Basic English Phrases

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Basic English Phrases

• Yes.

• No. 

• Please. 

• Thank you. 

• You're welcome. 

• Excuse me. 

• I am sorry. 

• Good morning. 

• Good afternoon.

• Good evening. 

• Good night. 

English Phrases for Meeting and Greeting

Do you speak Spanish? 

Does anyone here speak Spanish? 

Excuse my poor English. 

I only speak a little English. 

What is your name? 

My name is Martin. 

This is Laura. 

How are you? 

How have you been?

I'm fine, thank you. 

I am very glad to meet you. 

It was nice meeting you. 

I don't understand. 

What did you say? 

I understand perfectly. 

Have a nice day! 

English Dialog

Mr. Sánchez: Good morning. Do you speak Spanish? 

Store Clerk: I'm sorry, I do not speak Spanish.

Mr. Sánchez: I'm afraid I speak only a little English.

Store Clerk: That's all right. I understand you. 

Mr. Sánchez: I get nervous when I speak English.

Store Clerk: I understand you very well.