Frequently used senten ces in English
This blog has been written with the focus on learning English speaking by concentrating on some sentences that are most frequently used. It is not advocated that you learn and understand them all within a day. Instead you can emphasize on learning two of these English sentences each day.
Imagine a situation where you can converse with someone using one or more of the belowmentioned sentences. You can opt to have a mental conversation, envision how other person may respond and accordingly answer to him or her.Â
These conversations may be one to three sentences long or even longer; based on your preference. Keep your eyes and ears open for these common sentences on TV, listen radio and read blogs about how these sentences can be used in different scenarios.
Use these phrases in casual writing or write a tweet, an email or a Facebook post. You can also make an effort to use these sentences in real conversations wherever you can.Â
By practicing two phrases every day, you can easily start learning fluent English speaking in no time. You should strive at completing the entire list within 10 days.
I really appreciate it: This sentence can be used personally and professionally both. I really appreciate your help. I really appreciate your honesty/good work. o
Excuse me: When you really need to get through but if someone is blocking your way, you can say Excuse me. You can use this sentence in case of seeking attention, like in parties you can say Excuse me, ladies and gentleman. Excuse me Mam, you dropped your wallet. o
I am sorry: Use it when you want to apologize, when you have done something wrong and want to ask forgiveness for it. You can use it in both personal and professional scenario. I am sorry for hurting you. o
What do you think? – The sentence can be used when you want to know opinion of other person on a topic. I am not sure if we should make this investment now, what do you think? o
That sounds great – If you like an idea or a thought, you may use adjectives like ‘perfect’, ‘awesome’, ‘fantastic’ , these words are synonyms of ‘great’. Similarly you can use this sentence: Guys, let’s plan a road trip to Himachal That sounds awesome o
Nice to meet you – When someone introduces himself/herself to you , in reply you can use this sentence. Hi, I am Manish, sales manager from Toyota. Hello Manish, Nice to meet you. o
Where are you from? – You use this sentence when you want to know location of the other person. Hi, I am Manish. Hello Manish, nice to meet you, where are you from?
What do you do? – It means what do you do for a living, refers to your occupation Hi, I am Manish. Hello Manish, what do you do? I am sales Manager from Toyota. o
What do you like to do? – Use of this sentence refers to check list of interest and activities which other person prefers to do in their free time. So what do you like to do in your free time, Manish? I like to watch TV and read self-help books o
What’s your phone number? – When you meet a person, you can use this sentence to know their phone number to stay in touch. It would be great to meet up again Manish, What’s your phone number? o
How can I help you? – You can use this sentence especially when you are working in customer service. Hello, this is Manish speaking, how can I help you Sir? o
What time is our meeting? – You can ask this to confirm time of any event. If you want to ask about a meeting on a certain day, you should use this sentence. What time is our meeting on Friday? o
I’ll be with you in a moment – You can use this sentence, when someone wants to meet you and you need a minute or few minutes to finish something first. Good evening! I’ll be with you in a moment. o
Could you repeat that please? – If you want someone to repeat a word, phrase or a question again, then you can also add please at end of the sentence also. Could you please repeat that? Could you repeat that please? o
Could you please talk slower? – If you are talking to native speakers, they obviously speak very fast, and it might be difficult to understand sometimes. The sentence can be used in a casual tone. I am sorry, could you please talk slower? o
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Thank you. That helps a lot – When other person accepts your request to speak slower than you can thank them by saying – Thank you that helps a lot. Now, I can understand it more clearly.
(Oh) never mind – This sentence can be used to replace ‘it does not matter’ or ‘forget it’. It can be used in a scenario when you are repeating same line again and again but other person does not understand. Are you coming along in the party? No, I have a meeting at same time. Oh, never mind, I will go alone. o
(Oh really?) Actually, I thought… – When you disagree with someone’s idea and thought, instead saying ‘No’ and stating it clearly, you may say it more politely. So Manish, papers are ready for the client. Actually, I thought, bank has not dispatched paper yet Okay, I will check details again. o
I’m (just) about to [verb]… – You can use this sentence when you are about to start an activity very soon. I am just about to send an email to client. o
Please call me (back) at‌ – You can use this sentence to give your phone number when you want someone to call you back. Okay, to confirm order Please call me back at 9999-9999. Thanks. o
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