Basic Conversation in English

Now let’s learn some basic English conversation. This lesson will teach you how to introduce yourself, as well as simple words and phrases like yes, no, excuse me and I don’t understand. Learn these and you’ll be ready to conduct short conversations in English.

Contents

How to Introduce Yourself in English
Basic conversation
Communication
Making acquaintances
Vocabulary trainer: Conversations in English
Asking “Where are you from?” in English
Asking “Where do you live?” in English
Asking About Names in English
Getting Contact Details in English
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This lesson is part of the chapter “Learning English“.

Basic English words & phrases: conversations

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How to Introduce Yourself in English

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Basic conversation

English	Pronunciation (Audio)
yes
no
please you’re welcome
you’re very welcome
thank you
thank you very much
thanks
Excuse me!

Communication

English	Pronunciation (Audio)
I understand.
I don’t understand.
Hello? (on the phone) I beg your pardon?
What does that mean?
I don’t know.
I don’t speak Polish.
I speak a little Polish.
Do you speak English? (informal)
Do you speak English? (formal)
Yes, I do speak English.
No, I don’t speak English.

Making acquaintances

English	Pronunciation (Audio)
Please talk more slowly!
Nice to meet you!
How are you?
Good, thank you!
I’m well, thanks!
Not bad, thanks!
very bad
What’s your name?
My name is [...].
What’s your first name?
My first name is [...]
How old are you?
I’m [...] years old.
What are your hobbies?
What do you like doing?
What are you doing (at the moment)?
Where do you live?
I live in [...].
I’m from England
I’m English

Notes:

¹ on the phone² informal³ formal

Vocabulary trainer: Conversations in English

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thank you very much
in English?

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