{"id":22638,"date":"2023-06-01T16:55:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T21:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=22638"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:21:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:21:00","slug":"100-basic-english-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-basic-english-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"100+ Basic English Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 100+ basic English phrases for common situations in daily life! Learn these common English phrases so you can use them confidently in conversation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<h5>English phrases in this lesson:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">10 Ways to Say Hello and Goodbye<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">10 Informal Ways to Say Yes and No<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">10 Ways to Ask How Someone Is<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">10 Ways to Say How You Are<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">10 Ways to Say \u201cThank You\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">10 Ways to Respond to \u201cThank You\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">5 Phrases for Apologizing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">5 Ways to Respond to an Apology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">10 Phrases for Introductions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">6 Ways to Show Interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#11\">5 Ways to End a Conversation Politely<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#12\">10 Phrases for Telephone Calls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#13\">10 Phrases for Asking for Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#14\">5 Ways to Say \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#15\">10 Phrases for Asking for Someone\u2019s Opinion &amp; Giving Your Opinion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#16\">5 Phrases for Not Having an Opinion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#17\">10 Phrases for Agreeing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#18\">10 Phrases for Disagreeing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#19\">5 Phrases for Responding to Good News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#20\">5 Phrases for Responding to Bad News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#21\">10 Phrases for Invitations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#22\">5 Ways to Make &amp; Respond to an Offer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#23\">6 Phrases for Talking About Future Plans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#24\">10 Ways to Talk about Likes &amp; Dislikes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#25\">5 Ways to Make a Suggestion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#26\">10 Phrases for Asking\/Talking about Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#27\">10 Phrases for Describing Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 align=\"center\"><strong>Download these phrases and many more!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/u4blp1g0ilu0fqwfrryj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/500phrases-2021-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large green\" href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/u4blp1g0ilu0fqwfrryj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>500+ Real English Phrases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10 Ways to Say Hello and Goodbye<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page05-Hello-Goodbye.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page05-Hello-Goodbye.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page05-Hello-Goodbye.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Hello<\/li>\n<li>Hi<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal) <\/em><\/strong>Hey\u00ad\u00ad<\/li>\n<li>Hi there<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal) <\/em><\/strong>Howdy<\/li>\n<li>Bye<\/li>\n<li>Bye-bye<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal) <\/em><\/strong>See ya later<\/li>\n<li>Take care<\/li>\n<li>Have a good one<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-hello-goodbye-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for hello and goodbye\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-hello-goodbye-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-hello-goodbye.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"2\"><\/a>10 Informal Ways to Say Yes and No<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page05-Informal-Ways-Yes-No.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page05-Informal-Ways-Yes-No.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page05-Informal-Ways-Yes-No.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Yeah<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Yup<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mm-hmm!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Uh-huh!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Sure!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Nope<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Nah<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mm-mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Uh-uh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">No way!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"3\"><\/a>10 English phrases to Ask How Someone Is<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Ask-How-Someone-Is.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Ask-How-Someone-Is.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Ask-How-Someone-Is.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>How are you?<\/li>\n<li>How\u2019s it going?<\/li>\n<li>How ya doin\u2019?<\/li>\n<li>How are things?<\/li>\n<li>How\u2019s life?<\/li>\n<li>How have you been?<\/li>\n<li>How\u2019s your family?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s up?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s new?<\/li>\n<li>What have you been up to lately?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"4\"><\/a>10 Ways to Say How You Are<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Say-How-You-Are.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Say-How-You-Are.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Say-How-You-Are.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m fine, thanks. How about you?<\/li>\n<li>Pretty good.<\/li>\n<li>Not bad.<\/li>\n<li>Great!<\/li>\n<li>Couldn\u2019t be better!<\/li>\n<li>Can\u2019t complain.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve been busy.<\/li>\n<li>Same as always.<\/li>\n<li>Not so great.<\/li>\n<li>Could be better.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Note: The way to respond to \u201cWhat\u2019s up?\u201d and \u201cWhat\u2019s new?\u201d is typically \u201cNot much.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"5\"><\/a>10 Ways to Say \u201cThank You\u201d<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Say-Thank-You.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Say-Thank-You.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page06-Say-Thank-You.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Thanks.<\/li>\n<li>Thanks a lot.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you so much.<\/li>\n<li>Thanks a million!<\/li>\n<li>Thanks for your help. \/ Thanks for helping me.<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate it.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m really grateful.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s so kind of you.<\/li>\n<li>I can\u2019t thank you enough.<br \/>\n<em>(for extremely important things)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I owe you one.<br \/>\n<em>(this means you want\/need to do a favor for the other person in the future)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-thank-you-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for saying thank you\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-thank-you-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-thank-you.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"6\"><\/a>10 Ways to Respond to \u201cThank You\u201d<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-6\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page07-Respond-to-Thank-You.mp3?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page07-Respond-to-Thank-You.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page07-Respond-to-Thank-You.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You\u2019re welcome.<\/li>\n<li>No problem.<\/li>\n<li>No worries.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t mention it.<\/li>\n<li>My pleasure.<\/li>\n<li>Anytime.<\/li>\n<li>It was the least I could do.<\/li>\n<li>Glad to help.<\/li>\n<li>Sure!<\/li>\n<li>Thank\u00a0<em>you.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>(use this when you ALSO have something to thank the other person for)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/10-english-phrases-for-responding-to-thank-you\/\"><em>See example dialogues wjth these &#8220;thank you&#8221; responses<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"7\"><\/a>5 Phrases for Apologizing<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page07-Apologize.mp3?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page07-Apologize.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page07-Apologize.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry that\u2026 [ex. I was so rude yesterday]<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s my fault.<br \/>\n<em>(= I am taking responsibility for the problem)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Oops, sorry.<br \/>\n<em>(for very small problems)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I should have\u2026 [ex. called you and told you I\u2019d be late]<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(formal) <\/em><\/strong>I apologize for\u2026 [ex. the delay]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/20-ways-to-say-sorry-in-english\/\">Learn 20 different ways to say &#8220;sorry&#8221; in English<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-sorry-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Ways to say sorry in English\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-sorry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-sorry.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"8\"><\/a>5 Ways to Respond to an Apology<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Respond-to-Apologies.mp3?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Respond-to-Apologies.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Respond-to-Apologies.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>That\u2019s OK.<\/li>\n<li>It happens.<\/li>\n<li>No problem.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t worry about it.<\/li>\n<li>I forgive you.<br \/>\n<em>(for serious problems)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"9\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Introductions<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-9\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Introductions.mp3?_=9\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Introductions.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Introductions.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I just wanted to introduce myself. I\u2019m\u2026 [your name]<\/li>\n<li>I don\u2019t think we\u2019ve met before. My name\u2019s\u2026 [your name]<\/li>\n<li>This is\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d like you to meet\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Have you met\u2026 ?<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d like to introduce you to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Nice to meet you.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a pleasure to meet you.<\/li>\n<li>Likewise<\/li>\n<li>And you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>#1 and #2 are used to introduce yourself; #3-#6 are used to introduce someone else.<br \/>\n#9 and #10 can be used as a response to #7 and #8.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-introductions-300x258.jpg\" alt=\"How to introduce yourself in English\" width=\"300\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-introductions-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-introductions-70x60.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-introductions-140x120.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-introductions.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"10\"><\/a>6 Ways to Show Interest<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-10\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Show-Interest.mp3?_=10\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Show-Interest.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page08-Show-Interest.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Really?<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s interesting.<\/li>\n<li>Uh-huh.<\/li>\n<li>Right.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/gotcha-gotta-got-it-meaning-examples\/\">Gotcha<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Sure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>You can use these phrases to show the other person that you are listening.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"11\"><\/a>5 English Phrases to End a Conversation Politely<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-11\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page09-End-Conversation-Politely.mp3?_=11\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page09-End-Conversation-Politely.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page09-End-Conversation-Politely.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>It was nice chatting with you.<\/li>\n<li>Well, it\u2019s getting late.<\/li>\n<li>Anyway, I should get going.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(formal) <\/em><\/strong>Sorry, but I\u2019m afraid I need to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry to cut you off, but I actually gotta run.<br \/>\n<em>(cut you off = interrupt you)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"12\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Telephone Calls<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-12\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page09-Telephone-Calls.mp3?_=12\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page09-Telephone-Calls.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page09-Telephone-Calls.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Hi, this is Jane.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(formal)<\/em><\/strong> May I speak with John Smith?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> Is John there?<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m calling about\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m returning your call.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(formal)<\/em><\/strong> One moment, please.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> Hang on a sec.<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s not here. Would you like to leave a message?<\/li>\n<li>Could you ask him to call me back?<\/li>\n<li>Thanks for calling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/telephone-english-phrases\"><em>Learn 60 telephone English phrases<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/telephone-english-phrases.jpg\" alt=\"Telephone english phrases\" width=\"462\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/telephone-english-phrases.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/telephone-english-phrases-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"13\"><\/a>10 English Phrases to Ask for Information<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-13\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Asking-Information.mp3?_=13\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Asking-Information.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Asking-Information.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Can you tell me&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>Could you tell me&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;d like to know&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Do you know&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any idea&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>Could anyone tell me&#8230;?<br \/>\n<em>(use this phrase when asking a group of people)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Would you happen to know&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>I don&#8217;t suppose you (would) know&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>I was wondering\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m calling to find out\u2026<br \/>\n<em>(use this phrase on the telephone)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>Use #4, #5, #7, and #8 when you\u2019re not sure if the other person has the information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"14\"><\/a>5 Ways to Say \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-14\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Dont-Know.mp3?_=14\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Dont-Know.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Dont-Know.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I have no idea\/clue.<\/li>\n<li>I can\u2019t help you there.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> Beats me.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not really sure.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve been wondering that, too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"15\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Asking for Someone\u2019s Opinion &amp; Giving Your Opinion<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-15\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Opinion.mp3?_=15\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Opinion.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page10-Opinion.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>What do you think about&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>How do you feel about\u2026?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s your opinion of&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>What are your views on&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>In my opinion\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;d say&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Personally, I think\/believe&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>If you ask me&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>The way I see it&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>From my point of view\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"16\"><\/a>5 English Phrases for Not Having an Opinion<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-16\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-No-Opinion.mp3?_=16\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-No-Opinion.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-No-Opinion.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019ve never given it much thought.<\/li>\n<li>I don\u2019t have strong feelings either way.<\/li>\n<li>It doesn\u2019t make any difference to me.<\/li>\n<li>I have no opinion on the matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(very informal)\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Whatever.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-for-opinions-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for opinions\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-for-opinions-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-for-opinions.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"17\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Agreeing<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-17\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-Agreeing.mp3?_=17\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-Agreeing.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-Agreeing.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Exactly.<\/li>\n<li>Absolutely.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s so true.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s for sure.<\/li>\n<li>I agree 100%<\/li>\n<li>I couldn\u2019t agree with you more.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s exactly what I think. \/ That\u2019s exactly how I feel.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal) <\/em><\/strong>Tell me about it! \/ You\u2019re telling me!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal) <\/em><\/strong>I\u2019ll say!<\/li>\n<li>I suppose so.<br \/>\n<em>(use this phrase for weak agreement \u2013 you agree, but reluctantly)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Note: Avoid the common error of saying <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u201cI\u2019m agree\u201d<\/span> \u2013 the correct phrase is \u201cI agree\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m in agreement\u201d \u2013 the second one is more formal.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"18\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Disagreeing<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-18\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-Disagreeing.mp3?_=18\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-Disagreeing.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page11-Disagreeing.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I don\u2019t think so.<\/li>\n<li>I beg to differ.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m afraid I don\u2019t agree.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not so sure about that.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s not how I see it.<\/li>\n<li>Not necessarily.<\/li>\n<li>Yes, but\u2026 [say your opinion]<\/li>\n<li>On the contrary.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(very informal)<\/em><\/strong> No way!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(very strong) <\/em><\/strong>I totally disagree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"19\"><\/a>5 English Phrases for Responding to Good News<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-19\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Responding-Good-News.mp3?_=19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Responding-Good-News.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Responding-Good-News.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Congratulations!<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s great!<\/li>\n<li>How wonderful!<\/li>\n<li>Awesome!<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m so happy for you!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"20\"><\/a>5 English Phrases for Responding to Bad News<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-20\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Responding-Bad-News.mp3?_=20\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Responding-Bad-News.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Responding-Bad-News.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Oh no\u2026<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s terrible.<\/li>\n<li>Poor you.<br \/>\n<em>(Use this to respond to bad situations that are not too serious)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m so sorry to hear that.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry for your loss.<br \/>\n<em>(Use this only if someone has died)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-bad-news.jpg\" alt=\"Phrases for responding to bad news\" width=\"453\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-bad-news.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-bad-news-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"21\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Invitations<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-21\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Invitations.mp3?_=21\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Invitations.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page12-Invitations.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Are you free\u2026 [Saturday night?]<\/li>\n<li>Are you doing anything\u2026 [Saturday night?]<\/li>\n<li>Let me check my calendar.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> Do you wanna\u2026 [see a movie?]<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(formal)<\/em><\/strong> Would you like to\u2026 [join me for dinner?]<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d love to!<\/li>\n<li>Sounds great!<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d love to, but I have another commitment.<\/li>\n<li>I don\u2019t think I can.<\/li>\n<li>Maybe another time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"22\"><\/a>5 English phrases to Make &amp; Respond to an Offer<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-22\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-Offers.mp3?_=22\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-Offers.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-Offers.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><em>(more formal)<\/em><\/strong> Would you like a drink?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> Do you want some water?<\/li>\n<li>Can I get you something to eat?<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019d be great, thanks.<br \/>\n<em>(= yes)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>No, thanks. I\u2019m OK.<br \/>\n<em>(= no)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"23\"><\/a>6 English Phrases for Talking About Future Plans<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-23\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-Future-Plans.mp3?_=23\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-Future-Plans.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-Future-Plans.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m going to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m planning to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I hope to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d like to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I might\u2026 \/ I may\u2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/difference-between-may-and-might\/\"><em>Click here for the difference between may and might<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m thinking about\u2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/english-prepositions-after-the-verb-think\/\"><em>Click here for the different prepositions to use after \u201cthink\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"24\"><\/a>10 English Phrases to Talk about Likes &amp; Dislikes<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-24\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-LIkes-Dislikes.mp3?_=24\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-LIkes-Dislikes.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page13-LIkes-Dislikes.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I love\u2026 [soccer]<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m really into\u2026 [soccer]<\/li>\n<li>I live for\u2026 [soccer]<\/li>\n<li>[soccer] is my thing.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m crazy about\u2026 [soccer]<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not a huge fan of\u2026 [modern art]<\/li>\n<li>[Modern art] isn\u2019t my cup of tea.<\/li>\n<li>I don\u2019t really care for\u2026 [modern art]<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not into\u2026 [modern art]<\/li>\n<li>I can\u2019t stand\u2026 [modern art]<br \/>\n<em>(this phrase expresses strong dislike)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3753\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/english-verbs-thumbs-up1.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for likes and dislikes\" width=\"400\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/english-verbs-thumbs-up1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/english-verbs-thumbs-up1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use this gesture to approve or disapprove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a name=\"25\"><\/a>5 Ways to Make a Suggestion<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-25\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page14-Making-Suggestions.mp3?_=25\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page14-Making-Suggestions.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page14-Making-Suggestions.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>How about\u2026 [ex. trying something new]?<\/li>\n<li>Why don\u2019t you\u2026 [ex. talk to your boss]?<\/li>\n<li>Maybe we should\u2026 [ex. do more research].<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d recommend\u2026 [ex. going to the doctor].<\/li>\n<li>Have you thought about\u2026 [ex. buying a new computer]?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"26\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Asking\/Talking about Jobs<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-26\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page14-Jobs.mp3?_=26\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page14-Jobs.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page14-Jobs.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Where do you work?<\/li>\n<li>What do you do? \/ What do you do for a living?<\/li>\n<li>I work at\u2026 [Microsoft].<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a\/an\u2026 [accountant].<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m unemployed. \/ I\u2019m between jobs at the moment.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m looking for work.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a stay-at-home mom\/dad.<\/li>\n<li>I run my own business.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a freelance\u2026 [writer\/designer\/etc.]<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m retired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/lesson-1-essential-job-vocabulary\/\"><i>Learn essential job vocabulary<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-19841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/business-meeting-5395567_640-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for talking about work\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/business-meeting-5395567_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/business-meeting-5395567_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"27\"><\/a>10 Phrases for Describing Relationships<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22638-27\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page15-Relationships.mp3?_=27\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page15-Relationships.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page15-Relationships.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m single.<\/li>\n<li>I have a boyfriend\/girlfriend.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re engaged.<br \/>\n<em>(= going to get married)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re getting married in June.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m married.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve been married for\u2026 [10 years].<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m divorced.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m widowed.<br \/>\n<em>(= my husband\/wife has died)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not looking for anything serious.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not quite over my ex.<br \/>\n<em>(= I still have feelings for my ex-boyfriend\/girlfriend or ex-husband\/wife)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Learn spoken English for daily life:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13051 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large blue\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><strong>Learn more &amp; Sign up<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/center><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 100+ basic English phrases for common situations in daily life! 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