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In this lesson you will learn how to apply these words and phrases:

hopefully - is a word inserted to indicate your wishes that something will happen. It can come in the middle of a verb phrase, before the subject, or at the end of a sentence

Ex:

I'll hopefully graduate in two years.

Hopefully, I'll graduate in two years.

I'll graduate in two years, hopefully

a couple of - means two: however, informally, it can mean more than that - but it does indicate a small number.

Ex:

I'll see you in a couple of hours.

It only costs a couple of dollars.

He'll be home in a couple of months.

The local scene - the local scene refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area.

Ex:

I'm moving to Springfield next month. What's the local scene like there?

To show a good time - means to make sure he or she is entertained.

Ex:

If you come to visit in December, We'll show you a good time. All our friends have parties in December!

Thanks so much - a common way of expressing appreciation. Other ways to say this are thank you very much/thanks a lot/I really appreciate this.

Ex:

Thanks so much for fixing my tire. I really appreciate it.

Thank you very much for helping us. 

To be in good shape - to be fit financially, situationally, or physically.

Ex:

My sister's husband has a good job, so they're in good shape financially.

She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she's kin good shape for the job market.

She exercises every day to stay in shape.