The 200 most used sentences in English

Let’s learn two hundred sentences! You need to use them in your day by day conversation!

Sentences to be used in different situations:

Informal conversations

1) How are you today Mike?

I’m fine thanks and you?

I’m ok too.

2) Do you have change for $100?

Let me check. Sorry, I don’t have at this moment.

3) What is your name?

My name is Paul and yours?

I’m Katherine.

4) Paul, this is my brother Richard.

Nice to meet you, Richard.

Nice to meet you too, Paul.

5) Where are you from Karen?

I am from Canada and you Richard?

I am from Australia.

6) How do you like Brazil so far?

Well, I have visited three states and I loved them – Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Minas Gerais.

7) Are you having a good time in Brazil?

Yes, I am! I have tried “caipirinha” and watched a great soccer game in Rio de Janeiro.

8) What are you doing, Paul?

Well, I’m very busy studying Math.

9) What kind of movies do you prefer Anne?

I love science fiction! What about you, Peter?

I prefer drama.

10) Which sports do you prefer Peter? Baskeball, basketball or volleyball?

I love basketball so I don’t miss any NBA game.

11) I am working so much! I am exhausted! I need to do something different in my life right

now!

What do you mean, Katherina?

Well, I need to travel a little and know somebody special for me – a good boyfriend for me!

12) What is your email, Sandra?

My email is: sandrapn1981@gmail.com

Ok, I’ll send you my last English homework.

Oh! Thanks!

13) Why are you so sad, Paul?

I am sad because my sister is in the hospital.

Oh! So sorry about that!

14) Excuse me, can you tell me where the shopping center is?

Yes, three blocks from here. You need to turn right and the shopping is on First Avenue.

15) Please, how much is this book?

It is $ 25.

Thanks, I’ll take it.

16) How much does this book cost?

It costs $25.

Thanks. I’ll take it.

17) Excuse, could you tell me how much that book is?

It costs $25.

Thanks, I’ll take it.

18) Excuse me; can I help you, sir?

Sure, I am looking for a new headphone.

19) Excuse me; can I help you, sir?

No, I am just looking.

20) What about having dinner tonight?

Yes, that sounds nice!

21) How about going to the movies next weekend?

Sorry, next Sunday will be my mother’s birthday.

22) Would you like a glass of wine, lady?

Yes, please a white one.

23) What would you like to do on weekend dear?

I’d like to travel to the farm.

24) Do you like ice cream?

Yes, I do!

25) Do you like chocolate cake?

Yes, I do.

Me too.

26) I don’t like chocolate cake.

Neither do I.

27) Have you ever been abroad?

Yes, I have. I’ve traveled to Canada once.

28) Have you ever visited Brazil?

No, I haven’t but I would like to go.

29) What happened to you?

I am very hungry! I am starving to death.

30) Are you free on the weekend?

Yes, I am.

Let’s go to the movies?

Sure! I loved it!

31) What is your phone number?

It is 555-6688

32) How are you feeling today?

Not so good! I am feeling a terrible headache.

Well, take an aspirin.

33) Are you afraid of spiders?

No, I am not! What about you?

Yes, I am!

34) Here is the bill, sir.

The barbecue was terrific! Is tip included?

Yes, it is.

35) Could you bring me the menu, please?

Here it is, sir.

36) Let’s go to a restaurant tonight?

Sorry but I have an appointment with my sister.

37) Are you working Michael?

No, I am unemployed.

38) I’m very happy today! I got a new job! I am employed!

Congratulations Peter!

39) I’d like to book a single room starting next Friday.

How many days, sir?

For two days.

40) What kind of music do you prefer Samantha?

I love jazz but I hate rock.

41) How often do you go to the movies?

I go to the movies once a month.

42) How long does your swimming class take?

It takes 45 minutes.

43) How far is your house from the theater?

It is about ten minutes by car.

44) When is your birthday?

It is on August 4th.

45) Where do you live?

I live in Portugal.

46) What time do you wake up every day?

I wake up at six am.

47) Which color do you prefer – blue or green?

I prefer blue.

48) How old are you?

I am twenty years old.

49) Who are your favorite soccer players?

I like Neymar and Messi.

50) Why did you leave your job?

Because I don’t like my boss.

Travel

51) What time is the next flight to Miami?

At 7:55 pm.

52) Can you carry my luggage to my room please?

Yes, sir.

53) What would you like to drink, sir?

I’d like a glass of white wine.

54) Flight attendant, please bring me another pillow.

Yes, sir, anything else?

Yes, a blanket too.

55) Please, put your bags on the scale.

Ok!

Thanks.

56) May I see you passport and return ticket?

Here they are.

57) How long will you stay in Canada?

I will stay for about three months.

58) Do you have any friends or relatives in Toronto?

No, I don’t.

59) How much money are you bringing to Canada?

I am bringing five hundred dollars.

60) Can I pay in cash?

Yes, cash, debit or credit card.

61) How do you prefer to pay - plastic or paper?

Paper, please.

62) Where is the nearest museum?

There is a Natural Art Museum six blocks from here.

63) How far is from here to the nearest hospital? Is it far?

No, it’s near. Just five minutes walking. Can I call an ambulance?

No thanks a lot. I am ok.

64) I have a terrible toothache. Is there a dentist in this hotel?

No, there isn’t but you can schedule an appointment with a dentist two blocks from here.

His phone number is 333-3359

65) I need an interpreter. My English isn’t so good.

Ok, Our hotel offers English interpreters. It costs $35 an hour.

66) I’d like cancel my reservation for next weekend.

What is your last name, please?

Smith. Mike Smith.

All right, you reserved a double room for five nights.

Yes, perfect.

67) What about visiting a museum tomorrow morning?

That is a good idea!

68) Please, could you wake me up tomorrow at six am?

Yes, our hotel has this service for free, sir.

69) What time is breakfast served?

It is served from 4 am to 10 am.

70) I need laundry service.

Sure, just call 02 and you talk directly to them.

71) Do you have a city map?

Yes, here it is.

72) I’d like to talk to the hotel manager, please

Ok, I’ll call him. Hold on a moment, please.

73) Is there a fridge in the room?

Yes, there a fridge and all prices are on the door.

74) How much is the room?

It costs $74 dollars per night including breakfast.

75) I’d like to change my mattress. It isn’t very comfortable.

Ok, lady. I’ll change right away.

Shopping Center

76) Can you wrap this book for me, please? It is my brother’s birthday.

Sure.

77) Can you do me favor? I bought these shoes last week and they don’t fit me. I’d like to

change for a smaller size.

Sure, let me see the invoice, please.

78) I’d like to buy a new TV for my bedroom. What brand do you recommend?

Let me show you the new TVs we’ve recently purchased.

79) Where is the food plaza? I’m hungry!

it is on the second floor, sir.

80) Can you tell me the price for the movie theater?

It’s $11.

81) I need to buy a new mobile phone. Do you recommend any special store?

Yes, take a look at ABC on the third floor close to the movie theater. They offer good

prices.

82) Can I help you, sir?

Yes, help me! My son is lost here. He is five years old.

Don’t worry, sir. I’ll page him right away. What is your name?

Frank and my son’s name is Robert.

83) I don’t remember where I parked my car. Can you help me?

Yes, I’ll talk to the manager. Hold on a minute please.

84) I’d like to have French fries and soda. How can I pay?

It is $15 plus VAT. You can pay by credit or debit card or cash.

85) I need to buy a pair of jeans for my daughter

What is her size?

Small.

86) Sir, I would like to buy a box of chocolate. Where can I find a good store?

Go to XYZ – they have chocolate from different countries. Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, etc.

87) Where is the bus stop? I’d like to go to downtown.

It is in front of ABCD store outside the shopping center.

89) I need a taxi to go home.

I’ll call you one for you right away lady.

90) Let’ have a pizza? The problem is I don’t have so much money.

No problems David. I pay for you.

Apologizing

91) That is my fault!

Don’t worry! It happens.

92) How careless of me! I broke your glass!

Relax! No problems.

93) Please, don’t be mad at me. I crashed your car.

How come?

94) Please accept my apologies.

No problems, sir.

95) Sorry lady.

That is ok!

Suggestions and advice

96) If I were you, I’d stop smoking right away.

I am trying doctor!

97) You should stop drinking.

Thanks doctor.

98) You should look for a private teacher, son!

Can you help me to pay, Dad?

99) Can you help me with my homework?

You should talk to your teachers too.

100) Why don’t you look for a job?

I am sending my CVs.

Changing your mind

101) After further consideration I decided to change my car.

Good news!

102) I’ve changed my mind about you. You are a good employee.

Thanks boss.

103) On reflection I decided to give you a promotion.

Thanks a lot!

104) My wife has had a change of heart. She doesn’t want to have a baby now.

What a pity!

105) On second thoughts I imagined to look for a new employee for IT Department.

Good news, boss.

Giving a choice

106) It is up to you!

Thanks so I prefer pizza.

107) The choice is yours.

Let’s watch Superman?

108) it is your decision.

I need to think about that but I believe I will accept your job opportunity.

109) Do as you please.

I don’t like rare barbecue. I will prefer medium or well done.

110) Make up your mind.

All right, let’ go to the movies?

Surprising

111) I am getting married!

I am speechless!

112) I am expecting a baby!

You are kidding!

113) Dad, I crashed your car. Sorry!

What?

114) I have a new job!

What a surprise!

115) I’ll move to Australia.

Are you serious?

Job

116) What do you do for living?

I am an engineer.

117) What is your job?

I work as an accountant.

118) Where do you work?

I work at AXZ University as a teacher.

119) What is your occupation?

I am a mechanic.

120) What do you do to earn money?

I am a writer.

Future plans

121) What are you doing tomorrow?

I am having lunch with my family.

122) What are you going to do next weekend?

I am going to the movies.

123) Busy next weekend?

No, we can go to the movies together.

124) What are your plans for next Sunday?

I intend to go to the club with my friends.

125) Have you got anything to do tomorrow?

Yes, I need to visit a customer.

Being an expert

126) He is an expert on notebooks.

Good, I’ll call him.

127) She is a walking encyclopedia.

Really? Cool!

128) He knows mobile phones from A to Z.

Good! I’ll talk to him.

129) She is an authority on airplanes.

Nice! I’ll email her.

130) Photography is her subject.

Nice! I need a good photographer in my marriage.

Describing people (positively)

131) My manager is a hard working person.

Good for your company!

132) Peter is such a generous person. He donated $1000 for charities yesterday.

Cool!

133) My son is three years old and full of energy!

Great! I have two children and I know what you mean.

134) Wow! She is a good looking woman!

Be careful! She is my sister!

135) She is extremely honest and I admire her a lot.

Me too.

Describing people (negatively)

136) I am looking for a new job. My manager is very boring!

I understand your point of view.

137) Some countries have authoritarian governments.

I know and it isn’t so good for the population.

138) It is difficult to share my feelings with him. He is a cold person!

I know what you mean. He is really cold.

139) My boss is an unreliable person and I don’t know what to do!

You should look for a new job.

140) My son is very lazy! I need some help.

How old is he?

Fourteen.

Teenager! Talk to him about it.

Giving your opinion

141) Personally I think that we need a better president.

I totally agree with you.

142) In my humble opinion you should look for a doctor.

Certainly, I am not feeling very well.

143) What is your opinion about Michael?

The way I see him, I believe he has good talents to work in Marketing Department.

144) I’d say that you need to stop working for a couple of days.

I totally agree! I am exhausted!

145) We need new clients!

I am totally convinced that we should change our sales department.

Remembering

146) I remember when I was a child!

Me too! Good moments in our home!

147) I can clearly remember your first girlfriend.

Yes, Mary Smith! Pretty girl but she is a little boring.

148) If I am not mistaken my first teacher was Rosemary.

I remember my first teacher. Her name was Nathalie.

149) Do you remember your first kiss?

Yes, I’ll never forget my neighbor Anne. She was a beautiful girl.

150) What is the capital of Brazil?

It is on tip of my tongue. I believe it is Brasília.

Asking somebody’s opinion

151) What do you think of my brother?

He is a good employee but ne needs to avoid late at work.

152) What are your views on poverty in Africa?

That is a serious problem indeed. The world needs to help those people.

153) Are you aware of new salary policy?

Yes, I am. The company is in a difficult moment.

154) How do you feel about your boss?

He is a good person and very competent. I consider him a real leader.

155) What do you reckon about your town?

I like living here. It is a beautiful place.

Saying something is wrong

156) I am afraid you are wrong. My phone number is 333-6622.

Ok, sorry!

157) Actually, I don’t agree with your report.

All right, I’ll do it again.

158) If you check your report you will find two mistakes.

Ok, Mr. Smith. I’ll take a look right now.

159) I am afraid you are mistaken. Her name is Sally not Sharon.

Ok, sorry!

160) I don’t think you are right. São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil.

Oh yes! You are right! Thanks.

Saying something is correct

161) Yes, that’s right. You are correct!

Thank you Ms. Brown.

162) You are dead right about him.

Yes, as I told you he is an honest person.

163) That’s spot on.

All right, I also believe in our business.

164) You have hit the nail on the head.

Absolutely! Thanks boss!

165) You could say so.

Thanks to believe in my opinions about Sandra.

Being relieved

166) Thank God I didn’t accept that job opportunity!

Yes, I know. They are in a difficult financial moment.

167) What struck of luck! I had a car accident and I am ok.

Thank God!

168) You don’t have to move to another country.

Thank God. That is a weigh of my mind.

169) Dad left the hospital! He is ok!

You have no idea what a relief is to hear.

170) I paid the electricity bill.

That is one less thing to worry about.

Expressing dislike

171) I don’t really like jazz.

I like so much! I don’t like heavy metal.

172) Romantic movies are not my style.

I like a lot and cry at the end!

173) Reality shows are not very me.

I love it!

174) I’m not into Mexican food.

Well, I like but I prefer Japanese.

175) Whisky doesn’t do anything for me!

I like drinking with my friends.

Being sure

176) I imagine that Lisa is divorced. I’m not sure.

I’m quite sure she isn’t. I saw her with her husband yesterday in the park.

177) I’m absolutely positive about the future of our country. We will have bad days!

I hope you are wrong.

178) You can be sure it is going to rain.

Yes, there are black clouds in the sky.

179) I’m a hundred percent that Michael has got married.

Me too. I saw him in the street with his wife.

180) I have no doubt at all about Sharon. She is looking for a job.

I know. She told me last weekend.

Plans for the future

181) I am looking forward to having vacation.

Good news!

182) I can’t wait until Mike returns from his vacation.

Yes, we miss him.

183) Are you getting married Karen?

Yes, I am counting the days till next Saturday.

184) I am saving up to buy a new car.

Great! If you need some help just let me know.

185) One day, I am going to have a sport car.

Oh yes! You need to work hard!

Encouraging

186) I got ten in Math, Dad!

That is a real improvement! Congratulations!

187) Come on, you can do Mike!

No, I’m not good at Geography!

188) I finished my report Mr. Michael.

Ok, keep up your good work.

189) I finished my History homework, Mom!

Nice, that is a good effort!

190) I am studying hard for this test.

Keep going! You are very intelligent.

Possibilities

191) It is probably going to snow today. It is very cold!

The temperature is minus two.

192) There is a fifty -fifty chance for me to move to London.

Good news! Think about it.

193) I wouldn’t be surprised if Brazil loses the next World Cup.

I disagree because Brazil has a good team!

194) It may rain tomorrow.

I need to take an umbrella to work.

195) It is quite likely that I’ll get a promotion.

Great! Good news!

Feelings

196) I’m very happy today! I got a promotion in my job!

Congratulations!

197) I’m very worried about my sister. She is in the hospital.

Oh! So sad!

198) My brother is very tired. He has just arrived from Japan.

Tell him to sleep a little.

199) My son is afraid of dogs and I don’t know what to do.

Why don’t buy a small one for him? Maybe he likes.

200) My father is angry at his boss. He intends to change his job.

I understand.