I’m trying to +
(verb)
When using the words “
I’m trying to“ you are
making an attempt or
making an effort to do
something.
Examples:
• I’m trying to learn
Japanese.
• I’m trying to cook.
• I’m trying to listen.
• I’m trying to drive the car.
• I’m trying to bake a cake.
I’m ready to +
(verb)
When using the words “I’m
ready to” you are saying
that you are prepared to
do or accomplish
something.
Examples:
• I’m ready to take a bath.
• I’m ready to go to work.
• I’m ready to learn.
• I’m ready to exercise.
• I’m ready to work.
I’m just about +
(verb)
When using the words ”
I’m just about” you are
telling an action that is
going to happen in the
near future.
Examples:
• I’m just about to cry.
• I’m just about to clean my room.
• I’m just about to turn on the radio.
• I’m just about to have lunch.
• I’m just about to fax it.
I’m now able to +
(verb)
When using the words “I’m
now able to” you are saying
that you are capable of
doing something. (Referring
to skills)
Examples:
• I’m now able to dance.
• I’m now able to sing.
• I’m now able to drive.
• I’m now able to count.
• I’m now able to sew.
I’m here to +(verb
or verb phrase)
When using the words “I’m
here to” you are telling that
you are intended to do
something or you have to
Examples:
• I’m here to collect your money.
• I’m here to take your car.
• I’m here to worship.
• I’m here to walk your dog.
• I’m here to pick up the letter.
I’m calling to +
(verb)
When using the words “ I’m calling
to” you are giving information to
the person that you are talking to
on the phone. You are also telling
them what you need or have to do.
Examples:
• I’m calling to make an
appointment.
• I’m calling to ask you for a date.
• I’m calling to speak to you.
• I’m calling to make a request.
• I’m calling to learn your
Are these + (noun
phrase)?
When using the words “are
these”, you are asking about
someone’s property and also
they are used to point to people
and things.
Examples:
• Are these your gloves?
• Are these the baskets?
• Are these the solutions?
• Are these the questions?
• Are these his toys?
Are you going to +
(verb or verb phrase) ?
When using the words “are you
going to”, you are asking about
someone’s plan.
Examples:
• Are you going to live alone?
• Are you going to quit smoking?
• Are you going to stop?
• Are you going to make cookies?
• Are you going to quit?
Are you done with +
(noun phrase)?
When using the words “are you
done with”, you are asking
someone whether he or she is
finished with what he or she is
doing.
Examples:
• Are you done with the paper?
• Are you done with the map?
• Are you done with the list?
• Are you done with the shower?
• Are you done with the
problems?
Can I have + (noun
phrase)?
When using the words “can I have” ,
you are asking someone to give or
hand you something.
Examples:
• Can I have more soup?
• Can I have a towel?
• Can I have my purse?
• Can I have your hand?
• Can I have a kleenex?