09/02/2025
Here is a list of useful daily use English sentences categorized by situation.
Greetings and Hellos
· Good morning / afternoon / evening.
· Hey! How's it going?
· Hi, how are you?
· What's up? (Informal)
· Nice to see you!
· Long time no see! (When you haven't seen someone in a while)
Asking for Information or Help
· Could you help me, please?
· Do you know where the [restroom/exit] is?
· Can you tell me how to get to [place]?
· What time is it?
· Could you repeat that, please?
· I'm sorry, I didn't catch that.
At a Store or Restaurant
· How much does this cost?
· Do you take credit cards?
· I'd like to order, please.
· Could I have the bill/check, please?
· Is this dish spicy?
· Do you have this in a different size/color?
Making Small Talk
· How was your day?
· What do you do for work?
· Did you do anything fun over the weekend?
· The weather is nice today, isn't it?
· What are your plans for the holidays?
Expressing Opinions and Feelings
· I think that's a great idea.
· In my opinion...
· I'm not sure about that.
· I'm really tired/happy/excited.
· That sounds good to me.
· I'm sorry to hear that. (To express sympathy)
Asking for Permission
· Can I use your phone for a second?
· Would it be okay if I left early today?
· Do you mind if I sit here?
· Is it alright if I open the window?
Thanking Someone and Responding
· Thank you so much!
· Thanks, I really appreciate it.
· That's very kind of you.
· Response: You're welcome!
· Response: No problem at all.
· Response: Don't mention it.
Saying Goodbye
· Goodbye! / Bye!
· See you later!
· Have a good day!
· Take care!
· I should get going.
· Talk to you soon!
The key to feeling comfortable with these is to practice them out loud. Try using a few new phrases each day.