We're writing to you to give you some great news about our new broadband package.
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Hi, Sally. How are things? Where do you call from?
WRONG! Hi, Sally. How are things? Where are you calling from?
What does the app do?
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At the moment I have an IPhone 6.
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He's knowing a lot about computers.
WRONG: He knows a lot about computers.
Hi, It's me. Do you do anything? Can I come over?
WRONG! Hi, it's me. Are you doing anything? Can I come over?
How many friends from college are you keeping in touch with?
WRONG! How many friends from college do you keep in touch with?
Are you using your computer? Can I borrow it?
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Some people are buying a new smartphone every year.
WRONG: Some people buy a new smartphone every year.
Your phone contract seems expensive.
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We don't use our phones at work. It's not allowed.
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You're speaking too quickly. Can you slow down?
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I'm needing a new laptop. Mine's five years old and pretty slow.
WRONG! I need a new laptop. Mine's five years old and pretty slow.
She's usually checking her phone about once an hour.
WRONG! She usually checks her phone about once an hour.