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Social English
1. Hello: Alright? -Alright How’s it going? -fine thanks -not bad -pretty good -could be worse What are you up to? / What have you been up to? / What’s new? -nothing really -not much -this and that -same as normal/usual -the same old thing really –how about you? How’re things? / How’s things? -fine thanks How are you getting on? -fine thanks
2. Invitations: Are you up to anything later? -not much, no (Do you) want to come to a party? I’m going to a party if you’d like to come Do you fancy coming to a party later? -sounds good -yeah, sure -why not -yeah alright -I can’t make it -I’m doing something
3. Goodbye: See you later See you in a bit See ya Take care -you too Cheers Bye Catch up with you soon Keep in touch Say “hi” to John for me, will you?
4. Leaving: I’m off I’d better be off I’ve got to go I’m going to chip/trap/scoot I’m going to make like a tree, and ‘leaf’/’leave’ I’m going to make like a banana, and ‘split’ Have a good evening -you too See you tomorrow -see ya Take care -you too Have a good weekend -you too! bye!
5. Other things: Sorry -that’s alright PLEASE THANK YOU -you’re welcome -that’s okay Could you open to the window for me please? -sure -yes -certainly You couldn’t open the window for me by any chance, could you? -sure -certainly -yes Have you got the time? You don’t happen to have the time by any chance do you? -yes, it’s 4.30 -yes, it’s just gone ten past Would you like something to drink? -yes please -no thanks -No, I’m fine thanks -No, you’re alright Can I help you (at all)? -no I’m just looking thanks Do you mind if I smoke? -No, go ahead! -Yes, I do mind actually. This is a no-smoking area. Let’s get started shall we? -yes, okay -good idea Can I just squeeze past? exCUSE meE! Cheers x3 Sorry I’m late What? Pardon? What did you say? Sorry, what was that? Bless you -thanks Oh come ON! I need the toilet I think I’m going to throw up Put the money in the bag! Hands up Follow that car step on it! Get down! Get out of there! It’s gonna blow! It’s showtime! We’ve got company! I’ll be back off you go You’ve gotta be kidding me! For Christ’s sake John! Get out of here! How YOU doin? What’s the matter with you? Gimme a break god damn it!
6. Good night: Right, I’m off to bed Right, I’m going to hit the sack Good night Sleep well -you too Sweet dreams Mind the bed bugs don’t bite
Morning Afternoon Evening
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