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Practice Speaking Regularly
2. Learn and Use Common Phrases
8. Read and Listen in English
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General Conversation
How are you? / How’s it going?
What’s up? (informal greeting)
I’m doing well, thank you.
It’s nice to meet you.
What do you do for a living? / What’s your job?
Where are you from?
What’s your name?
I don’t understand.
Could you please repeat that?
Can you say that again, please?
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
Excuse me, can you help me?
I’m just learning English, sorry if I make mistakes.
I’m still learning.
Let me think for a second.
What do you mean?
Could you explain that a bit more?
That makes sense!
I see what you mean.
I don’t know how to say that in English.
If You’re Stuck or Don’t Know the Word
How do you say [word] in English?
What’s the word for [thing]?
I can’t remember the word right now.
It’s on the tip of my tongue!
I’m not sure what that word means.
Let me think...
I’ll have to look that up.
Sorry, I don’t know.
Could you help me with the word?
Polite Requests and Offers
Could you please...?
Can you help me with that?
Would you mind...?
Do you have a minute? (to ask for someone’s time)
Could you speak a little slower?
Can you please write it down for me?
Could you give me a moment?
Please feel free to ask me anything.
Let me know if you need anything.
Small Talk / Everyday Situations
What do you like to do in your free time?
Have you been to [place]?
I like [activity]. What about you?
How’s the weather today?
It’s nice and sunny today, isn’t it?
Are you busy today?
I’ve been really busy lately.
What’s your favorite [movie/food/thing]?
Do you like [subject]?
What kind of music do you like?
I’m looking forward to [something].
Making Plans and Arrangements
Would you like to go [somewhere] sometime?
How about [doing something]?
What time works for you?
Let’s meet up at [place/time].
Are you free on [day]?
I’ll be there in a minute. / I’ll be there soon.
Sounds good to me!
I’m looking forward to it.
What do you want to do?
Let’s catch up sometime.
Agreeing and Disagreeing
I agree with you.
That’s a good point.
I see what you mean.
I don’t agree with that.
I’m not sure about that.
That’s true, but...
I think you're right.
That’s not what I meant.
I don’t think so.
Apologizing
Sorry for the mistake.
I apologize for that.
My apologies.
I didn’t mean to...
Excuse me, I didn’t catch that.
Sorry, I was distracted.
I’m sorry if I confused you.
Expressing Feelings
I’m happy to hear that!
I feel [happy/sad/excited].
I’m excited for [something].
I’m a little nervous.
That’s great!
I’m so glad to hear that.
I feel tired today.
I’m not feeling well.
Ending a Conversation
It was nice talking to you.
I have to go now. It was great talking to you.
I need to go, but I’ll talk to you later.
Take care!
See you later!
Goodbye for now.
Shopping/Ordering
How much is this?
Do you have [item] in a different size?
Can I try it on?
I’ll take this one, please.
Do you accept credit cards?
Could I have the bill, please?
Is this on sale?
Can I help you?
I’m just looking, thank you.
I’m interested in [item].
