As in the previous example, actually, I… can be used with lots of different verbs. For example, “heard” “learned” “am” “can” “can’t” etc. You can use this sentence again if you have a different opinion from someone else. A: Did you finish the reports?B: Actually, I am running a bit behind, but they’ll be done […]

If you disagree with someone, the sentence starts: “Actually, I thought…” will sound much nicer and more polite than a terse “No” – No or “You’re wrong.”- You’re wrong. This phrase comes in handy if you have a different opinion than someone else. A: So Tom’s coming in tonight at 8, right?B: Actually, I thought […]

If you need someone to call you or call you back, it is a good idea to use this phrase. Of course, it’s a good idea to leave your phone number or the number to call back. Hi, this is John from the financial office.I’m wondering if you found those missing receipts.Please call me back […]

You can use this sentence structure whenever you need to ask about the start of any event: “What time is [event]?” For example, if you want to ask about the start of a meeting on a particular day, use “on [day].” For example: What time is our meeting on Thursday? What time is our meeting […]

If someone needs to see you and you have some work you need to finish urgently, use this phrase to say that you know someone is waiting for you and you will arrive as soon as possible. Typically, this can be used in a store when a client is requesting the attention of a salesperson […]

You would use this phrase especially if you work with customers or on a customer service line. [On the phone]: Hello, this is Sandra speaking. How can I help you?

This phrase can be used, for example, if someone has misunderstood what you were trying to tell them If you have tried it several times and don’t want to repeat it again, just say “(Oh) never mind.” And you can start talking about something else. You can also use this phrase to mean “it doesn’t […]

If you like a particular idea that someone has suggested, you can respond with that phrase. Of course, you can use another word instead of great to express approval or enthusiasm. For example, “fantastic”, “excellent”, “awesome” or “perfect”. A: My mom is baking biscuits this afternoon. We could go to our house and eat some. […]

If you are proposing a plan, have an idea, you can use this phrase to see what others think. We could have dinner at 6, and then go to a movie. How does that sound? Let’s hire a band to play music, and Dan can photograph the event. How does that sound?

You use this phrase when you want to hear someone’s opinion on a certain topic. For example. I’m not sure if we should paint the room yellow or blue. What do you think?