Elementary to Pre-Intermediate – Everyday Expressions

When we speak to co-workers, friends or family in a social situation, some common expressions are used again and again.

This is very common for when we say "Hello" and "Good-bye".

Expressions

1. Cheers!
2. See you tomorrow!
3. Can you help me with this exercise?
4. Can I help you?
5. I'm sorry I'm late.
6. Excuse me!
7. Good morning.
8. I'm sorry I can't come out tonight.
9. Thank you very much indeed.
10. Bye!

Lesson by Amanda Pooley, EC Cape Town English school

Match the responses to the above expressions. Type in the number next to each expresssion. Do not type in the whole expression.

• A - Not at all. Don't mention it.
• B - No thanks, I'm just looking.
• C - Yeah, about nine o’clock in the coffee bar.
• D - Cheers!
• E - Bye! See you later!
• F - Yes, can I help you?
• G - Of course I can. No problem.
• H - It doesn't matter, you haven’t missed anything.
• I - Good morning. Another lovely day today.
• J - Never mind, perhaps another time.