EVERYDAY PHRASES IN ENGLISH USEFUL TO ENGLISH LEARNERS

ESL English A1 level
Everyday phrases to be used in conversations. Useful for students learning English at A1/A2 Level.

1. PHRASES IN ENGLISH EVERYDAY

2. GREETINGS

3. SHOPPING

4. Can you help me please? Do you have a smaller/ larger size? Do you have a refund policy? What are your store hours? Do you have cheaper items ? Can I try on these on? Do you have this item in stock?

5. Where can I find milk? Where can I find rice…… bread……. Eggs……. Chicken……. Lamb…….? What is the cost of ………??? Do you have any strawberry ice cream?

6. ASKING / GIVING DIRECTIONS

7. Which the best way to ...? Where is the nearest transit station ? Where is nearest grocery store...? Is it far? I’m looking for this address. How do I get to the drug store? How do I find...? How can we get to? Excuse me, How can I go to ...?

8. Turn left Take this road Take the second road on the left Take the first road on the right It’s next to... It’s in the middle of the block It’s about 100 meters from here

9. SAYING NO

10. It is not a good idea for me. I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking! I’m not able to commit to that right now. I’d rather not, thanks. I want to, but I’m unable to. I just don’t have that to give right now. I am unable to come but thanks.

11. WHEN YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND

12. Would you mind repeating that? Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Excuse me? Pardon? Let me repeat that just to make sure.

13. SAYING SORRY

14. I am sorry for hurting you. That was rude of me. I’m sorry. Please, forgive me for... It’s all my fault. I’m terribly sorry for... I’m really sorry about what I said.

15. AT A CAFÉ/ RESTAURANT

16. Please can I have a menu? Could we have ………..? Another bottle of wine Some more water Some more bread A jug of tap water Could you tell us where are the washrooms ?

17. BOOKING A TABLE at a restaurant I'd like to make a reservation I'd like to book a table, please For when ? This evening Table for 4, at 7 pm please Thank you

18. SAYING GOODBYE