Basic English Phrases for Introducing Yourself and Making Friends
1. Hi! I am [Name]. (And you?)
2. Nice to meet you.
3. Where are you from?
4. What do you do?
5. What do you like to do (in your free time)?
6. What is your phone number?
7. Do you have Facebook?
Basic English Phrases for Anywhere
8. Thanks so much.
9. I really appreciate…
10. Excuse me.
11. I am sorry.
12. What do you think?
13. How does that sound?
14. That sounds great.
15. (Oh,) never mind.
Basic Phrases for Learning English
16. I am learning English.
17. I do not understand.
18. Could you repeat that please?
19. Could you please talk slower?
20. Thank you. That helps a lot.
21. What does _____ mean?
22. How do you spell that?
23. What do you mean?
Basic English Phrases for Shopping
24. Can you help me?
25. I am looking for…
26. Do you have this [object] in a different color?
27. I do not know my size.
28. I need this in a size ______
29. Where can I find [item]?
30. How much does this/that cost?
31. I do not need a bag.
32. Can someone help me carry this out?
33. Can I have this delivered?
Basic English Phrases for Work
34. How can I help you?
35. I will be with you in a moment.
36. What time is our meeting?
37. Please call me (back) at…
38. (Oh really?) Actually, I thought…
39. When is the deadline?
40. I am (just) about to [verb]…
