10 Most common phrases in English!
10 Most common phrases in English!
10 Common Phrases to sound like an actual native speaker!
Hello Guys! Here we are with a new video for you! Today we're going to be talking about the 10 most common phrases native speakers use daily in English. These phrases will help you to be informal but softer and warm with the people around you!
Each of these is a phrase to avoid being direct and rude when you're having a conversation at your job, at home, in the streets, in a bar or wherever with whoever.
The more you use them, the more you will improve! English idioms, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because idioms don't always make sense literally, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom.
You will hear these phrases in movies and TV shows and can use them to make your English sound more like that of a native speaker.
Here are the most common English phrases that will enrich your English vocabulary and make you sound like a native speaker:
1. I'd love to...but!
This is a polite and extremely common way to say "no" to an invitation. When someone invites you to do something, but you're busy at that time or don't want to do it, say this phrase and then give a reason:
I'd love to, but I can't. I'm completely broke this week.
I'd love to, but I can't. I have a karate class this evening.
2. By the way
You can use it when you want to change the topic of conversation. You use it when you want to talk about something that's unrelated to what you were just saying.
3. Don't get me wrong
Used when you want to make sure that someone understands your comments correctly, especially when you are criticizing something
Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a good school, but they really should get some more up-to-date equipment.
Used to ask about a person's health or feelings:
How have you been since the operation?
A: "Last year was very difficult for her."
B: "How has she been?"
A very typical question that you ask when you are getting to know someone.
Where do you live in New York?
6. The thing that
This one is used to emphasize in a sentence
The thing THAT I love about Córdoba, is the friendly people.
7. If I were you
Used when giving ADVICE about what you would do in the same situation as the other person. You imagine yourself in their position or situation and what you would do or how you would react.
If I were you, I would study more.
If I were you, I would stop doing that.
Used to ask about a person's recent activities.
It's been so long since we've seen each other! What have you been up to?
9. Better late than never
Used when it is better for somebody or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen.
I know that it took me weeks to send the letter, but better late than never.
10. Call it a day
Used to stop doing something, especially working, or to give up work and go back home.
I think we have done enough work today, I am feeling tired now, let’s call it a day.
Thank you so much for watching this video again guys! REMEMBER: Take note of this shortlist and repeat them during the day, you will be able to use them in different conversations and you will sound like an actual native speaker! See you next time!
