Iran, Zahedan

2024 Nov 1, Fri

Everyday English

1 year, 5 months and 15 days ago

source:espressoenglish.net

category: vocabulary

tags: expression, idiom

pages: 3

Beginner Phrases

Ask How Someone Is
How are you?‫‪
How’s it going?
How ya doin’?‫‪
How are things?
How’s life?‫‪‬‬
How have you been?‫‪
How’s your family?
What’s up?
What’s new?
What have you been up to lately?

Say How You Are
I’m fine, thanks. How about you?
Pretty good.
Not bad.
Great!
Couldn’t be better!
Can’t complain.
I’ve been busy.
Same as always.
Not so great.
Could be better.

Saying Thank You
Thanks.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much.
Thanks a million!
Thanks for your help. / Thanks for helping me.
I really appreciate it.
I’m really grateful.
That’s so kind of you.
I can’t thank you enough. (for extremely important things)
I owe you one. (this means you want/need to do a favor for the other person in the future)

Responding to Thank You
You’re welcome.
No problem.
No worries.
Don’t mention it.
My pleasure.
Anytime.
It was the least I could do.
Happy/Glad to help.
Sure!
Thank you . (use this when you ALSO have something to thank the other person for)

Apologizing
I’m sorry that … I’m sorry that I was so rude yesterday.
It’s my fault. (= I am taking responsibility for the problem)
Oops, sorry. (for very small problems)
I should have … I should have called you and told you I’d be late.
(formal) I apologize for … I apologize for the delay.

Responding to an Apology
That’s OK.
It happens.
No problem.
Don’t worry about it.
I forgive you. (for serious problems)

Introductions
Introducing yourself: I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m … I don’t think we’ve met before. My name’s …
Introducing someone else: This is … I’d like you to meet … Have you met … ? I’d like to introduce you to …
– Nice to meet you. – Likewise.
– It’s a pleasure to meet you. – And you.

Ending a Conversation Politely
It was nice chatting with you.
Well, it’s getting late.
Anyway, I should get going.
(formal) Sorry, but I’m afraid I need to …
I’m sorry to cut you off, but I actually gotta run. (cut you off = interrupt you)

Telephone Calls
Hi, this is Jane.
(formal) May I speak with John Smith?
(informal) Is John there?
I’m calling about …
I’m returning your call.
(formal) One moment, please.
(informal) Hang on a sec.
He’s not here. Would you like to leave a message?
Could you ask him to call me back?
Thanks for calling.

Asking for Information
Can you tell me …?
Could you tell me …?
I’d like to know …
Do you know …?
Do you have any idea …?
Could anyone tell me …? (use this phrase when asking a group of people)
Would you happen to know …?
I don’t suppose you (would) know …?
I was wondering …
I’m calling to find out … (use this phrase on the telephone)

Saying I don’t Know
I have no idea/clue.
I can’t help you there.
(informal) Beats me.
I’m not really sure.
I’ve been wondering that, too.

Asking for Someone’s Opinion
What do you think about … ?
How do you feel about … ?
What’s your opinion of … ?
What are your views on … ?

Giving Your Opinion
In my opinion …
I’d say …
Personally, I think/believe …
If you ask me …
The way I see it …
From my point of view …

Not Having an Opinion
I’ve never given it much thought.
I don’t have strong feelings either way.
It doesn’t make any difference to me.
I have no opinion on the matter.
(very informal) Whatever.

Agreeing
Exactly.
Absolutely.
That’s so true.
That’s for sure.
I agree 100%
I couldn’t agree with you more.
That’s exactly what I think.
That’s exactly how I feel.
(informal) Tell me about it! / You’re telling me!
(informal) I’ll say!
I suppose so. (use this phrase for weak agreement – you agree, but reluctantly)
*Note: Avoid the common error of saying “I’m agree” – the correct phrase is “I agree” or “I’m in agreement” – the second one is more formal.*

Disagreeing
I don’t think so.
I beg to differ.
I’m afraid I don’t agree.
I’m not so sure about that.
That’s not how I see it.
Not necessarily.
Yes, but …
On the contrary.
(very informal) No way!
(very strong) I totally disagree.

Responding to Good News
Congratulations!
That’s great!
How wonderful!
Awesome!
I’m so happy for you!

Responding to Bad News
Oh no …
That’s terrible.
Poor you. (Use this to respond to bad situations that are not too serious)
I’m so sorry to hear that.
I’m sorry for your loss. (Use this only if someone has died)

Invitations
Are you free Saturday night?
Are you doing anything Saturday night?
Let me check my calendar.
(informal) Do you wanna see a movie?
(formal) Would you like to join me for dinner?
I’d love to!
Sounds great!
I’d love to, but I have another commitment.
I don’t think I can.
Maybe another time.

Making an Offer
(more formal) Would you like a drink?
(informal) Do you want some water?
Can I get you something to eat?

Responding to an Offer
That’d be great, thanks.
No, thanks. I’m OK.

Talking about Future Plans
I’m going to …
I’m planning to …
I hope to …
I’d like to …
I might/may …
I’m thinking about …

Talking about Likes
I love …
I’m really into …
I live for …
… is my thing
I’m crazy about …

Talking about Dislikes
I’m not a huge fan of …
… isn’t my cup of tea
I don’t really care for …
I’m not into …
I can’t stand … (this phrase expresses strong dislike)

Making a Suggestion
How about … ?
Why don’t you … ?
Maybe we should … .
I’d recommend …
Have you thought about … ?

Asking/Talking about Jobs
Where do you work?
What do you do? / What do you do for a living?
I work at …
I’m a/an …
I’m unemployed. / I’m between jobs at the moment.
I’m looking for work.
I’m a stay-at-home mom/dad.
I run my own business.
I’m a freelance …
I’m retired.

Describing Relationships
I’m single.
We’re engaged. (= going to get married)
We’re getting married in June.
I’m married.
I’ve been married for …
I’m divorced.
I’m widowed. (= my husband/wife has died)
I’m not looking for anything serious.

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