Here are 20 basic phrases for beginners to learn a language: with their help, you can start language practice and expand your vocabulary. How to tell about yourself in the English language, maintain a dialogue, apologize, thank and say goodbye - all this in 20 phrases in English.
Meet
- I'm Julia. And what's your name? - I am Yulia. What is your name?
- Nice to meet you. - Pleased to meet you.
- I'm from Russia. And where are you from? - I'm from Russia. Where are you from?
We are interested in the interlocutor
- I learn English. - I learn English.
- Do you have a pet? - Do you have a pet?
- What is your favorite movie? - What is your favorite movie?
- What is your favorite dish? - What is your favorite dish?
- What is your job? - What do you do?
- Tell me about your hobby. - Tell me about your hobby.
Expressing understanding / misunderstanding
- Could you say it again, please? - Could you say it again, please?
- I understand / I don't understand. - I understand / I don't understand.
- How do I get to ... - How do I get to / in ...
Asking questions
- What does this word mean? - What does this word mean?
- How to spell that? - How to write it?
- Could I ask you about ... - Can I ask you about ...
Thank you, sorry and goodbye
- Excuse me. - Sorry (courtesy).
- I'm sorry. - Sorry (sorry for the misconduct) / I'm sorry (sympathy for the interlocutor).
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Your welcome / Not at all / Don't mention it - Please / Not at all / Don't thank.
- See you later! - Bye! / See you again!
