Social expressions

Everyday English
 What do you say when you arrive late in the
classroom, meeting etc.?

yes, please come in Excuse me class, may I get

in?
 A waitress dropped a cup of coffee on your best clothes
and she said I am so sorry.

 Don’t worry.
 Never mind.
 It doesn’t matter.
 You want somebody to repeat what they have
said. What do you say?

 Excuse me, would you please come again?

 I beg your pardon.
 Sorry. Could you repeat it?
What do you say when a friend tells you, it is
his/her birthday?

 Happy birthday.
 Many happy return of the day.
 How to make a polite request?

No, of course not.

Here you are.

 Would you mind lending me your pen?

 No, I don’t. (accepting it)
 Yes, I do. (refusing and then not give him/her a pen.)
 What do you say when a friend tells you is sick?

Good morning Mike, I

will not go to work
today, I am not feeling Hi Peter, very sorry to hear that.
well. I wish you quick recovery.

 I wish you feel better very soon.

 I hope you get better quickly.
 What do you say when a person says: thank you
very much?

Thank you very

much my grandson.

You are welcome,

grandma. It’s always a
pleasure

 You are welcome.

 Don’t mention it. It is a pleasure.
 Not at all.
Cont.
Practice
By Tr. Sim o n N ha g um b e
June, 2024