{"id":22647,"date":"2025-06-01T21:55:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T02:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=22647"},"modified":"2025-06-08T16:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T21:53:02","slug":"100-intermediate-english-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-intermediate-english-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"100+ Intermediate English phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XSXogSQKpDI?si=2FI5ZEdL-ZuE1TZN?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here are 100+ intermediate-level English phrases for everyday life! Learn these common English phrases so that you can use them in conversation.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large green\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everyday English Speaking Courses<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<h5>English phrases in this lesson:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">5 Ways to Ask for Clarification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">5 Ways to Check if the Other Person Understands You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">5 Ways to Ask for Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">5 Ways to Ask Someone Else to Do Something<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">5 Ways to Interrupt Someone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">10 Ways to Encourage Someone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">5 Phrases for Complaining<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">10 Phrases for Remembering, Reminding, &amp; Forgetting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">10 Phrases for Saying Something is Easy &amp; Difficult<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">10 Expressions about Age<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#11\">10 Phrases for Shopping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#12\">10 Phrases for Talking about Food<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#13\">10 Phrases for Talking About TV<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#14\">10 Phrases You\u2019ll Hear in the Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#15\">10 Ways to Talk About Price<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#16\">5 Phrases for Hot Weather<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#17\">5 Phrases for Cold Weather<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#18\">5 Phrases for Talking about Rain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#19\">10 Ways to Say You\u2019re Tired<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#20\">5 Phrases for Promises &amp; Resolutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#21\">10 Excuses for Being Late<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#22\">5 Ways to Say Someone is Correct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#23\">5 Ways to Say Someone is Wrong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#24\">5 Ways to Say Someone is Smart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#25\">5 Ways to Say Someone is Stupid<\/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<h3><a name=\"1\"><\/a>5 Ways to Ask for Clarification<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Ask-for-Clarification.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Ask-for-Clarification.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Ask-for-Clarification.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Pardon?<br \/>\n<em>(if you didn\u2019t hear or understand what the person said)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Would you mind repeating that?<\/li>\n<li>What do you mean?<br \/>\n<em>(asking for more information)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not sure I follow you.<br \/>\n<em>(= I don\u2019t understand)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Could you explain\u2026 ?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"2\"><\/a>5 Ways to Check if the Other Person Understands You<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Check-if-other-person-understands.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Check-if-other-person-understands.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Check-if-other-person-understands.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Do you understand what I\u2019m saying?<\/li>\n<li>Does that make sense?<\/li>\n<li>Do you know what I mean?<\/li>\n<li>Are you with me so far?<br \/>\n<em>(often used in the middle of a long explanation or instructions)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Is that clear?<br \/>\n<em><em>(often used after giving orders, or expressing disapproval or another negative attitude)<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"3\"><\/a>5 Ways to Ask for Help<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Ask-for-Help.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Ask-for-Help.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page16-Ask-for-Help.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I need a little help.<\/li>\n<li>Could you help me out?<\/li>\n<li>Could you give me a hand?<br \/>\n<em>(usually used for physical tasks)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Could you spare a couple minutes?<\/li>\n<li>Could you do me a favor?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22648\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-ask-help-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases to ask for help\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-ask-help-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-ask-help.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Could you give me a hand?&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a name=\"4\"><\/a>5 Ways to Ask Someone Else to Do Something<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Ask-Someone-to-do-Something.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Ask-Someone-to-do-Something.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Ask-Someone-to-do-Something.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><em>(more formal)<\/em><\/strong> Would you mind\u2026 [opening the window]?<\/li>\n<li>Could you please\u2026 [turn off the lights]?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> Can you\u2026 [pass me the chicken]?<\/li>\n<li>Please\u2026 [send me the information].<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d appreciate it if you could\u2026 [wash the dishes].<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"5\"><\/a>5 Ways to Interrupt Someone<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Interrupt.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Interrupt.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Interrupt.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Sorry to interrupt, but\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Excuse me \u2013 could I talk to you for a minute? \/ do you have a minute?<br \/>\n<em>(when interrupting a conversation between two other people, to talk to one of them)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Could I jump in here?<br \/>\n<em>(use this when interrupting a discussion among many people)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Sorry \u2013 I just want to say that\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(formal)<\/em><\/strong> May I have a word?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"6\"><\/a>10 Ways to Encourage Someone<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-6\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Encourage.mp3?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Encourage.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page17-Encourage.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep up the good work!<\/li>\n<li>That was a nice try.<br \/>\n<em>(say this after someone made a good effort but failed)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s a real improvement.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re on the right track.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve almost got it.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re doing great.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t give up! \/ Hang in there!<br \/>\n<em>(when someone is currently having difficulties)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>You can do it!<\/li>\n<li>Give it your best shot.<br \/>\n<em>(best shot = best try, best effort)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Nice job! \/ You did great!<br \/>\n<em>(after the person has done something good)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-encourage-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to encourage someone in English\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-encourage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phrases-encourage.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"7\"><\/a>5 English Phrases for Complaining<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page18-Complaining.mp3?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page18-Complaining.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page18-Complaining.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m not happy about this.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry, but this is unacceptable.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not very satisfied with&#8230; [ex. this product \/ this situation]<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> I can\u2019t stand it when\u2026 [ex. the internet is slow]<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal)<\/em><\/strong> This sucks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"8\"><\/a>10 Phrases for Remembering, Reminding, &amp; Forgetting<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page18-Remembering-Reminding-Forgetting.mp3?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page18-Remembering-Reminding-Forgetting.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page18-Remembering-Reminding-Forgetting.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019ll always remember\u2026 \/ I\u2019ll never forget\u2026<\/li>\n<li>If I remember correctly\u2026 \/ As far as I can recall\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I have a vague recollection of\u2026<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s on the tip of my tongue.<br \/>\n<em>(=I\u2019m trying to remember, but I can\u2019t quite remember)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>My mind went blank.<br \/>\n<em>(= I couldn\u2019t remember\/think of anything)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It doesn\u2019t ring a bell.<br \/>\n<em>(=it doesn\u2019t sound familiar)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Please remember to\u2026 \/ Please don\u2019t forget to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d like to remind you about\u2026<\/li>\n<li>You haven\u2019t forgotten to\/about\u2026 have you?<\/li>\n<li>It completely slipped my mind!<br \/>\n<em><em>(= I completely forgot about it!)<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"9\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Saying Something is Easy &amp; Difficult<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-9\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page19-Easy-Difficult.mp3?_=9\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page19-Easy-Difficult.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page19-Easy-Difficult.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>It\u2019s a piece of cake.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a cinch.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a breeze.<\/li>\n<li>Anyone can do it.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s nothing to it.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s hard.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a bit tricky.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s really tough.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s not a walk in the park.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s very demanding.<br \/>\n<em>(= it takes a lot of time and energy)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"10\"><\/a>10 Expressions about Age<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-10\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page19-Age.mp3?_=10\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page19-Age.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page19-Age.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>She\u2019s in her early twenties.<br \/>\n<em>(=20-23 years old)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s in his late thirties.<br \/>\n<em>(=37-39 years old)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>She just turned six.<\/li>\n<li>Act your age!<br \/>\n<em>(use this when an adult is being immature, acting like a child)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not as young as I used to be.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m not over the hill yet!<br \/>\n<em>(over the hill = an informal expression to say \u201cold\u201d)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s no spring chicken.<br \/>\n<em>(= he\u2019s not young)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>She\u2019s wise beyond her years.<br \/>\n<em>(she is young, but she has the wisdom of an older person)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m having a senior moment.<br \/>\n<em>(= I\u2019m being forgetful)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>He lived to a ripe old age.<br \/>\n<em>(= a very old age)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-age-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for talking about age\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-age-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-age.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"11\"><\/a>10 Phrases for Shopping<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-11\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page20-Shopping.mp3?_=11\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page20-Shopping.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page20-Shopping.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Do you have\u2026 ?<\/li>\n<li>Where can I find\u2026 ?<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m just browsing.<br \/>\n<em>(browsing = looking casually)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m looking for\u2026<\/li>\n<li>How much is this?<\/li>\n<li>Is this on sale?<\/li>\n<li>Can I try it on?<br \/>\n<em>(use this to ask if you can put on clothing to see if it\u2019s the right size)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ll take it!<\/li>\n<li>Do you take credit cards?<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d like to return\/exchange this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"12\"><\/a>10 English Phrases for Talking about Food<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-12\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page20-Food.mp3?_=12\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page20-Food.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page20-Food.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m starving!<br \/>\n<em>(= I\u2019m very hungry)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Let\u2019s grab a bite to eat.<\/li>\n<li>How about eating out tonight?<br \/>\n<em>(eat out = eat at a restaurant)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I brought some snacks.<\/li>\n<li>This soup is delicious!<\/li>\n<li>Could I have another helping of\u2026 [potatoes]?<br \/>\n<em>(another helping = another portion)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ll have\u2026<br \/>\n<em>(use this phrase for ordering in a restaurant)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Could we get the check, please?<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m full.<br \/>\n<em>(= I\u2019m satisfied)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m stuffed.<br \/>\n<em>(= I ate a LOT, maybe too much!)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22651\" style=\"width: 245px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-food-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for talking about food\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-food-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-food.jpg 523w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;I&#8217;m stuffed!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a name=\"13\"><\/a>10 Phrases for Talking About TV<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-13\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page21-TV.mp3?_=13\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page21-TV.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page21-TV.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Where\u2019s the remote?<br \/>\n<em>(remote = remote control)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Is there anything good on?<\/li>\n<li>Can I change the channel?<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve already seen this episode.<\/li>\n<li>This is a rerun.<br \/>\n<em>(rerun = an old episode that was already shown on TV previously)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I love this show!<\/li>\n<li>There are too many commercials.<\/li>\n<li>Stop channel-surfing.<br \/>\n<em>(channel-surfing = changing the channel quickly)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Check the TV guide.<br \/>\n<em>(the TV guide has the information about the TV programming and schedule)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s the season finale!<br \/>\n<em>(= the final episode of the season)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"14\"><\/a>10 English Phrases You\u2019ll Hear in the Airport<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-14\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page21-Airport.mp3?_=14\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page21-Airport.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page21-Airport.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Do you have any bags to check?<\/li>\n<li>Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?<br \/>\n<em>(aisle = corridor)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Here\u2019s your boarding pass.<br \/>\n<em>(boarding pass = the paper that permits you to enter the plane)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Your flight leaves from gate 15.<\/li>\n<li>Your seat number is 8F.<\/li>\n<li>Flight 800 is now boarding.<br \/>\n<em>(boarding = passengers can enter the plane)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Your flight has been delayed.<\/li>\n<li>Your flight has been canceled.<\/li>\n<li>This is the final call for flight 800.<\/li>\n<li>What is the purpose of your trip?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/travel-english-conversations-in-the-airport\"><em>Learn travel English from conversations in the airport<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-airport-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"English phrases for the airport\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-airport-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-airport.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"15\"><\/a>10 Ways to Talk About Price<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-15\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page22-Price.mp3?_=15\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page22-Price.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page22-Price.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>It cost a fortune.<\/li>\n<li>It cost an arm and a leg.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s a rip-off.<br \/>\n<em>(= overpriced; far more expensive than it should be)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I can\u2019t afford it.<br \/>\n<em>(= I don\u2019t have enough money to buy it)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s a bit pricey.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s quite reasonable.<br \/>\n<em>(= it\u2019s a good price)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s 20% off.<br \/>\n<em>(= there\u2019s a 20% discount)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s a good deal.<br \/>\n<em>(= a good value for the amount of money)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It was a real bargain.<\/li>\n<li>It was dirt cheap.<br \/>\n<em>(= extremely inexpensive)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"16\"><\/a>5 Phrases for Hot Weather<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-16\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Hot-Weather.mp3?_=16\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Hot-Weather.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Hot-Weather.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>It\u2019s nice and warm today.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s absolutely boiling!<br \/>\n<em>(boiling = extremely hot)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re having a real heat wave.<br \/>\n<em>(heat wave = many consecutive days of hot weather)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The sun\u2019s really strong today.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s hot and humid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"17\"><\/a>5 Phrases for Cold Weather<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-17\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Cold-Weather.mp3?_=17\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Cold-Weather.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Cold-Weather.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>It\u2019s a little chilly.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s freezing.<br \/>\n<em>(= extremely cold)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The temperature\u2019s dropping.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to bundle up.<br \/>\n<em>(bundle up = put on warm clothes for protection against the cold)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re expecting some winter weather.<br \/>\n<em><em>(winter weather = snow, hail, sleet, ice, etc.)<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/snow-5920842_640-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"How to talk about hot and cold weather in English\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/snow-5920842_640-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/snow-5920842_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"18\"><\/a>5 Phrases for Talking about Rain<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-18\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Rain.mp3?_=18\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Rain.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page23-Rain.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>It\u2019s drizzling.<br \/>\n<em>(= raining lightly)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s pouring.<br \/>\n<em>(= raining heavily)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s raining cats and dogs.<br \/>\n<em>(= raining heavily)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I got caught in a downpour.<\/li>\n<li>I think the rain\u2019s letting up.<br \/>\n<em>(letting up = getting lighter and stopping)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"19\"><\/a>10 Ways to Say You\u2019re Tired<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-19\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Tired.mp3?_=19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Tired.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Tired.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m exhausted.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m dead tired.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m pooped.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m spent.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m beat.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m running on fumes. \/ I\u2019m running on empty.<\/li>\n<li>I can hardly keep my eyes open.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m off to bed.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m gonna hit the sack.<br \/>\n<em>(hit the sack = go to bed)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s bedtime for me.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-tired-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"How to say you're tired in English\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-tired-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/english-phrases-tired.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"20\"><\/a>5 English Phrases for Promises &amp; Resolutions<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-20\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Promises-Resolutions.mp3?_=20\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Promises-Resolutions.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Promises-Resolutions.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I really should\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I promise that I\u2019ll\u2026<\/li>\n<li>I swear I\u2019ll \/ I won\u2019t\u2026<br \/>\n<em>(a very strong promise)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>No matter what happens, I\u2019m going to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Come hell or high water, I\u2019ll\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>#4 and #5 express your determination to do something, even if obstacles appear.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"21\"><\/a>10 Excuses for Being Late<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-21\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Excuses-for-Being-Late.mp3?_=21\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Excuses-for-Being-Late.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page24-Excuses-for-Being-Late.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Sorry I\u2019m late.<\/li>\n<li>I overslept.<br \/>\n<em>(= I slept longer than I should have)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>My alarm didn\u2019t go off.<\/li>\n<li>I had to wait ages for a bus.<br \/>\n<em>(ages = a very long time)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The bus was late.<\/li>\n<li>The traffic was terrible.<\/li>\n<li>I couldn\u2019t find a parking spot.<\/li>\n<li>I got lost coming here.<\/li>\n<li>I was tied up in a meeting.<br \/>\n<em>(tied up = occupied, impossible to escape)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I just lost track of time.<br \/>\n<em>(= I didn\u2019t notice what time it was)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"22\"><\/a>5 Ways to Say Someone is Correct<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-22\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Right.mp3?_=22\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Right.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Right.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>That\u2019s right.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s spot on.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve hit the nail on the head. \/ You\u2019ve nailed it.<\/li>\n<li>I suppose so.<br \/>\n<em>(use this when you agree, but you are not completely convinced)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m afraid you\u2019re right.<br \/>\n<em>(use this in response to bad news, to say the bad news is correct)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"23\"><\/a>5 Ways to Say Someone is Wrong<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-23\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Wrong.mp3?_=23\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Wrong.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Wrong.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m afraid that\u2019s not quite right.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m afraid you\u2019re mistaken.<\/li>\n<li>No, you\u2019ve got it wrong.<\/li>\n<li>No, that\u2019s all wrong.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>(informal \u2013 rude) <\/em><\/strong> \/ Bullshit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/learn-english-grammar-mistakes-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"How to say someone is right or wrong in English\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/learn-english-grammar-mistakes-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/learn-english-grammar-mistakes.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"24\"><\/a>5 Ways to Say Someone is Smart<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-24\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Smart.mp3?_=24\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Smart.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page25-Saying-Someones-Smart.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>He\u2019s really sharp.<\/li>\n<li>She\u2019s brilliant.<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s very bright.<\/li>\n<li>She\u2019s a genius.<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s a smart cookie.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"25\"><\/a>5 Ways to Say Someone is Stupid<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height: 40px!important;\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22647-25\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page26-Saying-Someones-Stupid.mp3?_=25\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page26-Saying-Someones-Stupid.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Page26-Saying-Someones-Stupid.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>He\u2019s not the sharpest tool in the shed.<\/li>\n<li>She\u2019s a few cards short of a deck.<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s a bit slow.<\/li>\n<li>She\u2019s a complete idiot.<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s really dumb.<\/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 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