AEE 261: How to Arrive at a More Natural English Level without Using the Verb "ARRIVE"

<p><strong>Are you using the verb “arrive” correctly?</strong></p> <p><strong>On today’s <em>Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday</em>, learn when to (and when not to) use the verb “arrive” with native speakers!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Taking IELTS?</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.allearsenglish.com/training">Get our free IELTS video training course now</a></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>For a native English speaker, “arrive” is not always the most natural-sounding word to use.  It probably fits best in formal situations, such as a job interview or a speech.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Can’t find native speakers to practice English with you?</strong></p> <p><strong>Can’t get your English corrected by your native-speaking friends?</strong></p> <p><strong>Get a professional, native English teacher in seconds at </strong><a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">italki</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #000000;">.</span></strong></a></p> <p><strong>For a limited time, italki is offering 10 USD in free English lessons. Click </strong><a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">here to get your 10USD in italki credits before this offer runs out</span></strong></a><strong>!</strong></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Instead of “When did you arrive?” a native speaker might ask “When did you get here?” or “When did you get in?”  Both mean the same thing as “arrive”, but are more common.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How can you use “get” instead of arrive?</strong></p> <p><strong>Show us what you’ve got in the comments section below!</strong></p>