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Common Phrases

The document provides examples of common phrases used for greetings, giving directions, classroom instruction, shopping, and discussing the weather in English. It includes introductory greetings like "Hi there" and "How's it going?" as well as ways to ask for and give directions. Classroom phrases cover starting and ending lessons, asking questions, and providing encouragement. Shopping examples involve asking about prices, sizes, and payment methods. Finally, weather phrases cover asking about current and forecasted conditions as well as responding with descriptions.

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Common Phrases

The document provides examples of common phrases used for greetings, giving directions, classroom instruction, shopping, and discussing the weather in English. It includes introductory greetings like "Hi there" and "How's it going?" as well as ways to ask for and give directions. Classroom phrases cover starting and ending lessons, asking questions, and providing encouragement. Shopping examples involve asking about prices, sizes, and payment methods. Finally, weather phrases cover asking about current and forecasted conditions as well as responding with descriptions.

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COMMON PHRASES

Greetings Examples
 Hi there
 Hey, what’s up?
 What’s new?
 Hey, how’s it going?
 How are you doing? / How do u do
- Goodbye
 Talk to u later
 Have a good one/day
- Answer How are u
 “I’m doing well, thank you for asking. And yourself?”
 I’m good /Pretty good
 Nothing much: Không có gì mới cả

Giving Directions Examples


- Asking for Directions
 Sorry to bother you, but Can you tell me the way to the museum?
 Excuse me! How do I get to the post office?
 Excuse me! Is there a hospital near here?
 Can you give me directions to the nearest bus stop?
- Giving Directions
 It’s this/that way.
 Take the first/second left.
 Turn right/ turn left at the crossroads (ngã tư)
 Continue straight ahead for about a mile.
 You’ll pass a museum on your left.
 It’ll be on your left.
 Go down there/ Go along the street.
 If you cross the street, you’ll find a bookstore there!
- How Far is It?
 How far is it to the park from here?
 Is it far (from here)? - It’s not far/ pretty far (from here).
 It’s a long way to walk/ on foot
 How long does it take to get there? - If there’s no traffic, about 25 minutes.
In heavy traffic, it takes about 45 minutes.
 It takes a while. = take a long time
- If You Can’t Help
 I’m sorry, I don’t know. You’ll have to ask someone else.
 I am stranger here myself.
 I don’t know the way. We’ve just moved in.
 I’m sorry! I’m not from here! I have no idea!

Classroom Phrases
Time to begin
 Let’s begin our lesson now.
 I hope you are all ready for your lesson
 Now we can get down to work.
 Settle down now so we can start.
Put your things away
 Close your books.
Register
 Who isn’t here today? / Who is absent today?
Late
 We started ten minutes ago. What have you been doing?
 Did you oversleep?
 Don’t let it happen again.
Instructions can be used at the beginning of a session
 Pay attention, everybody.
 Repeat after me.

Comprehension language

 Do you get it? / Are you with me?


 Like this?
Sequencing

 Right. Now we will go on to the next exercise.


 For the last thing today, let’s …
 Your time is up.
 After that/ Then
 Finish this by twenty to eleven.

Questions

 Do you have any questions?


 Now I’m going to ask you some questions.

Responding to questions

 Yes, that’s right / Fine.

 That’s it.
 Yes, you’ve got it.

 It depends.
 In a way, perhaps.
 You’ve almost got it.

 Almost. Try again


 Unfortunately not. / Not really.
 I’m afraid that’s not quite right.
Reference

 As I said earlier, …
 Let me sum up.
Encouragement

 That’s interesting! Good! Excellent! Well done! That’s great!


 I’m really impressed. I knew you could do it!
 Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll do better next time.

Time to stop

 We’ve run out of time.


 That’s all for today. You can go now.
 It’s time to finish now.
 Hang on a moment /Just a moment, please.

Shopping Phrases
 How can I help you?
 Hi, do you need assistance with anything?
 Is there anything else you’re looking for?

 What size are you looking for?


 Is there a certain style you’re interested in?

 How much does this cost?


 Do you have any sales or discounts going on?
 Can I get a discount if I buy multiple items?
 Can I get this in a different size/color?
 Can I try this on?
 Can you help me find a similar item?
 Where are the fitting rooms?
 Where is the checkout counter?
 What is the warranty on this product?

 How does this look on me?


 Do you think this fits me well?

 Hi, sorry to bother you! Would you be knowing which of these is better?

 Is there a return policy?


 Can I exchange this item if it doesn’t fit?

 Can I pay with cash?/ Do you accept credit cards?


 Can I get a receipt?
 “Hi, please process this for me.”

 Thank you for your help

Weather Phrases
Asking about Weather

 What’s the weather like today?


 What’s the forecast for today?
 How’s the weather looking?
 Is it hot/ cold / windy / humid/ dry outside?
 What’s the temperature right now?
 Do I need to bring a jacket?
 Is it raining?
 Will it rain / sunny/ cloudy / overcast today?
 Is there a chance of thunderstorms?
 Is there a cold front coming through?
 Will it be hot all week?
 How is the weather in [city or country]?
 Is it warmer there than here?
 How do you dress for this weather?
 Is this weather unusual for this time of year?
 Is this weather going to last all day?
 Will this weather affect my commute?

Asking about Weather

 It’s hot and muggy today. (nóng và oi bức)


 It’s raining right now.
 It’s a bit / a quite chilly outside. (có chút se se lạnh)
 It’s warm and humid outside.
 There’s a chance of thunderstorms later.
 The air is dry today.
 The weather is perfect/ ideal for / great for a picnic.
 The weather is too hot for my liking.
 It’s going to rain later.
 It’s going to be hot all day.
 We are experiencing a heatwave.
 It’s a beautiful day outside, isn’t it?
 The sun is shining brightly.

Idioms

 It’s raining cats and dogs!/ It’s raining buckets (đang mưa lớn)
 It’s like a sauna in here (rất nóng và ẩm)
 It’s balmy (ấm áp dễ chịu)
 It’s so cold I can see my breath (nhiệt độ rất lạnh)
 It’s windy as hell (gió mạnh)
 Under the weather (cảm thấy k khoẻ)

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