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Simple English Sentences for Everyday Conversation

If you re nervous about speaking English, dont try to memorize
complicated things.Other people wont be testing you on your
grammar knowledge, and they probably wont care if you use an
impressive vocabulary word.

All you need to do is remember some very simple English

sentences, and you ll do just fine!

Small talk
Small talk is light conversation. It can be about the weather, food,
anything that isnt too serious. If you re in the same room as
someone, in an elevator together or just standing near each other and
you arent working, making small talk can open the conversation and
form friendships and connections. It also saves you from
uncomfortable silences!

I love your (shoes/necklace etc.). Where did you get it/them?

Complimenting someone (saying something nice about a person)
makes them feel good, and asking a question afterwards starts a
conversation.

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⦁ I cant believe how hot/cold it is today! ” The weather is

always a safe topic for small talk. You can use this line for
almost any kind of weather. If its a beautiful day, you can say I
cant believe how nice it is today.

⦁ Hows work/school going?

⦁ Any fun trips/vacations coming up?

⦁ Have you seen any good movies/interesting books lately?

⦁ Do you have any pets?

⦁ Do you follow any TV shows or series?

⦁ Whats your favorite thing to do in your free time?

⦁ Have you tried any new restaurants or cafes recently?

⦁ Whats your favorite type of cuisine?

Agreeing or disagreeing

⦁ I completely agree with you.”

⦁ Thats a great point.

⦁ You re absolutely right.”

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⦁ I see your point, and I agree.”

⦁ That makes sense to me.”

⦁ I m on board with that idea.”

⦁ I understand what youre saying, but”

⦁ I have a different perspective on this.

⦁ I dont agree because

Family and friends

⦁ I have [number] siblings.
⦁ I m really close to my brother/sister.

⦁ Hows Mom/Dad doing?”

⦁ My familys visiting next week.”

⦁ My [family member] works as a [job]

⦁ I went out for coffee with my friend yesterday.

⦁ He/She is my best friend.”

⦁ We ve been good friends for years.”

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⦁ Lets hang out soon.”

⦁ I m so glad we re friends.

⦁ Can I rant/vent to you about something?

⦁ Can you believe what happened yesterday?

Work
⦁ So what do you do here? If you havent met a person yet, you
can ask them what their role at the office is.

⦁ Could you please send me the report by

next week?”

⦁ Lets schedule a team meeting to discuss the project.”

⦁ Lets set up a video call to discuss the details.”

⦁ Can I have your input on this?”

⦁ Lets brainstorm ideas for the upcoming campaign.

⦁ If you have a moment, I would love your thoughts on this. This

is a polite way of asking your boss or coworker for input on
your work.

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⦁ I have the report/information you asked for. This is just a

simple way of saying you finished the job you had.

⦁ I ll review the report then give feedback.”

⦁ Do’ you mind if I record this?” A good way to make sure you
don t miss anything important at a meeting is to record it so you
can listen to it again later. Ask for permission first by using this
sentence.

⦁ Excuse me, can you please speak up?” This

’ is a polite way
to ask someone to speak louder if you can t hear them.

⦁ Do we still have that meeting after lunch?

’ Make sure you
know when all the meetings are so you don t miss them.

⦁ Where are we meeting? If you are not sure where a meeting

will be held, you can use this question.

⦁ Where can I find”the ( bathroom/coffee maker/[anything]?

Until you learn where everything is, you can use this sentence
to ask. An even simpler way to ask would be Where is the
[bathroom, etc]?

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 Where can I leave this?” Ask this when you dont know
where to put your coat, lunch, umbrella or something else you
brought into work. Health
⦁ I m feeling great today!”

⦁ How are you feeling today?”

⦁ Did you get a lot of sleep?”

⦁ I m feeling a bit under the weather.”

⦁ I have a headache/stomachache/toothache.

⦁ I m feeling dizzy/nauseous.

⦁ I need to take some medicine for my cold.

⦁ Do you have any allergies?

⦁ I m allergic to...

⦁ I m going to see the doctor for a checkup.

⦁ My friend is in the hospital.

I m going to the gym to work out.

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 Weather
⦁ Its hot and humid today.”

⦁ Its going to be a bit chilly later.

⦁ I hope it doesnt rain tomorrow.

⦁ The forecast says it Will be cloudy.

⦁ Its already drizzling outside.

⦁ I dont like when its too humid.

⦁ I m looking forward to warmer weather.

⦁ The weather forecast is predicting thunderstorms.

saying thank you

⦁ Thank you so much for your help.”
⦁ I really appreciate what you did.”

⦁ Thank you for always being there for me.”

It means a lot to me, thank you.”

⦁ Apologizing

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 ⦁ I want to apologize for my mistake.”

⦁ I m really sorry for being late.”

⦁ I m sorry if my words came across the wrong way.

⦁ I apologize for any confusion I may have caused.

⦁ I want to make things right and apologize for my actions.

Inviting to eat
⦁ Lets get a coffee sometime. This is a casual way to suggest
meeting for a quick coffee and maybe having a nice conversation.
It doesnt have a specific time attached to it, its just a general idea
for the future.

⦁ Lets grab lunch. You can use this phrase to

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 suggest going out for a quick lunch.

⦁ I know a good place nearby. Use this sentence if you want

to suggest a nice place to eat lunch.

⦁ Lets meet up for brunch this weekend.

⦁ How about going out for dinner tonight?

⦁ Lets go out for a celebratory meal, you deserve it!

⦁ I m meeting some friends for drinks, would you like to

join us?

⦁ There s a new restaurant in town, want to check it out?

⦁ Want to order out? If you dont want to go out for lunch,

this is how you ask if anyone wants to order delivery.

Eating at a Restaurant
⦁ Could I see the menu, please?”
⦁ Are you ready to order?”

⦁ I will have a/ i would like to prefer ....

⦁ Can I get a refill of my water?

⦁ I d like to make a reservation for tonight.”

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 ⦁ Could we have separate bills, please?”

⦁ How long is the wait for a table?”

⦁ Could I have a check, please?”

⦁ Do you have any vegetarian/vegan/glutenfree options?

⦁ Are there any nuts/dairy/[ingredient] in this dish?

⦁ Do you have outdoor seating?

⦁ Do you accept credit cards?

⦁ Can I order takeout?

Making appointments
⦁ What time works best for you?”
⦁ Are you available next week?

⦁ Lets set up a time to chat.

⦁ I d like to book an appointment for Thursday.

⦁ Can we meet on Monday at 3 PM?

⦁ Lets plan a get-together this weekend.”

⦁ Are you free in the morning or afternoon?

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 ⦁ Can we reschedule our meeting for later this week?”

⦁ I m flexible
” with the timing, so let me know what works
for you.

⦁ Can/could you make it on Wednesday?”

Technology
⦁ Can /would I add you on [Instagram/Twitter/other social
media platforms]?

⦁ I m not that active on [social media platform] anymore.

⦁ Sure, my account is —whats yours?”

⦁ Whats your email address?”

⦁ Lets take a group selfie.”

⦁ I ve created a group chat.”

⦁ Sorry, my phone signal is pretty bad right now.

⦁ Sorry, my wifi is lagging.”

⦁ I just got a new phone.”

⦁ Can/could you send me the link to that article?

⦁ My laptop is running really slow.”

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 ⦁ I spend way too much time scrolling on social media

⦁ What is the wifi password?

⦁ Lets have a video call?

⦁ I ll screenshare so I can show you what Im working on.

Travel
⦁ Can you recommend any good restaurants in the area?”
⦁ Where is the nearest ATM?”

⦁ Is there a public restroom nearby?”

⦁ What’ s the best way to get to the airport from here?”

⦁ Can I rent a bicycle/scooter in this city?

⦁ Is there free Wi-Fi available here?

⦁ I need a taxi to the airport, please.

⦁ Could you take a photo of us, please?

⦁ Where can I buy tickets?

⦁ Is this seat taken?

⦁ I m lost. Can you help me find my way back to?

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 ⦁ Is it safe to walk alone at night?”

⦁ What time is check-in/check-out?”

⦁ Can I request a late check-out?”

⦁ Is there an entrance fee?”

⦁ What’ s the currency exchange rate?”

⦁ Is there a tourist information center nearby?

Shopping
⦁ I m looking for a new pair of jeans.”
⦁ I ll take these two items, please.”

⦁ I m just browsing at the moment.”

⦁ Do you have this dress in a smaller size?

⦁ I need to find a gift for my friends birthday.

⦁ How much does this cost?”

⦁ Can I try this on?”

⦁ Is there a sale or discount going on?”

⦁ Where can I find the fitting room?

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 ⦁ Can I get a receipt, please?

⦁ Can I return this if it doesnt fit?

⦁ I d like to return this item for a refund.

⦁ Do you have this in stock?”

⦁ Are there membership benefits?”

⦁ Can I see some more options? ”

Asking for help

⦁ I dont understand this. Can/could you please explain it?
Dont be afraid to ask this question. Its better to
understand everything completely than to think you
understand and then waste time doing something the
wrong way.

⦁ Let me see if I understand this- Say this sentence, then

repeat what you just heard. This is a great way to show
that you were paying attention, and to make sure you
understood everything correctly.

⦁ I m having trouble with [something]. Do you know who

can help me?- Before you ask someone for help, find out

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 if they re the right person for the type of problem you re
having.

⦁ Do you have a minute?

’ Before you ask for help, make
sure the person isn t busy.

⦁ Can you please repeat that? If you didnt hear something,

you can ask the person to say it again. If you still dont
understand, you can also say, Can/could you please
rephrase that? This question asks the speaker to say
something again, but using different words. It may help
you understand what they re saying better.

⦁ Are there any rules I should know about? Every job has
its own rules and ways of doing things. Find out what
they are so that you can follow them.

Aside from practicing

— English conversations, you can also learn more
everyday English phrases and sentences by immersing in English
media, like songs, movies and podcasts. This is doable no matter your
English level for example, FluentU makes native English clips more
approachable for all levels of learners.

FluentU takes authentic —

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