Common Sentences in English for Daily Use | start using these today

Summary

This video lesson teaches 21 common English phrases and sentences used in everyday conversation. Arnel explains each phrase with simple definitions and relatable examples, helping learners understand how to incorporate these sentences into daily communication. Phrases like 'Let’s get going,' 'I’m on my way,' and 'Let me know if you need anything' are broken down with context, making them easy to remember and apply. The lesson encourages viewers to practice and engage, whether in casual chats or professional settings, ensuring learners sound more fluent and natural in their English conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 **Common Phrases Matter**: Using simple, everyday phrases like 'Let's get going' or 'I thought I’d say hi' makes communication more natural and effective in daily interactions.
• 😀 **Use Contractions for Natural Speech**: Phrases like 'let’s' instead of 'let us' and 'I’d' for 'I would' are essential for sounding fluent and conversational in English.
• 😀 **Starting Conversations Doesn't Need a Topic**: Phrases like 'I thought I’d say hi' show that you can start a conversation without a specific reason—just saying hello is enough!
• 😀 **Offer Help with 'Let Me Know'**: Phrases such as 'Let me know if you need anything' and 'Let me know how it goes' are polite ways to offer assistance or check on someone's progress.
• 😀 **Polite Requests**: Using questions like 'Would you happen to know?' adds politeness and makes asking for help or information sound more indirect and respectful.
• 😀 **Clarify with 'Double Check'**: Saying 'I’ll double check just to be sure' is an effective way to ensure accuracy and confirm details before proceeding.
• 😀 **Encourage Sharing with 'Tell Me All About It'**: When you want someone to share details, using 'You have to tell me all about it' shows enthusiasm and invites conversation.
• 😀 **Understanding Mood with 'In the Mood'**: The phrase 'I’m in the mood for' helps express specific desires or preferences, such as wanting a sweet snack or needing to relax.
• 😀 **Plan Flexibility with 'Closer to the Time'**: 'We can decide closer to the time' is a great way to show flexibility when plans are uncertain and need to be made later.
• 😀 **Casual Ways to Ask About Plans**: Questions like 'Do you have any plans for the weekend?' or 'What are you up to this weekend?' are casual, friendly ways to engage others about their free time.

Q & A

What does 'Let's get going' mean in the context of the transcript?

'Let's get going' means it's time for us to leave or start moving. It's often used when you want to prompt action, such as leaving or beginning an activity.

What is the difference between 'Let's get started' and 'Let's start'?

Both are correct, but 'Let's get started' is a more natural and commonly used phrase, especially in informal or conversational English. 'Let's start' is also correct but less commonly used in this context.

How does 'I thought I'd say hi' work as a conversation starter?

'I thought I'd say hi' is used to start a casual conversation without a specific topic in mind. It's a friendly way to greet someone and show interest in chatting, even if there's no reason beyond saying hello.

What does 'I'm on my way' imply?

'I'm on my way' means the speaker is on their way to the other person or destination. It implies that the person is in transit and will arrive soon.

What does 'I'm running a bit late' mean?

'I'm running a bit late' means that the speaker will be late to something, typically due to unforeseen circumstances or delays.

What is the meaning of 'Let me know if you need anything'?

'Let me know if you need anything' is a polite offer of help, suggesting that the speaker is available to assist if needed.

What does 'Let me know how it goes' encourage?

'Let me know how it goes' encourages the person to share the outcome or result of something after it's happened, such as an interview, event, or task.

What is the difference between 'Let me know what works for you' and 'Let me know how it goes'?

'Let me know what works for you' is used when arranging something and asks for the other person's preferred timing or method. 'Let me know how it goes' is used after an event or situation has occurred, asking for a report or outcome.

What does 'Can you give me a hand?' mean?

'Can you give me a hand?' is a request for help. The speaker is asking someone to assist them with something, often in a physical or manual way.

What is the meaning of 'I'll get back to you on that'?

'I'll get back to you on that' means the speaker does not have an immediate answer and will provide a response at a later time. It's commonly used in situations where further information or consideration is needed.