In this lesson, we’ll delve into an essential aspect of the English language: expressions for casual conversations! Whether you’re socializing with English-speaking friends, engaging in informal discussions, or simply enhancing your language skills, these expressions will help you express yourself naturally and blend into fun and relaxed conversations.
So, get ready to enrich your linguistic repertoire and immerse yourself in English-speaking culture!
Greeting expressions:
Hello / Hi
Basic greetings in English.
“hello”
for more formal occasions and situations.
“hi”
for informal contexts with close friends.
Hey
An informal and friendly greeting, commonly used among friends.
How’s it going? / How are you?
Common expressions to ask how someone is doing. Respond with
“It’s going well, thanks”
or
“I’m good”
to indicate everything is fine.
Expressions to express enthusiasm:
Awesome! / Great!
Use these expressions to show your enthusiasm and satisfaction in response to good news or a positive situation.
That’s incredible!
Express amazement or surprise at something extraordinary.
Fantastic!
Express admiration or contentment about a situation.
Expressions to inquire about news:
What’s up?
A casual expression often used to find out what’s happening in someone’s life.
How have you been lately?
A polite way to ask how someone has been recently.
Guess what?
A fun way to start a conversation by sharing surprising or interesting news.
Expressions to react to other’s news:
Really? / Seriously?
Use these expressions to express astonishment or disbelief in response to news.
Congratulations!
To show that you are happy for someone who received good news.
Oh no!
To express compassion or sympathy toward someone who has experienced a difficult situation.
Expressions to show interest:
Really? / Tell me more!
To show you are interested in hearing more about what someone is saying.
I’m listening.
To indicate that you are ready to listen attentively to what someone has to say.
Interesting!
To express your interest and appreciation for something that has been shared.
Congratulations! You now have some useful expressions for casual conversations in English, just like a native speaker! Feel free to use them in your daily interactions and explore further the richness of the English language. Regular practice will help you become more comfortable with these expressions, and you’ll be ready to fully immerse yourself in English-speaking culture. So, go ahead, chat, and have fun in English! Good luck in your language learning journey!
