Active vocabulary for beginners- 1. this is
2. I am from
3. there is
4. there are
5. I start doing sth
6. I finish doing sth
7. excuse me
8. I am sorry
9. well
10. actually
11. I am Russian
12. I live in Moscow, Russia
13. not at all
14. I only speak a little English
15. I want to speak English fluently
16. I like doing sth
17. do you understand me?
18. you know
19. you speak a bit too fast
20. could you speak a little slower?
21. I’ll try to speak slower
22. would you like to meet my friends?
23. I work for this company as a manager
24. who is this young man?
25. who is this charming lady?
26. what’s his name?
27. what do you do?
28. what does he do?
29. try to guess what he does
30. let’s see
31. if you can do that
32. why not?
33. maybe
34. I’m afraid you are wrong
35. neither.. nor
36. perhaps
37. not quite
38. I don’t know exactly
39. I give up
40. it’s difficult to guess
41. let me give you a clue
42. what do you mean?
43. I see
44. I am sorry to hear that
45. I didn’t catch your name
46. I didn’t get you
47. I got you
48. now I see what you mean
49. I am pleased to meet you
50. you are quite right
51. please call me
52. it’s a fascinating city
53. meet my friends
54. hi, how are you?
55. fine, thanks, and what about you?
56. very well, too
57. nice to hear that
58. I hope to see you again soon
59. I haven’t seen you for ages
60. see you in two days
61. see you on Monday
62. that’s right
63. I’m afraid, not
64. don’t you see?
65. and last, but not least
66. tell me about it
67. let me say a few words about it
68. I am not quite sure of it
69. by the way
70. pardon?
71. what did you say?
72. could you repeat the last sentence?
73. in fact
74. in general
75. as a rule
76. as usual
77. in other words
78. I would like to ask you a question
79. are you free tonight?
80. as far as I know
81. it takes me an hour to get here
82. it’s not convenient
83. but that’s how it is
84. in my opinion
85. on the contrary
86. on the one hand
87. on the other hand
88. personally I think
89. true
90. which city do you prefer?
91. to be honest
92. that’s a difficult question
93. it’s not easy to explain
94. a little
95. much more
96. much less
97. exciting
98. I hear
99. if different from
100. a few
101. after all
102. but still
103. I don’t think so
104. even so
105. you are welcome
106. what are you going to do ?
107. we are improving our active English
108. I want to increase my active vocabulary
109. apart from that
110. besides
111. particularly
112. especially
113. today is a very special day to all of us
114. what are you interested in?
115. what are you fond of?
116. what would you like to see?
117. if you ask me
118. the most interesting thing
119. thanks a lot
120. never mind
121. don’t mention it
122. that was a pleasure
123. you are looking wonderful tonight
124. the pleasure was mine
125. I am afraid I can’t help you
126. I am stranger here myself
127. I see
128. I’ll ask someone else then
129. excuse me, could you tell me the way to , please
130. thank you, anyway
131. you are very kind
132. in other words
133. How are you feeling today?
134. How are things with you?
135. How are you getting on?
136. How’s your life?
137. What’s news?
138. What’s happened?
139. What’s up?
140. What’s wrong?
141. Why, this a surprise!
142. Look who’s here!
143. What brings you here?
144. Not too bad
145. Quite well
146. Real fine. Splendid. Marvelous.
147. Can’t complain
148. I’d rather not say
149. So so
150. Pretty bad
151. Couldn’t be worse
152. Pretty busy
153. OK. I feel quite fit, thank you
154. I’m afraid I’m not feeling very well
155. Terrible weather today
156. Better late than never
157. I’m getting along all right
158. Do you happen to know?
159. May I ask a question?
160. May I have your attention, please?
161. I say
162. Look here! Look folks!
163. Look / watch out
164. Mind! (your head ; step)
165. Hey! Anyone here?
166. Generally
167. The thing is
168. You see
169. You know
170. Suppose
171. So to say
172. To tell the truth
173. The point is that
174. Would you repeat that?
175. We have met.
176. Have you meet Mr.../ do you know Mr...?
177. May I ask you to do something for me?
178. Could you possibly, give me...
179. Would you kindly give me...
180. Could I ask you?
181. Could you help me, please
182. Would you pass the salt?
183. May I come in?
184. Please wait for me
185. May I have a look?
186. Stop making so much noise!
187. May I have another cup of tea?
188. Could I borrow this book for a few days?
189. Can I go now?
190. Do you mind if I smoke?
191. Would you mind if I come a bit later?
192. May I take the day off on Friday?
193. Is it all right if I open the window?
194. Do have some of this cake
195. I made it myself
196. Let me know
197. Can you lend me ... (could you)
198. Switch on the light, will you?
199. Don’t be late, I warn you
200. Certainly.
201. Naturally.
202. Here you are.
203. Right away
204. Coming
205. Agreed
206. I hope so (think so)
207. My opinion is just the same
208. It goes without saying
209. Of course
210. Perhaps you’re right
211. Sure
212. Could I use your telephone?
213. I’m easy
214. It is all the same
215. It makes no difference
216. It does not matter –
217. I don’t care
218. I refuse to do it.
219. I don’t agree with you.
220. You’re mistaken
221. I’m against it
222. Yes & no
223. It’s impossible / prohibited
224. I’m afraid I can’t permit it
225. Absolutely not
226. By no means
227. Never
228. In no case
229. quite the contrary!
230. I don’t like to complain, but…
231. That’s another story –
232. I feel like drink
233. Look, I’ll tell you what.
234. It’s like this
235. You see
236. As I see it. My point of view is...
237. In my opinion / mind, (he was driving too fast)
238. Nothing doing
239. I should like to make it clear that
240. I see your point, but...
241. I prefer tea to coffee
242. I advise you to do it
243. I suggest that we do it at once
244. What about going for a walk?
245. Why don’t you lie down? / Have a rest?
246. Let’s...
247. I couldn’t say for certain
248. I’m not sure
249. I can’t help it
250. Well, personally I think...
251. You’d better see a doctor
252. If I were you, I’d accept the offer
253. I have become convinced
254. I apologise for the delay (formal)
255. I’m terribly / awfully sorry, but...
256. I’m sorry I’m late (for coming late)
257. Excuse my coming late
258. My fault. It’s a pity
259. Do forgive me
260. Wait a little, please
261. I regret it very deeply
262. I’m afraid I can’t remember the address
263. Indeed?
264. What?
265. Go on!
266. Well, I never!
267. A fine kettle of fish
268. I beg your pardon
269. Don’t worry.
270. Never mind.
271. Forget it.
272. It’s OK. That’s all right
273. That’s quiet all right
274. It’s nothing
275. It doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter
276. I congratulate you on your marriage!
277. Accept my congratulation!
278. Many happy returns of the day !
279. May I offer my congratulation on...
280. Merry Christmas!
281. I hear you’re to be congratulated!
282. My very best wishes! (for women’s day)
283. Congratulations (on your good luck)!
284. Happy birthday (to you) with all my love
285. Here is my little present
286. And this is for you
287. Accept my most sincere & hearty congratulations
288. Well done!
289. A happy New Year to you all
290. May I congratulate all of you for fulfilling the task
291. I congratulate you
292. I remember the day of...
293. Happy holidays!
294. Allow me to greet you on the occasion of...
295. I wish you the best of every thing!
296. Have a good rest! (Journey)(Time)
297. Happy journey!
298. May success attend you!
299. Give my love to...
300. Good luck!
301. All the best
302. I hope everything goes well for you
303. I wish you good health
304. Keep well
305. Bless you
306. I want to invite you to dinner / to my house.
307. Are you doing anything on Saturday night?
308. Come & see me (at my home)
309. I’d like to invite you to...
310. May I invite you? (To dinner next...)
311. Let’s go to the cinema
312. How about going there together?
313. It would be necessary
314. Shall we go for a walk?
315. Would you like to come to my house (lunch)
316. Feel at home
317. Make yourself at home
318. Wouldn’t you come round / drop in
319. Be here (at half past nine).
320. You must be here at...
321. You’re to take these pills
322. Gladly.
323. I have no objection.
324. I don’t mind.
325. Good idea
326. Don’t bother
327. I’ll try
328. Why not?
329. Quite possible
330. Can’t say
331. With pleasure
332. My pleasure
333. I must refuse
334. I’ll be delighted to do it
335. I’m afraid I can’t do it
336. Nice to hear that
337. The same goes for you
338. Do you really think so?
339. It’s your imagination
340. I don’t know for certain
341. I wouldn’t say that
342. I dunno = I do not know
343. Unfortunately I haven’t time
344. To your health!
345. I raise this glass to...
346. Wanna drink!
347. Here’s to you!
348. Cheers!
349. To clink glasses
350. Toast!
351. Now we’re off!
352. To you!
353. I felt like drinking
354. Here’s to a long & beautiful friend ship!
355. To our friendly cooperation!
356. I’ve never said no to a drop of scotch
357. Let’s have a drink
358. For your precious love
359. To us!
360. Distinguished ladies & gentlemen!
361. I propose a toast
362. Let’s love one another
363. You do look well / wonderful / smart
364. You are charming.
365. You are a good cook / That was a nice meal.
366. I must say you played excellently
367. You have got a nice voice / smile /
368. This is your colour
369. You’re always beautifully dressed
370. It’s a pleasure to talk to you /
371. You have a lovely child!
372. What a delicious cake!
373. Excellent!
374. You did the right thing
375. You said the right thing
376. Well done!
377. That’s was clever / sensible
378. I’m sure you did right
379. I like your suit / That’s a nice suit
380. You look younger
381. You’re looking your best
382. You are a good cook
383. It gave me a lot of satisfaction!
384. Consolation.
385. Don’t take it to heart.
386. Forget it!
387. Take it easy!
388. All will be well!
389. What nonsense!
390. Rubbish
391. Stuff & nonsense
392. Too bad
393. Nothing very special
394. What of it?
395. Bad luck / hard luck
396. Better luck next time
397. Never mind
398. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the...
399. I’ve just been told this awful news
400. I wanted you to know that my wife & I are thinking about you
401. Like you we want this ordeal to be over
402. It’s really fine!
403. It’s just wonderful! / amazing!
404. Isn’t it marvellous?
405. How happy I am!
406. It gave me a lot of satisfaction!
407. Nothing very much to speak of...
408. Rather poor.
409. I wouldn’t say I like this
410. It’s nothing to write home about
411. How could you?
412. Don’t you think...that sounds rather childish!
413. You’re not my thing
414. What a nuisance!
415. You look depressed
416. Thanks a lot (to you).
417. Much obliged.
418. I can’t tell you how I appreciate it
419. I am grateful to you.
420. Thank you for all that you have done for me.
421. I can never thank you enough.
422. I would like to thank you for in advance.
423. Just what I wanted.
424. You are very kind.
425. Thank you for the invitation/your help/warm reception.
426. I don’t know how to thank you!
427. A thousand thanks!
428. Thank you for your kind attention.
429. Many thanks.
430. I simply can’t find words.
431. It’s so kind of you.
432. Thank you. You’ve been very helpful.
433. Think nothing of it.
434. I was happy to oblige you.
435. Not at all.
436. Never mind.
437. It’s nothing.
438. You are welcome/Welcome.
439. It’s a pleasure. The pleasure is mine.
440. That’s all right/O.K.
441. I’m very happy to be of help to you.
442. Thank you. That means a lot.
443. Couldn’t you stay a little longer?
444. I’m afraid I can’t.
445. Come and see us again as soon as possible.
446. Hope to see you again soon!
447. Good- bye!
448. It’s time to say good bye.
449. See you (soon/tomorrow/later).
450. Bye for now!
451. All the best!
452. Good luck!
453. I’m not saying good bye.
454. Same to you.
455. I’m afraid. I must be off now. So we’ve found a common language.
456. Thank you for everything.
457. Cheerio!
458. Bye-bye!/Bye!
459. So long.
460. Keep well.
461. Until we meet again.
462. Bon voyage!
463. Say hello to...
464. I hope to see you before long.
465. Remember me kindly. Think kindly of me.
466. Bye now.
467. Ta-ta -
468. Good night, pleasant dreams
469. Well I must be going now.
470. I’ll see you later/tomorrow.
471. Later!
472. SWK (sealed with kiss) -
473. Let me get a chair for you.
474. Can I help you to pack?
475. Shall I give you a lift?
476. Would you like a cup of coffee?
477. Have some more tea
478. Do sit down.
479. Let’s start early, shall we?
480. Let’s listen to the tapes.
481. How about the cinema?
482. Suppose we wait a while.
483. May I use your phone?
484. The telephone is out/is dead of order.
485. I speaking/This is... /... here.
486. Listen
487. Is Mr. ... there?
488. Can/Could I speak to...
489. Hold the line, please I’ll put you through
490. I’m afraid the line is engaged. Will you hold on?
491. Yes.
492. No, I’ll call back later
493. : Can I take a massage?
494. : Could you ask him to call me?
495. Yes, what’s your number, please.
496. Please, give me...
497. Mr. ... in?
498. He’s out.
499. He has gone for meeting.
500. Is that you... ?
501. Hello pal!
502. Hello, who’s speaking/calling please?
503. What number were you calling?
504. Sorry, you’ve got wrong number.
505. I’m sorry to have troubled you.
506. Who’s that? Who’s calling?
507. Is this/that... office?
508. Yes, that’s right.
509. Go ahead please.
510. It’s for you. -
511. Just tell him D. called -.
512. When he will be back?
513. Would you ask him to call me when he gets back.
514. Can you hold on? -
515. Could you take a message? -
516. I can’t get through. -
517. Sorry, can’t hear a thing. -
518. I’ll call you back/ring later.
519. The connection is poor.
520. Speak louder.
521. Speak more distinctly. -
522. Some thing is interfering.
523. Line is busy. Dial again.
524. Line is engaged all the time.
525. I’ll ring you up tomorrow.
526. Listen, ...
527. Please put down my telephone number and ring me up next Tuesday.
528. I’ll give you a ring when I come back.
529. Where’s the nearest public phone?
530. Can I ring up to town from here?
531. What number of Mr. ... office?
532. I’ve put through six calls and no effect.
533. Usually this sort of signal indicates that the line is free, and you can dial
the number you want.
534. Leave the message with me? -
535. I’ll be sure to give it to him. –
536. Would you like to go to... with us?
537. Very nice. I’ll be there.
538. How about going to the... ?
539. I’d like to see you tomorrow.
540. I’d like to make an appointment with...
541. What time do you suggest?
542. Suppose we make it 3.30.
543. Will it suit you?
544. I’m calling to invite you to my office.
545. If you don’t mind.
546. I’ll be tied up tomorrow.
547. It takes a lot of time
548. See you tomorrow then.
549. I hope you are not too busy.
550. How soon would you like to come?
551. I’ll expect you.
552. Can I see you sometime today?
553. Until twelve-fifteen, then.
554. Eight or thereabouts.
555. Can you see me tomorrow?
556. I must/do apologise for ringing you so late, but I have an urgent matter to
discuss with you.
557. I don’t mind.
558. As soon as possible.
559. It is no need. -
560. Mind your promise.
561. I have to go there tonight.
562. Can you call on me at around 8 p.m.?
563. The matter is that I can’t visit you today, unfortunately.
564. When can you come?
565. I can’t say that definitely now.
566. To make an appointment by telephone. -
567. Wouldn’t you drop in to see me today?
568. I have a hundred and one things.
569. Let us arrange to meet on some other day.
570. Where and when can we meet?
571. Who can tell me what time will be arriving from...
572. Will you please give me the telephone number of...
573. Will 2p.m. suit you?
574. Your number here, please?
575. I can’t remember...’s telephone number.
576. What is the number of Information?
577. Extension -
578. I’m speaking from the...
579. I telephoned you several times, but I couldn’t get you on the phone.
580. I called to wish you a happy birthday.
581. What do you mean?
582. I’ve got to think about...
583. What can I do for you?
584. I’m at your disposal.
585. I tell you what...
586. It doesn’t depend on me.
587. I’m ringing you to ask you for a small favour.
588. I suppose you’ve right.
589. That’s clear.
590. And then what? -
591. The point is that... -
592. Do it like this. -
593. Bear it in mind. -
594. You got a wrong number, buddy
595. Let’s leave it as it is.
596. He has telephoned, assuring me he had no idea... .
597. Telephone rang for several seconds, then it stopped.
598. What the hell do you want?
599. Hi, this is... .We haven’t been in touch for a while.
600. Just called to see how life is treating you.
601. Office. –
602. John? Is that you? –
603. Yes? John is here. Who is speaking?
604. It’s Mike.
605. Mike? Mike who?
606. What do you mean “Mike who”?
607. Oh, Mike! I’m sorry…
608. Good morning. That is John Tompson and Mick Jefferson. Could I talk to Professor
Jackson? –
609. Speaking.
610. Oh, Professor! Do you recognize us?
611. Well? I do.
612. Hello, this is Jane!
613. Hello, Jane! How are you? -
614. Not bad, thank you, dear. -
615. I’d like to speak to Nick. -
616. Sorry, he’s out right now. –. May I leave a message for him?
617. Oh, yes, please. Could you tell him to call me back. -
618. Ok, I will.
619. Thanks a lot.
620. You are welcome.
621. Bye then.
622. Bye, dear.
623. Make yourself at home.
624. I have heard such a lot about you
625. My husband told me a lot about you
626. Is your family big?
627. May I ask your name?
628. What’s your full name?
629. What’s your age?
630. Who is your husband?
631. What’s your profession?
632. Where do you work?
633. Do you like your job?
634. What about your children?
635. How old is your son?
636. Are you a religious believer?
637. Let’s make a start then
638. All okay?
639. I think the weather will remain fine
640. What nasty weather we are having
641. A nice day!
642. What lovely weather!
643. It is sunny today.
644. I think it will rain soon.
645. Do you think so?
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