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English Phrases for Beginners

Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 4:31 am
by sakib40
A great way to start speaking English is to learn set phrases, without thinking too much about grammar. At Wall Street English our method is based on this idea and allows you to quickly learn and put into cambodia phone number data practice many phrases that you can use at work and when travelling. Here are some very common phrases to get you started:Introductions


Useful Questions with 'What…?'


Saying Hello and Goodbye


For example:

A: Good afternoon. Are you Mr. Philips? B: Yes, I am.

A: Hi, my name is Amy Lopez. Nice to meet you.

B: Nice to meet you too.

A: Where are you from, Mr. Philips? B: I'm from Dublin. And you?

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Responding to “How are you?”


For example:

A: Hi Ann. How are you? B: Hi Dave. I'm not very well.

A: Oh no, why? B: I'm tired. And how are you? A: I'm very well, thank you!



Asking for clarification


For example:

A: Where were you born?

B: I'm sorry, I don't understand.

A: Where are you from?

B: I am from Avignon in France.

A: Can you spell that?

B: Yes. AVIGNON.

On the phone


For example:

A: (Phone rings) Hello?

B: Hello. This is Paul from G&S Electronics. Can I speak to Mrs. Jones please?

A: Certainly. Please wait.

B: Thank you.

Other useful phrases


Asking for directions


For example:

A: Excuse me, where is the station?