Chapter 3
Common English Phrases for Daily Use — 50 Phrases + Worksheet
Each phrase below includes a simple, natural response. Lines follow each Q/A for clarity.
50 Most Commonly Used Phrases and Responses
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1. Hello.
➡️ Hi / Hello.
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2. Good morning.
➡️ Good morning.
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3. Good afternoon.
➡️ Good afternoon.
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4. Good evening.
➡️ Good evening.
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5. How are you?
➡️ I'm fine, thank you. And you?
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6. What's your name?
➡️ I’m [Your Name].
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7. Where are you from?
➡️ I’m from [City/Country].
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8. What do you do?
➡️ I work as a [job] / I’m a student.
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9. Can you help me?
➡️ Sure — what do you need?
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10. Excuse me.
➡️ Yes? / How can I help you?
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11. Thank you.
➡️ You’re welcome.
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12. Thanks a lot.
➡️ My pleasure.
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13. Sorry.
➡️ That's okay / No problem.
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14. I didn’t understand.
➡️ I can explain again. Which part?
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15. Could you repeat that?
➡️ Sure — I said ...
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16. What time is it?
➡️ It’s [time].
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17. How much does this cost?
➡️ It costs [amount].
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18. Do you have this in a different size?
➡️ Let me check. Which size do you need?
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19. Can I try this on?
➡️ Yes — the fitting room is over there.
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20. I’d like to order, please.
➡️ Certainly — what would you like?
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21. Could I have the menu?
➡️ Of course — here it is.
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22. Can I have the bill/check please?
➡️ Yes — I’ll bring it right away.
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23. Where is the restroom?
➡️ It’s down the hall on the left.
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24. How do I get to the station?
➡️ Go straight, then turn right. It’s two blocks away.
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25. I’d like a refund, please.
➡️ I’m sorry — I’ll check the refund policy.
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26. What’s the wifi password?
➡️ The password is [password].
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27. Could you speak more slowly?
➡️ Sure — I’ll speak more slowly.
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28. Where are you going?
➡️ I’m going to the market / school / office.
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29. Would you like some help?
➡️ Yes, please. / No, thank you.
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30. What do you think?
➡️ I think it’s great / I’m not sure yet.
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31. Can I ask you a question?
➡️ Sure — go ahead.
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32. I’m sorry I’m late.
➡️ That’s okay — thanks for letting us know.
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33. Congratulations!
➡️ Thank you very much!
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34. Happy birthday!
➡️ Thank you! / Thanks a lot!
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35. Best of luck!
➡️ Thanks! I appreciate it.
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36. Can I join you?
➡️ Yes, please — come along.
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37. I’m hungry.
➡️ Let’s get something to eat.
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38. I’m thirsty.
➡️ Would you like water or something else?
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39. I don’t feel well.
➡️ I’m sorry. Do you need a doctor?
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40. Can I have your contact number?
➡️ Sure — it’s [number].
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41. Please sit down.
➡️ Thank you — I will.
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42. Help! / Call the police!
➡️ I’m calling for help now!
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43. May I come in?
➡️ Yes, please come in.
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44. Would you like tea or coffee?
➡️ I’ll have tea, please. / Coffee, please.
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45. I like your work.
➡️ Thank you — that means a lot.
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46. I disagree.
➡️ That’s okay — let’s discuss why.
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47. That sounds good.
➡️ Great — let’s do it.
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48. I’m learning English.
➡️ That’s wonderful — keep practicing!
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49. Can you recommend a place to eat?
➡️ Yes — try [restaurant name]; it’s nearby.
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50. See you tomorrow.
➡️ See you tomorrow — take care.
Worksheet — Practice (4 Sections)
Section 1 — Fill the Response
Write a natural response to each phrase.
- Hello — ________________________
- How are you? — ________________________
- Can you help me? — ________________________
- Thank you — ________________________
- Where is the restroom? — ________________________
Section 2 — Match (write the letter)
A: "I’m hungry." B: "Good night." C: "Congratulations!" D: "Can I join you?"
- Response to "Good night" → ___
- Response to "Can I join you?" → ___
- Response to "Congratulations!" → ___
- Response to "I'm hungry" → ___
Section 3 — Role Play (practice aloud)
- Ask for help in a shop and respond to the assistant.
- Greet a teacher and introduce yourself.
- Order food at a café.
- Say goodbye to a friend and respond.
Section 4 — Write & Transform
- Transform: "Thank you very much." → Short reply.
- Write a polite phone greeting.
- Write two ways to ask "How are you?"
- Write one way to refuse politely.