming to the meeting tonight." (spoken to a group of people)

"That's really kind of you. Thank you so much!"

I appreciate it
"Thank you for your help. I greatly appreciate it."

How to say thank you to a friend

How to say thank you to a colleague at work

I appreciate it
"Thanks for covering for me yesterday. I appreciate it!"

I'm very thankful to you for...
"I'm very thankful to you for helping me with the presentation. It made a huge difference."

How to say thank you in a card

Thank you so much for ...
"Thank you so much for helping us when Sue was ill."

You can continue with:

"I was really touched by ..."
... your kindness
... your thoughtfulness
... your help
... your support

I really appreciate it
"Thank you so much for looking after my grandmother in hospital. I really appreciate it."

How to say thank you for money

How to say thank you for a present

When you write a thank you letter or card for a gift you've received, you should aim to write a few sentences. For example:
Thank you very much for the present / gift you sent me
Then give some more details, such as:
It's absolutely beautiful.
It's something I've wanted for a long time.
It's just the right colour / size, etc.

You can continue with:
It was very generous of you.
I'll think of you every time I use it.

When you're face to face you can say:

How to say thank you for help / support / hospitality

Thank you so much for all your help
"Thank you so much for all your help when we were restructuring the department. It made things a lot easier."

I don't know what I would have done without you
"You've really helped me out over the last few weeks. I don't know what I would have done without you."

You don't know how much it meant to me
"Thank you so much for organising the flowers for the funeral. You don't know how much it meant to me."

Thank you for all / everything you have done
"Thank you for everything you've done in the last month. You've made my life so much easier!"

Thanks for everything
"We had such a lovely holiday with you. Thanks for everything!"

Thanks for being there (for me)
I just wanted to say thank you for all your help recently. Thanks for being there for me!"

I'm really / very grateful
"I'm really grateful to you for all your help this last week."

How to say thank you to a group

Thank you everybody
"Thank you everybody for making the launch such a success!"

Thanks everyone
"Thanks everyone for coming."

I'd like to thank you all
"I'd like to thank you all for your help in getting the office ready for the party."

How to say thank you to a client

Thank you for taking the time...
"Thank you for taking the time to see me today."

Thank you for your (continued) support
"Thank you for your support during our recent merger."

I greatly appreciate
"I greatly appreciate all your feedback."

We are very grateful to you
"We are very grateful to you for your continued support."

In emails

Here are some ways to say thank you:

Many thanks for
"Many thanks for getting back to me."

Just wanted to say thanks
"Just wanted to say thanks for the lovely meal last night."

I can't thank you enough for...
"I can't thank you enough for introducing me to..."

Saying Thank You Quiz
Level: Elementary and above
Hi! I'm Clare, an English teacher and the founder of this site.

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It's important to show thanks when someone does something for you, or gives you something. But what we say depends on the person and situation. Here's how to say thank you in different situations. A: "You look great in that dress!" B: "Thanks!" Be careful with the intonation of "Thanks a lot".

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English Job Interview Tips and Tricks - How to Answer Job Interview Questions in English

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Let's agree that the best food in the world comes from your own country. Which country produces the second best food?

Are you personally a good cook?

What is your favourite food? Can you cook it? How is it prepared?

What types of foreign food have you tried? What is your favourite?

What is your favourite type of cheese? Do you like blue cheese?

Do you like chocolate? What is your favourite type?

Do you enjoy seafood? What is your favourite?

Do you like "rare" steak or do you think it is disgusting?

What are some typical foods from your home country?

How many "food scares" can you think of which have occurred in the last two years?

When you buy food, do you read the label? What information can you find on the label?

Do you ever take any nutritional supplements? Which ones?

How many meals do you have each day? When do you have them? Which is the most important?

Is there any meal which you habitually skip?

What do you usually have for breakfast?

Have you ever tried the traditional English breakfast? What did you think of it?

How often do you eat alone and how often with friends or family?

Typically, how much time do you spend over lunch?

At work do you have a full meal or just a sandwich? Which do you think is best?

Do you often eat "fast food"? What is your opinion of fast food?

If you no longer live in your home country - what food do you miss most? Or what food do you think you would miss most if you were to leave?

What meals are typically eaten at special days in your country? At Christmas, Easter, etc.?

Does anything strike you about the question: "Right kids, what do you want for tea?"?

Do you think that you eat a "balanced diet"? What is a "balanced diet"?

What does the "Mediterranean diet" include? What does it NOT include?

Are you interested in your level of cholesterol?

How often do you have it checked?

Why is a high level of cholesterol said to be a bad thing?

What difference do you think that diet makes to your level of cholesterol?

What things could you do to reduce your level of cholesterol?

Do you take any action to consume less salt? Do you think people should reduce their salt intake?

Do you think that a vegetarian diet could be healthy? In what ways do you think it might be good and in what ways bad?

Do you, or anyone you know, suffer from food allergies? What problems do they cause?

Are you allergic to any food? How do you feel if you eat it?

What action, if any, do you take to control your weight?

During February 2013 it was revealed that many supposedly "beef" dishes sold in Europe contained varying amounts of horse meat. It you had eaten some of this unknowingly how would you feel?

What is "junk food"? Why is it called "junk"?

Is there a difference between junk food and fast food? If so, what is it?

If you had to chose between junk food and your heath? Which would you go for ?

Why is it so tasty/popular?

How often do you eat junk food?

If you could, how often would you eat junk food?

Why is it said to be so bad for us?

What do you think about the suggestion that advertising (or sale) of junk food to children should be restricted?

What do you think about the suggestion that if people put on weight and get other health problems because they eat junk food then they should have restricted services from the state medical services?

Do you think the following are junk food? Why/why not?

Commercially produced pizzas

Commercially produced hamburgers

Mass-produced sandwiches.

Chocolate.

Fried chicken.

Fish and chips.

Ice cream

How much water do you drink every day? Do you set out to drink a specific amount or just drink when you are thirsty?

Do you think there is any difference between bottled water and tap water?

If you order water in a bar (or restaurant) do you ask for tap water or bottled water? Why?

Do you think there could be a market for a bar which only sells different types of water?

How much coffee, tea or other drinks do you consume? Do you think these drinks are healthy?

How much sugar do you put in your tea or coffee? Does the amount you use concern you?

Do you need coffee in order to operate? Could you be addicted?

In some cultures things are eaten which other cultures think are very strange. What do you think about the following as food:

Dogs

Cats

Horses

Pork (pigs)

Rats

Snails

Seafood in general (shrimps, oysters, crabs etc.)

Different types of insect

Brains

Pigs' feet

Milk

Cheese

Blood

Black sausage (made from blood)

Haggis (sheep's stomach filled with various entrails.)

What do you think is the most unusual thing that you personally have ever eaten?

Do you consider yourself to be an "adventurous" eater?

How often do you eat fresh fruit and vegetables? Do you have them with every meal or just occasionally?

How often do you eat preserved fruit and vegetables?

Which are your favourite fruits and vegetables and which ones can't you stand?

What positive health benefits can you get from fruit?

Do you try to buy locally produced fruit or do you buy whatever is cheapest?

Are all types of fruit and vegetables constantly available in your country or are they only available "in season"?

If you have a garden do you grow your own fruit or vegetables? Which ones?

How much difference is there between things grown at home and those bought at the supermarket?

How has food, eating and drinking culture changed in the last 20 years?

Have any cuisines or styles become fashionable or established? Why?

Have any foods or cuisines fallen out of favour? Why?

Talk about some foods, cuisines or ingredients that interest you.

What do the following mean to you:

Seasonality

Field-to-fork

Authenticity (e.g., ingredients and technique)

Fusion

Food miles/Air miles

Street Food

Obesity

GM (Genetically Modified)

Pop-ups (a pop-up restaurant or shop)

Pesticides

(Celebrity) Endorsements

Nose-to-tail cooking (using less conventional cuts of meat and offal)?

How does colour of interior or space where we eat affect our notions or opinions of what we are eating? What associations do we have with colours? What do the following colours suggest to you: Blue, Grey-White-Black, Red-Terracotta, Green, Yellow, Acid colours, Pastel colours?

Tea or coffee? Do you avoid the sweet course?

What do you think about the '5-a-day' recommendation?

Is breakfast an important meal of the day for you? Or is coffee and a cigarette enough?

What makes an Oriental diet better than a Western one?

If you were to move abroad what would you miss most foodwise?

Are celebrity chefs or cookbooks a useful or useless addition to food culture?

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Let's agree that the best food in the world comes from your own country. Which country produces the second best food? Are you personally a good cook? What is your favourite food? Can you cook it? How is it prepared? What types of foreign food have you tried? What is your favourite?

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Foodie culture is now part of foreign policy — It's Gastrodiplomacy

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WASHINGTON — My first job in journalism was as a clerk at The Washington Star. I fielded a lot of calls from readers threatening to cancel their subscriptions — including, on occasion, my mom.

I never got upset about it. Their loss, I figured. I know, because I prowl through at least eight newspapers a day, that I feel about 1,000 percent smarter and more interesting afterward.

I’ve always noticed a huge difference in leaders who read the news carefully, like Barack Obama, an avid New York Times reader, and those, like Donald Trump, who fail to feed their brains properly. The nasty Narcissus looks at the papers not to broaden himself but for the most narrow of reasons: to hunt for his own name and to search, largely in vain, for any scrap of positive coverage.

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Why You Understand English But Can't Speak Fluently

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English words of French origin

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Free glossaries at TranslationDirectory.com. English words of French origin