🗒️Everyday conversation phrases help you fit in and sound natural in conversations
🌤️Phrases for describing the weather, like 'It's beautiful out' and 'It's glorious outside'
🚗Expressions for expressing agreement or sharing the same experience, such as 'You and me both'
☂️Idioms and phrases like 'Better take a brolly' and 'To play it by ear' add color to conversations
🧠'I'm not being funny, but' and 'For a split second' are commonly used phrases to express opinions and thoughts
How can I practice using these conversation phrases?
—Find a conversation partner or practice with a teacher to receive feedback and improve your skills. Look for language exchange platforms like LanguaTalk to connect with qualified teachers
What does 'Daylight robbery' mean?
—'Daylight robbery' is an informal phrase used to describe a situation where something is priced much higher than it should be
How can I sound more natural in conversations?
—Learning and using everyday conversation phrases, like the ones in this video, can help you sound more natural and integrated in conversations
What does 'To throw a spanner in the works' mean?
—'To throw a spanner in the works' is an idiom that means to cause problems or obstacles that delay or disrupt a plan or process
What is the meaning of 'It is what it is'?
—'It is what it is' is an expression used to accept a situation as it is, without trying to change or overthink it
00:00In this lesson, Lucy teaches 25 everyday conversation phrases that are commonly used in British English.
02:45Phrase #1: 'I'm easy' means 'I don't mind' or 'I'm easy to please'.
03:03Phrase #2: Describing the weather with phrases like 'It's beautiful out' and 'It's glorious outside'.
03:46Phrase #3: 'Can do' is a common response to indicate willingness or capability.
04:16Phrase #4: 'To go down a treat' means something is enjoyed very much.
04:53Phrase #5: 'Something hits the spot' means it is exactly what is needed or desired.
06:21Phrase #6: 'Daylight robbery' is used to describe a situation where something is priced much higher than it should be.
07:04Phrase #7: 'To have a thing about something or somebody' means to love or hate it/them unreasonably.
07:56Phrase #8: 'Give me any day' means a strong preference for something or somebody over another.
09:02Phrase #9: 'To throw a spanner in the works' means to cause problems or obstacles that disrupt a plan.
09:28Phrase #10: 'To make a dent in something' means to reduce the amount of something.
11:56Phrases #11-25: Additional everyday conversation phrases with examples and explanations.
