Alternative Expressions in English Conversations

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Formal expressions and phrases taught in  school can differ significantly from real-world  English used by native speakers. While words  like “hello,” “yes,” “no,” “because,” “thank  you,” “I think,” and “Well done” are  commonly used in dialogues and  conversations, native speakers often employ  a variety of alternative expressions to make  their speech sound more natural and diverse.

Dialogue Example: Identifying a Teacher

Conversation
Anna: Who’s your geography teacher, Bob?
Ben: I can’t remember his name, but he’s got straight thin hair.
Anna: Ah! Does he wear thick glasses?
Ben: You bet.
Anna: That’s probably Mr. William Kent.
Ben: That’s right. Do you know him, Anna?
Anna: Of course, not, Ben. But I know his name from his name tag when I passed him.

Meanings of Bold Phrases

You bet” is an informal way of saying “Yes, definitely” or “Absolutely.”
That’s right” is used to confirm that someone’s statement or guess is correct.

 

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