Are you ready to improve your English speaking skills? Let’s bring you a helpful guide, where we’ve gathered a bunch of everyday English phrases to make learning easy and fun! This list includes lots of common phrases that people use in all kinds of situations. Whether you’re chatting with friends, talking to coworkers, or just having a casual conversation, these phrases will come in handy. With our simple and practical guide, you’ll feel more confident and comfortable speaking English in no time.
Common English Phrases List For English-Speaking
Common Phrases in English
Thank you so much.
I appreciate it.
Excuse me.
I’m sorry. (Really).
What do you think?
How does that sound?
That sounds great.
(Oh) never mind.
I’m learning English.
I don’t understand.
Could you repeat that please?
Could you please talk more slowly?
Thank you. That helps a lot.
What does _____ mean?
How do you spell that?
What do you mean?
Hi! I’m [ ]. (And you?).
Nice to meet you.
Where are you from?
What do you do?
What do you like to do (in your free time)?
(Can I get your phone number?)
Do you have Facebook?
How can I help you?
I’ll be with you in a moment.
What time is our meeting?
Please call me (back) at…
(Oh really?) Actually, I thought…
Actually, I [verb]…
(Heard, learned, am, can, can’t, etc.)
I’m (just) about to [verb]…
Can you help me?
I am looking for…
i need in this size–
where can i find (item).
i do not a bag.
when is the deadline?
what time is our meeting?
Basic English Phrases
Common English Phrases List For Speaking English
Hello
Hi
(informal) Hey
Hi there
(informal) Howdy
Bye
Bye-bye
(informal) See ya later
Take care
Have a good one
That’s OK.
How are you?
.How’s it going?
How ya doin’?
How are things?
How’s life?
How have you been?
How’s your family?
What’s up?
What’s new?
What have you been up to lately?
I’m fine, thanks. How about you?
Pretty good.
Not bad.
Great!
Couldn’t be better!
Can’t complain.
I’ve been busy.
Same as always.
Not so great.
Could be better.
It happens.
No problem.
Don’t worry about it.
I forgive you.(for serious problems).
It was nice chatting with you.
Well, it’s getting late.
Anyway, I should get going.
(formal) Sorry, but I’m afraid I need to…
I’m sorry to cut you off,
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Hi, this is Jane.
(formal) May I speak with John Smith?
(informal) Is John there?
I’m calling about…
I’m returning your call.
(formal) One moment, please.
(informal) Hang on a sec.
He’s not here. Would you like to leave a message?
Could you ask him to call me back?
Thanks for calling.
Can you tell me…?
Could you tell me…?
I’d like to know…
Do you know…
Do you have any idea…?
Could anyone tell me…?
(use this phrase when asking a group of people)
Would you happen to know…?
I don’t suppose you (would) know…?
I was wondering…
I’m calling to find out…
it was nice chatting with you.
Well, it’s getting late.
Anyway, I should get going..(formal)
Sorry, but I’m afraid I need to…
I’m sorry to cut you off,
Hi, this is Jane.
formal) May I speak with John Smith?
(informal) Is John there?
I’m calling about…
I’m returning your call.
(formal) One moment, please.
(informal) Hang on a sec.
He’s not here. Would you like to leave a message?
Could you ask him to call me back?
Thanks for calling.
What do you think about…?
How do you feel about…?
What’s your opinion of…?
What are your views on…?
In my opinion…
I’d say…
Personally, I think/believe…
If you ask me…
The way I see it…
From my point of view..
Exactly.
Absolutely.
That’s so true.
That’s for sure.
I agree 100%
I couldn’t agree with you more.
That’s exactly what I think. / That’s exactly how I feel.
Basic English Phrases
(informal) Tell me about it! / You’re telling me!
(informal) I’ll say!
I suppose so
I don’t think so.
I beg to differ.
I’m afraid I don’t agree.
I’m not so sure about that.
That’s not how I see it.
Not necessarily.
Yes, but… [say your opinion]
On the contrary.
(very informal) No way!
(very strong) I totally disagree.
Are you free… [Saturday night?]
Are you doing anything… [Saturday night?]
Let me check my calendar.
(informal) Do you wanna… [see a movie?]
(formal) Would you like to… [join me for dinner?]
.I’d love to!
Sounds great!
I’d love to, but I have another commitment.
I don’t think I can.
Maybe another time.
English Speaking Phrases
I love… [soccer]
I’m really into… [soccer]
I live for… [soccer]
[soccer] is my thing.
I’m crazy about… [soccer]
I’m not a huge fan of… [modern art]
[Modern art] isn’t my cup of tea.
I don’t really care for… [modern art]
I’m not into… [modern art]
I can’t stand… [modern art}
What do you do? / What do you do for a living?
I work at… [Microsoft].
I’m a/an… [accountant].
I’m unemployed. / I’m between jobs at the moment.
I’m looking for work.
I’m a stay-at-home mom/dad.
I run my own business.
I’m a freelance… [writer/designer/etc.]
I’m retired.
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Basic English Phrases
- One way or another
- One thing lead to another
- Piece of cake
- Poor thing
- out of the blue
- out of touch
- So?
- So so
- Stay in touch
- So what?
- Step by step
- See?
- Sooner or later
- Shut up!
- That’s all
- Too good to be true
- Too bad
- The sooner the better
- Take it or leave it
- There is no denial that…
- Viewed from different angles…
- What is mentioning is that…
- What is more dangerous,…
- Well?
- Well then
- Who knows
- Way to go
- Why not ?
- You see
- No more, no less
- No kidding?
- Last but not least.
- Little by little.
- Let me go.
- Let me be.
- Long time no see.
- Make yourself at home.
- Make yourself comfortable.
- My pleasure.
- out of question
- More recently,…
- Make best use of
- Nothing
- Nothing at all
- No choice
- No hard feeling
- Not a chance
- Now or never
- No way out/dead end
- No more
- Never say never
- none of your business
- No way
- No problem
- Not long ago
- out of order
- out of luck
