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The most useful phrases for everyday conversation, from greetings to the workplace, with when and to whom to say them.

20 expressions found

Please.

A polite word used when you ask for something.

A1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Thank you very much.

A polite phrase that shows strong thanks.

A1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
You're welcome.

A polite reply when someone thanks you.

A1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Excuse me.

A polite phrase used to get attention, to pass someone or to apologise for a small mistake.

A1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
I'm sorry.

A phrase used to apologise.

A1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Could you help me?

A polite question asking someone for help.

A2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Can I ask you something?

A polite way to show that you want to ask a question.

A2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Would you mind...?

A polite way to ask someone to do something; it is followed by a verb in the -ing form.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Could you please...?

A polite way to ask someone to do something.

A2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
May I...?

A formal, polite way to ask for permission.

A2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Do you mind if I...?

A polite way to ask for permission to do something.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
I'd appreciate it.

A polite phrase meaning that you would be grateful if someone did something.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
No problem.

An informal reply meaning that something is not difficult or that you are happy to help.

A2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Don't mention it.

A friendly reply to thanks, meaning there is no need to thank you.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
My apologies.

A formal way to say sorry.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
I didn't mean to...

A phrase used to apologise for something you did by accident.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Thanks anyway.

A phrase used to thank someone who tried to help but could not.

A2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
If you don't mind...

A polite phrase used when you are about to do or ask something.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
I owe you one.

An informal phrase meaning that you will return someone's favour.

B1 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness
Would it be possible to...?

A very polite way to make a request.

B2 Everyday Phrase Requests & Politeness

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