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Getting the hang of it in English
How to say you're getting used to life in a new place.
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Lin
One week in London. I'm finally getting the hang of it.
Them
Look at you! Queuing like a true Brit.
Lin
And I carry an umbrella even when it's sunny.
Them
Spot on. What do you miss from home?
Lin
My mum's cooking. And proper dumplings.
Them
Then teach me. Dumpling night at yours?
Lin
Deal! London feels like home now.
Them
Make yourself at home, neighbour.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Save this
✓ I'm getting the hang of it.Starting to feel easier.
get the hang of ___ = learn how to do it
British English
✓ Spot on!Exactly right!
A British way to say “exactly”
Homesick
✓ I miss my mum's cooking.Missing home cooking.
British mum, American mom
Hosting
✓ Make yourself at home.Warm welcome for a guest.
Say this when someone comes in
Quick answers
Save this: what to say in English
Say “I'm getting the hang of it.” — starting to feel easier. get the hang of ___ = learn how to do it.
British English: what to say in English
Say “Spot on!” — exactly right. A British way to say “exactly”.
Homesick: what to say in English
Say “I miss my mum's cooking.” — missing home cooking. British mum, American mom.
Hosting: what to say in English
Say “Make yourself at home.” — warm welcome for a guest. Say this when someone comes in.