Useful Phrases
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I should like to express
my gratitude/ appreciation for …
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I’m really grateful to you
for …
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I’m really obligated to
you for …
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Thank you very much.
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Thanks a lot
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Thanks.
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Etc.
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Responding to Thanks
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Delighted I was able to
help.
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Don’t mention it.
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Glad to be of some help.
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It was a pleasure.
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It was nothing.
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My pleasure.
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No problem.
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Not at all.
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That’s alright.
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You’re (most) welcome.
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Etc.
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Examples of English Conversations:
At the Booking Counter
Robert: Two tickets to Las Vegas, Please.
Osman: Business class or executive class?
Robert: Executive class. How much is the fare?
Osman: 60 dollars, sir.
Robert: (Giving
the money = 100 dollars)
Osman: Here are your tickets.
Robert: Thank you. What time does the train
leave?
Osman: At 11.20 am.
Robert: Thank you. (Moves away)
Osman: Excuse me. Just a moment, please.
Robert: Yes, what is it?
Osman: Here’s the change. You didn’t take it.
Robert: Oh, I forgot. You’re so kind. Thank you
so much.
Osman: Not at all.
Between Neighbors
Anita: Good morning. May I come in?
Cindy: Please come in.
Anita: I am Anita, your next door neighbor. I’m
an officer in BCA Bank.
Cindy: Very glad to meet you. I’m Cindy. Please
sit down.
Anita: Last night mu husband told me that new
tenants have moved in here. So I
thought I would look you up in the
morning.
Cindy: So kind of you. I’m not a tenant though.
I bought this house.
Anita: Really? That’s wonderful. I’m so glad we
are getting good neighbors. Is there
anything I can do for you?
Cindy: Yes. Could you tell me where I can buy
fresh milk in the morning?
Anita: Please don’t worry about that. I’ll send
my milkman here. Is there anything else?
Cindy: Not immediately. Thank you so much for
the help.
Anita: It’s my pleasure. Please do not hesitate
to tell is if you need anything.
Cindy: Sure. You’re very nice.
Anita: Not at all. See you later.
Cindy: See you.
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