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If you know these 50 phrases, then you can really speak English in any situation. And these are not some textbook expressions, these are real things that native speakers use every day. Therefore, be sure to watch until the end today, because phrase number 37 sounds super simple, but makes your speech truly native. Let's go. I have been living in the USA for many years, for a little over 12 years now. And every day I hear, well, the same phrases in stores, with friends, in some work moments, the same phrases. And the problem is that textbooks do not teach this living English, because of which you seem to understand everything, but when you speak yourself, you sound like from a textbook. Therefore, today we will fix this. Let's go. 50 phrases that everyone should know. Category number one is greetings and your favorite small talk. First. How's it going? Repeat after me. How's it going? How's it going means, how are things? Use this instead of are. It sounds more natural in casual, everyday conversation. How are you? It's a bit distant. You kind of distance yourself a little from this person. How are you? It's a bit dry and formal and textbook-like. Therefore, how's it going? Very friendly and natural. How's it going? Number two, Long Time No see. And here it's a bit, well, a bit controversial, because many people think this phrase is problematic, because this phrase, you see, is built a bit on broken English. Long time no see. And this is from the past, as far as I remember, from university, when many Chinese emigrants came to America, and they started building railroads and all sorts of things. It was a way for Americans to laugh at them and to portray them as "long time no see," as if they spoke like that. So. But this phrase, well, nobody thinks about it now when they say it. It has become so normal that nobody even [music] really knows about it. And those who know might be offended by it. But just so you know, Long Time No see, haven't seen you in a while. When you meet after a pause, after you haven't seen someone for a long time. It's actually very typical for native speakers to say this. But just know the fact that I told you, that you [music] just be careful, just in case. Next. What up? What? How's life? What's new? It's like greetings, how are things, all in one. Super casual, no formalities. What's up? Someone else says: "Hey, what's up, hi, how are you? How's life? What's new?" What's up? What's up, if you translate it literally, what's up means what's new? What's new? What's up, what's happening in your life? What's happening? What's up? Next. Nice to meet you. This is easy, you know this. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. But how to say the opposite? No, I mean, not unpleasant to meet you, but if you already know this person, like, glad to see you. Glad to see you. That would be Good to see you. Good to see you. This is the most everyday and natural form. And don't forget to add a small smile. It's part of etiquette. So good to see you. So good to see you. And that's it. Number five in this category. How have you been? Repeat after me. Repeat after me. How have you been? How have you been? We also ask like this: "How are things? How are you doing? When you see each other not for the first time, but maybe you haven't seen each other for a long time. A more adult small talk. Oh my god! Good to see you. How have you been?" Like, how much time has passed? How? How's life? What's new? How have you been? There's a small nuance like that. How have you been? Switching to the second category. Conversation support. Let's go. First. Really, really, really. Truly, seriously shows interest in the interlocutor. The interlocutor is telling something. You are not silent. You need to constantly. This is the culture of the language. You need to constantly. M. And I really. Something like that. The next one is similar. No way. No way. No way, can't be. No way. Yes, an emotional, lively reaction to something surprising. Something that is hard to believe. No way. He said that. No way. Next. You're kidding. You're kidding. You're joking too, when you hear something unexpected, something that is hard to believe. You're kidding. Kidding. Say it just like that. [music] Next. That's awesome. That's awesome. Cool, great, awesome. Something like that, a very frequent positive reaction. That's awesome. And the last reaction for conversation and dialogue support. I know, right? I know, right? Exactly. Exactly. When you completely agree with the interlocutor, natively, fun, everyone uses it. I know, right? Next category is politeness and requests. Yes, English is very casual by nature, but politeness is also present in it. Could you help me out? Repeat after me. Could you help me out? Could you help me out? A polite request doesn't sound like an order. Could you help me out? You can add please if you want, but it's not necessary. The question is already phrased quite politely. Next: Do you mind if I? And then you ask what you want to ask. [music] A very soft form, sounds very cultured and translates to something like: "Do you mind if I". And because of this, the answers are reversed, they are reversed. Do you mind if I sit here? Do you mind if I sit here? If the answer is yes, it means you mind, so don't sit. Do you mind if I sit here? No, I don't mind. Sit down. So think about it. Do you mind? Do you mind means, do you not mind, do you not object. Next [music] very important, when you ask for help or something else, I would be grateful. Someone offers you, maybe even help you. I would be very grateful. Thank you. Yes, for a formal and even friendly environment. Very universal, actually. There is a friendlier version of this - That would be great. That would be great. That would be great. When you confirm an offer, it sounds very friendly. That would be great. [music] Thank you so much. Or even if the person couldn't help, it's very polite, in an adult way, to say: "Well, thank you anyway." You can't help, but thank you anyway. Thanks anyway. But be careful with the tone here. Thanks. That already feels sarcastic, so be friendly, calm. Thanks anyway. That's it, by the way, if you are listening to these phrases now and thinking: "Well, I seem to understand everything, but when I try to say it, the words just don't come out." This is a sign that you are stuck, and stuck, moreover, between the elementary and intermediate levels. [music] That is, you are no longer a complete beginner, but you are not yet confident in your knowledge. And this is not about memory or laziness. You just lack a system. And this is a typical thing. Everyone faces this. That's why I created the course from elementary to intermediate, where we learn step by step to speak from this initial level to a confident level, step by step. If you are ready to start your journey, the link is below the video. Now for our next category - clarification and understanding. Sorry, I didn't catch that. Repeat after me. Sorry, I didn't catch that. Sorry, I didn't catch that. Sounds natural and much more polite than just what? What? Sorry, I didn't catch that. Yes. Next. What do you mean? I don't have to stretch it out like that. I did it for expressiveness. What do you mean? What do you mean? What do you mean? It's used very often to clarify the meaning. That is, you heard it, but you just don't understand what's going on. What do you mean? What do you mean? Next. I'm not sure I follow. I'm not sure I follow. I didn't quite grasp the idea. A very smart phrase, by the way, it replaces the direct "I don't understand." Much better. I'm not sure I follow. Could you say that again? Could you repeat? Very soft, without pressure. This means I understood. Naturally, it confirms the fact that you understood the essence. Just like that. Next category is agreement, disagreement. First. Exactly. Exactly. Means, precisely, natural agreement without "yes, I agree." [music] Exactly. Or fair enough. Fair enough, like, okay, logical. Fair enough. Soft agreement without exaggeration, without fanaticism. Or I see your point. I see your point. I understand what you're talking about. I understand where you're going with this, when you acknowledge an argument, even if you don't agree. I see your point. Well, let's move on to disagreement. I'm not sure about that. Calm disagreement without conflict or strong words, just. Well, and the last one in this category, You might be right. You might be right. Maybe you're right. Soft diplomatic agreement. You might be right. Next. Daily actions. Picking up speed. On my way. On my way. On my way. This means, I'm already on my way. I'm already going. I'm already driving. I'm on my way. [music] Next. I just woke up. I just woke up. It doesn't mean I just woke up and did nothing. No, no. I just woke up. It means I just woke up. Someone calls. You just got out of bed. Uh, help me. Na na na. I just woke up. Give me an hour. [music] Woke up. Next. I'm heading home. Heading home. I'm heading home. Heading home. Let's grab some coffee. Let's grab some coffee. Let's go for coffee sometime. Let's grab. Or right now, possibly too. Let's grab some coffee. Grab. Let's drink some coffee. That's okay too, but it's not quite natural. Let's grab some coffee. Much better. The word "grab" is much better with both food and coffee. Next. I'll be right back. I'll be right back. This doesn't just mean I'll be back soon or I'll be back. I'll be back now. Very soon. You won't have to wait long. I'll be right back. These five phrases are pure conversation. They are used by every native speaker, well, 100 times a day. Next. Planning and meetings. Modern English for meetings and correspondence. What time works for you? What time works for you? What time works for you? Let's catch up later. Let's catch up later. Let's call, let's meet later. Let's catch up later. Sounds good to me. Sounds good to me. Sounds good to [music] me. I'll check my schedule. I'll check my schedule. I'll check my schedule. Let's make it happen. Let's make it happen. Let's make it happen. Let's make it happen. Want to meet, have coffee? Let's make it happen. [music] Let's do it. Next category - opinions and reactions. This sounds natural and shows confidence when you need to express an opinion or react to someone else's opinion. In my opinion. You know this, in my opinion, blah blah blah blah. In my opinion. Next. A timid agreement. You're not quite sure, you need to think. I guess so. I guess so. I suppose so, perhaps so. Or you've already heard, I'm not quite sure, [music] but this is quite strong disagreement. I'm not quite sure, it sounds weak in Russian. It's more like I'm not convinced. Next. Logical. Or my favorite. Who knows. Next category is emotions and support. And you don't necessarily have to say "got." [music] Don't worry, I'll help. Don't worry, I got you. Or calm down, calm down, calm down, calm down. Or don't stress about it. [music] Take it easy. Hey. Take it easy. Take it easy. Or take it easy. Calm down, don't stress. Next is very important, by the way. You did great. You did great. You did great. [music] Wow. You did so great. You did great. Or, for example, it happens. It happens. It's okay. It happens. Yes, it happens. Or also very important. I'm proud of you. I'm so proud of you. [music] Just like that. Next category is ending a conversation. Perfect closing lines, easy, natural, when a native speaker conversation ends, you need to leave. So how to do it? Well, ironically, not in English. Anyway, I got to go. Okay, I have to go. Anyway, I've got to go. Talk to you soon. Talk to [music] you soon. See you soon. Or catch you later. Catch you later. See you, hear you later. This is super popular. Have a good one. Have a good one. Have a good day. Have a good one. This is how we always say to strangers in a store, in a restaurant, well, with strangers. Have a good one. Have a good one. Oh, thank you. Thank you. Have a good one. Have a good day. And finally. Take care. Take care. Take care. Take care. Take care of yourself. Take care. And just imagine, you arrive in a new country and start talking to people without pauses, without fears, without translating in your head. This feeling comes when [music] you not only know the phrases, but can connect them into live speech. And this is what we do in the course from elementary to intermediate. Every day you move from [music] understanding but not speaking to real English. Link below the video. Start today. And these 50 phrases are your first step. The course, I hope, will be your second step. Together they will give you not just knowledge, but the confidence [music] to speak fluently. Thank you very much for watching. This was Venya Pak on the Link 3 TV channel. And in the next video, if you know this grammar, you already have excellent [music] English. Subscribe so you don't miss it. See you next time. Peace. M.