English Speaking Course Lesson 18 by Structures

Learning English through sentence structures helps learners understand how to form correct and natural sentences in different situations. Each lesson focuses on practical patterns that can be used in daily conversations, making speaking easier and more confident. By practicing these structures regularly, you can improve your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and develop better communication skills. In this Lesson 18 of the English Speaking Course by Structures, you will learn useful sentence patterns and examples that will help you speak English more fluently and use English confidently in everyday life.

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Sub + tired of + v + ing…

You will use this structure when you are tired of doing something. For example, she is tired of convincing her parents, I’m tired of answering these questions.

Structure: Subject + is/are/am tired of + verb (first form) + ing

She is tired of cleaning the house every day.
He is tired of repeatedly explaining the same thing.
We are tired of waiting for the bus in the rain.
They are tired of eating the same food every day.
You are tired of dealing with rude customers.
I’m tired of listening to the same complaints.
She is tired of trying to please everyone.
He is tired of being blamed for others’ mistakes.
We are tired of following the same routine.
They are tired of arguing over trivial matters.
You are tired of pretending to be happy.
I’m tired of fixing the computer.
She is tired of asking for help.
He is tired of handling all the paperwork.
I’m tired of attending boring meetings.

English Speaking Course Lesson 18 by Structures

Sub + told you to + v1 …

If we had to tell someone that someone had asked to do such a thing. for example, I told you to watch the complete course. He told me to take medicine properly.

Structure: Subject + told you to + verb (first form)

The teacher told you to study hard for the exam.
Your mom told you to clean your room.
I told you to listen carefully.
He told you to arrive on time.
She told you to practice the piano daily.
They told you to follow the rules.
My friend told you to check the schedule.
The coach told you to warm up before the game.
Your boss told you to finish the report.
They told you to wear a seatbelt.
I told you to call the doctor.
I told you to lock the door.
I told you to be honest.
He told you to try your best.
She told you to follow your dreams.

English Speaking Course Lesson 18 by Structures

Where were you when…?

We use this structure to say that something happened or was happening in the past. For example, Where were you when it happened? Where were you when I called you?

Structure: Where were you when + action in simple past tense?