Simple conversation in English. Dialogues in English - samples and colloquial expressions

Hello my dears.

Let's start today with a question for you. How can you start developing your child's conversational language?

But it's true! Indeed, at the beginning of his journey, your baby's vocabulary for free conversation is at its lowest level - if not to say that it does not exist at all. And it’s not always possible to talk “not freely” either. So what's the way out? And the way out is this: dialogues for children in English.

Surprisingly, this technique has found a response in the hearts of both many children and their parents. The secret here is simple: you can read or listen to simple dialogues - at first I would even advise mini-dialogues - to disassemble individual words and phrases in them and recite them. Read them with translation, listen to them in audio and learn.

Today I will give you several different options, on various topics and of varying complexity.

The practice of speech for preschool age is distinguished by its simplicity and themes. It is easiest for such small children to remember what surrounds them: colors, animals, family, etc. Let's start with the "Greeting" and "Introduction" dialogs. For example:

-Hi.(Hello/Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening)
-Hi.
-What is your name?
-My name is Maria. And yours?
-My name is Diana.

-Hi . (Hello / Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening)
-Hello.
-What is your name?
-My name is Maria. And you?
- My name is Diana.

This is the easiest option to start with. You can develop the conversation further, for example, like this:

-How old are you?
-I am five years old. And how old are you?
-I am six years old.

-How old are you?
-I am five years old. And how old are you?
-I am six years.

-Do you speak English?
-Yes, I do. Do you speak English?
- Yes, I do.

-Do you speak English?
-Yes. BUT do you speak English?
- Yes.

You can also use this extension:

-Where are you from?
-I am from Moscow. And you?
-I am from London.

-Where are you from?
-I am from Moscow. And you?
-I'm from London.

This is the most elementary thing that you can do with your baby today.

And here are the options, for example, for grade 2 on the topic of family:

-How many family members do you have?
-I have 4 family members. A mother, a father, me and my older sister. And you?
-I have a father, a mother. I do not have any sisters or brothers.
-This is my mother Tanya and this is my father Vadim. My sister is Olya. She goes to school already.
-My mother's name is Alina, my father's name is Nikita.

-How many family members do you have?
-It's four of us . Mom, dad, me and my older sister. And how many of you?
-I have a mom and a dad. I don't have any sisters or brothers.
- This is my mother Tanya and this is my father Vadim. My sister Olya. She already goes to school.
My mother's name is Alina, my father's name is Nikita.

For grade 3 students, you can combine dialogue and game " I can see something blue…". For example:

-I can see something red...
-It's an apple. It's a towel. It's a shoe.
-I can see something green...
-It's a flower. It's a coat.
-I can see something yellow...
-It's a ball.

-I can see something red...
-This Apple. This is a towel. This is a boot.
-I can see something green...
-This is a flower . This is a coat.
-I can see something yellow...
- It's a ball.

Talking about animals will help you quickly learn the right vocabulary.

-Do you have a pet?
-Yes, I have a rat. His name is Bonnie. Do you have a pet?
-I already have two dogs and a fish.
-What are their names?
-My dogs" names are Dilly and Tisha, and my fish is called Loopy.

-Do you have a pet?
-I have a rat. His name is Bonnie. Do you have a pet?
-I already have two dogs and a fish.
-What are their names?
My dogs' names are Dilly and Tisha, and my fish's name is Loopy.

A good variant of the theme is a hobby. For example:

-Do you like football?
-Yes, I do. My favorite football team is Barcelona. And you?
-I do not. I like basketball and tennis. What about reading?
-I like reading. I read several books per week. And do you like reading?
-I do not. I like watching films. My favorite films are "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars".

-Do you like football?
-Yes. My favorite football team Barcelona. And you?
-I don't. I love basketball and tennis. How about reading?
-I like to read. I read several books a week. Do you like to read?
-Me not. I love watching movies . My favorite movies are Harry Potter and Star Wars.

In addition to the previous one, you can add the following:

-How did you spend your summer?
- We went to the sea. The town was beautiful and the sea was very warm. And you?
-I was in the village with my grandparents. We played football with my brother and swam in the lake.

-How did you spend your summer?
- We went to the sea. The city is beautiful and the sea is very warm. And you?
-I was in the village grandma and grandpa. We played football with my brother and swam in the lake.

For grade 5 students who already have a good lexical base, you can connect all these dialogues, and reveal all these topics one by one: greet, acquaintance, family, animals, hobbies, etc.

The last thing I want to say, my dears, is that with the help of such mini-talks, your little ones can quickly learn new words, as well as get rid of the fear of talking. I can give you some advice:

• don't try right away embrace something big and complex Take small steps towards your big goal.
• be sure that your child is familiar with all the words when you say something. Words learned by heart, the meaning of which remains unknown, will do absolutely no good..
• combine the use of this method with some kind of game so that the baby naturally memorized vocabulary.

I recommend that all children and their parents take this course from Lingualeo « For the little ones» . This online course - in a playful and very enjoyable way - will captivate your child and make him ask you “I want to play English again”. My daughter still likes it)), although we bought it a decent time ago.

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The list that we want to offer will be extremely useful for those who want to learn spoken English. This is a "gentleman's set" of the most important short phrases that will come in handy in a conversation, from hello to goodbye.

We will also offer you phrases for talking with superiors and colleagues that will be useful to you in work-related situations.

Acquaintance

1. I'm so pleased to meet you - Nice to meet you!

Have you just been introduced to a stranger and you want to tell him how pleasant this meeting is for you? Such a phrase will be just right!

2. I've heard so much about you - I've heard so much about you!

If your new acquaintance is a famous person, it's time to say this phrase.

3. It's good to have you here! — Nice to see you here!

Sometimes you need to let a new person know that he is welcome. Say these words to him, and the person will not feel like a "stranger at this celebration of life."

4. I'd like you to meet someone! — I want to introduce you to someone!

This is how a new person is introduced into the circle of friends.

5. I am indeed! And you must be… Yes, it really is me! And you must be...

In the context:
“Hello, is it Mark?” — “I am indeed! And you must be James!?” ("- Hello, are you Mark? - Yes, it's me! And you must be James?")

6. I'll leave you two to get acquainted! — I will leave you to get to know each other better.

Suppose you just introduced two people to each other and now you have to leave them - the perfect phrase for such a situation!

7. Please, call me… — Please call me...

A few minutes after starting a conversation with a new acquaintance, you want to lower the degree of officialdom and invite your interlocutor to call you by name (or use a friendly, informal version of it): “And, by the way, Michael…” - “Please, call me Mike! ” ("- By the way, Michael... - You can call me Mike!")

In Russian, this is tantamount to a transition from a first name-patronymic name to a first name (full or short).

8. I almost didn't recognize you! — I hardly recognized you!

Sometimes we don't see our friends for a long time. This phrase will express your emotions from the meeting after separation.

9. Have we met before? — Have we met before?

It happens that a person greeted you, but you can’t remember who it is ... Use this phrase to find out the circumstances of your acquaintance. Yes, it will be a little embarrassing, but what else to do in such a situation? ..

10. It's good to see you again! — I'm glad to see you!

This is how they greet an old friend or acquaintance whom they have not seen for some time.

Greetings and introductory phrases

11. How are you getting on?- How are you doing?

Same as “How are you?” - "How are you?"

12. Are you doing OK?- Are you okay?

A polite way to ask a person about their condition if you know that they have had some difficulty recently.

13. Hey...! What's new?- Hi, …! What's new?

An informal greeting for a close friend or acquaintance.

14. Hey...! What's up?- Hi, …! How are you?

An option similar to the previous one, with the difference that you are probably not so interested in what news the interlocutor has.

15. Hey...! Long time no see! - Hi, …! Long time no see!

You haven't seen the person for a long time and actually want to mention this fact in your greeting.

16. Hey...! Have you been keeping busy?- Hi, …! What did you do? ( verbatim: You were busy?)

Standard greeting. The question should not be taken literally.

17. Do you mind me asking…?"Would you mind if I ask you about...

"Eyeliner" to a more personal question.

18. OK, here's the thing... - Well, the thing is this: ...

63. I really gotta go- I really have to go.

The least formal (and most colloquial) way of saying you really need to go. The best way to end a conversation between two friends!

64. OK, I'm sorry but I have to leave now!"I'm sorry, but I have to leave you!"

You need to leave while your interlocutor intends to continue the conversation - then you make it clear that you have to go!

65. See you later! See you around!- See you!

You know you will see each other soon.

66. See you in a couple of minutes! — See you in a couple of minutes!

A phrase that is said when you leave your companion for a short period of time - for example, during an event.

67. Keep in touch!- Do not get lost!

The phrase makes it clear that you want to hear from a person from time to time and, for your part, are also going to keep in touch.

68. It was nice seeing you / talking to you, take care!— It was nice to see/talk to you, take care of yourself!

A phrase to say goodbye if you know you won't see this person for a while.

69. Hope to see you again!- I hope to see you again!

This phrase can be used at the end of a conversation with a newly acquired acquaintance.

70. Say hi/hello to...!- Give my regards to …!

A concise and convenient way to ask to be reminded of your existence to someone.

End of list. What's next?

You're thrilled to have stumbled across this list of common English phrases, right? But there is a small problem...

Chances are high that you will forget most of these phrases in a few hours, and next week you will be lucky to remember at least a couple!

Don't misunderstand - we do not want to imply that you have a bad memory. Forgetting once heard information is natural, this is how a person works.

The next question logically follows from this: how to make sure that you can use these phrases in daily conversations with colleagues, friends and new acquaintances?

Learn phrases effectively!

The most effective way to remember all these phrases is by repeating them at regular intervals.

Repeat each phrase three times.

Do the same the next day.

Come back to the phrases even later - in a week or two.

This regular repetition ensures that new phrases stay in your active vocabulary. And this means that you can use them in the right situations - exactly what you need, right?

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Learning a foreign language should take place in a complex: reading books and newspapers, watching TV shows, writing essays and letters, Kato Lomb, a translator, a polyglot who mastered 16 languages, most of which she mastered on her own, said that a language can be compared to a fortress, which you need to attack from different sides. That is, in addition to working with grammar books, it is also important to read the press and fiction, communicate with representatives of other countries, listen to songs and watch foreign films in the original. Dialogue in English or another foreign language - quality learning.

How to learn new words and phrases?

Each language has certain speech clichés and features of word combinations. Many people make the mistake of memorizing only lists of individual lexical units. In the future, communication problems may arise due to the inability to combine words and make sentences. The process of mastering the language will be much easier if you initially pay more attention to phrases and phrases. New vocabulary is much better remembered if used in conversation. One of the most effective ways to absorb information and learn to speak fluently in a foreign language is to compose a dialogue on each topic in English or another language being studied. The connection of the educational process with practical activities will significantly increase the chances of mastering grammar and vocabulary in the shortest possible time.

Greeting and farewell

Any conversation begins with a greeting and ends with a farewell. So it is important to know at least the minimum that allows you to ask how the interlocutor is doing and answer a similar question. There are several basic phrases and phrases for such a case.

Acquaintance

When meeting a new person, as a rule, simple questions are asked regarding the name, profession, home country, and many others.

Here is a small number of phrases that you need to master, starting to study. This is a necessary minimum for acquaintance and communication, which can later be supplemented with other expressions.

Gratitude

Politeness is an essential part of communication. Even for those who are just starting to learn the language, the simple phrases below should be included in the English dialogue.

Apologies

The ability to ask for forgiveness is another side of etiquette that is important to master.

Any simple dialogue in English includes several of the above phrases.

Dialogue example

Using simple and most common phrases, which includes English for beginners, dialogues, as knowledge deepens, can be supplemented with new words.

With the help of simple expressions, it is quite possible to communicate at the household level. Spoken English in dialogues is one of the best ways to get used to a new language. It is important not only to learn a large number of words and understand the grammar, but also to learn how to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Dialogues in English will help you learn new vocabulary from different areas, and also, by replaying the course of a conversation in various situations, you will be more confident in building a conversation in everyday life.

Tip: English dialogues for beginners are especially necessary, but here the question arises: what topics to take and what areas to focus on first. Take simple topics that can be discussed every day.

Dialogue on the phone

Let's see what set phrases you can use when composing a telephone conversation in English.

Secretary: Good afternoon, may I help you?

Mr Johnson: Could I speak to Mr Manson, please?

S: I'm sorry, but he is in the meeting right now. Would you like to leave a message for him?

J: No, thank you, I will call back in half an hour.

S: Good afternoon, Manson's company.

J: Hello, it's Mr Johnson again. Could you tell me please, is the meeting over?

S: Oh, yes, the meeting is over, I will put you through in a few minutes, the line is busy at the moment. Will you hold?

J: Yes, I will hold. thank you.

Secretary: Good afternoon, can I help you?

Mr. Johnson: May I speak to Mr. Manson, please?

S: Sorry, but he's in a meeting right now. Would you like to leave a message for him?

D: No thanks. I'll call back in half an hour.

S: Good afternoon, Manson Company.

D: Hello, this is Mr. Johnson again. Can you tell me if the meeting is over?

S: Oh, yes, I'll connect you in a few minutes, the line is busy at the moment. Will you wait?

D: Yes, I'll wait, thanks.

Words from the dialogue

• Meeting - meeting, meeting.
• To leave a message - leave a message.
• The line - line.
• Busy - busy.
• To hold - hold the phone.
• To call back - call back.

Weather and sports are very common topics of conversation, then you will see dialogues in English on these topics with translation.

Which is faster? – Which is faster?

Sports Dialogue

A common topic of conversation is a conversation about personal hobbies - let's make a dialogue about sports in English.

Mike: Hello, Jack! Where are you going?

Jack: Hey, Mike. I'm heading to the gym right now.

M: Really? Which one?

J: The new one. He was opened last week next to the Jasmine hairdressing saloon.

M: Oh ok, will you give me a call once you are back home? If you like this gym I will join you tomorrow.

J: I will go to the basketball game tomorrow. My team is ill-prepared and I need to support it.

M: Oh I will join you for sure for this one. Would you mind?

J: No, of course not. But I thought you were in a football team.

M: Yeah, but I like watching basketball.

Mike: Hi Jack. Where are you going?

Jack: Hi Mike. Right now I'm heading to the gym.

M: Really? Which?

D: New. It opened last week next to Jasmine's hair salon.

M: Oh, okay, will you call me when you get home? If you like the gym, I'll join you tomorrow.

D: I'm going to the basketball game tomorrow. My team is poorly prepared and I want to support them.

M: Oh, this time I will definitely join you. You do not mind?

D: No, of course not. But I thought you were on the football team.

M: Yes, but I like to watch basketball.

Vocabulary

• To head - to go.
• Hairdressing saloon - hairdressing salon.
• Gym - sports hall.
• To be ill-prepared - to be poorly prepared.
• To support - support.
• To join - join.

Talk about the weather

An English weather dialogue will help you strike up a conversation with a stranger using small talk - an exchange of insignificant phrases and opinions with which you can make an acquaintance or just fill the silence and show a friendly attitude towards the interlocutor.

Rhona: Hello! What's up?

L: I'm going to the beach tomorrow. Do you want to join me?

R: Sure, but you are not going to swim, are you? It is still quite cold for swimming.

L: I know, I just want to take some pictures of the sea and seagulls. The weather will be sunny and warm.

R: Oh, that's great. I'm already tired from the storm, rain and thunder. We can play badminton if it's not windy tomorrow.

L: Sounds great! There will be no strong wind according to the weather forecast.

R: Good, till tomorrow then!

L: Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow.

Leslie: Hello!

Rhonda: Hello, how are you?

L: I'm going to the beach tomorrow. Do you want to join me?

R: Sure, but you're not going to swim, are you? It's still quite cold for swimming.

L: I know, I just want to take pictures of the sea and seagulls. The weather will be sunny and warm.

R: Oh great! I'm already tired of the storm, rain and thunder. If there is no wind tomorrow, then we can play badminton.

L: Great! According to the weather forecast, there will be no strong winds.

R: Okay, see you tomorrow then!

L: Yes, see you tomorrow!

Tip: even simple dialogues in English can be made very funny, do not rush to put your thoughts on paper - first imagine in your head whether the situation you invented will be interesting.

Dialogue in a shop - dialogue in the store

Theme "Food"

When composing a dialogue in English about food, you will touch on a fairly common topic. Food discussions can take place in a restaurant (at the restaurant), cafe (café), shop (shop) or on the street (in the street). The next situation takes place in a restaurant.

Waiter: Good afternoon, sir. Can I take your order?

Customer: Yes, I would like soy cutlets.

W: Would you like rice or potatoes with your soy cutlets?

C: Do you have French fries?

W: Certainly sir. Would you like anything else?

C: What do you recommend?

W: We have a very tasty Greek salad. It includes tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, black olives and feta cheese.

C: Sounds very tasty, I will take it.

W: Anything to drink, sir?

C: Ah, yes, bring me please a diet Coke.

W: Would you like anything for dessert?

C: Any suggestions?

W: You can choose a pie, an apple pie is my favorite.

C: Ok, I will take it then.

Waiter: Good afternoon, sir. May I take your order?

Customer: Yes, I would like soy patties.

A: Would you like rice or potatoes with soy patties?

K: Do you have french fries?

A: Of course, sir. Would you like to take something else?

A: We have a very tasty Greek salad. It includes tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, olives and feta cheese.

K: Sounds very tasty, I'll take it.

O: Any drinks, sir?

K: Oh yes, bring me a Diet Coke, please.

A: Will you have something for dessert?

K: What are your suggestions?

A: You can choose pie, my favorite is apple pie.

K: Okay, then I'll take it.

Tip: when composing dialogues in English, make them more expressive, enter simpler expressions if the conversation takes place in everyday life.

Words and expressions

• To take an order - take an order.
• Soy - soy.
• Rice - fig.
• Potato - potato.
• French fries - fried potatoes.
• To recommend - recommend.
• Salad - salad.
• Pepper - pepper.
• Tomato - tomatoes.
• Cucumber - cucumber.
• Onion - bow.
• suggestion - a suggestion.
• Pie is a pie.
• Apple is an apple.

Work talk

The following dialogue about work, written in English, takes place between two employees (co-workers, colleagues).

Lisa: Good afternoon, Jason, how is your day going?

Jason: I'm finishing the report. And what about you?

L: And I have to finish the project, today is the deadline. But I'm going to take a short break soon and drop in the canteen.

J: Great, I didn't have a lunch today. Can I join you?

J: Listen, are you working with Ellen on this project of yours?

L: Ah, how do you know?

J: Well, I saw her today doing nothing and thought that she is with someone responsible in the team. Why don't you give her any tasks?

L: My gosh, don't ask. Believe me, it is the last time I'm doing the project with her. I work twice faster when she is no around.

J: I understand you, she is something! I think she will be transferred to another department soon. The manager knows everything.

L: Good for her, the job here is too difficult for Ellen.

J: Ok, then I'll see you in 10 minutes?

L: Sure, I'll wait for you in the canteen.

Lisa: Good afternoon, how is your day?

Jason: I'm finishing my report. And how are you?

L: And I need to finish the project, today is the deadline. But I'm going to take a short break soon and look into the dining room.

D: Great, I didn't have lunch today. May I join you?

L: Of course.

D: Listen, are you working on this project of yours with Ellen?

L: Yes, how do you know?

D: Well, I saw her hanging around today and I thought she was on a team with someone in charge. Why don't you give her some task?

L: God, don't ask. Trust me, this is the last time I do a project with her. I work twice as fast when she's not around.

D: I understand you, she is something! I think she will be transferred to another department soon. The manager knows everything.

L: It's better for her, the work here is too hard for Ellen.

D: Okay, see you in 10 minutes then?

L: Of course, I'll be waiting for you in the dining room.

The words

• Responsible - responsible.
• Report - report.
• Lunch - lunch.
• Team - a team.
• Fast - fast.
• Canteen - dining room.
• To transfer - transfer.

What did they do? - What they were doing?

Family conversation

This dialogue about a family in English takes place when two children look at a photo album.

David: This is the family picture when I was 7.

Henry: I can recognize your parents next to you. And who is this old lady?

D: This is my grandma, don't you see?

H: I see now. And this is your grandpa next to the tall man. They look alike, by the way. Are they related?

D: You guessed it right. This tall man is my uncle Tom and this is my auntie Sophia.

H: And where is your sister?

D: Alexis is next to my dad.

H: She is so little, how old is she here?

David: This is a family photo from when I was 7 years old.

Henry: I can see your parents next to you. And who is this old lady?

D: This is my grandmother, can't you see?

G: Now I see, and this is your grandfather next to a tall man. By the way, they are similar. They are relatives

D: You guessed right. This tall man is my Uncle Tom, and this is my Aunt Sophia.

G: Where is your sister?

D: Alexis is next to dad.

G: She is so small, how old is she here?

Words from the dialogue

• To recognize - recognize.
• Tall - high.
• Alike - similar.
• To relate - to be related.
• To guess - guess.

Phrases from the video will also help to compose a dialogue in English:

Spoken English is speech that is used in a daily environment. These are the sayings and phrases that native speakers say in the store, at home, while meeting with friends, at a party, etc. Standard spoken phrases in English can be divided into several categories, such as ''Home and family'', ''Greetings '', ''Apologies'', ''Weather'', ''Hobby'', ''Dating'', etc.

It is important to note that colloquial phrases in English can be represented as one word ( Hello!, Hi!, Welcome!), and a collection of several words ( to tell you the truth, see you later, wish you a great day). Let's give examples of basic conversational phrases in English with translation, make interesting sentences with them and play a few situational examples. Go!

Common phrases in English: everything you need to know to keep the conversation going

So what is spoken English? The colloquial vocabulary of the English language is a kind of speech patterns, standard phrases that we use every day in our speech. The peculiarity of such English is that we use common colloquial phrases every day, without thinking about what they said. The fact is that for a basic conversational level, you need to know a minimum of vocabulary and grammar.

This is not a strict official speech, where speech constructions must be thought out to the smallest detail. The main thing here is to preserve the meaning and that one necessary phrase be interconnected with another and complement it. So you can talk to foreigners easily and without embarrassment.

We offer you to learn the basic colloquial phrases for everyday communication using tables. Below are some suggestions to consolidate the result.

English greetings and goodbyes

How to start a conversation in English? That's right, with the help of words of welcome. In the table below, consider the most popular options:

Note! These phrases are appropriate to use only in a conversational environment. Such friendliness is not suitable for an official style. Even if you are on good terms with colleagues at work, it is better to leave familiarity for cafes and at home, and at work you should adhere to corporate rules and appropriate official communication.

Reference: in addition to the classic phrases for speaking in English, there are also other options, for example, book ones. In this case, a prime example would be the word farewell, which means ‘ 'goodbye''. When we talk about this word, Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece comes to mind. AFarewelltoArms, or AfarewelltoGuns, as it is also known. The essay can be translated into Russian as "Farewell to weapons." It follows from this that the word farewell- more of a book version than a colloquial one. Just take note of this word.

After we greeted each other, to keep the conversation going, it is customary to ask how the interlocutor is doing. For this, too, there are standard phrases for communicating in English:

Note! After you have answered good,Fine or simply OK, it is appropriate to add thank you, or a simplified version of the phrase Thanks. These are basic rules of courtesy that everyone should know.

And further: remember that phrases like How are you? - an elementary example of a greeting, which is as appropriate as washing your hands before eating. This does not mean at all that the person who says the phrase is really interested in your life. It's just a greeting, nothing more. In this case, you need to answer briefly. fine,thanks, and in any case do not complain about life! In America, this is considered a sign of bad taste. That is not accepted. Personal conversations should be left for friendly conversation when talking with girlfriends at evening gatherings.

Phrases for expressing your opinion

The English language is very bright and colorful, and it is colored by individual words and phrases that we use in our conversation. One of these phrases are words to express confidence or vice versa - uncertainty.

Consider some options :

Be careful with the phrase I bet. This means that you are so sure of something that you are ready to argue. When we say I am certain, it means that you are very sure of something. But the phrases I am really pretty sure, I am absolutely sure are purely colloquial. When writing dialogues, be careful what you say.

Here are some examples to better explain the situation:

• We have a lot of things to do before we leave but we will visit all our friends, by all means => We have a lot of things to do before we leave, but we will visit all our friends no matter what became.
• I am really pretty sure that this girl was in our school canteen a few days ago => I am really pretty sure that this girl was in our school canteen a few days ago.
• Do you think that this is our new teacher? – Yes, I am asbolutely sure => Do you think this is our new teacher? - Yes, I'm quite sure.
• I am certain that these questions will be on agenga today => I am certain that these questions will be on the agenda today.
• These boys are no doubt the examples of real gentleman => These boys are undoubtedly examples of real gentleman.
• These people are by no means be blamed => These people should never be blamed.

Expressing uncertainty

Note! I guess has a synonym - I think. Both options are used when the speaker is not quite sure what he is saying. But... The first option means - I guess, the second - I think. In any case, the parallel between them is quite thin and both options are appropriate when a person is in uncertainty. But! There is still a slight difference. The fact is that I guess is an informal variant that is typical for American English. In the British English phrasebook, we see the option I think. Spoken English for beginners, as you can see, also has its own nuances. So be careful when you start talking in general terms.

Another pair of synonyms - maybe/perhaps. Both words mean => maybe maybe. The only difference: maybe- the option is more for oral speech. In the written style, the word is also used, but purely in a colloquial environment. At that time perhaps is more formal and often used in writing.

Here are some examples for better understanding:

• I think she knows better than you. Last time she did her best, as always => I think she knows better than you. Last time, she did her best, as always.
• I guess we would better buy white flowers. I always see them in your sister's bedroom => I think we should buy white flowers. I always see them in your sister's bedroom.
• Maybe your parents will be tolerant and agree to take this homeless dog => Maybe your parents will be tolerant and agree to take this homeless dog.
• I am not sure they come home tonight => I am not sure they will come home tonight.
• You see, the reason is, I am not quite sure, if they really understood the task => See, the reason is that I'm not quite sure they really understood the task.

When we want to speak our mind to show/express our opinion), then we also use certain words and phrases. They make the conversation livelier and richer.

Consider the phrases in the sentences:

• To tell you the truth, things are much better than you think => To tell you the truth, things are much better than you think.
• To be honest, your new hair-do is not so good as you wished => To be honest, your new hair-do is not as good as you wanted.
• It seems to me that these guys have all skills to success => It seems to me that these guys have all the skills to succeed.
• To my mind, black is not the best way to color the walls => In my opinion, black is not the best way to paint walls.
• In my opinion, you had to study harder to pass this exam. There is no one to blame but you => In my opinion, you should have studied harder to pass the exam. The only one to blame is you.
• In my humble opinion, this dress doesn't suit you any more => In my humble opinion, this dress doesn't suit you anymore.

Expression of consent

Everyone knows that when we agree with something, we say yes. But this is not the only word by which you can express your agreement. Consider other words and phrases =>

A few sentences with words and phrases of agreement:

• This time I will wear blue dress, and you - red. – Deal! => This time I will take the blue dress and you the red one. - Deal!
• We had to add less flour in dough because it is too thick. It won't be delicious. – I agree with you. We added too much flour => We should have added less flour to the dough because it is too dense. It won't taste good. - Agree with you. We added too much flour.
• Will you come with us tomorrow? – Sure! I have nothing to do => Will you come with us tomorrow? - Of course! I have nothing to do.
• There will be a great party tomorrow. And there is a dress code. We all have to wear gorgeous dresses of lilac colour. Will you come? – I guess so => ​​There will be a big party tomorrow. Dress code announced. We should all be in gorgeous purple dresses. You will come? - I think yes.

Reference: word Absolutely means consent and should not be translated as absolutely. It is not right. Correct translation -> I completely agree with you, of course, of course. The correct option must be chosen based on the context.

Note! There is an interesting phrase in English Ican't (couldn'tt)agreemore, which means I can't help but agree. If you want to make conversational speech more colorful, and a dry topic lively, do not neglect interesting expressions.

Here is an example in a sentence:

• This cake is so delicious I want to give you one more piece! — I can't agree more! => This cake is so delicious that I want to give you another piece! - I can't help but agree!

We express disagreement

It can be seen from the table that the words we use to indicate disagreement are quite interesting. In addition to the standard Idon'tthinkso and Ofcoursenot, other phrases are used in colloquial speech. Consider them in sentences =>

• Yesterday I saw your girl with another guy! – You must be kidding! She was with me waiting for my parents! => Yesterday I saw your girlfriend with another guy! - You must be joking! She was with me, we were waiting for my parents!
• Tomorrow I and your sister will visit our friends. You will stay home cleaning the house. – Nothing of the king. I go with you! => Tomorrow your sister and I will visit our friends. You stay at home and clean up. - Nothing like this. I'm coming with you!
• Today we are going to bake bread. We have everything we need. Let us start! Are you kidding? I bought everything for pizza, as you asked me. Give me back my money! => Today we will bake bread! We have everything we need. Let's start! - Are you kidding? I bought everything for the pizza, just like you asked me to. Give me back my money!
• I will buy you a beautiful dress for the evening. It costs 10,000 dollars. Are you satisfied with the price? – Absolutely not. I will find another one. This one is too expensive => I will buy you a beautiful dress for this evening. It costs $10,000. Are you satisfied with the price? - Of course not. I will find another dress. It's too expensive.
• I solved the problem in the way we decided yesterday. Everything should be correct. - I don't agree with you. You have done something wrong. The system works not in an appropriate way. The head is unsatisfied => I solved the problem the way we did yesterday. Everything must be right. - I disagree with you. You did something wrong. The system is not working properly. The head is dissatisfied .

The use of such phrases in colloquial speech makes it more beautiful and pleasant. You should not forget about the elements of politeness even when talking with relatives and friends. A few examples:

• What about your close friends? Don't you want to invite them? We will have a lot of fun! => What about your close friends? Would you like to invite them? It will be a lot of fun!
• Can I offer you one more slice of lemon? This will make your tea more tasty => May I offer you another slice of lemon? This will make your tea taste better.
• Of course this is your deal but I will recommend you to listen to our advices => Of course it's up to you, but I would advise you to listen to our advices.
• Would you like to come with us? We have one more seat in the car => Would you like to come with us? We have one more seat in the car.
• Why don't you give all your old things to homeless people? They will be grateful to you! => Why don't you give all your old things to homeless people? They will be very grateful to you!

Important! If I were you -> a phrase from a conditional sentence that makes up its element. Pay attention to how such sentences are formed:

• If I were you, I would buy this dress => I would buy this dress if I were you.
• I would be silent if I were you => If I were you, I would be silent.

As you noticed, the second part of the conditional sentence is formed by the method would+verb. Wherein If I were you can stand both at the beginning and at the end of a phrase (if you forgot something, grammar will help you repeat the necessary material). The meaning itself does not change when rearranged.

What words to express feelings and evaluate them

We use these phrases for each individual case to compose sentences =>

• What the hell! What did you do with my new coat! It is all dirty! => What the hell! What have you done with my new coat! It's all dirty!
• I am so glad for you! You were one of the brightest student in the university so you deserve that job! Congratulations! => I'm so happy for you! You were one of the smartest students at the university, so you deserve this job! Congratulations!
• Did you bake this cake by yourself? Fantastic! It is so delicious! => Did you bake this cake yourself? Awesome! Very tasty!
• Hello! How are you? I heard you bought a new house! - Hi! good, thanks. But it could be better if my wife consulted me before buying this house! => Hello! How do you? I heard you bought a new house! - Hi! Well thank you. But it might have been better if my wife had consulted with me before buying this house!
• I will not come with you tomorrow. I have not enough money to pay for this journey. – Oh, what a pity! We will bring you a souvenir! => I will not go with you tomorrow. I don't have enough money to pay for this trip. - Oh, what a pity! We'll bring you a souvenir!
• Look at my new bycicle! It is the last model! – Cool! I always wanted the same! => Look at my new bike! This is the latest model! - Cool! I've always wanted one!

Summing up

Colloquial English vocabulary is colorful and varied, and so is your everyday speech. The important thing is that in order to speak well in a spoken language, complex grammar is not needed. Of course, you need to know the basics, but the subtleties can be left for a formal setting.

In the article, we have given examples of the most popular colloquial phrases and divided them into topics that you can conveniently distribute for daily study. Learn words and phrases little by little, be sure to compose examples and mentally imagine different situations. Knowing colloquial phrases for communication, you can easily communicate with foreigners, even as a novice student. It's simple: the main thing is to be confident in your abilities and conquer new peaks every day.

Develop your systematics and improve your knowledge. Get good dictionaries full of lexical rules and learn something new day by day, and indeed, throughout the day, when you have a free minute. Remember: success comes to those who do not give up and strive for excellence! So let yourself be successful!

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