HOW TO INTERRUPT PEOPLE POLITELY

• Sorry for interrupting but….
• May I interrupt for a minute?
• May I say something here?
• Can I stop you there for a moment?
• Just a moment, I’d like to….
• I don’t mean to intrude, but . . .
• May I have a word?
• Excuse me, but…
• Do you mind if I interrupt you?
• If you don’t mind, I’d like to mention something.
• Sorry to butt in, but may I just ask…
• Before you move on, I’d like to say something.
• Do you mind if I jump in here?
• Can I just add something here?

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How To Show Your Sympathy To Other People

• That’s too bad.
• That’s so sad.
• I’m sorry. What bad luck!
• I hope things get better soon.
• It would be OK soon.
• I hope you feel better soon.
• What a pity!
• Oh, that’s terrible.
• Be patient, it would be better soon.
• I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
• Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
• I know how it feels.
• You must be very upset about it.

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Making Suggestions And Giving Advice

• I think you should go home early.
• Why don’t you join an English club?
• You’d better wake up early.
• Let’s have dinner together.
• What about having a cup of coffee with me?
• How about going to the cinema?
• Don’t you think it would be a good idea to have a picnic.
• If I were you, I’d call her.
• You may want to try on this T-shirt.
• Perhaps you could take an umbrella with you.
• It’s better for you to sleep a little more.

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Asking For Permission

• Can I use your pen, please?
• Is it okay if I sit here?
• May I use your computer?
• May I come in?
• Do you mind if I turn down the TV?
• Would you mind if I opened the window?
• If you don’t mind, I’d like to smoke.
• I wonder if I could borrow your car for a few days.
• Would it be all right if I borrowed your phone?

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How To Make An Offer

• Would you like something to drink?
• Would you like me to open the door?
• Can I help you?
• Can I give you a hand?
• Let me help you.
• Do you want some more tea?
• Do you want me to turn down the TV?
• I’d happy to take you to the airport.
• May I offer you a cup of coffee.

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10 Different Ways To Say “I’M SURE”

• Yes, I am certain.
• I’m a hundred percent certain …
• I’m absolutely sure.
• I have no doubt about it.
• I’m sure about it.
• I don’t think there can be any doubt about ….
• I’m positive.
• I’m quite sure about it.
• I’m no doubt about it.
• I’m absolutely certain that…

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Talking About Time

• I can’t tell you exactly what time we will arrive.
• It’s too late now.
• Don’t waste your time doing nothing.
• I didn’t think it was so late.
• We have plenty of time.
• Give me a little more time.
• It’s time to leave.
• It’s almost time to go home.
• Time went by so fast.

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​​How to Accept a Compliment

• How kind of you to say so.
• It’s nice of you to say so.
• It’s very kind of you to say that.
• Really? I’m not sure about that, actually.
• Thank you.
• Thanks a lot.
• I’m glad you like it.
• It was nothing really.
• I’m delighted to hear that.
• Thanks for your compliment.

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​​How to Give Compliments

• What a nice dress!
• You look very good in that suit.
• This tie looks nice on you.
• You look great.
• You look very handsome.
• You have a nice voice.
• I like your haircut.
• This dish is delicious.
• What a beautiful house!
• What a nice apartment!

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​​📚 Useful Expressions

• Could you speak up a little, please?
• Could you please say that again?
• Could you please repeat that?
• Would you mind spelling that for me?
• How do you pronounce this word?
• What do you mean by this?
• I’m sorry, what do you mean?
• What is this thing called in English?
• Please speak slowly.
• Please repeat what you said.

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​​12 Different Ways To Say “HELLO”

• How are you?
• How are you doing?
• I’m glad to see you.
• How do you do?
• What’s up?
• How’s it going?
• How have you been?
• What’s going on?
• How are things?
• Long time no see.
• It’s been too long.
• I’m so happy to see you again.

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​​12 Different Ways To Say “GOODBYE”

• Bye for now!
• See you!
• Talk to you later!
• Catch up with you later.
• I hope to see you soon.
• See you next time.
• It was nice meeting you.
• It was really great to see you, catch you later.
• All the best, bye.
• Take care!
• Stay in touch.
• I’ve got to go now.

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Different Ways To Accept An Apology

▪️ That’s all right!
▫️ Don’t worry about it.
▪️ Forget it!
▫️ No problem.
▪️ Never mind. It doesn’t really matter.
▫️ No big thing.
▪️ It’s not your fault.
▫️ Please don’t blame yourself.
▪️ Think nothing of it.

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🔟 Different Ways To Say "IT'S EASY"

▪️ It's a doddle.
▫️ Easy peasy.
▪️ There's nothing to it.
▫️ Anyone can do it.
▪️ It's childsplay.
▫️ It's a walk in the park.
▪️ It's not rocket science.
▫️ It's easy as pie.
▪️ It's easy as a,b,c.
▫️ I can do it with my eyes shut.

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HOW TO GIVE GOOD NEWS

Giving good news

• I’ve got some good news for you…
• I’ve got a bit of good news for you…
• I’m really pleased to tell you…
• I’m really happy to inform you that…
• I have some amazing news for you…
• Are you ready for this? I’ve got some great news for you….
• I’m so excited to tell you that …

Responding to good news

• I’m so glad to hear that!
• That’s great!
• Sounds great!
• That’s wonderful!
• Incredible!
• Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
• Really? Are you serious?
• I can’t believe that!

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Talking About Jobs and Occupations

• What do you do?
• What do you do for a living?
• I’ve got a part-time job.
• Where do you work?
• I work from home.
• I work in a factory.
• I work as a doctor.
• I’m looking for a job.
• I’m a teacher.
• I’m not working at the moment.
• I’m unemployed.
• I do the paperwork.
• I have my own business.
• Do you like your job?

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Asking and Giving Directions

• Excuse me, do you know where the bookstore is?
• How can I get to the train station from here?
• Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus station?
• Can you show me the way to the post office?
• Excuse me, where is the hospital?
• Can you show me on the map?
• What’s the best way to get to the airport?
• What’s the fastest way to the airport?
• How far is it to the stadium from here?
• What street is this?
• Is this the way to the police station?
• Is there a supermarket near here?
• Can you give me directions to the gas station?

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How to Express your feelings

• I’m very happy right now.
• I don’t think I can be any happier right now.
• I feel a little sad.
• It’s been a difficult day.
• He made her very angry.
• I’ve been in a bad mood all day.
• I’m mad at his behavior.
• I feel very depressed today.
• You seem a little blue today.
• I’ve got a headache and I feel terrible.

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How to Express Your Preferences

• I prefer tea to coffee.
• I’d prefer to have some water.
• I like tea better than coffee.
• I prefer reading books.
• I prefer jogging to running.
• I’d prefer living in a city to living in the country.
• I would rather go home.
• I’d rather stay at home than go out.
• I’d rather play football than golf.

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HOW TO GIVE GOOD NEWS

Giving good news

• I’ve got some good news for you…
• I’ve got a bit of good news for you…
• I’m really pleased to tell you…
• I’m really happy to inform you that…
• I have some amazing news for you…
• Are you ready for this? I’ve got some great news for you….
• I’m so excited to tell you that …

Responding to good news

• I’m so glad to hear that!
• That’s great!
• Sounds great!
• That’s wonderful!
• Incredible!
• Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
• Really? Are you serious?
• I can’t believe that!

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