Everyday English
The most useful phrases for everyday conversation, from greetings to the workplace, with when and to whom to say them.
160 expressions found
A common, friendly greeting used when you meet someone.
A polite greeting used in the morning, before about midday.
A polite greeting used between midday and early evening.
A polite greeting used in the evening when you meet someone.
A common question used to greet someone and ask how they feel.
A polite phrase said when you meet someone for the first time.
A question used to ask what someone is called.
A question used to ask which country or place someone comes from.
A phrase used to introduce a friend to another person.
A friendly way to say goodbye to someone you expect to see again.
A friendly goodbye meaning you expect to see the person again before long.
A polite way to wish someone well when you say goodbye during the day.
A question asking how someone's life has been since you last saw them.
An informal greeting used when you meet someone you haven't seen for a long time.
A formal, polite phrase said when you meet someone for the first time.
A phrase used just before you tell people who you are.
A polite phrase used to introduce one person to another.
A polite phrase said when you leave someone you have just met.
A friendly way to say goodbye and wish someone well.
A phrase asking someone to keep contacting you after you part.
An informal way to ask someone how they are or how things are.
A friendly question asking how someone's day is so far.
An informal question asking if anything has happened in someone's life recently.
A common question asking what someone did at the weekend and whether they enjoyed it.
An informal question asking what someone is going to do at the weekend.
A question asking what someone's job is.
A question asking if someone lives in this area.
A question asking if someone has visited this place in the past.
A typical way to start a light conversation by commenting on nice weather.
A phrase used to say that you have had a lot to do this week.
An informal question asking what someone has been doing recently.
A friendly question asking how someone's life or situation is going.
An informal reply meaning that things are fine or quite good.
An informal reply meaning that nothing has changed and life is as usual.
A friendly question asking how someone's life or a situation is progressing.
A question asking why someone has come to a place.
A question asking if someone's journey was pleasant.
A question asking how two people first met or are connected.
A compliment about someone's clothes, often used to start a conversation.
A phrase said at the end of a conversation with someone you haven't talked to for a while.
A reaction showing surprise or interest in what someone has said.
An informal reaction showing great surprise or disbelief.
A reaction showing that you think something is wonderful or very surprising.
A reaction showing interest in what someone has said.
A reply meaning that you understand what someone has explained.
An informal reply meaning that you understand.
A filler used to keep a conversation going or to get the listener's attention.
A filler used to explain, correct or add to what you have just said.
A filler used to pause, think or introduce a reply, often a hesitant one.
A phrase used to ask for a moment to consider something before you answer.
A word used to add surprising information or to correct something.
A word used to give the simplest or most important point.
A phrase used before saying what you really think, often something unwelcome.
An informal reply accepting that what someone says is reasonable.
A reply meaning that something is logical or easy to understand.
A reply showing strong agreement that something is completely right.
An informal reaction asking if someone is serious, showing surprise or annoyance.
A word used to change the subject or return to the main topic.
A phrase used to introduce a new, often less important, topic.
A reaction showing that you feel sorry or disappointed about something.
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