50 phrases in English for communication. English sentences with translation. Greetings and introductory phrases

To understand a person, learn to think like him. This axiom also applies to the study of foreign languages. In order for expressions in English to be memorized easily, it is necessary to understand how a native speaker perceives them.

Direct translation of phrases into Russian is very useful. Some of them will sound strange or even funny, but this will be a good guide for understanding the mentality of foreigners. In addition, it is worth considering whether our phrases sound strange to the English ear.

By memorizing the first phrases and expressions in English language, it is necessary to pay attention to the special role of the verb be. We recommend starting with nominal constructions with personal and possessive pronouns:

I(personal pronoun) am a learner. I am a student (literal translation). I am a student (normal translation). A literal translation shows how a native speaker thinks. Normal - as we think.

Let's see how a native speaker translates the phrase "I am a teacher" literally. He will say: I teacher”, which will seem very strange to him, but if he thinks about it, he will understand that the Russians think this way, and therefore it will become much easier for him to learn our language.

If we want to find basic phrases in English and remember them, we need to look for them in colloquial speech used for communication. The likelihood that you will meet someone today is very high, so you will need to acquire phrases for greeting. Don't forget that if you live in a hotel or are at a school or college campus, you will have to say hello every time you meet a person.

A universal dialogue used by almost all native speakers (with some variations it looks like this):

- Hello (hi)! Hello hi)!
- How are you (doing)? How are you
- I'm fine (good, great, nice). Thanks (thank you)! And you? I'm fine (great, fine). Thank you! What about you (you)?
- I'm fine (good, perfect) too. I'm fine (excellent) too. thank you! Thank you!

On our website you will find basic phrases in English with translation used in various life situations. For example, in a dating situation, phrases will come in handy:

- Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you (you).
- Nice to meet you, too. I am also pleased to meet you (you).

When looking for a way in the unfamiliar locality phrases would be helpful.

How can I get to the Lincoln Memorial? How do I get to the Lincoln Memorial.

Over time, it will be useful to learn how to use the so-called polite questions. In them, the order of words, unlike simple options, does not change.

Could you tell me how I can get to the Lincoln Memorial? Can you tell me how to get to the Lincoln Memorial?

The English language is great and diverse, and the basic phrases in English for communication can be listed, perhaps, in a phrasebook for a tourist. It is useful for a beginner student to understand that an English sentence has a certain word order, and build on this.

Among teachers, a character named is popular Mr Spom. This "surname" was formed from the first letters of the words denoting the main word order in the English affirmative (and in the negative) sentence:

Subject + Predicate + Object + Modifier (Subject + Predicate + Object + Circumstance)

We substitute the necessary words and get a sample of a simple English phrase:

Jack (subject) built (predicate) his beautiful house (object) in 2004 (modifier). Mister Spom in all his glory! Sometimes there may be no circumstance or object, but the presence of the subject and predicate can almost always be detected (if it is absent in colloquial speech, then it is implied). Got home at last. (I) made it home, finally.

Using everyday affirmative and negative English phrases correctly, you will always feel the invisible presence of "Mr. Spam", and when translating into Russian, it is best to adjust the word order to his rules:

I am going to visit my granny in the evening. I'm going to visit my grandmother tonight.

I will leave to Moscow at 7 pm. At seven in the evening I leave for Moscow.

Making interrogative sentences out of these sentences is easy. Move the auxiliary verbs (am and will) forward and put question marks.

List of phrases in English for everyday communication

Here are a few more useful phrases that may come in handy in the most common situations:

To attract attention - Attracting attention
Excuse me! /Sorry (me)!	Sorry! (appeal)
Please!	Please!
look here! /I say/	Listen!
Possible answers- Possible answers:
Yes?	Yes?
Yes, what is it?	Yes, what is it?
What can I do for you?	How can I help you?

Meeting - meeting people
Look who's here!	Who do I see!
This is a small world!	It's a small world!
It is good to see you!	Glad to see you!
Have you met?	do you know each other?
How are you getting on?	How are you doing?
How are you doing?	How are you?
What's up?	How's life (slang form of greeting)
What is the news?	What's new?
Possible answers- Possible answers:
Fine , thanks .	OK, thank you.
Very well, thank you. And you?	Thank you, very good. And you?
Not bad, thanks.	Thanks, that's good.
I am fine too	Also good
so-so	Nothing
not too well	Not very good
Never better	More than ever

We've already met somewhere - We ’ ve met before
We met at…, didn’t we?	We saw each other in..., didn't we?
We've met before?	Are we already familiar?
We've has already been introduced.	We've already been introduced to each other
Could I have seen you somewhere?	We've already met, haven't we?
I fancy I "ve met you before.	I think we've met somewhere before.
Your face seems (so) familiar (to me)	Your face is familiar to me.
Your name sounds familiar.	Your name is familiar to me.
I have heard so much about you.	I've been told a lot about you.

Expression emotions - Expression of emotions
Exactly so!	Exactly!
I can't believe it!	I can not believe it!
I don't know what to say!	I do not know what to say!
Just the opposite! (Vice versa!)	Vice versa!
Not a bit!	Nothing like this
no way!	In no case
Hell! Damn!	Damn it!
Oh my God ! Oh dear!	Oh my God!
Really?	Is it true?

I must be going I have to go I've got to go	I have to go
This is my card my address my phone number	Here… my business card my address my number
I hope we meet again	Hope we see you again
Goodbye!	Goodbye!
good night!	Good night!

Expression in English	Translation	Example
I don't mind.	I do not mind	Would you like to watch something tonight? - I don't mind.
I think so / I don't think so.	I agree / I disagree	We have to visit our neighbors every weekend. They're so old and lonely. I don't think so!
Relax. Don't worry. Take it easy.	Relax. Do not worry.
You'll make it.	You can do it.	It's always difficult to start but I'm sure I'll make it.
It beats me.	That beats me.	I can't understand you buy all these clothes - what for? It beats me.
Here's what we'll do.	We'll do this.	Here's what we'll do - we're taking this dog home. We've been dreaming about that!
You are on the right track.	You are on the right track.	Don't give up the project! You are on the right track, I'm sure.
coffee? – If it is no bother.	Coffee? - If not difficult.
Come on. Let's get this over with.	Let's get this over with.	I can't carry on anymore. Let's get this over with as quickly as possible.
Think it over.	Think well.	It's so important decision in your life. Think it over.
I meant only the best.	I wanted the best.	I'm so sorry. I meant only the best. How can I help you?
It never happened to me that…	It never crossed my mind	Have you ever thought that I love you?- It never occurred to me that it could happen…
suit yourself.	Decide youself.	Suit yourself but you know that I have a lot of work and I can't go with you.
Why do you ask?	Why do you ask?
Tend to your own affairs.	Mind your own business.	I don’t like how you organized your working place Step by, please, and tend to your own affairs.
No reason in particular.	For no reason / Just like that.	Why didn't you come to the party? No reason in particular. I wanted to stay home.
Calm down.	Calm down.	I think you are too stressed. Please calm down and we can decide how to solve it.
not likely. Unless...	Most likely no. If only…	Are you coming tonight? - Not likely. Unless John will come.
Don't be silly!	Don't be stupid.	Come on, don't be silly! It doesn't cost so much!
Don't worry I can make it on my own.	Don't worry, I can handle myself.	Can I help you with a car? - No thank you. I'll make it on my own.
Easy!	Calm down / Don't get on the rampage.	Easy! Easy! I'm walking away!
You know better than that.	You are not as simple as you seem.	I had no idea you could act like this. You know better than that.
get lost!	Disappear! / Get lost!
That's the whole point.	That's the whole point.	I wanted to invite her but her ex-husband has to come. That's the whole point.
I haven't given it much thought.	I haven't / haven't thought about it yet.	Are you going to come to Paris for a while? I haven't given it so much thought.
It makes things easier.	So it is easier (to endure / endure pain).	Please, let's go out. You have to change the decorations - it makes things easier
Get out of my way!	Get out of my way!
I couldn't reach you.	I couldn't get through to you.	What happened to your phone? I couldn't reach you all day long!
It's not that I don't...	Not that I don't...	Do you love her? Are you going to marry her? It’s not that I don’t love her but… I’m not sure if I want her that much.
Hear me out!	Listen to me!	Please hear me out! I have something to say!
I don't give a damn/a shit.	I don't care / don't care.
So far so good.	So far everything is going well.	What about your new job? - So far so good.
I mean it.	Honestly.	I want to marry you. I mean it.
Don't mention that.	Let's not talk about this.	I heard you lost some money in that new project. - Don't mention that.
You bet!	Still asking!	Do you need some help? You bet!
Let happen whatever would happen.	Come what may.	I wrote in the exam what I could. Let happen whatever would happen!
Let's get to the point.	Let's get down to business.	I just wanted to ask if it's possible to do something for me… - Let's get to the point.
Sounds good to me.	It suits me.	The price for this laptop is $350. - Sounds good to me.
You'll hear from me.	I will let you know/inform you about myself.	You'll hear from me right after I get the place. Don't worry.
Whatever is to be will be.	Which have not be avoided.
Time's up.	Time is over.	Time's up. I'm collecting your tests.
It serves you/somebody right.	Serves you right.	It serves you right. You played so bad with her!
Tell them whatever you want, I don't give a shit!	Tell them what you want - I don't care!
It's going to be alright.	Everything will be fine.	Stop crying. He isn't worth it. Everything is going to be alright.
Get it?	Understand?	First I need to finish the task and do washing-up. Only after I can go for a walk. Get it? OK, no problem. I'm waiting for your call.
What is it taking so long?	Why so long? / What is it that delays?	- I've been waiting for you for 2 hours! What is it taking so long? - They checked all papers! I thought I was going crazy!
so what?	So what? / Well, what of that?	I bought a new car! so what?
Are you kidding?	Are you kidding?	I'm going to leave the school. - Are you kidding?
What if I refuse?	What if I refuse?	You have to fill all documents before you get it. - What if I refuse?
What's the use of?	What is the point? / For what?	What's the use of worrying about it?

1. I don't mind. - I have nothing against it.
2. I think so. - Agree.
3. Easy! - Take it easy. Don't jump on the rampage. Calm down.
4. You'll make it. - You can do it.
5. That's the whole point. - That's the whole point.
6. Calm down. - Calm down.
7. Don't worry. Relax. - Don't worry. Calm down. Relax.
8. It makes things easier. - It is easier (to endure / endure pain).
9. I haven't given it much thought. - I haven't / haven't thought about it yet. (about plans for the future)
11. You'll hear from me. - I will let you know / inform you about myself.
10. It serves you / smb. right. - So you/someone should.
12. It's going to be all right.- Everything will be fine.
13. You bet! - Still asking!
14. Sounds good to me. - That's fine for me.
15. - Do you want me to help you? - You bet! - Do you want me to help you? - Still ask!
16. Time's up. - Time is over.
18. I couldn't reach you. - I couldn't get through to you.
17. Hear me out! - Listen to me!
19. Let happen whatever would happen. - Let it be what will be.
20. I mean it. - Honestly. / I speak sincerely.
21. It never crossed my mind (that)... -
22. Don't mention that. - Don't talk about it.
23. Get out of my way. - Get out of my way.
24. get lost. - Disappear. Get out of here. Get out.
25. Tell him whatever you want, I don't give a shit. - You can tell him whatever you want - I don't care.
26. I don't give a damn / a shit - I don't care, it doesn't matter: Let's hold to reason. Let's hold to reason. Let's hold to reason.
27. You have a point there. - Here you are right. / It is truth too.
28. I want to buy your house. I mean it. - I want to buy your house. Honestly.
29. Let's get to the point. Let's hold to reason. - Let's get down to business.
30. So far so good. - So far, everything is going well.
31. It's not that I don't... - Not that I don't...:
32. Don't be silly. - Don't be stupid. Don't be stupid.
33. It was not that he didn't love her. - Not that he didn't love her.
34. You know better than that. - And you are not so simple (as you seem).
35. Don't worry, I can make it on my own. - Don't worry, I can handle it myself.
36. not likely. Unless... - Probably no. If only...:
37. Why do you ask? - No reason in particular.
38. No reason in particular. - Just. For no particular reason.:
39. suit yourself. - As you wish. Your will. Do as you know.
40. Suit yourself, but I "ve got a work to do and I won't go to Paris. - It's up to you, but I have something to do, and I won't go to Paris.
41. I meant only the best.- I only wanted the best.
42. It never happened to me that... - It never occurred to me that...
43. Tend to your own affairs. - Better mind your own business. / Mind your own business.
44. Come on. Let's get this over with. - Let's finish this thing.
45. Think it over. - Think well.
46. coffee? - If it is no bother. - Coffee? - If not difficult.
47. You are on the right track. - You are on the right track. You are thinking correctly.
48. Whatever is to be will be. - Which have not be avoided.
49. Here's what we'll do. - We'll do this.
50. It beats me. - That beats me.

Spoken English includes many speech cliches- phrases used as ready-made formulas for frequent situations. These can be expressions from one word (hello) or from several (to tell you the truth). This collection contains colloquial phrases in English that will be useful in everyday speech.

Speech patterns are an important part of spoken English

Spoken English can be understood as an informal style of speech with which native speakers communicate with each other. It is full of idioms, slang, quotes from bearded anecdotes and jokes from local TV. To fully participate in communication, for example, Americans, it is desirable to live in the United States.

But more often, purely functional English is called colloquial English when it is required to explain that part A is inserted into part B, and not vice versa. The main thing here is to know a minimum of vocabulary and have enough practice, and everything else is an optional luxury.

This minimum includes spoken phrases in English. These cliché phrases, blank phrases are capable of solving the lion's share of communicative tasks by themselves. For example, such everyday details of communication as a greeting and farewell, a wish for a good day, an expression of gratitude and an apology are completely clichéd.

By inserting the necessary blanks, you give the statement a shade of confidence or uncertainty, a joyful or dissatisfied attitude to the event. In a word, colloquial phrases-templates are very convenient.

Phrases and expressions in video lessons

Below I give a list of expressions based on personal experience, and examples for them. But I also want to recommend you interesting video tutorials on the Puzzle English service - a lot of conversational topics, expressions, and individual nuances are simply and interestingly analyzed there. What is great, the lessons are provided with exercises.

Greetings and goodbyes

Greeting formulas include not only the greeting itself, but also the following question like “How are you?”, “How are you?” etc. Let's start with greetings and goodbyes:

hello	Hi Hello
Hi	Hello
good morning	Good morning
good afternoon	Good afternoon
good evening	Good evening
Good bye (Bye)	Bye
see you later (see you)	See you later
Have a nice (good) day	Have a good day

Notes:

hello And good bye- the most neutral forms of greeting and farewell, which are suitable for any situation. Hi- more colloquial, friendly form.
Phrases used to greet good morning\afternoon\evening, but not good night is a good night wish.
In English, as in Russian, there are parting words that imply parting forever, for example farewell(goodbye) is a bookish word found more in historical films than in everyday speech.

The greeting is usually followed by a formal question like “How are you?” Here are the basic question and answer options:

Notes:

Before fine, good or ok should be added thanks or thank you, thanking the interlocutor for being interested in how you are doing: Thanks, I’m fine.
Question How are you? It's just a greeting, a courtesy formula. Do not tell in detail how you are doing or, even worse, complain about life.
Read more about the intricacies of greetings in the article:

By the way, if you want to know how to learn expressions better, where to find examples, I have recorded a video with some tips:

Expression of gratitude and response

In 99% of cases, the following words are suitable for expressing gratitude and answering it: Thank you. – “You are welcome.” This formula exactly corresponds to the Russian "thank you - please." But there are other options as well. Here are some popular expressions of gratitude:

And gratitude responses:

Apologies and responses to apologies

Notes:

In short, the difference between sorry And excuse me in that sorry they say after they have done something (stepped on the foot - Oh, sorry!), and excuse me- when they are just going (Excuse me, can I take your pen, please?). That is sorry is when they express regret about something, and excuse me- to attract attention, to appeal, to ask for something.
In response to sorry usually say ok, it's fine, no problem, about how we answer "come on!" or "It's okay."

Expression of confidence and uncertainty

In conversation, words are often used that indicate the confidence or uncertainty of the speaker.

Notes:

Expressions I'm (pretty, absolutely) sure suitable for any situation. I'm certain \ I'm positive express more confidence than I'm sure, and sound more formal.
I bet is a set colloquial expression that literally means “I bet (on something)”. Russian equivalents: “I bet”, “I bet”.

Suggestion examples:

I'm sure you are right. - I'm sure you're right.
I'm certain we made the right decision. “I'm sure we made the right decision.
I'm positive I left my wallet in my car. “I know for a fact that I left my wallet in my car.
no doubt it's possible. - I have no doubt that it is possible.
I bet you don't have guts to jump! “I bet you have the guts to jump!”

Expression of uncertainty
I think	I think
I guess	I think \ Probably
I'm not sure	I'm not sure
I'm not quite sure	I'm not entirely sure
Maybe	May be
Perhaps	Maybe
Probably	Probably
As far as I know	As far as I know
As far as I remember	As long as I remember
I have a feeling	I have this feeling

Notes:

Expressions I think(I think) or I guess(lit.: I guess) are translated as “I think (I believe), I think, probably” and are often used when the speaker is not quite sure.
Expression I guess has a more informal connotation than I think, and is characteristic of American English.
Maybe And perhaps mean "maybe, maybe", but maybe- less formal. Word perhaps characteristic of written and official speech.

Suggestion examples:

I think he is taller than you, but I can't be certain. “I think he's taller than you, but I can't be sure.
I guess she prefer roses. I think she prefers roses.
I'm not sure we should eat this meal. I'm not sure we should eat this dish.
Anna explained the task but I'm not quite sure they understood her. Anna explained the task to them, but I'm not entirely sure they understood her.
Maybe your father can help you find a job. “Maybe your father can help you find a job.
Perhaps you will change your mind after the presentation. You may change your mind after the presentation.
This is probably the rare mineral in the world. “It is probably the rarest mineral in the world.
As far as I know smoking here is prohibited. As far as I know, smoking is prohibited here.
As far as I remember, the boy's name was Allen. - As far as I remember, the boy's name was Allen.
toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. “Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.

Expressing your opinion

Notes:

Like "I think" in Russian, I think may sound confident or, conversely, emphasize the speaker's uncertainty in his statement (which happens more often). It all depends on the context and intonation.
The popular Internet expression IMHO comes from English in my humble opinion(IMHO) - in my humble opinion.

Suggestion examples:

I think if you work hard, you'll do well in the exam. – I think that if you study hard, you will do well in the exam.
It seems to me that your business plan is very convincing. I think your business plan is very convincing.
In my opinion, there should be at least two windows in this room. “In my opinion, this room should have at least two windows.
To be honest, your new car is awful. “Honestly, your new car is terrible.
To tell you the truth, there is no choice for you. “Honestly, you don’t have much of a choice.
To my mind, red is not the best color for wallpapers. In my opinion, red is not the best color for wallpaper.

Agree and Disagree

Besides yes and no, there are other ways to express agreement and disagreement in English. The following are ways of expressing consent, which are complete sentences.

Notes:

Expression absolutely in response to a statement indicates agreement. Often, without thinking, it is translated as “absolutely”. But absolutely can rather be translated as “of course”, “I completely agree with you”, “necessarily”, etc. depending on the context:

Will you join us? - Absolutely.

Will you join us? - Certainly.

I couldn't (can't) agree more denotes firm, confident agreement. It is often used incorrectly, for example: I could agree more, I couldn't agree anymore.

Disagreement formulas are also short sentences.

Notes:

turnover If I were you This is a special case of a conditional sentence. Read more about it in the article.
Let's- an expression used to encourage joint action, like “let's (-te)” in Russian. In general, from a grammatical point of view, let's is an abbreviated form of let us, however the long form usually has a different meaning: let(s) us do something.

Let's go! - Lets go!

Let us go! - Let us go! (let us go)

Suggestion examples:

Would you like a cup of tea? – Would you like a cup of tea?
Do you want tea? – Do you want tea?
How about a cup of tea? – How about a cup of tea?
Can I offer you my help? May I offer you my help?
Let's get back to work. - Let's get back to work.
I recommend you avoiding some neighborhoods in our city. – I recommend that you avoid some areas in our city.
You should sleep better. - You should sleep better.
Why don't you come to our party tomorrow? Why don't you come to our party tomorrow?
If I were you, I would wait for a lawyer. “I'd wait for a lawyer if I were you.
You'd better take an umbrella. - You'd better take an umbrella.

Evaluation, expression of feelings

Great	Great
Good	Fine
Nice	ok, nice
Cool	Cool, cool
wow	wow wow
I like it	I like it
Fantastic!	Awesome! Fantastic!
not bad	Not bad
So so	So-so
It could be better	Could be better
not good	Not good
Bad	Badly
Awful	Disgusting, terrible
It's terrible	It's horrible
I'm so glad for you	I'm so happy for you
I'm sorry about that	I'm really sorry
Oh my god!	My God!
What the hell!	What the heck!
What a pity! (what a shame)	What a pity!

Since religion is a delicate matter, the phrase “Oh my god” often replaced by a euphemism “Oh my gosh”, A “What the hell” – “What the heck”.
I'm sorry about that said to express sympathy when something sad happens.

I failed my exam. - I failed the exam.

Sorry about that. - I'm really sorry.

Expression “What a shame!” often erroneously translated as "What a shame!", since shame means "shame". It actually means "What a pity."

I understand / don't understand you

Notes:

got it- a colloquial expression, something like "reached".
Word spell in the expression “How do you spell it?” means "to spell". The question is often asked about the name or surname. In English, it is often impossible to hear how a name is spelled unless you spell it out. More on this in.

FAQ

Questions are more a topic of grammar, rather than vocabulary, a separate large article is devoted to them. Here I give some of the patterns used in colloquial speech.

What is…?	What's happened …?
Where is...?	Where …?
Can I...?	May I …?
Can you…? (Could you - more polite)	Could you…?
How much is...?	What is the price …?
How many\much...?	How many …?
How long...?	How long …?
How do I go to…?	How do I get through...?
What time is it?	What time is it now?
What time do you…?	What time do you...?
How far is...?	How far …?
Where can I get …?	Where can I get/take…?
Where can I find …?	Where can I find…?
How do you like…?	As you like) …?
What's wrong?	What's wrong?
What happened? \ What's the matter?	What's happened?

Notes:

In questions about quantity, pronouns can be used. many And much(How many? How much?). Read more about the difference between them in the article.
Question "What's the matter?" is a way of wondering what happened. But a similar question “What's the matter with you?”, which can often be heard in films, often has a negative connotation, something like: “What is wrong with you?”
Requests addressed to someone using a verb could, sound more polite than with a verb can: "Could you help me?" more polite than "Can you help me?"

Suggestion examples:

What is sarcasm? - What is sarcasm?
Where are your friends when you need them? Where are your friends when you need them?
Can I borrow your pen? - Can I borrow your pen?
Can you ask your dog to bark, please? – Could you ask your dog to bark, please?
how much are your boots, your clothes and your motorcycle? How much are your boots, clothes and motorcycle?
How many times can you fold a piece of paper? How many times can you fold a sheet of paper?
how long can you hold your breath? How long can you not breathe?
How do I go to the library, please? - How do I get to the library?
What time is it?- What time is it now?
What time do you close? - What time do you close?
How far is from here to the airport? How far (how far) is it from here to the airport?
Where can I get such a nice prom dress? Where can you find such a cute prom dress?
Where can I find investors? - Where can you find investors?
How do you like John's new apartment? How do you like John's new apartment?
What's wrong?- What's wrong?
What happened?- What's happened?

Different ways to start a sentence in English

In conclusion, I will give several ways to start a sentence in English. Some of them have already been cited above.

well..	Well…
So…	Anyway
As for me	As for me
As far as I remember…	As long as I remember…
As far as I know…	As far as I know…
Actually…	Actually
By the way	By the way
The problem is that	The problem is that…
The point is that	The bottom line is that
On the one hand…, on the other hand…	On the one hand on the other hand…
Happy…	Fortunately…
Unfortunately…	Unfortunately…
In my opinion…	In my opinion…
It seems to me that…	I think…
I think \ I guess	I think…
Personally, I suppose …	Personally, I think...
Moreover, …	Moreover, …
What's worse is that	What's worse
Briefly speaking…	In short…

Suggestion examples:

Well, let's get started. - Well, let's get started.
So what are you doing next weekend? "So what are you doing next week?"
As for me, I prefer cheeseburgers. As for me, I prefer cheeseburgers.
As far as I remember, there was a ladder on the roof. - As far as I remember, there was a ladder on the roof.
As far as I know, this is an episode from ‘Robinson Crusoe’. - As far as I know, this is an excerpt from Robinson Crusoe.
Actually, her name was Nina. Actually, her name was Nina.
By the way, Tom is still waiting for your report. By the way, Tom is still waiting for your report.
The problem is that free college is not free. “The problem is that free college is not free.
The point is that it is possible but very difficult. “The bottom line is that it is possible, but very difficult.
On the one hand, I'd like more money, but on the other hand, I'm not prepared to work the extra hours in order to get it. - On the one hand, I would like more money, but on the other hand, I am not ready to work overtime to earn this money.
fortunately, we are in the semifinals but we are not champions. - Fortunately, we are in the semi-finals, but we are not champions.
unfortunately we got lost in the forest. Unfortunately, we got lost in the forest.
In my opinion, his previous play was much better. In my opinion, his previous play was much better.
It seems to me that we are at the wrong bus station. I think we're at the wrong bus stop.
I think that your teacher won't like a gift card. I think your teacher won't like the gift certificate.
Personally, I suppose that we should join our allies and help them. “Personally, I think we should join our allies and help them.
moreover, they didn't let me speak to a lawyer. “What's more, they didn't let me talk to a lawyer.

For each communication situation there is a set of standard phrases: it will help to keep the conversation going without awkward pauses. Would you like to communicate with native speakers?

The list of phrases will be extremely useful for those who want to learn spoken English. This is a "gentleman's set" of the most important short phrases, which will be useful in a conversation, from greeting to farewell.

Greetings and introductory phrases

How are you getting on?- How are you doing?

Same as “How are you?” - "How are you?"

Are you doing OK?- Are you okay?

A polite way to ask a person about their condition if you know that they have had some difficulty recently.

Hey...! What's new?- Hello, …! What's new?

An informal greeting for a close friend or acquaintance.

Hey...! What's up?- Hello, …! How are you?

An option similar to the previous one, with the difference that you are probably not so interested in what news the interlocutor has.

Hey...! Long time no see! - Hello, …! Long time no see!

You haven't seen the person for a long time and actually want to mention this fact in your greeting.

Hey...! Have you been keeping busy?- Hello, …! What did you do? ( verbatim: You were busy?)

Standard greeting. The question should not be taken literally.

Do you mind me asking…?"Would you mind if I ask you about...

"Eyeliner" to a more personal question.

OK, here's the thing... - Well, the thing is this: ...

Don't know how to start a conversation? This phrase will help you take the bull by the horns.

Standard responses

Thanks, I've been keeping busy- Literally: Thank you, I was busy with my own affairs.

The standard response to the standard greeting. It should not be taken literally.

Thanks for asking, I'm fine, how are you? Thanks, you're fine, and you?

Response to the greeting “How are you?” - "How are you?" and the "symmetrical" question.

Hi, how are you doing? It's good to see you!- Hey there! How are you? I'm glad to see you!

This is how you respond to a greeting from someone you haven't seen in a while.

Can't complain- Not complaining.

Answering a standard greeting like “How are you?” ("How are you?"). The phrase is not as optimistic as “Thanks, I’m great!” - “Thank you, great!”, But it also means that you don’t have big problems in your life right now. At least you have nothing to complain about.

Can you say it again, please?- Excuse me, could you repeat?

Please repeat the question if you didn't understand what was said. When a native speaker speaks too fast, use the same phrase - the hint will be taken and repeated more slowly for you. If this does not happen, you can ask directly:

Can you slow it down a bit, please? - Excuse me, could you please repeat more slowly?

An essential phrase for English learners. Work it out to automatism.

And how about you?- And you?

You do not know what question to ask, so you ask the interlocutor the same thing that he asks you. This counter-question can be used to answer almost any standard greeting.

To the best of my knowledge… As far as I know…- As I know…

You can start with these phrases when you need time to formulate an answer.

good for you!- I'm happy for you!

Someone tells you about their successes or about some happy event - and you answer with this phrase.

Can't argue with that- You can't argue with that.

Used when you agree with what your counterpart says. Or you just don't want to argue with him :)

How do you know?- How do you know?

Did the interviewer take you by surprise? Ask a counter question.

That's a good one!- Wow!

An expression of surprise in response to funny or unexpected news.

Really? Tell me more about it!- Indeed? Tell me more!

Everything is clear here: you want to get more information from the interlocutor about what he just said.

Frankly speaking… Well, to be honest with you…- Honestly…

Start your answer with these words. A great way to build trust.

no problem- No problem.

An answer to a request that you are willing to fulfill. Often used as a response to a request from superiors - this phrase has more enthusiasm than a simple “Sure” - “Of course” or “OK”.

Never mind, it's fine!- Don't worry, it's all right!

Use this phrase when you are offered help but think you can do without it.

Never mind, forget what I just said- It doesn't matter, forget what I just said.

If you said something unimportant, but your interlocutor wants you to repeat it. You can also use this phrase when you feel that he is annoyed or offended by your question or comment, and it will be tactless to develop this topic.

You got me there- That's where you got me.

This phrase can be said instead of "I don't know" - "I don't know." It sounds more colloquial and not as harsh as "I don't know".

You've got to be kidding me!- You must be joking!

You are told something incredible, and this is how you express your surprise.

That's a good question- Good question!

Need to think about an answer? Use this phrase instead of being silent!

Well, how to put it in the right words“Well, how can I put it better…”
And this phrase will help you carve out a couple of seconds to formulate an answer.

That would be great!- It would be great!

Reply to a nice offer.

…, you know what I mean?- …, understand?

Perhaps this phrase is overused - but if you want to make a semantic emphasis on what you said, you can put it at the end of the sentence.

You see, the thing is that… You see, the point is...

advanced phrases:

1. Pull yourself together! [ pʊl jɔːˈsɛlf təˈgɛðə] - Get a hold of yourself!
2. Don't take it to heart. [ dəʊnt teɪk ɪt tuː hɑːt] - Don't take it to heart.
3. Don't get upset about it. [ dəʊnt gɛt ʌpˈsɛt əˈbaʊt ɪt] - Don't get upset about it.
4. Let us hope for the best. [ lɛt ʌs həʊp fɔː ðə bɛst] - Let us hope for the best.
5. Everything will be right. [ ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ wɪl biː ɔːl raɪt]- Everything will be fine.
6. Things happen. [ θɪŋzˈhæpən] - Things happen.
7. Next time lucky. [ nɛkst taɪm ˈlʌki] – Better luck next time.
8. What a pity! [ wɒtəˈpɪti] - What a pity!
9. I'll never get over it. [ aɪl ɛl ˈnɛvə gɛt ˈəʊvər ɪt] - I'll never survive this.
10. I appreciate your difficulties. [ aɪ əˈpriːʃɪeɪt jɔː ˈdɪfɪkəltiz] – I understand your problems.
11. It was a success. [ ɪt wɒzə səkˈsɛs] – It was successful.
12. It is as good as done. [ ɪt ɪz æz gʊd æz dʌn] – We can say we did it.
13. It was a failure / flop. [ ɪt wɒz ə ˈfeɪljə / flɒp] – We failed.
14. It didn't work out. [ ɪt dɪdnt wɜːk aʊt] - Nothing happened.
15. It was a near thing. [ ɪt wɒz ə nɪə θɪŋ] - Almost happened / For small ...
16. It was a narrow escape. [ ɪt wɒz ə ˈnærəʊ ɪsˈkeɪ p] – We narrowly escaped trouble.
17. He kept his promise. [ hiː kɛpt hɪz ˈprɒmɪs] He kept his promise.
18. Not failed us. [ hiː feɪldʌs] - He let us down.
19. Not backed out. [ hiː bækt aʊt] - He backpedaled (retracted his words).
20. That is the way things are. [ ðæt ɪz ðə weɪ θɪŋz ɑː] - That's the way things are.
21. As things stand now… [ æz θɪŋz stænd naʊ] - In this state of affairs ...
22. It's urgent. [ ɪt ɪz ˈɜːʤənt] - This is urgent.
23. Time is getting short. [ taɪmɪzˈgɛtɪŋ ʃɔːt] - Time is running out.
24. It can wait. [ ɪt kæn weɪt] - It can wait.
25. There is no hurry. [ ðeər ɪz nəʊ ˈhʌri] - It is not urgent.
26. And what if… [ ænd wɒtɪf] - What if…
27. It's worth trying. [ ɪtɪz wɜːθ ˈtraɪɪŋ] - Worth a try.
28. I'll see about it. [ aɪl siː əˈbaʊt ɪt] I'll take care of it.
29. I'll arrange it with him. [ aɪl əˈreɪnʤ ɪt wɪð hɪm] – I will decide… / settle it with him.
30. I would rather do smth. [ aɪ wʊd ˈrɑːðə duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ] – I'd rather do something.
31. I have changed my mind. [ aɪ hæv ʧeɪnʤd maɪ maɪnd] - I changed my mind.
32. I am in two minds. [ aɪ æm ɪn tuː maɪndz] - I'm indecisive...
33. I can't make up my mind. [ aɪ kɑːnt meɪk ʌp maɪ maɪnd] – I can't tune in / make up my mind.
34. Do it right a way. [ duː ɪt raɪt ə weɪ] Do it right away.
35. Don't put it off till the last moment. [ dəʊnt pʊt ɪt ɒf tɪl ðə lɑːst ˈməʊmənt] - Don't put it off until the last minute.

Learn phrases effectively!

Most effective method memorize all these phrases - by repeating them at regular intervals.

Repeat each phrase three times.

Do the same the next day.

Come back to the phrases even later - in a week or two.

This regular repetition ensures that new phrases stay in your active vocabulary. And this means that you can use them in the right situations - exactly what you need, right?