228. The Medical check-up (expressions for emphasis)

Words and expressions for emphasis- The reason is I like working with people, I have experience of looking after elderly people and I enjoy volunteering work. - The problem is I’m a little lazy, I am often late for work because I sleep in. - The fact (of the matter is) is that the planet is warming and many species are dying. - The fact is we need computers to function better in business. - It is true that a lot of accidents are caused by motorbikes. But the point is that the car if far more dangerous. - The thing is, he is in a wheelchair and cannot access his own house because of the high steps.To read the full dialogue, go to my website at: Practising English, podcast 228...At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages.https://www.practisingenglish.com/english-grammar/ My latest novel for learners of B2 English is called The Tudor Conspiracy. You can see it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/33Axu2N Be back soon with another podcast!Mike Bilbrough (Secondary school English teacher and Doctor in English philology)