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Top 30 word phrases in English

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Top 30 word phrases in English
You may have wondered, sometimes why do you remember lines from movies and songs so easily and quickly, but when you start learning English, it is not just that to memorize new words? The answer is - because it's always easier to learn words in an example. Not once have we mentioned this trick in answering the question like, "How can I learn English the fastest?" Today, however, we will also be paying attention to another useful aspect of learning ready phrases and expressions.

The Role of Ready Clichés

Why are they so important, actually, here are some answers:
  1. Help you remember one or more meanings of a word in the right context;
  2. Save you time to think in conversation;
  3. You quickly guess the meaning even if you don't know all the words;
  4. You don't tear up your speech;
  5. You sound natural and you can be sure that the expression is grammatically correct;
  6. Your speech is polite, even if your level is not high enough;
  7. They learn quickly and easily in natural dialogue.

Welcome expressions

They will help you in conversation and dating or welcoming visitors. Yes, even in an informal environment English requires certain expressions when introduced. It's good to know them so you don't get into the messy situation and start answering the question: How do you do? It is only a formal question and it is actually one of the polite and universal ways to say "Hello" to someone you are now meeting. The most logical answer here is to return the same question. You may also be polite and add some of the following expressions:
  • Nice to meet you — Nice to meet you.
  • Pleased to meet you — Nice to meet you.
If you have to welcome guests at home or at a company party, the polite way is by saying:
  • Welcome! — Welcome!
  • Welcome to … Welcome to...

Communicating with maximum courtesy

One of the most important things you need to learn to sound polite in English is how to ask polite questions. There are several simple ways to turn a simple question into polite, for example: Is it going to rain later? - Will it rain later? Can you tell me if it is going to rain later? - Can you tell me if it's gonna rain later? Would you tell me if it is going to rain later? - Can you tell me if it's gonna rain later? That is, with adding certain modal verbs, the questions become more sophisticated. You can use such questions not only to ask something, but also to make a request. Here are some more examples:
  1. Excuse me, could you help me pick this up?
  2. Pardon me, could you help me?
  3. Could you explain this to me?
  4. Would you like a glass of wine?
  5. Could you please do the washing up?

Apology phrases

They will serve you in the case of a request or invitation that you do not want to accept. So you can refuse without the answer and sound harsh. 
  1. Oh, I would, but I’m not feeling very well.
  2. I’d love to help, but unfortunately…
  3. Actually, I can’t right now because…
  4. I’d be happy to, but…

Add tone in dialog

In oral communication, intonation is of the utmost importance. It can turn a message phrase into a matter without changing the word or accentuating a certain word to highlight its importance in a given context. Without the proper tone, oral speech is not only boring and monotonous, but can be confusing. When we speak of courtesy in English, we should not miss this component. It is important to master the right intonation to convey the exact meaning and to properly complement the modality of the polite form we use.  So do not hesitate to take the time and learn the phrases above with the right to intonate. You will learn the secrets of English intonation easily and quickly with the help of a qualified teacher. And without a doubt, he will add many new words and expressions to make your speech polite, polite, and even refined. You can start with online course at Language School. Read the other article with 10 Popular Terms in English from our blog.
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