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Core Expression Engine - Day 13
Date: 2026-02-13

Daily Core Expressions

Meeting changes

Today's Useful Phrases
  • Would it be possible to move the pickup time?
  • I will take a rain check.
  • That makes sense, but it is after the deadline.
Phrases
  • Would it be possible to move the pickup time? - Polite request to move the pickup time.
  • I will take a rain check. - I cannot do it now.
  • That makes sense, but it is after the deadline. - Soft disagreement. Reason: it is after the deadline.
Examples
  • Sample: Hi Morgan, Would it be possible to move the pickup time? Thanks.
  • Sample: Sorry, I will take a rain check. Thanks for letting me know. I will move the pickup time tomorrow morning.
Exercises
  • Write a short reply to: Would it be possible to move the pickup time?
  • Write a polite message to move the pickup time.
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Daily Writing Check

Write a short reply and compare with corrections.

Prompt
Rewrite to be polite: "Send it today."

Level 1

Write simple texts and form entries.

Lesson 1
Forms

Filling forms and short entries.

  • Form: Name -> Write your name.
  • Form: Phone -> Write a phone number.
  • Form: Reason for visit -> Write a short reason.
Lesson 2
Short Replies

Short replies in texting style.

  • Text: Are you on your way? -> Write 1 short reply.
  • Text: Can you call me? -> Write 1 short reply.
  • Text: The package is here. -> Write 1 short reply.
Lesson 3
Fill the Blank

Fill-in-the-blank dialogs.

  • A: What time? B: ____. (at 3)
  • A: Where are you? B: ____. (on the bus)
  • A: Need anything? B: ____. (just water)
Lesson 4
Simple Requests

Everyday messages for help.

  • Write: Can you help me with this?
  • Write: Please open the window.
  • Write: I need directions to the station.

Level 2

Write everyday messages and simple emails.

Lesson 1
Appointments

Short messages about appointments.

  • Write: Please confirm my appointment.
  • Write: I will arrive 10 minutes late.
  • Write: Can we move it to Friday?
Lesson 2
Store and Pharmacy

Short messages for shopping and pharmacy.

  • Write: Do you have this in stock?
  • Write: I need to refill this prescription.
  • Write: Can I return this item?
Lesson 3
Banking

Simple emails or messages for banking tasks.

  • Write: I need to reset my PIN.
  • Write: Is there a fee for this transfer?
  • Write: Please send my statement.

Level 3

Rewrite direct lines into polite adult English.

Lesson 1
Polite Rewriting Basics

Turn direct sentences into polite ones.

  • Rewrite: Send it today. -> Could you please send it by today if possible?
  • Rewrite: Call me now. -> I was wondering if you could call me when you have a moment.
  • Rewrite: Change the meeting. -> Could we move the meeting if that works for you?
Lesson 2
Polite Rewriting at Work

Turn direct sentences into polite ones.

  • Rewrite: Fix this. -> Would you mind taking a look at this?
  • Rewrite: Give me an update. -> Could you share a quick update when you can?
  • Rewrite: I need this today. -> If possible, could I have this today?
Lesson 3
Polite Rewriting at Home

Turn direct sentences into polite ones.

  • Rewrite: Turn the TV down. -> Could you turn the TV down a little, please?
  • Rewrite: Clean the kitchen. -> Would it be okay to clean the kitchen today?
  • Rewrite: Move your car. -> I was wondering if you could move your car.

Level 4

Write short social replies with polite tone.

Lesson 1
Invitations

Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.

  • Reply: Do you want to join us tonight?
  • Reply: We are planning dinner on Friday.
  • Reply: Let's catch up sometime next week.
Lesson 2
Apologies

Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.

  • Reply: Sorry, I was late.
  • Reply: I did not mean it like that.
  • Reply: It slipped my mind.
Lesson 3
Complaints

Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.

  • Reply: The delivery was late again.
  • Reply: The room was noisy.
  • Reply: I got the wrong item.
Lesson 4
Schedule Conflicts

Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.

  • Reply: Can we meet at 2 PM?
  • Reply: I cannot make it today.
  • Reply: That time does not work for me.

Level 5

Write mini real-life messages for adult responsibilities.

Lesson 1
Canceling Plans Politely

Write short real-life messages.

  • Write: Cancel dinner tonight and suggest a new day.
  • Write: Say sorry and explain a family issue.
  • Write: Say no worries and offer to reschedule.
Lesson 2
Asking for Help

Write short real-life messages.

  • Write: Ask a coworker to review your draft.
  • Write: Ask a neighbor for a small favor.
  • Write: Ask a friend to remind you about a meeting.
Lesson 3
Following Up

Write short real-life messages.

  • Write: Follow up on a late delivery.
  • Write: Follow up on a work request.
  • Write: Follow up on a missed appointment.
Lesson 4
Explaining a Delay

Write short real-life messages.

  • Write: Explain you were waiting on the bus.
  • Write: Explain the report is late but you are working on it.
  • Write: Explain you will be 10 minutes late.