Today we're talking about the idiom "bells and whistles", we'll also hear the phrase, "nice-to-have". I hope you find today's vocabulary useful!

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I don't really need these bells and whistles! 

Dnes si budeme povídat o vánočních trzích. Vánoční trhy jsou plné vůní, jako je svařené víno🍷, perníčky 🍪 a trdelníky 🌀.

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1. Vánoční trhy

In this episode, we dive into the common predicament of finding the bathroom in unfamiliar surroundings. Join us as we explore the various phrases and expressions you can use to seek directions to the nearest restroom or toilet. From polite inquiries like "Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?" to straightforward requests such as "Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?" we'll equip you with the essential language skills needed to navigate this important everyday situation. So, whether you're traveling abroad or simply in need of guidance in a new place, tune in to discover the right words to confidently ask for directions to the bathroom.


Phrases/Expressions:

"Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?"
"Could you please direct me to the nearest restroom or toilet?"
"Excuse me, where is the bathroom?"
"Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?"
"I'm sorry, could you help me? I need to know where the restroom is."

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Books are there to give you concepts and sentence structures, as well as ideas but I always caution students that overdoing textbook English will make you sound robotic during a normal conversation. You can memorize all the advanced vocabulary but when you talk to people in a social setting, it is a different matter. You will sound like someone reading something.