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50 common phrases in English

1. Pleased to meet you.
2. Can I have a coffee please?
3. I wonder if you can tell me where the toilet is.
4. I am looking for carrots.
5. Is this the right stop for the 135 bus?
6. I don't think we have met. My name is Sarah.
7. Sorry, I didn't understand what you just said.
8. Sorry, could you repeat that, please?
9. Is this seat taken?
10. Could you point me in the direction of the post office?
11. Can I get you something to drink? 
12. Could you tell me what the time is, please? 
13. My name is Sarah and I live in Bury. 
14. How much does this cost? 
15. Please come in, welcome.
16. This is where you will be staying. 
17. If you need it, the toilet is just through there on the left.
17. Do you have a minute?
18. Is this a good time to talk? 
19. What would you like to drink? 
20. Is this the right place for the job interview?
21. Is there somewhere I can leave my bag? 
22. I am here to collect a parcel. 
23. Are you ready for your breakfast now? 
24. Can I help you? 
25. It's lovely weather today, isn't it? 
26. My son is here to play football. Could you tell us where we need to go? 
27. Please excuse me for a moment. 
28. I am terribly sorry, I didn't realise you were in there. 
29. Do you live locally? 
30. Could I ask you to put your bag in that room? 
31. Can I ask you to fasten your seatbelt? 
32. I have run out of paper. Could I have some more? 
33. Do you mind if I open a window? 
34. What shall we do this afternoon? 
35. Yesterday, I went for a drive with my daughter. 
36. I am married and we have three daughters. 
37. Do you have any books about bee-keeping? 
38. Is it true that it is going to rain tomorrow? 
39. Please fill out this form and return it by next Friday. 
40. Do you have any idea how long we will need to wait for the appointment? 
41. To get to the toilet, you need to go down the stairs and turn left. 
42. How many people are you expecting at the class tomorrow? 
43. Are we expecting anyone else? 
44. Can I make an appointment to see the doctor next week? 
45. What time is your appointment tomorrow? 
46. Which of these shirts do you prefer? 
47. I don't know what I am having for dinner tonight.
48. He didn't say whether he was coming back.
49. Sorry to disturb you.
50. I read in the newspaper today that Modi has won the elections in India. 

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