ocr: Learn to Speak English-1 Lesson 1: Immigration & customs : Closer Look "There is" & "there are" are used frequently in English; these expressions can point out things or people "There IS my friend, Nancy.") or simply indicate- -0 or question -the existence of something ("ls there any money in the bank?" ""There are too many people."). To point out something nearby, usually within reach, use the expressions "here is" & "here are" ("Here is my passport.7Here are your keys.") Polite expressions thatyou will frequently hear and use are as tollows: Mayl? (Canl 1?) Iwould like Would you... ? (Couldy ...