30 Everyday Expressions in English 🤓

Summary

This video provides learners of English with 30 everyday expressions that can be used in daily conversations. The expressions cover a range of situations, from greetings and asking how someone feels, to thanking others, asking for information, and politely ending a conversation. The video also offers tips on how to say goodbye and make casual, friendly interactions. Through these practical phrases, viewers are encouraged to confidently use English in everyday settings while acknowledging that making mistakes is part of the learning process.

Takeaways

• 😀 It's important to learn grammar when studying English, but it's equally crucial to practice speaking the language regularly.
• 😀 Many English learners feel nervous or scared to speak because of the fear of making mistakes, which is natural.
• 😀 To help ease these fears, practicing everyday expressions can help improve speaking confidence and fluency.
• 😀 Common greetings include 'Hello' or 'Hi,' and informal alternatives like 'Hey, what's up?' or 'How's it going?' are also widely used.
• 😀 Responses to greetings can include 'I'm good, thanks,' 'I'm fine,' or 'I'm great,' with casual options like 'Can't complain' also being acceptable.
• 😀 When thanking someone, simple phrases like 'Thank you' or 'Thanks' are appropriate, and casual alternatives include 'No problem' or 'No worries.'
• 😀 Common expressions for asking for information include 'Excuse me' or 'Could you tell me...?' and 'Do you happen to know...?'
• 😀 When you don't know something, polite responses include 'Sorry, I don't know' or 'Sorry, I'm not familiar with this area.'
• 😀 To end a conversation politely, you can say 'It was so nice to see you, but I should get going' or 'Let's get together sometime soon.'
• 😀 The most common ways to say goodbye include 'Bye,' 'See you later,' or 'See you soon.'

Q & A

Why is it important to speak English when learning it?

Speaking English as much as possible helps you use grammar and vocabulary in everyday conversations, making it easier to learn and apply.

What common fears do learners face when speaking English?

Many learners feel nervous or scared to speak in English because they fear making mistakes.

How can you greet someone casually in English?

Casual greetings include 'Hey, what's up?' or 'How's it going?' when speaking with friends or people you know well.

Is 'I'm good' grammatically correct in English?

'I'm good' is technically grammatically incorrect, as it should be 'I'm well.' However, many native speakers use 'I'm good' in everyday speech, and it's widely accepted.

How can you respond if you're feeling okay or not great?

You can say 'I'm okay,' 'I've been better,' or 'Can't complain' to describe how you're feeling if things are neither good nor bad.

What are some ways to thank someone in English?

You can say 'Thank you,' 'Thanks,' 'Thank you so much,' or 'Thanks very much' to express gratitude. Responses can include 'You're welcome,' 'My pleasure,' 'No problem,' or 'No worries.'

How can you politely ask for information in English?

To ask for information politely, you can say 'Excuse me,' followed by 'Could you tell me...?' or 'Do you happen to know...?'

What can you say if you don't know the answer to a question?

If you don't know the answer, you can say 'Sorry, I don't know,' or if you're unfamiliar with the area, you could say, 'Sorry, I'm not familiar with this area.'

What are some polite ways to end a conversation?

To end a conversation politely, you can say, 'It was so nice to see you, but I should get going,' or 'I’ve got to go now, but hope you have a great day.'

How can you say goodbye if you want to see the person again soon?

If you want to see the person again soon, you can say, 'I have to go, but let’s get together sometime soon,' or 'It was great to see you; we should grab dinner sometime.'