In the English Vocabulary lesson, you will learn 80 common English Phrases. You will learn common phrases to ask how someone is, express how are you are, how to invite someone here, how to respond to
situations… among other situations so that you can improve your English.
Vocabulary and use these common English phrases when speaking in
English.
The common 80 English Phrases have been divided into a 18 topics, to better help you remember them and use them in the appropriate situation when expressing yourself in English.
Common phrases to ask how someone is:
What’s up?
What’s new?
What have you been up to lately?
How’s it going?
How are things?
How’s life?
Common phrases to say how you are:
I’m fine, thanks. How about you?
Pretty good.
Same as always
Not so great.
Could be better
cant complain
Common phrases to say thank you:
I really appreciate it.
I’m really grateful
That’s so kind of you.
I owe you one. (this means you want/need to do a favor for the
other person in the future)
Common phrases to respond to thank you:
No problem.
No worries
Don’t mention it.
My pleasure.
Anytime.
Common phrases to end a conversation politely:
It was nice chatting with you.
Anyway, I should get going.
Common phrases to ask for information:
Do you have any idea…?
Would you happen to know…? (when you’re not sure if the other
person has the information.)
I don’t suppose you (would) know…? (when you’re not sure if the
other person has the information.)
Common phrases to say I don’t know:
I have no idea/clue.
I can’t help you there.
(informal) Beats me.
I’m not really sure.
I’ve been wondering that, too.
Common phrases for not having an opinion:
I’ve never given it much thought.
I don’t have strong feelings either way.
It doesn’t make any difference to me.
I have no opinion on the matter.
Common phrases for agreeing:
Exactly.
Absolutely.
That’s so true.
That’s for sure.
I agree 100%
I couldn’t agree with you more.
(informal) Tell me about it! / You’re telling me!
(informal) I’ll say!
I suppose so. (use this phrase for weak agreement – you agree, but
reluctantly)
Common phrases for disagreeing:
I’m not so sure about that.
That’s not how I see it.
Not necessarily
Common phrases to respond to great news:
That’s great!
How wonderful!
Awesome!
Common phrases to respond to bad news:
Oh no…
That’s terrible.
Poor you. (Use this to respond to bad situations that are not too
serious)
I’m so sorry to hear that.
Common phrases to invite someone somewhere:
Are you free… [Saturday night?]
Are you doing anything… [Saturday night?]
. (informal) Do you want to… [see a movie?]
(formal)Would you like to… [join me for dinner?]
Common phrases for food:
I’m starving! (= I’m very hungry)
Let’s grab a bite to eat.
How about eating out tonight? (eat out = eat at a restaurant)
I’ll have… (use this phrase for ordering in a restaurant)
Common phrases for price:
It cost a fortune.
It cost an arm and a leg.
That’s a rip-off. (= overpriced; far more expensive than it should be)
That’s a bit pricey.
That’s quite reasonable. (= it’s a good price)
That’s a good deal. (= a good value for the amount of money)
It was a real bargain.
It was dirt cheap. (= extremely inexpensive)
Common phrases for weather:
It’s a little chilly.
It’s freezing. (= extremely cold)
Make sure to bundle up. (bundle up = put on warm clothes for
protection against the cold)
Common phrases for hot weather:
It’s absolutely boiling! (boiling = extremely hot)
it scorching hot outside
Common phrases for being tired:
I’m exhausted.
I’m dead tired.
I’m beat
I can hardly keep my eyes open
I’m going to hit the sack. (hit the sack = go to bed)