20 English Phrases for Daily Fife Learn English with Podcast Conversation | Graded Reader | English – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.[Music] hey everyone welcome back to the English Learning Podcast I'm Brain and I'm Anna We're so excited you're here with us today Today we have a super useful topic for you All 20 English phrases for daily life Yes these are the kinds of phrases you'll hear native speakers use every day in casual conversations at work or with friends Learning these will really help you sound natural and confident when you speak English Exactly And don't worry we're not just listing phrases We'll show you how to use them in real situations with examples tips and a little fun along the way That's right Plus some of these phrases might surprise you They're simple but powerful and you'll want to add them to your English toolkit right away So whether you're a beginner or someone who wants to sound more fluent this episode is for you Ready to get started let's dive in All right Anna let's kick things off with some common greetings and polite expressions These are phrases you'll hear everywhere on the street at work or even in casual texts Sounds good The first phrase is how's it going it's a casual way to ask "How are you?" or "How are things?" You can use it with friends colleagues or even people you don't know Well right for example if I see you in the morning I can say "How's it going Anna?" And I might reply "Pretty good Thanks How about you perfect The next phrase is what's up It's another informal way to say hello or ask what someone is doing Yeah it's super casual Like if I meet a friend I can say what's up And the friend might say "Not much just relaxing." Or "I'm working on a project." Okay what's next next we have no worries This phrase means it's okay or don't worry about it It's great when someone apologizes or thanks you For example if you say sorry for being late I can say no worries Exactly It's a friendly relaxed way to respond Then there's sounds good You use this when you agree with a plan or suggestion Like if I say let's meet at 3 p.m you can reply sounds good Exactly And last for this section we have take care This is a polite way to say goodbye especially when you want to show you care about the other person right you might say it at the end of a phone call or when parting ways with a friend like bye Take care Okay let's quickly recap the phrases in this section How's it going what's up no worries Sounds good and take care Listeners try to practice these phrases in your daily conversations They're easy and very useful And we'll use some of these again later in the episode so keep them in mind All right Anna Now that we've covered greetings and polite expressions let's move on to phrases you can use when making plans or just chatting about your day Great idea These phrases help keep conversations smooth and friendly especially when you're organizing something with friends or colleagues Let's start with "Let's catch up soon." This is a casual way to suggest meeting someone to talk and share news Yeah For example after talking on the phone I might say "It was great talking to you Let's catch up soon." Perfect Next is "I'm running late." This is super useful when you're delayed but still planning to meet someone Right Like if I'm stuck in traffic I can text you I'm running late Sorry Exactly Then we have I'll be there in 10 It's a quick way to tell someone your estimated arrival time So if I leave home I might say "I'll be there in 10 minutes." Nice The next phrase is "It's up to you." This means you're letting the other person decide Like if we're deciding where to eat I could say "It's up to you Anywhere is fine." And last for this section let me know You use this when you want someone to give you information or confirm something For example let me know if you can come to the meeting Perfect How about we do a quick roleplay with a few of these phrases sounds fun Okay Imagine we're planning to meet for coffee I say "Hey Anna I'm running a bit late I'll be there in 10:00." And I reply "No problem Let me know when you arrive It's up to you if you want to order something before I get there." Great That shows how these phrases work naturally Listeners try to use these phrases when you make plans with your friends or colleagues It helps the conversation feel smooth and friendly Exactly Ready for the next set all right Anna Now let's talk about some super important phrases for asking for help or making sure you understand someone clearly These are great when you're learning English or just want to avoid confusion Definitely Sometimes in conversations things can get a little fast or complicated So knowing how to ask for help politely is key The first phrase is "Can you help me with this it's a polite way to ask someone for assistance For example if you're stuck on a question or task you might say "Brain can you help me with this grammar exercise?" Exactly Then there's "What do you mean?" This is useful when you don't understand what someone said or want more explanation Like if I say something confusing you can ask "What do you mean by that?" Perfect Next up is I didn't catch that This means you didn't hear or understand what was said Right so if someone talks quickly you might say "Sorry I didn't catch that Can you repeat it?" And that leads perfectly into the next phrase Could you say that again a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves Yeah it's always good to be polite Like could you say that again please finally we have that makes sense You use this when someone's explanation is clear and you understand For example after I explain something you might say "Okay that makes sense." Now great Let's try a quick example conversation using some of the Imagine I say "The meeting starts at 3 but it's been moved to 4." You might say "Sorry I didn't catch that Could you say that again?" And I repeat the meeting starts at 4 not three Then you say "Ah okay that makes sense Thanks." Perfect example Listeners don't be afraid to ask for help or clarification It shows you want to learn and understand better Absolutely These phrases are great tools to keep the conversation going smoothly All right Anna Now let's move on to some phrases that help you express your feelings and reactions in everyday conversations These make your English sound more natural and emotional Yes it's important to show how you feel or what you think about something when you're talking It makes the conversation more interesting and real Our first phrase is that's awesome You use this when something is really great or exciting Like if I tell you I got a new job you might say that's awesome Congratulations Exactly Next is I'm not sure about that This is a polite way to disagree or express doubt Right if I say I think this plan will work but you have doubts you could say I'm not sure about that Maybe we should think more Good Then we have that's interesting You say this when you want to show curiosity or when something catches your attention Like if someone shares a new idea you can say "That's interesting Tell me more." Perfect Next is "I totally agree." Use this to strongly agree with someone's opinion If I say exercise is good for your health you might say "I totally agree." And finally you've got a point This is a polite way to say you understand someone's opinion and think it's valid For example if I say we should start earlier to avoid traffic you could say "You've got a point." That makes sense Awesome Let's do a quick practice I'll say a sentence and you react with one of these phrases Okay let's try I just finished reading a really good book That's awesome We might need to change our plan I'm not sure about that This new project sounds complicated That's interesting Learning English takes time and patience I totally agree We should take a break soon You've got a point Great job Anna Listeners try using these phrases to show your feelings and reactions in conversations Yes it will help you connect better with people when you speak English All right Anna before we wrap up let's quickly review all the 20 phrases we've talked about today It's important to keep them fresh in your mind Great idea Let's group them by the situations we used First greetings and polite expressions How's it going what's up no worries Sounds good And take care Next the phrases for making plans and daily conversations Let's catch up soon I'm running late I'll be there in 10 It's up to you And let me know Then phrases for asking for help or clarifying Can you help me with this what do you mean i didn't catch that Could you say that again and that makes sense And finally expressing feelings and reactions That's awesome I'm not sure about that That's interesting I totally agree And you've got a point That's a great list Now Brain what tips can you share with our listeners to help them remember and use these phrases sure First practice regularly Try to use these phrases in your daily conversations even if it's just with yourself or in your mind Good one Also listen carefully when native speakers talk You'll start noticing these phrases naturally in movies podcasts or conversations Exactly Another tip is to write down new phrases and make short sentences with them This helps you remember their meaning and use And don't be afraid to ask for clarification when you don't understand something Remember the phrases could you say that again and what do you mean yes And lastly focus on pronunciation and tone B How you say a phrase can change its meaning or make it sound more natural Awesome tips Listeners take your time and don't rush Learning English is a journey Absolutely Keep practicing and these phrases will soon become part of your everyday English All right Anna before we say goodbye let's give our listeners a little challenge I love challenges What do you have in mind Brain we want you to try using at least five of the phrases we talked about today in your conversations this week It can be with friends family or even by yourself That's a great way to practice and build confidence And don't worry if you make mistakes It's all part of learning Exactly Here's a quick reminder some phrases you could try How's it going i'm running late Could you say that again that's awesome And let me know And when you do notice how natural your English sounds and how people respond It's a great feeling We'd love to hear how it goes for you Feel free to share your experiences in the comments or on our social media All right everyone Thanks for listening Keep practicing and we'll see you in the next episode Take care and keep speaking English everyday Thank you so much for joining us today on the English Learning Podcast We hope these 20 phrases help you in your daily English conversations If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to like subscribe and share it with your friends who want to improve their English Also leave us a comment below Tell us which phrase you found most useful or any topics you want us to cover next Remember consistency is key Keep practicing every day and your English will keep getting better Thanks again for listening See you next time