5 English phrases everyone should know
🗣️ 5 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversations
Have you ever noticed how native English speakers communicate effortlessly using simple but effective phrases? Today, we’ll explore 5 popular English expressions that will help you sound more natural in everyday conversations.
Let’s start with a short video where I explain these phrases:
Now, let’s break down each phrase in detail so you can use them correctly and sound like a native speaker. I’ll show you not only the phrases themselves but also explain when to use them, how to pronounce them correctly, and provide plenty of examples.
📚 Detailed Phrase Breakdown
1. “What’s up?”
Pronunciation: [wɒts ʌp]
When to use:
- Informal greeting
- Between friends and acquaintances
- In casual conversations
Example dialogues:
- “What’s up?”
- “Not much, just chilling.”
Important to remember:
- Don’t use in formal situations
- Can be shortened to “Sup?”
- Common responses: “not much”, “all good”, “just chillin'”
2. “No worries!”
Pronunciation: [nəʊ ˈwʌriz]
When to use:
- In response to an apology
- To show something isn’t a problem
- To reassure someone
Example dialogues:
- “Sorry I’m late!”
- “No worries, we just started.”
3. “Could you give me a hand?”
Pronunciation: [kʊd juː gɪv miː ə hænd]
When to use:
- When you need assistance
- For polite requests
- At work or in daily life
Example dialogues:
- “Could you give me a hand with these boxes?”
- “Sure, I’ll help!”
4. “I’m on it!”
Pronunciation: [aɪm ɒn ɪt]
When to use:
- When receiving a task
- To show readiness to act
- In work environments
Example dialogues:
- “Can you send that email?”
- “I’m on it!”
5. “That’s awesome!”
Pronunciation: [ðæts ˈɔːsəm]
When to use:
- To express excitement
- When receiving good news
- To support someone
Example dialogues:
- “I got the job!”
- “That’s awesome!”
📝 Interactive Practice Exercise
Try to fill in the blanks using the phrases we learned. Click on 👉 View Answer to check your response:
Hey John! _____ with your new job?
👉 View Answer
Hey John! What’s up with your new job?
I’m so sorry about being late for the meeting! – _____
👉 View Answer
I’m so sorry about being late for the meeting! – No worries!
These boxes are really heavy. _____ moving them to the office?
👉 View Answer
These boxes are really heavy. Could you give me a hand moving them to the office?
Boss: “Can you finish this report by tomorrow?” – “_____”
👉 View Answer
Boss: “Can you finish this report by tomorrow?” – I’m on it!
We just bought our first house! – _____
👉 View Answer
We just bought our first house! – That’s awesome!
_____ with this project? You seem stressed.
👉 View Answer
What’s up with this project? You seem stressed.
Can you check these documents? – _____
👉 View Answer
Can you check these documents? – I’m on it!
I accidentally spilled coffee on your book. – _____
👉 View Answer
I accidentally spilled coffee on your book. – No worries, it’s just a book!
The computer keeps crashing. _____ fixing it?
👉 View Answer
The computer keeps crashing. Could you give me a hand fixing it?
I just got promoted at work! – _____
👉 View Answer
I just got promoted at work! – That’s awesome!
_____ with your family? Haven’t seen them in ages!
👉 View Answer
What’s up with your family? Haven’t seen them in ages!
This presentation is really important. _____ preparing the slides?
👉 View Answer
This presentation is really important. Could you give me a hand preparing the slides?
I need those files organized ASAP. – _____
👉 View Answer
I need those files organized ASAP. – I’m on it!
I broke your favorite mug. – _____
👉 View Answer
I broke your favorite mug. – No worries, I have plenty of others!
We’re expecting twins! – _____
👉 View Answer
We’re expecting twins! – That’s awesome!
💡 Practical Usage Tips
Daily Practice
- Speaking Practice
- Create situations to use these phrases
- Practice with friends
- Record yourself speaking
- Listening Practice
- Watch English TV series
- Listen to podcasts
- Pay attention to context
Real-life Situations
At work:
- “Could you give me a hand with this report?”
- “I’m on it!”
In education:
- “Can you help distribute these handouts?”
- “Could you give me a hand? They’re quite heavy.”
In daily life:
- “Sorry I couldn’t make it to your party.”
- “No worries! There’ll be other occasions.”
🎯 Conclusion
Using these five phrases will significantly improve your daily English communication. Remember, practice and understanding context are key.