50 conversational phrases for communication. Basic phrases in English and other expressions for communication. Phrases and expressions in video lessons

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). 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 what English sentence has a certain word order, and build on that.

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 affirmatives and negatives English phrases right, 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. Take out auxiliary verbs(am and will) go ahead and put question marks.

List of phrases in English for everyday communication

Let's take a few more useful phrases, which can come in handy in the most common situations:

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 remain in your active vocabulary. And this means that you can use them in the right situations - exactly what you need, right?

1 .I don't mind. - I have nothing against it.
2 . I think so. - Agree.
3 . You'll make it. -You can do it.
4 . That's the whole point. — That's the whole point.
5 . Easy!- Take it easy. Don't jump on the rampage. Calm down.
6 . Calm down. - Calm down.
7 . Don't worry. Relax. - Don't worry. Calm down. Relax.
8 . It makes things easier. - It's easier (to endure / endure pain).
9 .I haven't given it much thought. - I haven't thought about it yet. (about plans for the future)
10 . It serves you / smb. right. - So you / someone needs it.
11 . You'll hear from me. — I will let you know/inform about myself.
12 . It's going to be all right. - Everything will be fine.
13 . You bet! You are still asking!
14 . -Do you want me to help you? - You bet! - Do you want me to help you? - Still ask!
15 . Sounds good to me. - That's fine for me.
16 . Time's up. - Time is over.
17 . Hear me out! - Listen to me!
18 . I couldn't reach you. “I couldn't get through to you.
19 . Let happen whatever would happen. — Let it be what will be.
20 .It never crossed my mind (that) ... - It never occurred to me that ...
21 . Don't mention that. - Don't talk about it.
22 . I don't give a damn- I don't care, I don't care
23 . Tell him whatever you want, I don't give a shit. -You can tell him whatever you want - I don't give a damn.
24 . get out of my way. - Get out of my way.
25 .get lost.- Get out. Get out of here. Get out.
26 . You have a point there. - Here you are right. / It is truth too.
27 . I mean it. - Honestly. / I speak sincerely.
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... -He that I do not ...:
32 . It wasn't that he didn't love her. -It's not that he doesn't love her.
33 .Don't be silly.-Don't be stupid. Don't be stupid.
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 . No reason in particular. - Just. For no particular reason.:
38 . Why do you ask? - No reason in particular. Why do you ask? Nothing special.
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 your choice, but I need to do something, and I won't go to Paris.
41 . It never happened to me that... - It never occurred to me that ...
42 . I meant only the best. “I just wanted the best.
43 . Tend to your own affairs. “Better mind your own business. / Mind your own business.
44 . Think it over. - Think carefully.
45 . coffee? - If it is no bother. - Coffee? - If not difficult.
46 . You are on the right track. — You are on the right track. You are thinking correctly.
47 . Come on. Let's get this over with. - Let's get this over with.
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.