How to Warn Someone in English - English Lesson via Skype

How to Warn Someone in English - English Lesson via Skype People are always taking risks and as a result they are always likely to have accidents. Lets learn how to warn someone in English.We warn  people about the dangers in many different ways.These are often referred to as warning signs  when it is official.As an example a local government will put up  (erect) warning signs like Danger  keep out. This is to stop people going into a restricted area.A farmer might put up a notice on his  field Beware of Bull, Keep out.And house owners often put up notices on their gates (particularly for the postman!) Beware of the Dog.This warns people in advance so if anything happens the  owners of the land (government or the farmer) have some protection against a legal action. How to Warn Someone in English? There are many more informal ways of warning people in English. Here are some of them:1. MIND YOUR HEADWhere a ceiling or door is low and you might possibly bang (hit) your head then  these warning signs or posters are put up to help you.2. MIND OUT OF THE WAY or KEEP OUT OF THE WAY!This is often shouted when we are in danger of  bumping into somebody who is too close to us.For example, you are running along the street as you  are late for the bus or tram. You shout at the people (politely) to mind out of the way or keep out of  the way so you can get by more quickly.3. TAKE CARE (OF YOURSELF)be careful, be cautious, keep yourself safeTake care driving in foggy conditions.We can also use this phrase when were saying goodbye to family or friends.4. BE CAREFULpay attention to what you are doing, be cautiousBe careful when using  this new app and paying by card!  5. IF I WERE YOUWere using this expression when we want to give someone a piece of advice.If I were you, I wouldnt drive home tonight. How to Warn Someone in English - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: Many of warnings in English are written in the form of phrasal verbs  (verb + preposition) but always  remember if you want it to sound important or serious then when writing it use the exclamation  mark! Or when speaking you must raise your voice (not necessarily scream or shout) to indicate it is a warning.Look out!Watch out!Watch it!Careful!Keep out!All of these warnings in English basically mean the same.Look out my hands are full I might drop the plates!Watch out I  am right behind you do not move!Watch it you nearly knocked into me!Careful you are spilling the  wine!If you are in a room (your bedroom) trying to get some peace and quiet then if someone knocks on  your door you might say “go away, I am busy”.   Teenagers will often use these phrases to warn their  parents not to disturb them:GO AWAY CAN’T YOU SEE I AM BUSY  orGET OUT I AM BUSY!(NEVER use it with people you dont know as this is very impolite)As in many languages, warnings in English can be given in many ways to advise us of a possible danger or risk so it is always a good  idea to heed (take notice of) that warning.Scroll down to learn English expressions related to warnings. English Expressions related to Warnings You can also use English idioms and expressions to warn people in English. Here are some examples of English expressions related to warnings:BETTER SAFE THAN SORRYIts wiser to be cautious and careful than to do something in a hurry that you may later regret.RED SKY IN THE MORNING, SHEPHERDS WARNINGA red sky in the morning is a sign that bad weather will follow later.TOO MANY COOKS (SPOIL THE BROTH)When there are too many people trying to do the same job, this job will not be done well.LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAPConsider every possible scenario and weigh all the possible outcomes before making a decision.