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This document provides essential English phrases used by native speakers in everyday conversations, organized by context with examples for easy reference. It aims to enhance English conversation skills and can be used alongside private tuition. The resource includes common phrases for various situations, tips for practice, and encourages engaging in real conversations to improve fluency.
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English conversation
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In this PDF, you'll discover essential English phrases
that native speakers use in everyday conversations.
These expressions will help you sound more natural
and fluent, and they are organised into different
contexts with examples for easy reference.
This resource is designed to complement your
learning journey and can be used in conjunction with
private tuition.
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say thank you
Common phrases to respond
to when someone asks how
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Common phrases
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Common phrases
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a conversation politely
Common phrases
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ask how someone is
oa sesrceu: |
Hey, what's up? It’s been forever.
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TET a Aue ele ra a lW a CR elle
relationship going?
KW How's it going?
How’s it going? | hear you have a new job.
7. How's everything?
How’s everything? | haven't spoken to you
in a while, | miss you.
yy How are things?
How are things? Is everything going well?Common phrases to
ask how someone is
How is life?
LWA MC yar ONY ma Ls crs
How’s life treating you?
How’s life treating you? You seem happy.
What have you been up to recently?
What have you been up to recently?
Natta Conan edCommon phrases to respond
PM ieee
WOU
9 I'm fine, thanks. How are you?
A: How's it going?
B: I'm fine, thanks. How are you?
Wt Pretty good
A: How’s it going?
B: I'm fine, thanks. How are you?
wh [Same old, really
A: How’s life treating you?
B: Same old, really.
4g Not so great, really
A: How’s life treating you?
B: Not so great, really.Common phrases to respond
PM ieee
WOU
13 Beco
A: How is life?
B: Could be better.
A can’t complain
A: How are things?
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eA LL ele
1 Ly l really appreciate that/it
Thanks for helping me study. I really appreciate it.
1 6 I'm really grateful
I'm really grateful that you referred me
for this job.
1 7 That's so kind of you
That's so kind of you to offer me your last cookie.
if: | owe you one/big time
Thanks for covering my shift. | owe you big time.19
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Common phrases to
eA LL ele
You're most welcome
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B: You're most welcome.
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B: No worries!
My pleasure!
A: Thanks for helping me with the car.
oN a elem) malate
B: My pleasure!
A: | love the earrings you got me!
That's so kind of you.
B: Anytime!Common phrases to
ask for information
23 Do you have any clue/idea?
Do you have any clue what's going on with
tT Tat Fa
yz. | You wouldn't happen to know , would you?
You wouldn't happen to know where the
nearest bank is, would you?
25 I don't suppose you know.
I don’t suppose you know where Jack is.Common phrases to
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26 I have no idea
EW maren (Mite tamale orl a
27 I haven't got a clue
I haven't got a clue where Jack is.
2:3 Sorry, | can’t help you there
Sorry, | can’t help you there. | also don't
LY e-TWAL ela Led
yi: i'm not really sure!
cba Lele AR Cob n ce cd
happening.
30 I've been wondering the same thing/that too!
ATCC aCe te
Where is Jack?
10Common phrases
for agreeing
31 EE
Exactly! That’s what | was saying before.
32 Absolutely
Absolutely! That French test was so hard.
co “ineernn
That's so true. She arrives early for
school once in a blue moon.
CYB That's right
That's right. It's extremely common to
find spiders in Australia.
Ki | one hundred per cent agree
TT totale eel aad
cats and dogs. We should cancel the camping trip.
1aCommon phrases
for agreeing
35 | one hundred per cent agree
| one hundred per cent agree It’s raining cats
and dogs. We should cancel the camping trip.
36 I couldn't agree more
| couldn’t agree more. Everyday conversation
is so important when learning a language.
Finding tutors near you could help
cy Tell me about it
Tell me about it. Finding someone to
tt RVeCL OMT ORME Lae t sx CML lge
173Common phrases
Lida (Rt te tli
c$:% I'm not sure about that
I'm not sure about that. You can’t rely on apps
to become fluent faster in a language. You need
English classes too.
39 That's not how | see it
That's not how I see it. English classes
are so much fun.
7.11) Not necessarily
Not necessarily. Improving your English
conversation skills can be exciting too.
yh ican't agree with you there
I can't agree with you there. You are
barking up the wrong tree. | don’t think
TMM ated aC =me ere Lem Tare)
13Common phrases to end
a conversation politely
42 Well, it was lovely chatting with you
Well, it was lovely chatting with you.
| hope you have a good day.
“ic% Right! | need to get going
UF ae tt eC ae) aol elm
for my tutoring session.
v7. Right, | must be off
Right, | must be off. | have an English
class assignment due tonight.Common phrases
for saying goodbye
1 Speak soon
| have to go now. Speak soon!
46 Give my love to your family
It was lovely seeing you. Give my love to
OL mis
WA Bye bye
Have a lovely time. Bye Bye!
t:% Take care
I can't agree with you there. You are
barking up the wrong tree. | don’t think
TMM ated aC =me ere Lem Tare)Common phrases
for saying goodbye
49 Have a good one
I'm not sure about that. You can’t rely on apps
to become fluent faster in a language. You need
English classes too.
Yt) Talk to you later!
UAC ee eR OLY
We recommend using your free time to practise
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tutor or by yourself. You will see how quickly you
improve your English conversation skills. Did you
know taking English speaking classes has a lot of
benefits?
16Tips to Practise English
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® Practise with a person:
The best way to remember these phrases is to have
real conversations. You can try to find someone that
you feel comfortable with that can correct you when
you make mistakes. You might not feel comfortable
speaking English with a friend when it’s not your first
language, so finding tutors giving English
classes can help you to improve your conversation
as
* Join language exchange events:
In almost every city in the UK, there are language
exchange meetups. You can meet people from all
over the world while you improve your English
conversation skills.
E Practise by yourself:
You can make yourself some flashcards and read
these phrases out loud. This might sound a little
strange, but studies say that speaking to yourself at
home also
® Chat with Al:
You can make yourself some flashcards and read
these phrases out loud. This might sound a little
strange, but studies say that speaking to yourself at
home also
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