Everyday English
The most useful phrases for everyday conversation, from greetings to the workplace, with when and to whom to say them.
62 expressions found
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 phrase used just before you tell people who you are.
A polite phrase said when you leave someone you have just met.
A friendly way to say goodbye and wish someone well.
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.
A friendly question asking how someone's life or situation is going.
A friendly question asking how someone's life or a situation is progressing.
A question asking if someone's journey was pleasant.
A compliment about someone's clothes, often used to start a conversation.
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 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 reply showing strong agreement that something is completely right.
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 polite question asking someone for help.
A polite way to show that you want to ask a question.
A polite way to ask someone to do something.
A formal, polite way to ask for permission.
An informal reply meaning that something is not difficult or that you are happy to help.
A phrase used to thank someone who tried to help but could not.
A phrase meaning that you have the same opinion as someone.
A phrase meaning that you have a different opinion from someone.
A reply meaning that you believe something is not true or will not happen.
A phrase used to ask for the bill in a restaurant or café.
A phrase used in a shop to say that you do not need help yet.
A question asking if a shop has the same item in a different size.
A question asking to put on clothes in a shop to see if they fit.
A question asking where the closest place of a certain kind is.
A question asking for directions to a place.
A question asking if someone is already using a seat.
A polite phrase used to order food or drinks.
A polite request for a menu in a restaurant.
A question asking if a place accepts payment by credit card.
A phrase meaning that you are travelling to a place now.
A polite request for someone to say something again.
A question asking if something is wrong.
A phrase telling someone to keep the extra money you have given them.
A phrase used to begin a meeting, lesson or task.
A short question asking if there is any new information.
A question asking what should be done next.
A polite phrase thanking someone for meeting or talking with you.
A very informal greeting meaning 'How are you?' or 'What is happening?'.
An informal reply showing that you like a suggestion.
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