WordStudySmall Talk & Social English — B1 level
42 expressions of level B1 (Intermediate) from the “Small Talk & Social English” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap one to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| how's it going | an informal way to ask how someone is |
| how have you been | asks how someone has been since you last met |
| long time no see | said when you meet someone you haven't seen for a while |
| what brings you here | asks the reason someone has come to a place |
| how's everything | a general way to ask how someone's life is going |
| nice to finally meet you | said when meeting in person someone you've known of for a while |
| how's life | an informal way to ask how things are going for someone |
| look who's here | said with pleasant surprise when someone you know appears |
| what have you been up to | asks what someone has been doing recently |
| it's been a while | said when you haven't seen or spoken to someone for some time |
| how did it go | asks about the result of a recent event |
| keeping busy | a reply meaning you have a lot to do |
| same old, same old | a reply meaning nothing has changed; the usual routine |
| can't complain | a reply meaning things are reasonably good |
| getting by | a reply meaning you are managing, but not more than that |
| so far so good | a reply meaning things are going well up to now |
| you know how it is | said to suggest the other person understands your situation |
| I'd better get going | a polite way to say you need to leave |
| I should get going | a polite way to announce you are about to leave |
| it was nice catching up | said when leaving after a pleasant chat with someone |
| catch you later | an informal way to say goodbye, meaning see you soon |
| we should catch up sometime | a friendly suggestion to meet again in the future |
| let's keep in touch | said when parting, asking to stay in contact |
| have a good one | an informal goodbye wishing someone a good day |
| until next time | a goodbye meaning see you on the next occasion |
| get home safe | a caring goodbye wishing someone a safe trip home |
| say hi to ... for me | asks someone to pass your greeting to another person |
| after you | a polite way to let someone go first |
| happy to help | a friendly reply meaning you were glad to assist |
| any time | a friendly reply to thanks, meaning you're always willing to help |
| no rush | tells someone there is no need to hurry |
| whenever you're ready | tells someone to take as much time as they need |
| it's no trouble | a polite reply meaning something is not inconvenient for you |
| could you possibly | a very polite way to ask someone to do something |
| that's very kind of you | a polite way to thank someone for a kind act |
| sorry to bother you | a polite phrase before interrupting or asking for help |
| thanks a million | an informal way to say thank you very much |
| is that so | shows interest or mild surprise at what someone said |
| good to know | a reply meaning the information is useful |
| I see what you mean | shows you understand someone's point |
| no kidding | shows surprise, or agreement that something is obviously true |
| enough about me | used to shift the conversation away from yourself |
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