Basic Greetings
Saying hello
- How's it going?
- How are things?
- What's up?
- Nice to meet you.
- Long time, no see.
- How have you been?
- How are you doing?
- What's new?
- What's going on these days?
- How's everything?
- How are things?
- How's life?
- How is you day going?
- How have you been?
Responding to a greeting
- Great, thanks.
- How about you?
- Not much.
- The usual.
- Quite nice, and yours?
Saying goodbye.
- I've got to get going.
- It was a pleasure meeting you.
- See you later.
- Stay in touch.
ASKING FOR INFORMATION
- Could you tell me what this word means?
- Would
you happen to know where the library is?
HESITATING
- That's a good question.
- Let me see.
- Let me think for a moment.
ASKING FOR REPETITION
- Excuse me?
- Sorry, I didn't catch that.
- Would you mind repeating that?
- Can / Could you speak a little more slowly, please?
SAYING I DON'T KNOW
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I'm afraid I have no idea.
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Can't help you there, sorry.
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Beats me.
OPINIONS - Asking for someone's
opinion
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What do you think about that?
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What are your views on this?
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Giving your opinion
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I think that's a good idea.
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I honestly don't think it's going to
work.
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As far as I'm concerned, this is the
best restaurant in town.
AVOIDING A QUESTION
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I don't have an opinion on the
matter.
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Let me get back to you on that.
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I'm not at liberty to say.
AGREEING AND DISAGREEING -
Expressing agreement
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I couldn't agree more.
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You're absolutely right.
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I agree with you 100 percent.
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You hit the nail on the head.
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Expressing disagreement
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I'm not sure I agree.
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I'm afraid I disagree.
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I think you're mistaken.
INTERRUPTING POLITELY
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Sorry to interrupt you.
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Can I stop you there for a moment?
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Do you I mind if I jump in here?
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Allowing interruption
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Go ahead.
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Sure, go on.
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Refusing interruption
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Let me finish.
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Hold on for a moment.
SUGGESTIONS - Making suggestions
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What do you say we go to the movies?
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How about having pizza for dinner
tonight?
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Responding to suggestions
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That would be great!
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Sounds good to me.
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I'm not sure about that.
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No, I don't think so.
MAKING PLANS - Asking about and
suggesting plans
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What are you doing tonight?
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Got any plans for tomorrow?
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Are you free next Saturday?
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Do you want to do something this
weekend?
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Saying yes to a plan
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Sure. What do you have in mind?
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I'm free all weekend. Let's do
something.
Saying
no to a plan
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No, sorry, I've already made some
plans.
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I'm actually kind of busy tomorrow.
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I'd love to do something but I
can't.
PERMISSION - Asking for permission
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Do you mind if I use your cellphone?
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Would it be OK if I take the day off
tomorrow?
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Giving permission
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Yes, please do.
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Sure, go ahead.
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No, not at all.
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Refusing permission
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Unfortunately, I have to say no.
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I'd rather you didn't.
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I'm afraid I do.
MAKING REQUESTS
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Can / Could you pass me the salt,
please?
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Would you mind lending me some
money?
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I was wondering if you could help me
with this. Responding to a request
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Sure, no problem.
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Yeah, of course.
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I'd be glad to help.
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Sorry, I can't right now.
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I'm afraid I can't.
MAKING OFFERS
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Can I get you a glass of water?
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How about some ice cream?
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Would you like me to give you a ride
home?
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Responding to an offer
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Yes, please.
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That would be great, thanks.
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I'm OK, but thanks for offering.
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No, I'm good. Thanks.
THANKING PEOPLE
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Thanks a million.
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Cheers.
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I really appreciate it.
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That's very kind of you.
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I can't thank you enough. Responding
to thanks.
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It's nothing.
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Don't mention it.
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Any time.
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My pleasure.
ASKING SOMEONE TO WAIT
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Can you hold on a moment, please?
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Hang on one second.
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Bear with me just a moment.
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I'll be right with you.
APOLOGIZING
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Making an apology
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I'm really sorry about that.
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Please accept my apologies.
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Accepting an apology
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Don't worry about it.
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No worries.
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