15/08/2026
300 Common English Sentences for Basic Spoken English
1. Greetings & Introductions — 1–20
1. Good morning.
2. Good afternoon.
3. Good evening.
4. Good night.
5. Hello!
6. Hi! How are you?
7. I’m fine, thank you.
8. I’m doing well.
9. How are you doing?
10. Nice to meet you.
11. Nice to meet you too.
12. What’s your name?
13. My name is Hira.
14. What should I call you?
15. You can call me Hira.
16. Where are you from?
17. I’m from Bangladesh.
18. Where do you live?
19. I live in Dhaka.
20. Let me introduce myself.
2. Personal Information — 21–40
21. How old are you?
22. I’m twenty years old.
23. What do you do?
24. I’m a student.
25. I’m an English teacher.
26. Where do you work?
27. I work at a company.
28. What do you study?
29. I study English.
30. What’s your major?
31. I’m studying business.
32. Are you married?
33. Yes, I am.
34. No, I’m not.
35. Do you have any brothers?
36. I have one brother.
37. Do you have any sisters?
38. I have two sisters.
39. What are your hobbies?
40. I like reading books.
3. Everyday Conversation — 41–60
41. What are you doing?
42. I’m studying.
43. I’m working.
44. I’m having breakfast.
45. I’m getting ready.
46. I’m going outside.
47. I’m coming home.
48. Where are you going?
49. I’m going to the office.
50. What are you looking for?
51. I’m looking for my phone.
52. What happened?
53. Nothing happened.
54. What’s going on?
55. Everything is fine.
56. Are you busy?
57. Yes, I’m a little busy.
58. Are you free now?
59. Yes, I’m free.
60. Let’s talk later.
4. Classroom English — 61–80
61. May I come in?
62. May I sit here?
63. Can I ask a question?
64. I have a question.
65. I don’t understand.
66. Could you explain it again?
67. Could you speak slowly?
68. Please say it again.
69. What does this word mean?
70. How do I pronounce this word?
71. How do you spell it?
72. Can you give me an example?
73. I know the answer.
74. I don’t know the answer.
75. I’m not sure.
76. Let me try.
77. Please correct me.
78. Am I right?
79. Is this sentence correct?
80. Thank you for explaining.
5. Home & Family — 81–100
81. This is my family.
82. This is my father.
83. This is my mother.
84. This is my brother.
85. This is my sister.
86. My family is very supportive.
87. I love my family.
88. Where is your mother?
89. She is at home.
90. Where is your father?
91. He is at work.
92. What are you doing at home?
93. I’m watching TV.
94. I’m cleaning my room.
95. I’m cooking dinner.
96. The food is ready.
97. Please come and eat.
98. I’m feeling hungry.
99. I’m feeling sleepy.
100. I need some rest.
6. Food & Eating — 101–120
101. Are you hungry?
102. Yes, I’m very hungry.
103. What would you like to eat?
104. I’d like some rice.
105. I’d like some chicken.
106. What would you like to drink?
107. I’d like some water.
108. Can I have some tea?
109. The food is delicious.
110. This is very tasty.
111. It’s too spicy.
112. It’s too salty.
113. It’s too sweet.
114. I don’t like spicy food.
115. I love Bengali food.
116. Have you eaten?
117. Yes, I’ve eaten.
118. No, I haven’t eaten yet.
119. Let’s have lunch together.
120. Enjoy your meal.
7. Shopping — 121–140
121. How much is this?
122. How much does it cost?
123. Is there any discount?
124. Can you give me a discount?
125. That’s too expensive.
126. Do you have a cheaper one?
127. I like this one.
128. I don’t like this one.
129. Do you have another color?
130. Do you have a larger size?
131. Do you have a smaller size?
132. Can I try it on?
133. Where is the fitting room?
134. I’ll take this one.
135. I don’t need it.
136. Can I pay by card?
137. Can I pay in cash?
138. Please give me a receipt.
139. Do you have a bag?
140. Thank you for your help.
8. Asking for Directions — 141–160
141. Excuse me.
142. Can you help me?
143. Where is the nearest bank?
144. Where is the bus stop?
145. How can I get there?
146. Is it far from here?
147. Is it near here?
148. Can I walk there?
149. Which way should I go?
150. Go straight.
151. Turn left.
152. Turn right.
153. Take the first left.
154. Take the second right.
155. It’s on your left.
156. It’s on your right.
157. It’s next to the bank.
158. It’s opposite the school.
159. It’s about five minutes from here.
160. Thank you for showing me the way.
9. Transportation & Travel — 161–180
161. Where are you going?
162. I’m going to the airport.
163. I’m going to Dhaka.
164. How much is the fare?
165. How long will it take?
166. When will the bus arrive?
167. When will the train leave?
168. Is this seat available?
169. Can I sit here?
170. Please stop here.
171. Please drop me here.
172. I need a taxi.
173. Let’s take a bus.
174. Let’s take a rickshaw.
175. The traffic is heavy.
176. We’re stuck in traffic.
177. I’m getting late.
178. We have arrived.
179. Have a safe journey.
180. See you when you get back.
10. Phone Calls & Messages — 181–200
181. Hello, who is speaking?
182. May I speak to Rahim?
183. Who are you calling?
184. I’m calling about the meeting.
185. Can you hear me?
186. I can hear you clearly.
187. Your voice is breaking up.
188. The network is bad.
189. Please call me back.
190. I’ll call you later.
191. Can you text me?
192. Please send me the details.
193. Did you get my message?
194. I just sent you a message.
195. I’m on my way.
196. I’ll be there soon.
197. Sorry, I missed your call.
198. I was busy.
199. I’ll talk to you later.
200. Take care.
11. Workplace & Professional English — 201–220
201. Good morning, everyone.
202. Are you ready for the meeting?
203. Let’s start the meeting.
204. What’s the plan for today?
205. What do you think?
206. I agree with you.
207. I don’t agree with you.
208. I understand your point.
209. That’s a good idea.
210. Let’s discuss it.
211. I’ll check it.
212. I’ll let you know.
213. I’ll do it today.
214. I’ve finished the work.
215. I’m working on it.
216. I need some more time.
217. Could you help me?
218. Please send me the file.
219. Let’s keep in touch.
220. See you at the meeting.
12. Making Requests — 221–240
221. Can you help me?
222. Could you help me, please?
223. Can you give me a hand?
224. Please wait a moment.
225. Please give me a minute.
226. Please sit down.
227. Please come here.
228. Please have a seat.
229. Please open the door.
230. Please close the door.
231. Please speak slowly.
232. Please speak louder.
233. Please don’t worry.
234. Please be careful.
235. Please give me some water.
236. Can I borrow your pen?
237. Can I use your phone?
238. Can you send it to me?
239. Can you explain this?
240. Would you mind helping me?
13. Feelings & Opinions — 241–260
241. I’m happy.
242. I’m sad.
243. I’m tired.
244. I’m busy.
245. I’m excited.
246. I’m worried.
247. I’m nervous.
248. I’m angry.
249. I’m surprised.
250. I’m confused.
251. I’m feeling better now.
252. I feel great.
253. I don’t feel well.
254. I’m not feeling well today.
255. I like it.
256. I don’t like it.
257. I love it.
258. I hate it.
259. I think it’s good.
260. I think you’re right.
14. Time, Plans & Appointments — 261–280
261. What time is it?
262. It’s seven o’clock.
263. What time will you come?
264. I’ll come at eight.
265. What are your plans today?
266. I have a meeting today.
267. I’m free tomorrow.
268. Are you free this evening?
269. Let’s meet tomorrow.
270. Let’s meet at 5 p.m.
271. What time should we meet?
272. Where should we meet?
273. Let’s meet at the café.
274. I’ll be there on time.
275. I may be late.
276. Sorry, I’m late.
277. Please wait for me.
278. I’ll call you when I arrive.
279. See you tomorrow.
280. Have a nice day.
15. Social English, Problems & Emergency Situations — 281–300
281. What’s your opinion?
282. Really?
283. Are you serious?
284. That’s amazing!
285. That’s great!
286. That’s wonderful!
287. That’s interesting.
288. I’m sorry.
289. I’m really sorry.
290. No problem.
291. It’s okay.
292. Don’t worry.
293. Thank you so much.
294. You’re welcome.
295. Excuse me, please.
296. I need your help.
297. Please call the police.
298. I need a doctor.
299. I don’t know what to do.
300. Everything will be okay.300 Common English Sentences for Basic Spoken English
1. Greetings & Introductions — 1–20
1. Good morning.
2. Good afternoon.
3. Good evening.
4. Good night.
5. Hello!
6. Hi! How are you?
7. I’m fine, thank you.
8. I’m doing well.
9. How are you doing?
10. Nice to meet you.
11. Nice to meet you too.
12. What’s your name?
13. My name is Hira.
14. What should I call you?
15. You can call me Hira.
16. Where are you from?
17. I’m from Bangladesh.
18. Where do you live?
19. I live in Dhaka.
20. Let me introduce myself.
2. Personal Information — 21–40
21. How old are you?
22. I’m twenty years old.
23. What do you do?
24. I’m a student.
25. I’m an English teacher.
26. Where do you work?
27. I work at a company.
28. What do you study?
29. I study English.
30. What’s your major?
31. I’m studying business.
32. Are you married?
33. Yes, I am.
34. No, I’m not.
35. Do you have any brothers?
36. I have one brother.
37. Do you have any sisters?
38. I have two sisters.
39. What are your hobbies?
40. I like reading books.
3. Everyday Conversation — 41–60
41. What are you doing?
42. I’m studying.
43. I’m working.
44. I’m having breakfast.
45. I’m getting ready.
46. I’m going outside.
47. I’m coming home.
48. Where are you going?
49. I’m going to the office.
50. What are you looking for?
51. I’m looking for my phone.
52. What happened?
53. Nothing happened.
54. What’s going on?
55. Everything is fine.
56. Are you busy?
57. Yes, I’m a little busy.
58. Are you free now?
59. Yes, I’m free.
60. Let’s talk later.
4. Classroom English — 61–80
61. May I come in?
62. May I sit here?
63. Can I ask a question?
64. I have a question.
65. I don’t understand.
66. Could you explain it again?
67. Could you speak slowly?
68. Please say it again.
69. What does this word mean?
70. How do I pronounce this word?
71. How do you spell it?
72. Can you give me an example?
73. I know the answer.
74. I don’t know the answer.
75. I’m not sure.
76. Let me try.
77. Please correct me.
78. Am I right?
79. Is this sentence correct?
80. Thank you for explaining.
5. Home & Family — 81–100
81. This is my family.
82. This is my father.
83. This is my mother.
84. This is my brother.
85. This is my sister.
86. My family is very supportive.
87. I love my family.
88. Where is your mother?
89. She is at home.
90. Where is your father?
91. He is at work.
92. What are you doing at home?
93. I’m watching TV.
94. I’m cleaning my room.
95. I’m cooking dinner.
96. The food is ready.
97. Please come and eat.
98. I’m feeling hungry.
99. I’m feeling sleepy.
100. I need some rest.
6. Food & Eating — 101–120
101. Are you hungry?
102. Yes, I’m very hungry.
103. What would you like to eat?
104. I’d like some rice.
105. I’d like some chicken.
106. What would you like to drink?
107. I’d like some water.
108. Can I have some tea?
109. The food is delicious.
110. This is very tasty.
111. It’s too spicy.
112. It’s too salty.
113. It’s too sweet.
114. I don’t like spicy food.
115. I love Bengali food.
116. Have you eaten?
117. Yes, I’ve eaten.
118. No, I haven’t eaten yet.
119. Let’s have lunch together.
120. Enjoy your meal.
7. Shopping — 121–140
121. How much is this?
122. How much does it cost?
123. Is there any discount?
124. Can you give me a discount?
125. That’s too expensive.
126. Do you have a cheaper one?
127. I like this one.
128. I don’t like this one.
129. Do you have another color?
130. Do you have a larger size?
131. Do you have a smaller size?
132. Can I try it on?
133. Where is the fitting room?
134. I’ll take this one.
135. I don’t need it.
136. Can I pay by card?
137. Can I pay in cash?
138. Please give me a receipt.
139. Do you have a bag?
140. Thank you for your help.
8. Asking for Directions — 141–160
141. Excuse me.
142. Can you help me?
143. Where is the nearest bank?
144. Where is the bus stop?
145. How can I get there?
146. Is it far from here?
147. Is it near here?
148. Can I walk there?
149. Which way should I go?
150. Go straight.
151. Turn left.
152. Turn right.
153. Take the first left.
154. Take the second right.
155. It’s on your left.
156. It’s on your right.
157. It’s next to the bank.
158. It’s opposite the school.
159. It’s about five minutes from here.
160. Thank you for showing me the way.
9. Transportation & Travel — 161–180
161. Where are you going?
162. I’m going to the airport.
163. I’m going to Dhaka.
164. How much is the fare?
165. How long will it take?
166. When will the bus arrive?
167. When will the train leave?
168. Is this seat available?
169. Can I sit here?
170. Please stop here.
171. Please drop me here.
172. I need a taxi.
173. Let’s take a bus.
174. Let’s take a rickshaw.
175. The traffic is heavy.
176. We’re stuck in traffic.
177. I’m getting late.
178. We have arrived.
179. Have a safe journey.
180. See you when you get back.
10. Phone Calls & Messages — 181–200
181. Hello, who is speaking?
182. May I speak to Rahim?
183. Who are you calling?
184. I’m calling about the meeting.
185. Can you hear me?
186. I can hear you clearly.
187. Your voice is breaking up.
188. The network is bad.
189. Please call me back.
190. I’ll call you later.
191. Can you text me?
192. Please send me the details.
193. Did you get my message?
194. I just sent you a message.
195. I’m on my way.
196. I’ll be there soon.
197. Sorry, I missed your call.
198. I was busy.
199. I’ll talk to you later.
200. Take care.
11. Workplace & Professional English — 201–220
201. Good morning, everyone.
202. Are you ready for the meeting?
203. Let’s start the meeting.
204. What’s the plan for today?
205. What do you think?
206. I agree with you.
207. I don’t agree with you.
208. I understand your point.
209. That’s a good idea.
210. Let’s discuss it.
211. I’ll check it.
212. I’ll let you know.
213. I’ll do it today.
214. I’ve finished the work.
215. I’m working on it.
216. I need some more time.
217. Could you help me?
218. Please send me the file.
219. Let’s keep in touch.
220. See you at the meeting.
12. Making Requests — 221–240
221. Can you help me?
222. Could you help me, please?
223. Can you give me a hand?
224. Please wait a moment.
225. Please give me a minute.
226. Please sit down.
227. Please come here.
228. Please have a seat.
229. Please open the door.
230. Please close the door.
231. Please speak slowly.
232. Please speak louder.
233. Please don’t worry.
234. Please be careful.
235. Please give me some water.
236. Can I borrow your pen?
237. Can I use your phone?
238. Can you send it to me?
239. Can you explain this?
240. Would you mind helping me?
13. Feelings & Opinions — 241–260
241. I’m happy.
242. I’m sad.
243. I’m tired.
244. I’m busy.
245. I’m excited.
246. I’m worried.
247. I’m nervous.
248. I’m angry.
249. I’m surprised.
250. I’m confused.
251. I’m feeling better now.
252. I feel great.
253. I don’t feel well.
254. I’m not feeling well today.
255. I like it.
256. I don’t like it.
257. I love it.
258. I hate it.
259. I think it’s good.
260. I think you’re right.
14. Time, Plans & Appointments — 261–280
261. What time is it?
262. It’s seven o’clock.
263. What time will you come?
264. I’ll come at eight.
265. What are your plans today?
266. I have a meeting today.
267. I’m free tomorrow.
268. Are you free this evening?
269. Let’s meet tomorrow.
270. Let’s meet at 5 p.m.
271. What time should we meet?
272. Where should we meet?
273. Let’s meet at the café.
274. I’ll be there on time.
275. I may be late.
276. Sorry, I’m late.
277. Please wait for me.
278. I’ll call you when I arrive.
279. See you tomorrow.
280. Have a nice day.
15. Social English, Problems & Emergency Situations — 281–300
281. What’s your opinion?
282. Really?
283. Are you serious?
284. That’s amazing!
285. That’s great!
286. That’s wonderful!
287. That’s interesting.
288. I’m sorry.
289. I’m really sorry.
290. No problem.
291. It’s okay.
292. Don’t worry.
293. Thank you so much.
294. You’re welcome.
295. Excuse me, please.
296. I need your help.
297. Please call the police.
298. I need a doctor.
299. I don’t know what to do.
300. Everything will be okay.
