Everyday Beginner Phrases 1

Hey again and welcome to this blog post on everyday English phrases. There’s nothing quite like the basics. They never go out of fashion, they never complicate things, and they’re always there for you when you need them. 

So, with that in mind, here are some of the best and most useful everyday phrases.

Can you…?

• Can you speak Spanish?
• Can you help me?
• Can you please repeat that?
• Can you hear me?
• Can you speak slower?
• Can you write it down for me?

Answers

Of course, I can. 
Sure. 
For sure. 
Yes, I can. 
No, I’m sorry. 
Unfortunately not. 

May I…?  

• May I sit here? 
• May I use your phone? 
• May I ask you a question?

Answers

You may.
You may not. 
Sure, here you go. 
Go ahead. 

Would you like…?

• Would you like something to drink? 
• Would you like to stay for dinner? 
• Would you like to take a walk?
• Would you like me to do it? 

Answers

Yes, please. 
No, that’s okay. 
Would you? 
That would be great. 

I need…

• I need to go. 
• I need to ask you something. 
• I need help. 
• I need some money.
• I need a new TV. 

I like… 

• I like you. 
• I like strawberries. 
• I like to sing. 
• I like it when you do that. 

I don’t like… 

• I don’t like rain. 
• I don’t like the smell of curry. 
• I don’t like to dance in public. 
• I don’t like it when you say those things. 

Okay, that was it. Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoyed these everyday English phrases. Check back in next week for everyday phrases 2. See you then. 

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