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Hello everybody! Welcome to the EnglishBlog. In this podcast, you’ll be learning some survival English on the uses of the verb “have” and then you’ll be listening to a dialogue between two people utilising the different uses of “have.”
Before starting, let me first explain that the lesson is divided into two parts:
PART ONE: you’ll be learning the different uses of the verb “have”
PART TWO: you’ll be listening to an interesting conversation.
Let’s start!

Woman: I have got 1 brother and 1 sister. Or, I have 1 brother and 1 sister.
What is the difference? They both indicate possession, and the first is British English, and the second is used in American English.
Now listen to these examples:

Man: I have got a beautiful garden.
Man: Have you got brothers or sisters?
Man: I haven’t got brothers or sisters. I’m an only child.

Woman: I have lunch at 1.30pm.
In this example, have is an ordinary verb, meaning “to take” a meal, drink, shower, lesson etc. It is never followed by got, and obeys the rules of an ordinary verb.
For example:
Man: What time do you have lunch?
Woman: I have lunch at 1.30 p.m.
Man: I have an English lesson today.

Woman: I’m having a party.
This is another example of “have” as an ordinary verb. It means to “give” a party or to entertain guests. It also follows the rules of an ordinary verb, and is never followed by got.
Now listen to this example:
Woman: I’m having a party next Friday. Would you like to come?
Man: Are you having a fancy dress party again?
Woman: No, I’m having a birthday party.
Man: Oh I forgot, Congratulations! Of course I’ll be there.

Woman: I’m a police woman I have to wear a uniform for work.
If we add “to” to the verb “have,” the meaning changes completely, it is similar to “must” and indicates obligation.
Now listen to these examples :
Woman: Do you have to go to work tonight?
Man: Yes, I have to. You know I have to work shifts as a policeman.
Woman: I hate that uniform, do you have to wear it.
Man: Well I can get changed at work if you like, but I have to wear this uniform for my job.

Woman: Now let’s listen to these words in the following dialogue:
Woman: Hi, sorry I’m late, I had to finish a report, before I could leave the office.
Man: Don’t worry, I have ordered lunch for us, because I only have an hour’s lunch break.
Woman: Thank you. What are we having?
Man: We’re having “Today’s Special” – mixed seafood.
Woman: Sounds good.
Man: Did you have a good time at the party last night?
Woman: Well you know Sally, she always has good parties…I think that’s why I was behind with my work. I ate and drank too much.
Man: Do you have to do anything after lunch?
Woman: Yes, I have to find an anniversary present for my sister-in-law.
Man: You are always shopping.
Woman: I know. I’ve got such a big family, so it’s necessary.
Man: How long do you have for your lunch break today?
Woman: Three hours, so I’m having an English lesson also.

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