Useful Sentences For Writing or Speaking

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Generalitat

Generalitat de
de Catalunya
Catalunya Unió
Unió Europea
Europea
Departament
Departament d’Ensenyament
d’Ensenyament Fons
Fons Social
Social Europeu
Europeu

SOME USEFUL SENTENCES FOR


WRITING OR SPEAKING
GIVING INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, first of all, before you begin... (“primer de tot”)


2. After that, then, next... (“després”)

SAY SORRY

- I’m afraid I won’t get to you by ten


- I’m afraid...

THANKS

- That is very kind of you


- That’s OK
- You’re welcome

ASK SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING

- Could you send an estimate for maintenance, please?


- Could you...?

OFFER PHYSICAL HELP

- Do you need a hand?


- Do you want a hand?

OFFER TO DO SOMETHING ELSE

- Would you like me to give you directions?


- Yes, of course
- I can manage

GREET (= Hello)

- Nice to meet you


- Long time no see. How are you keeping?
- It’s nice to put a face to a name at last
- What have you been up to?

SAY GOODBYE

- It was great meeting you


- Have a safe journey back
- Look forward to seeing you in Milan
- It’s been great seeing you again
- Let’s stay in touch

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