Speaking FLUENTLY
Greeting:
Hello / Hi / How are you doing ?
Hello / Hi / How is it going ?
Hello / Hi / How are things ?
Positive:
Fine
Fine, thanks. How are you ?
Good,thanks . And you ?
Not so bad, thanks. How are you doing ?
Negative:
Not brilliant, not perfect
Not brilliant actually.
So-so
Sending off:
Bye. See you later !
Bye. Catch you later!
See you !
See you later.
See you soon.
If someone says they are sorry:
It doesn’t matter.
It’s / That’s alright.
Don’t worry about it.
For asking permission to take something:
May I take this dictionary / book / chair etc. ?
Could I have your pencil, please ?
Would you mind lending your…….?
Confirming:
Please do!
Yes, of course!
Be my guest!
Help your yourself!
Feel free!
Rejecting:
I am afraid.
I am afraid I need it.
I’ m sorry.
Asking for favor:
Do you mind If I ———-?
Is it all right If I open the door ?
Yes:
Be my guest !
Go ahead, sure !
Please do!
Yes, please.
No:
Actually, I’d rather you didn’t.
I’m sorry!
I’d rather you didn’t , if you don’t mind.
Offering food/drink:
Could I get you something to drink / eat ?
Would you like something to eat / drink ?
Yes:
Yes, please. Tea would be great.
I’d love a coffee, thanks.
No:
No, thanks. I’m fine.
I’m alright, thanks.
For offering help:
Can I help you with your luggage / bags ?
Would you like some help with….?
Let me help you.
“Yes “
Thanks. That would be great.
That’s a great help, thanks.
“No” ;
It’s alright, thanks.
I’m fine thanks.
To respond thank you:
That’s alright.
It was no problem / trouble.
Not at all.
It was my pleasure.
I’m glad / happy you like it .
Don’t mention it.
You are welcome.
Don’t mention it.