Formal English Phrases For Everyday Conversation!

Summary

The transcript is a lesson on using formal English phrases for everyday conversations. It covers greetings, expressing gratitude, asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing, and polite interruptions. The lesson uses a dialogue between Maddie from POC English and a person named John to demonstrate the use of formal phrases. Maddie provides examples and explanations for each scenario, emphasizing the importance of formal language in professional settings. The lesson concludes with a PDF offer for Maddie's YouTube subscribers, encouraging them to join her channel membership for exclusive content and live lessons.

Takeaways

• 😀 Greeting Etiquette: In formal settings, use phrases like 'How do you do' or 'How is life treating you' instead of informal greetings like 'Hey' or 'Sup'.
• 🙂 Responding to Greetings: In formal conversations, respond with 'Pretty good actually', 'Can't complain', or 'Not so good really', and always say 'Thank you for asking'.
• 🤝 Expressing Gratitude: Use formal alternatives to 'Thank you' such as 'I really appreciate that', 'I'm really grateful', or 'That's so kind of you'.
• 🙏 Responding to Thanks: When someone thanks you formally, respond with 'You're welcome', 'You're most welcome', 'Anytime', or 'My pleasure'.
• 🔍 Asking for Opinions: Inquire about someone's opinion formally by saying 'Can you give me your thoughts on...?' or 'Do you approve of...?'.
• 🤔 Agreeing and Disagreeing: To agree formally, say 'I absolutely agree with your idea' or 'I approve of your idea'. To disagree, use 'That's not how I see it' or 'I'm afraid I don't agree with you on that'.
• 💬 Polite Disagreement: Show respect for differing opinions by starting with 'I see what you mean, however...' or 'I understand your point of view, but...'.
• 📢 Interrupting Politely: Interrupt someone in a meeting or conversation by saying 'Excuse me, do you mind if I add to that?' or 'May I interrupt you for a minute?'.
• 🔄 Clarifying Understanding: If unsure about what was said, paraphrase it back with 'So what you're saying is...' to confirm your understanding.
• 🤝 Closing Conversations: End formal conversations on a positive note with phrases like 'It was nice chatting with you' or 'Let's keep in touch'.
• 👋 Saying Goodbye: When leaving a meeting or conversation, ensure to be polite and professional, using phrases such as 'I have some tasks to attend to, but it was great talking with you'.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is teaching formal English phrases for everyday conversation, especially in a workplace setting.

Who is the speaker in the video script?

The speaker in the video script is Maddie from POC English.

What are some informal greetings one might use with friends?

Some informal greetings include 'what's up', 'what's new', 'how's it going', and 'how's everything'.

How should one respond to informal questions about their well-being?

Responses to informal questions can be as simple as 'fine', 'thanks', 'not bad', or 'not so good'.

What are some formal alternatives to informal greetings when speaking to a boss or colleague?

Formal alternatives include 'how do you do', 'how is life treating you', 'what have you been up to', and 'how are you today'.

How can one politely express gratitude in a formal setting?

In a formal setting, one can express gratitude by saying 'I really appreciate that', 'I'm really grateful', or 'that's so kind of you'.

What is a polite way to ask for someone's opinion on a project?

A polite way to ask for someone's opinion on a project is by saying 'can you give me your thoughts on the new project' or 'I'd like to hear your views on the new project'.

How can one disagree with a colleague's idea in a formal manner?

One can disagree formally by saying 'that's not how I see it', 'I'm afraid I don't agree with you on that', or 'respectfully, I disagree'.

What is a polite way to interrupt someone during a conversation?

A polite way to interrupt someone is by saying 'excuse me, do you mind if I add to that' or 'may I interrupt you for a minute'.

How can one confirm if they have understood someone correctly in a formal conversation?

To confirm understanding, one can paraphrase what they heard and ask 'so what you're saying is that... is that accurate?' or 'if I understood correctly, you said...'.

What is the speaker's suggestion for ending a formal conversation?

The speaker suggests ending a formal conversation by saying 'it was nice chatting with you, let's keep in touch' or 'I should probably get back to work, we'll talk again later'.