10 English Phrases You Should Use Every Day

When Sofia arrived in New York for her internship, she quickly realized that textbook English wasn't enough. Her colleagues spoke in quick, natural phrases she'd never learned in class. Then her mentor, James, shared a secret: "Master these 10 daily phrases, and you'll sound like a native in no time."

Here are the magical phrases that transformed Sofia's English:

1. "How's it going?"

• Better than "How are you?" for casual chats

• Reply: "Pretty good! You?"

2. "Could you repeat that, please?"

• Polite way to ask when you don't understand

• Alternative: "Sorry, I missed that."

3. "What do you think?"

• Perfect for meetings and conversations

• Shows you value others' opinions

4. "I'm just kidding!"

• Essential for humor and sarcasm

• Prevents misunderstandings when joking

5. "That makes sense."

• Shows you're following the conversation

• Professional alternative to "I understand"

6. "Let me think about that."

• Buys time when you need to process

• Sounds smarter than "Umm..."

7. "No worries!"

• Friendly response to apologies

• Better than "It's okay" in casual settings

8. "That's awesome!"

• Natural enthusiasm for good news

• More expressive than "That's good"

9. "Hang on a second."

• Polite way to pause conversations

• Useful on calls or in person

10. "Got it!"

• Quick confirmation you understand

• More natural than "I understand"

Sofia's Breakthrough Moment

After using these phrases for two weeks, something amazing happened. During a coffee break, her American coworker suddenly said, "Wow, your English sounds so natural now!" Sofia realized—these small phrases had made all the difference.

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Challenge Time!
Pick 3 phrases to use today and comment below:
💬 Which ones will you try?
🎯 Where will you use them?

Tag a friend who needs these real-life phrases! #NaturalEnglish

Pro Tip: Say each phrase aloud 5 times right now—your mouth needs to remember how they feel!

"I used 'No worries!' 3 times yesterday—my coworkers finally stopped apologizing for my 'bad' English!" - Sofia