333 Common English Sentences

Common English sentences include “Hello.”, “How are you?”, “Nice to meet you.”, “Please.” and “Goodbye.”

The full list of everyday English sentences, in ten topics, from the first “Hello.” to small talk at work. Simple sentences you will say every week, each with native audio.

333 sentences · 10 topics · Updated

1

English Greetings

#1–35 · 35 sentences
Open topic
  1. #1 Hello.
  2. #2 Good morning.
  3. #3 Good afternoon.
  4. #4 Good evening.
  5. #5 Good night.
  6. #6 Goodbye.
  7. #7 See you later.
  8. #8 See you tomorrow.
  9. #9 How are you?
  10. #10 I'm fine, thank you.
  11. #11 And you?
  12. #12 Nice to meet you.
  13. #13 What's your name?
  14. #14 My name is Anna.
  15. #15 Please.
  16. #16 Thank you.
  17. #17 Thank you very much.
  18. #18 You're welcome.
  19. #19 Excuse me.
  20. #20 I'm sorry.
  21. #21 No problem.
  22. #22 Yes, of course.
  23. #23 Have a nice day.
  24. #24 Take care.
  25. #25 Welcome.
  26. #26 How do you do?
  27. #27 Pleased to meet you.
  28. #28 Long time no see.
  29. #29 How have you been?
  30. #30 I've been well.
  31. #31 Good to see you.
  32. #32 See you soon.
  33. #33 Sleep well.
  34. #34 Have a safe trip.
  35. #35 Cheers!
2

How to Introduce Yourself in English

#36–65 · 30 sentences
Open topic
  1. #36 I am a student.
  2. #37 I am from Canada.
  3. #38 I live in Tokyo.
  4. #39 I speak English.
  5. #40 I speak a little Spanish.
  6. #41 I don't speak French well.
  7. #42 I am twenty-five years old.
  8. #43 I am married.
  9. #44 I am single.
  10. #45 I have two children.
  11. #46 I have a brother and a sister.
  12. #47 This is my friend.
  13. #48 This is my wife.
  14. #49 This is my husband.
  15. #50 I work as a teacher.
  16. #51 I am learning Japanese.
  17. #52 I am a tourist.
  18. #53 I am here on vacation.
  19. #54 I am here for work.
  20. #55 Where are you from?
  21. #56 I am American.
  22. #57 What do you do?
  23. #58 I am a doctor.
  24. #59 I am an engineer.
  25. #60 Do you live here?
  26. #61 I live nearby.
  27. #62 I have been here for two years.
  28. #63 This is my family.
  29. #64 What is your address?
  30. #65 I am looking for a hotel.
3

Asking for Help in English

#66–90 · 25 sentences
Open topic
  1. #66 Yes.
  2. #67 No.
  3. #68 Maybe.
  4. #69 I don't know.
  5. #70 I understand.
  6. #71 I don't understand.
  7. #72 Can you help me?
  8. #73 Can you repeat?
  9. #74 Please speak more slowly.
  10. #75 How do you say this in English?
  11. #76 What does this mean?
  12. #77 Can you write it down?
  13. #78 Is this correct?
  14. #79 That's right.
  15. #80 That's wrong.
  16. #81 I agree.
  17. #82 I disagree.
  18. #83 Of course.
  19. #84 No way.
  20. #85 I need help.
  21. #86 Where is the bathroom?
  22. #87 Call the police.
  23. #88 Call an ambulance.
  24. #89 I lost my passport.
  25. #90 I feel sick.

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4

Telling Time and Directions in English

#91–125 · 35 sentences
Open topic
  1. #91 What time is it?
  2. #92 It's three o'clock.
  3. #93 It's half past two.
  4. #94 What day is today?
  5. #95 Today is Monday.
  6. #96 Tomorrow is Tuesday.
  7. #97 Yesterday was Sunday.
  8. #98 What is the date today?
  9. #99 My birthday is in May.
  10. #100 I am late.
  11. #101 I am early.
  12. #102 Wait a minute.
  13. #103 How long does it take?
  14. #104 It takes about ten minutes.
  15. #105 Where is the station?
  16. #106 Where is the bank?
  17. #107 Where is the hospital?
  18. #108 It's on the left.
  19. #109 It's on the right.
  20. #110 Go straight ahead.
  21. #111 Turn left.
  22. #112 Turn right.
  23. #113 Is it far?
  24. #114 It's near here.
  25. #115 It's not far.
  26. #116 How do I get there?
  27. #117 Is there a map?
  28. #118 Here.
  29. #119 There.
  30. #120 Over there.
  31. #121 Upstairs.
  32. #122 Downstairs.
  33. #123 Inside.
  34. #124 Outside.
  35. #125 Open the door.
5

Ordering Food in English

#126–175 · 50 sentences
Open topic
  1. #126 I'm hungry.
  2. #127 I'm thirsty.
  3. #128 I'd like some water.
  4. #129 A coffee, please.
  5. #130 A tea, please.
  6. #131 The menu, please.
  7. #132 What do you recommend?
  8. #133 We're ready to order.
  9. #134 I'll have the chicken.
  10. #135 I'm vegetarian.
  11. #136 I'm allergic to nuts.
  12. #137 No sugar, please.
  13. #138 Without ice, please.
  14. #139 Check, please.
  15. #140 Is the tip included?
  16. #141 This is delicious.
  17. #142 I don't like it.
  18. #143 It's too spicy.
  19. #144 It's too salty.
  20. #145 More bread, please.
  21. #146 Can I have the salt?
  22. #147 Breakfast is ready.
  23. #148 What time is lunch?
  24. #149 Let's eat.
  25. #150 I'm full.
  26. #151 Do you want some?
  27. #152 Help yourself.
  28. #153 Enjoy your meal.
  29. #154 I need a table for two.
  30. #155 Do you have a reservation?
  31. #156 I have a reservation.
  32. #157 Is this seat taken?
  33. #158 Can we sit outside?
  34. #159 The food is cold.
  35. #160 Can I take this to go?
  36. #161 Do you serve breakfast?
  37. #162 I'd like eggs.
  38. #163 No meat, please.
  39. #164 Is this dish spicy?
  40. #165 I need a spoon.
  41. #166 Can I have a fork?
  42. #167 A bottle of water, please.
  43. #168 Another coffee, please.
  44. #169 Can we order now?
  45. #170 This isn't what I ordered.
  46. #171 Please heat this up.
  47. #172 No cheese, please.
  48. #173 Do you have fresh fruit?
  49. #174 I'd like dessert.
  50. #175 A table for one, please.
6

Shopping in English

#176–210 · 35 sentences
Open topic
  1. #176 How much is it?
  2. #177 It's too expensive.
  3. #178 Do you have a cheaper one?
  4. #179 I'll take it.
  5. #180 I don't want it.
  6. #181 Can I try it on?
  7. #182 What size is this?
  8. #183 Do you have a larger size?
  9. #184 Do you have a smaller size?
  10. #185 What color do you want?
  11. #186 I like the blue one.
  12. #187 Can I pay by card?
  13. #188 Do you accept cash?
  14. #189 I need a receipt.
  15. #190 Can I get a refund?
  16. #191 Where is the fitting room?
  17. #192 I'm just looking.
  18. #193 Can you wrap it as a gift?
  19. #194 Is there a discount?
  20. #195 It's on sale.
  21. #196 I need a bag.
  22. #197 Open from nine to six.
  23. #198 Where is the cashier?
  24. #199 Out of stock.
  25. #200 When will it arrive?
  26. #201 I'll come back later.
  27. #202 Do you deliver?
  28. #203 I ordered this online.
  29. #204 This doesn't work.
  30. #205 Can you exchange it?
  31. #206 Where can I pay?
  32. #207 Can you break this bill?
  33. #208 That's the wrong change.
  34. #209 Can I see another one?
  35. #210 I need batteries.
7

Travel English Phrases

#211–240 · 30 sentences
Open topic
  1. #211 I need a ticket.
  2. #212 One way or round trip?
  3. #213 Round trip, please.
  4. #214 What platform is it?
  5. #215 When does the train leave?
  6. #216 When does it arrive?
  7. #217 Is this the right bus?
  8. #218 I missed my flight.
  9. #219 Where is gate twelve?
  10. #220 My luggage is lost.
  11. #221 Where can I rent a car?
  12. #222 Fill up the tank, please.
  13. #223 How far is the airport?
  14. #224 I need a taxi.
  15. #225 Stop here, please.
  16. #226 Keep the change.
  17. #227 Do I need a visa?
  18. #228 Here is my passport.
  19. #229 I'm here for three days.
  20. #230 Where is the hotel?
  21. #231 I have a booking.
  22. #232 What time is check-in?
  23. #233 What time is check-out?
  24. #234 The room is too noisy.
  25. #235 Can I have a wake-up call?
  26. #236 Is breakfast included?
  27. #237 Where is the elevator?
  28. #238 Which floor?
  29. #239 The key doesn't work.
  30. #240 Is there Wi-Fi here?
8

Daily Routine in English

#241–270 · 30 sentences
Open topic
  1. #241 I'm home.
  2. #242 Welcome home.
  3. #243 Close the window.
  4. #244 Turn on the light.
  5. #245 Turn off the TV.
  6. #246 It's too hot.
  7. #247 It's too cold.
  8. #248 Open the window.
  9. #249 Where are my keys?
  10. #250 I can't find my phone.
  11. #251 The internet is slow.
  12. #252 The water isn't working.
  13. #253 I need to do laundry.
  14. #254 Can you take out the trash?
  15. #255 What time do you get up?
  16. #256 I wake up at seven.
  17. #257 I go to bed at eleven.
  18. #258 I take a shower every morning.
  19. #259 Did you lock the door?
  20. #260 Someone is at the door.
  21. #261 The power is out.
  22. #262 Call a plumber.
  23. #263 The sink is broken.
  24. #264 We need milk.
  25. #265 I'll cook dinner tonight.
  26. #266 Wash your hands.
  27. #267 Clean your room.
  28. #268 The cat is on the sofa.
  29. #269 Walk the dog.
  30. #270 It's raining.
9

Feelings in English

#271–300 · 30 sentences
Open topic
  1. #271 I'm happy.
  2. #272 I'm sad.
  3. #273 I'm tired.
  4. #274 I'm bored.
  5. #275 I'm excited.
  6. #276 I'm nervous.
  7. #277 I'm angry.
  8. #278 I'm worried.
  9. #279 I'm scared.
  10. #280 I'm surprised.
  11. #281 I'm relaxed.
  12. #282 I'm stressed.
  13. #283 I feel better now.
  14. #284 Don't worry.
  15. #285 That's great!
  16. #286 That's terrible.
  17. #287 I'm so proud of you.
  18. #288 I'm disappointed.
  19. #289 I miss you.
  20. #290 I love you.
  21. #291 I like this song.
  22. #292 This makes me laugh.
  23. #293 I'm not feeling well.
  24. #294 My head hurts.
  25. #295 I need to rest.
  26. #296 Cheer up!
  27. #297 That's funny.
  28. #298 I'm embarrassed.
  29. #299 I feel lonely.
  30. #300 Everything will be fine.
10

English for Small Talk, Work and School

#301–333 · 33 sentences
Open topic
  1. #301 I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 Can we talk later?
  4. #304 Send me the file.
  5. #305 Did you get my email?
  6. #306 I finished the report.
  7. #307 I need a deadline extension.
  8. #308 What is the homework?
  9. #309 The exam is next week.
  10. #310 I passed the test.
  11. #311 I failed the test.
  12. #312 Can you explain again?
  13. #313 I have a question.
  14. #314 Write it on the board.
  15. #315 Open your books.
  16. #316 Listen carefully.
  17. #317 Take notes.
  18. #318 I work from home.
  19. #319 I'm on a break.
  20. #320 What time do you finish work?
  21. #321 Nice weather today.
  22. #322 What are your plans for the weekend?
  23. #323 I went to the movies.
  24. #324 Do you like sports?
  25. #325 I play tennis on Saturdays.
  26. #326 What's your favorite food?
  27. #327 I enjoy reading.
  28. #328 Have you seen this show?
  29. #329 Let's keep in touch.
  30. #330 Text me later.
  31. #331 Let's stay friends.
  32. #332 It was nice talking to you.
  33. #333 See you next time!

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.

Practice in app No card. First 3 sentences free.

Questions about English sentences

What are the most common English sentences?

Common English sentences include “Hello.”, “How are you?”, “Nice to meet you.”, “Please.” and “Goodbye.” All 333 are on this page in ten topics, from greetings to small talk at work.

What English sentences should a beginner learn first?

Start with greetings, then how to introduce yourself, then how to ask for help. The ten topics on this page are in that order, so read it from the top.

Are these English sentences free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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