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Expressing Indifference in English

If you have no interest or concern about something, you can use below phrases and expressions to express your indifference: Who cares! I don’t care! I don’t mind. I don’t mind whatever you do. It makes no difference to me. Do what you like. I don’t care. It doesn’t matter to me. So what? It’s […]

Expressing Obligation in English

Here are some common expressions you can use for expressing Obligation in English. Asking whether you or others have an obligation to do or not: Do I have to do it now? Do I need to leave her a message? Must I accept the request? I don’t have to attend the meeting, do I? Do […]

Congratulations and Best Wishes in English

Here are some common phrases and expressions you can use to express congratulations and best wishes in English. Expressing Congratulations: Congratulations! Great! Well done! Please accept my warmest congratulations… Let me offer you my congratulations. I’d like to congratulate you on … Let me congratulate you on. .. Congratulations on your promotion! Congratulations on your […]

Expressing Regret in English

Below are some useful expressions and structures to use when you want to express your regret about something that you did or did not do. I wish/If only + Past perfect I wish I had come to your party! I wish I had worked harder. If only I hadn’t eaten so much. If only I had driven more carefully. I should […]

Checking for Understanding and Asking for Clarification in English

Here are some common phrases and expressions you can use to express your lack of understanding and ask for clarification in English. Checking for Understanding: Do you understand? Are you following me? Do you understand what I mean? Do you understand what I’m saying? Any questions? Got it? Expressing lack of understanding: I don’t get […]

Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing in English

Here are some common phrases and expressions you can use to express your agreement or disagreement in English. Agreeing: I completely agree. You’re absolutely right. I agree with you entirely. I totally agree with you. I couldn’t agree more. Exactly. Absolutely! You’re right. Me too! I agree. I see exactly what you mean! That’s exactly […]

Talking About Jobs and Occupations

Here are some common sentences and expressions you can use when talking about jobs and occupations in English: What do you do? What do you do for a living? I’ve got a part-time job. Where do you work? I work from home. I work in a factory. What is your occupation? I work as a […]

Asking and Giving Directions in English

Here are some useful phrases and expressions you can use to ask people when you need to go somewhere or you are lost. Asking directions Excuse me, do you know where the bookstore is? How can I get to the train station from here? Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the […]

Making Friends in English

Below are some common sentences and expressions you can use when you meet new people and you want to make friends with them. It’s nice to meet you. What’s your name? I’m John. I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name. Where are you from? I’m from the U.S. What brings you here? I’m on holiday. […]

Making and Answering A Phone Call in English

Here are some useful phrases and expressions for making and answering a phone call: Can I speak to John, please? I’d like to speak to John. I’ll put you through. Hold the line, please. I’ll connect you now. I’m sorry, he’s on another call I’m sorry, he’s not available at the moment. Please call back […]

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