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Say It Like the Locals – Indie Reggae

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Examples

I always show up on time for meetings.
We ran out of time before finishing the project.
She deals with pressure better than most people.
I’m getting used to my new schedule.
They get along with everyone at work.
He opened up about his concerns.
Let’s keep in touch after this trip.
I used to live near the beach.
He laughed the mistake off and kept going.
I look forward to seeing you next week.

Vocabulary

show up on time : arrive when you should
run out of time : have no time left
deal with pressure : manage stress calmly
get used to : slowly become comfortable with something
get along with : have a good relationship with someone
open up : share personal thoughts or feelings
keep in touch : continue communicating with someone
used to : describes something true in the past but not now
laugh something off : treat a mistake lightly
look forward to : be excited about something in the future

Real-Life Mini Scenes

Read the mini scenes below and notice how the phrases connect naturally.

Easy Level

I show up on time every day. Sometimes I run out of time, but I try to deal with pressure. I get along with my coworkers and look forward to the weekend.

Medium Level

I’m slowly getting used to this routine. I used to feel stressed, but now I just laugh things off. I try to keep in touch with old friends and open up more when something feels heavy.

Advanced / Natural Flow

If you consistently show up on time, people trust you. Even when you run out of time, you can still deal with pressure calmly. Over time, you get used to new challenges. You open up, get along with others more easily, and genuinely look forward to what’s ahead.