Dialogue in English: basic phrases and examples of their use. English phrasebook of everyday phrases and expressions

Many have to lead workers telephone conversations in English... For some business conversation on the phone in English- it's a simple matter, but still for many speaking on the phone in English- this is stress, especially until it becomes a habit and does not become a routine.

Today we'll talk about how to properly build a dialogue on the phone, let's pay attention to special vocabulary, we'll arm ourselves with useful phrases for talking on the phone in English.

Let's start with the vocabulary you need to know in order to feel more confident during a conversation.

Lexicon for telephone conversations.

Types of phone calls:

	Call at the expense of the subscriber
	Local call
A long distance call / a trunk call	Long distance call
	Personal call
	Urgent call

Useful nouns:

Useful verbs and expressions

Answer a call / Pick up	Pick up the phone
	Request a call
Call / phone / ring up	Call
Connect / put through	Call
Cut off / disconnect	Disconnect
Get someone over the phone	To find someone on the phone
	Hang up
Hold on / hold the line	Wait by the phone
	Leave a message
	To make a call
	Find out / settle
Speak over the phone	Talking on the phone

Call back / phone back	call back

Let's go directly to talking on the phone in English.

We answer the call.

Answering a call in English, you need to inform the subscriber where he called and say hello. Examples of phrases:

NSCompany,goodmorning.- Company X, good morning.
Green "s office, can I help you?- Mr. Green's office, how can I help?
Sale Department speaking.- The sales department is in touch.
John Green speaking. / This is John Smith... - John Green is on the phone.
JohnGreenhere.- John Green is on the phone. (informal version)

If you call someone, in response to the greeting, you need to introduce yourself and clarify the purpose of your call. This can be done as follows.

Good morning, Greg Smith speaking. I "d like to speak to Mr. Brown, please... - Good morning, Greg Smith says. I would like to speak with Mr. Brown.
CouldyouputmethroughtoMr.Brownplease? - Could you put me in touch with Mr. Brown, please?
I 'dliketospeaktoMr.Brownaboutdeliveries,please... - I would like to speak with Mr. Brown about the supply, please.
I am (just) calling to inform you ...- I'm (just) calling to inform you ...

Imagine this situation, you pick up the phone, but the person the caller needs is temporarily absent. Alternatively, you can use the phrases:

Green has stepped away from his desk for a moment. I expect him back very shortly.- Mr. Smith just came out for a minute. He'll be back soon.
He is not in at the moment.- At the moment he is not.
He is not in just now.- At the moment he is not.
He is out of the office at the moment... - He left the office at the moment.
He has left for the day.- He left town for a day.
I "m afraid he is out / away / off at the moment. Can I take a message?“I’m afraid he’s not there at the moment.” What shall I tell to him?
May I take a message?- May I receive a message?
Would you like to leave a message?- Would you like to leave information for him?
MayIhavehimcallyou?- Tell him to call you back?
I 'lltellhimyoucalled.- I'll tell him you called.
I'll have him to phone you.- I'll tell him to call you back.
I'll give him your message as soon as he gets back.- I'll give him your message as soon as he gets back.
I'll ask him to give you a call.- I'll ask him to call you back.

If during the conversation you did not understand something - do not hesitate to ask again. This can be done using the following phrases.

I'm sorry. Ididn 'tgetthename (number).- Sorry, I didn't hear the name (phone number).
Wouldyourepeatthatnumber,please?- Could you repeat the phone number?
Wouldyouspellthatforme,please?- Could you spell it?
Did you say ...?- You said...?
Let me repeat to make sure I understand what you said... “Let me repeat it to make sure I understand you correctly.
I want to be sure that I have this right.- I want to make sure I understand you correctly.
I "dliketobesurethatIunderstand.- I would like to make sure that I understand you.
That’s ... (repeat number or spelling the name), isn’t it? - This is ... (repeat number or last name), isn't it?

If during a conversation, you need to be distracted for a while - use the following phrases:

Hold on just a moment, please.- Wait a minute at the phone.
Ihaveanothercall;willyouholdon,please?- They call me on another phone, could you wait a minute?
Holdon;I 'llbewithyouinamoment.- Wait by the phone, please, I'll be back on the phone soon.
Please hold on while I get that information. Thank you for waiting... - Please wait while I receive information. Thanks for waiting.

If you need to make an appointment by phone, you can say the following.

I "m phoning to arrange a meeting.- I'm calling to make an appointment.
I'd like to see Mr. Jones. IshefreeonMonday? - I'd like to meet Mr. Jones. Is he free on Monday?
How about 2 o "clock?- How about 2 hours?
Is he coming there soon?- Will he be back soon?
Are you meeting the clients tomorrow? - Are you meeting with clients tomorrow?
CouldyoumanageMonday?- Can you do it on Monday?
What about Tuesday?- How about Tuesday?
Shall we say two o "clock?- Say, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon?
I'm sorry, I "m out all day.- Excuse me, I won't be at my place all day.
Tuesday would be fine.- Tuesday suits me

How do I end a phone call in English? It's that simple!

Thank you for calling, Mr. Green. I'm glad I was able to help.- Thanks for the call, Mr. Green. I was glad to help you.
You "rewelcome,sir.Goodbye.- Please, sir. Goodbye.
I look forward to seeing you.- Looking forward to our meeting.

Telephone conversation in English. Examples of dialogues.

Dialogue over the phone 1.

Receptionist 1: Cassat Company. Can I help you?

Patrick: Yes, I would like to speak to Mr. Green please.

Receptionist 1: Do you have an extension for him?

Patrick: No, I don "t, but I know he is in the delivery department.

Receptionist 1: Hold on, please. I "ll ring that department.

Patrick: Thank you.

Receptionist 2: Delivery department, Miss Elliot.

Patrick: Mr. Green, please.

Receptionist 2: Mr. Green is on the other line at the moment. May I tell him who "s calling?

Patrick: This is Patrick Brown. Mrs. Priesley suggested that I call him.

Receptionist 2: Will you hold on or would you like to leave a message?

Patrick: I "ll hold on, thank you.

Mr. Green: Mr. Green speaking; can I help you?

Patrick: Yes, my name is Patrick Brown. A mutual friend of ours, Susan Priesley, referred me to you. I am interested in changing careers, and she thought you would be a valuable source of information for me.

Mr. Green: Mrs. Priesley, of course. How can I help you?

Patrick: I would like very much to come up and speak with you. Would you be willing to give me a few minutes of your time?

Mr. Green: Well, my schedule is a little tight. When were you thinking of meeting?

Patrick: Whenever it is convenient for you.

Mr. Green: Well, can you make it after five o'clock some day next week?

Patrick: Yes, I can.

Mr. Green: Fine, then how is 5:15, Wednesday, at my office?

Patrick: Next Wednesday at 5:15 is fine. Thank you very much, Mr. Green.

Mr. Green: You "re welcome. Hold on - my secretary will give you directions.

Patrick: Thank you. See you Wednesday.

Dialogue over the phone 2.

Switchboard: Company X. Can I help you?

Phillip: Could I speak to Mr. Brown, please?

Secretary: Just a moment, please. ... ... ... I "m afraid his line" s engaged.

Phillip: I "ll hold, (music)

Switchboard: Sorry to keep you waiting, (music)

Secretary: Mr. Brown "s office.

Phillip: Can I speak to Mr. Brown, please? This is Phillip Morris from Haxter Computers.

Secretary: I "m afraid he" s in a meeting. Can I take a message?

Phillip: Yes. Could you ask him to call me back. My name is Phil Morris - M-O-R-R-I-S. My number is 308 2017 and my extension is 462.

Secretary: Phil Morris. 308-2170 extension 462

Phillip: No, 2017, not 2170..

Secretary: Sorry, 308-2017 extension 462.

Phillip: That "s right. I" ll be in all the day.

Secretary: Right, thank you, Mr. Morris. Goodbye. Goodbye.

I hope these phrases for speaking on the phone in English, as well as the examples of dialogues, have helped you. Good luck with your international phone calls!

Hello my dear readers!

This morning, sitting with a cup of coffee on the balcony and reading the latest news on BBC World News, I once again wondered: why do most of us learn a foreign language for so long, but we still can't perfect it? Why, from childhood, we spend our days learning new rules, writing out new words, and news in English, but when faced with real spoken language, we fall into a stupor. Why do we feel like our vocabulary is as thick as a toothpick at times like this?

And now, asking myself more and more questions, I found the answer in another question: how do you generally learn new vocabulary in English? Statistically, two-thirds of language learners learn just single vocabulary words. And you among them? I suggest that today you try to start doing everything in a completely different direction with me. Namely: to learn exactly colloquial phrases in English with translation.

Content:

Everything you need for everyday conversation

Yes, no matter how much I would like to fit everything I want into this short article, alas, I will have to choose only the best. And only then, my dears, you will have to independently go on a journey of useful expressions of English speech (of course, on this journey I will be happy to become your fellow traveler).

I provide you with the following interesting expressions on various topics for you to study:

Sorry for being late ... - Sorry for being late.
Sorry for interrupting you ... - Forgive me for interfering ...
It turned out to be ... - It turned out ...
I meant well ... - I wanted the best.
It didn’t work out ... - It didn't work.
He backed out. - He backed up.
Let us clean everything up. - Let's find out everything.
It is none of your business. - That is none of your business.
Make up your mind. - Make up your mind.
What is the use? - What's the point?
Don’t take rush steps. - Do not take hasty steps.
I see. - I realized).
There is no use …- It's useless…
Sooner or later ... - Sooner or later.
Time is up. - Time is over.
Play for time ... - To play for time.
In no time. - Instantly.
Frоm time to time. - Occasionally.
From now on. - From now on.
Take your time. - Do not rush.

Many of these phrases sound a little familiar, which means you should only use them with people you know well. But most of them are general, which are suitable for completely different situations.

By the way, about situations ... Soon I will begin to publish precisely "situational" materials that you can immediately apply in your practice. Be sure to click on the "subscribe" button under this article or in the sidebar on the right if you don't want to miss the fun;).

Travel phrases

We all love to travel without a doubt. Modern reality asserts: on any trip, be it a one-day visit to a granny in another country or a full-fledged trip to the other end of the world, you cannot get by with a primitive set of phrases, such as: "Thank you", "Where is the museum?", and "How much does it cost?"... At least in addition to the greetings, you will have to learn the most popular expressions for tourists: about checking into a hotel, about food, about shopping and, of course, about local attractions.

Some of them are presented below:

I need your help. - I need your help.
I'm hungry \ thirsty. - I'm hungry / thirsty.
I am feeling sick. - I feel bad.
I have a headache \ stomachache. - I have a headache / stomach ache.

Useful phrases when checking into a hotel:

I need a double \ single room. - I need a double / single room.
I have a room reserved. -I booked a room.
What time is breakfast served? - What time is breakfast served?

The most useful expressions when walking around the city:

Tell me, please, where is the underground station \ supermarket \ currency exchange office? - Can you please tell me where is the bus stop \ supermarket \ currency exchange?
What bus should I take to get to ...? - What bus can I get to ...
I want to buy a monthly metro pass \ bus pass. - I would like to buy a metro / bus pass for a month.
I want to pay by a credit card \ in cash. - I want to pay by credit card / cash?
May I have the bill, please? - May I get the bill?

If you are not indifferent to the topic of tourism, please visit, where you will find comprehensive knowledge for traveling abroad.

Business phrases

Like any ambitious person, you will certainly pay attention to foreign suppliers, or foreign buyers (with whom it is possible) in running your business. And in order not to look ridiculous, even if there is a professional translator at the negotiations, knowledge of the basic expressions of business topics is simply vital. By the way, you will find even more business expressions and words.

So here are some useful business phrases:

Give me, please, your name and number ... - Please give me your name and phone number ...
Thank you for enquiring \ interest in… - Thank you for your interest…
Answering your question ... -Answering your question about ...
I look forward to ... - I am looking forward…
Our company deals with producing ... - Our company is engaged in the production of ...
Our company confirms \ approves ... - Our company confirms ...
According to the agreement ... - According to the contract…
We would be glad to cooperate \ collaborate with you ... - We will be glad to cooperate with you ...
We are interested in your business offer ... - We are interested in your commercial proposal ...
I would like to pay your attention to ... - I would like to draw your attention to the fact that ...

Many more thematic words, phrases and expressions in different business sectors - you can find in!

Want some more goodies? Then, to summarize all of the above, I leave a few notes for you:

Always learn ready-made expressions, not individual words. Once you have learned just the words, you will never have the slightest idea how to use them.
Learn basic phrases like "Our Father" and use them whenever possible.
Break up the vocabulary for study by different topics so that a complete and vivid picture forms in your head.
Teach them in the most appropriate form for you: make mindmar and tables, watch movies and listen to audio, in online programs and in the form of games. Anything that helps you learn new vocabulary faster and better will be welcome.
Always learn new words and phrases along with pronunciation. And it is desirable (but not necessary) to listen to direct recordings of the media.

As I said at the very beginning, my dears, I cannot fit into this article all the richness of English speech that has been accumulating over the centuries. But I tried to squeeze all the best especially for you. I sincerely hope that these expressions will only serve as a starting point on the path of your language learning.

So, for all your best wishes, the best base is to memorize basic expressions, not words! And on my blog I am ready to help you at any time and give you the most necessary and timely information.

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And for today I tell you "goodbye";)

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

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

Acquaintance

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

Have you just been introduced to a stranger and want to tell him how pleasant this meeting is to you? This 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 well-known person, it's time to say this phrase.

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

Sometimes a new person needs to be made clear that they are welcome. Tell him these words, 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 to 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.

Let's say you've just introduced two people to each other and now you need to leave them - perfect for this 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! " ("- Speaking of which, Michael ... - You can call me Mike!")

In Russian, this is tantamount to the transition from a name-patronymic to a 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 meeting after separation.

9. Have we met before? - Have we met you before?

It happens that a person greeted you, but you cannot remember who it is ... Use this phrase to find out the circumstances of your acquaintance. Yes, it will be a little awkward, 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 with whom they have not seen for a while.

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 recently had some difficulty.

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

An informal greeting for a close friend or acquaintance.

14. Hi, ...! What's up?- Hey, …! 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. Hi, ...! Long time no see! - Hey, …! Long time no see!

You have not seen the person for a long time and, in fact, you want to mention this fact in your greeting.

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

Standard greeting. The question should not be taken literally.

17. Do you mind me asking…?“You don’t mind if I ask you about ...

A lead-in to a more personal question.

18. OK, here’s the thing... - Well, the point is as follows: ...

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

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

64. OK, I'm sorry but I have to leave now!- I beg your pardon, 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 uttered 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 the person from time to time and from your side 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 goodbye phrase 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 new acquaintance.

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

A laconic and convenient way to ask to remind someone of your existence.

End of the list. What's next?

Are you thrilled to have stumbled upon this list of conversational English phrases, isn't it? But there is a small problem ...

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

Don't get me wrong - we don't mean to imply that you have a bad memory. It is natural to forget once heard information, that is how a person is made.

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 memorize all of these phrases is by repeating them at regular intervals.

Repeat each phrase three times.

Do the same the next day.

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

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

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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, when meeting with friends, on a visit, etc. Standard conversational phrases in English can be divided into several categories, such as Home and Family, Greetings '', '' Apologies '', '' Weather '', '' Hobbies '', '' 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). We will give examples of basic conversational phrases in English with translation, compose interesting sentences with them and act out several situational examples. Go!

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

So what exactly is spoken English? Colloquial vocabulary of English language Are peculiar 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 we 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 structures must be thought out to the smallest detail. The main thing here is to keep the meaning and that one necessary phrase is interconnected with another and complements it. This way you can talk to foreigners easily and without embarrassment.

We offer you to learn 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 greeting. Let's look at the most popular options in the table below:

Good afternoon	good day
Good morning	Good morning
Good evening	good evening
Hi!	Hey!
Hello!	Hey! (Hello!)
See you tomorrow!	See you tomorrow!
Good bye (Bye)	Bye!

Note! This phrase is appropriate to use exclusively in a colloquial environment. Such friendliness is not suitable for formal style. Even if you are at work with colleagues in good relationship, then familiarity is better left for the cafe and at home, and at work, corporate rules and appropriate formal communication should be adhered to.

reference: in addition to the classic phrases for speaking in English, there are also other options, for example, book ones. In this case, the word farewell which means ‘ 'goodbye''... When we talk about this word, a masterpiece by Ernest Hemingway comes to mind AFarewelltoArms, or AfarewelltoGuns, as it is also known. The composition can be translated into Russian as "Farewell to Arms." It follows from this that the word farewell- rather a book version than a spoken one. Just take this word for yourself.

After we greeted each other, in order to maintain the conversation, it is customary to ask how the interlocutor is doing. For this, there are also standard phrases for communication in English:

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

And further: remember that phrases like How are you? - a rudimentary example of a greeting that is as appropriate as washing your hands before eating. This does not mean that the person who says the phrase is really interested in your life. This is just a greeting, nothing more. In this case, you need to give a short answer. Fine,thanks, and never complain about life! In America, this is considered a sign of bad taste. This is not accepted. Personal conversations should be left for friendly conversation when talking with girlfriends at night gatherings.

Phrases for expressing your opinion

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

Let's consider some options :

Be careful with the phrase I bet. This means that you are so sure about 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 mindful of what you say.

Here are some examples to better clarify 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 several days ago => I'm 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 subtle and both options are appropriate when a person is in uncertainty. But! There is still a slight difference. The point is, I guess is an informal variation that is typical of American English. In the British English phrasebook, we see a variant of I think. Conversational English for beginners, as you can see, also has its own nuances. Therefore, be careful when you start talking in general phrases.

Another pair of synonyms - maybe /perhaps... Both words mean => maybe maybe... The only difference is: maybe- the option is more for speaking. In the written style, the word is also used, but purely in a colloquial environment. At that time perhaps is more formal and is 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. The last time she did everything as best she could, 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'm not sure if they come home tonight.
You see, the reason is, I am not quite sure, if they really understood the task =>

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

Consider phrases in sentences:

To tell you the truth, things are much better than you think => In 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 hairdo is not as good as you wanted it to be.
It seems to me that these guys have all skills to success => I think 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 most the best way to paint the 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.

Consent

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

Several sentences with words and phrases of consent:

This time I will wear blue dress, and you - red. - Deal! => This time I will take the blue dress and you will take 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 thick. It won't turn out tasty. - I agree with you. We've 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 color. Will you come? - I guess so => There's a big party tomorrow. Dress code announced. We should all be in gorgeous lilac dresses. You will come? - I think yes.

reference: word Absolutely means consent and does not need to be translated as absolutely... It is not right. Correct translation -> I completely agree with you, certainly, of course. Correct option must be chosen based on context.

Note! There is an interesting phrase in English Ican ’t (couldn ’t)agreemore which means I can not disagree... If you want to make the spoken language more colorful, and the dry topic - lively, do not neglect interesting expressions.

Let's give 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 slice! - I can not disagree!

We disagree

As you can see from the table, the words we use to indicate disagreement are pretty interesting. Besides the standard Idon 'tthinkso and Ofcoursenot, v colloquial speech other phrases are also used. 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’re probably 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 will 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, as 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'll 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 in the same way as we solved yesterday. Everything should be right. - I disagree with you. You did something wrong. The system is not working properly. The manager is dissatisfied .

The use of such phrases in colloquial speech makes it more beautiful and enjoyable. You should not forget about the elements of politeness even when talking to loved ones and acquaintances. A few examples:

What about your close friends? Don’t you want to invite them? We will have a lot of fun! => How 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 lemon slice? This will make your tea more delicious.
Of course this is your deal but I will recommend you to listen to our advices => Of course this is your own business, but I would advise you to listen to our advice.
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 place 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 stuff to homeless people? They will be very grateful to you!

Important! If I were you -> phrase from conditional sentence, its constituent element. Notice 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 appear both at the beginning and at the end of a phrase (if you forgot something, grammar will help you repeat required material). The very meaning does not change when rearranged.

How to express feelings and evaluate them

We use these phrases for each separate case for writing 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 buy this house! => Hello! Like you? I heard you bought a new house! - Hey! OK, thanks. But it could be better if my wife 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 won't 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 always wanted the same!

Summing up

The colloquial vocabulary of the English language is colorful and varied, and it does the same in your everyday speech. The important thing is that in order to speak well in a colloquial 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 by topics that you can conveniently distribute for study for every day. Learn words and phrases little by little, be sure to write examples and mentally imagine different situations. Knowing the 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 heights every day.

Develop your taxonomy and improve your knowledge. Get good dictionaries full of lexical rules, and learn something new day by day, and indeed, during the day, when you have a free minute. Remember: success comes to someone who doesn't give up and strives for excellence! So let yourself be successful!

Learn and improve yourself!

Anna Kovrova

A short conversation on the phone in English is like a Listening exam. Only here you also need to answer! And if in a face-to-face conversation you are helped out by a smile, sign language, then you cannot count on them. But at your service there are standard "telephone" phrases!

To learn how to speak on the phone in English, it is not at all necessary to finish an English course: it is enough to learn the necessary "help-out" phrases and practice a little with a friend or colleague. Let's get started!

Start

Of course, you know how to introduce yourself: “Hello, this is Anna”. But further options are possible. If you call someone at home, you can say:

Do you need an extension number? Then it is appropriate to say:

When you pick up the phone, and the caller has not introduced himself, it makes sense to clarify his name:

We continue the conversation!

Having found out that they are calling you, you answer:

The first three options are quite appropriate for a business setting, but the last one is more suitable for companionship or if you are talking with someone obviously young. Basically, all of the above expressions mean "Wait!", But requires the word "wait" to be dispensed with.

If you are connected to an extension number, they usually say something like “Connecting your call ...”, “Please hold, I'll transfer you” or laconic "Hello, please hold!" ("Hello, please wait").

How do I leave or receive a message?

In a situation when the right person is not there, you hear (or say yourself): “He’s not here at the moment. Would you like to leave a message? " ("He's not there now. Can I convey something?")

If you were not offered to leave a message, drop this idea yourself: "May I leave a message?" (this is a request: "Can I leave a message?").

Make sure you don't forget about your phone number (this is called a "call back number"):

If you are dictated to a number, and there is nothing to write with, it is enough to say: “Hold on, let me grab a pen and a piece of paper”. ("Wait, I'll take a pen and paper"). And armed with writing tools, ask to repeat: "What’s your number again?" ("Okay, what number did you give?")

Assure the person that you will pass on everything he said to you:

However, it is possible that the caller does not want to leave a message:

No, that's okay. I'll try again later.

No, everything is okay. I'll try to call you back later.

And if it's not clear?

It is convenient to refer to extraneous noise or communication quality. However, sometimes it is better to just admit that you do not understand the speaker well enough - he will meet halfway.

Goodbye!

Okay. Take care. Bye.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Also, before calling, it is helpful to write down everything you are going to say. If the conversation is going to be responsible, it doesn't hurt even to sketch out a hypothetical scenario.

"I spell it: ..."

Alas, sometimes the quality of the telephone connection is unimportant. In Russian, we usually get out of the situation by dictating an incomprehensible word letter by letter; we use Russian names (URA: Ulyana, Raisa, Anna, etc.).

In English, it is customary to use the following well-known words:

Dance Names: Foxtrot, Tango
Shakespearean character names: Romeo & Juliet
Male names: Charlie, Mike, Oscar, Victor
Names of cities: Lima, Quebec