Sound Natural in English: Useful Phrases for Daily Life

Textbooks are great, but real conversations often sound more relaxed and casual. In this post, you’ll learn super useful English phrases that people use every day — in shops, at work, and in daily conversations. Let’s go!

☕ In Cafés & Shops

• “I’ll get a…”
  👉 I’ll get a large cappuccino and a croissant.

• “Can I have…?”
  👉 Can I have this sandwich heated up, please?

• “That’s it, thanks.”
  👉 Can I have a coffee and a muffin? That’s it, thanks!

• “To go, please.”
  👉 Hi! One latte, to go, please.

• “I’m just looking, thanks.”
  👉 Clerk: Can I help you? You: I’m just looking, thanks.

🧭 Asking for Help / Directions

• “Excuse me, could you help me?”
  👉 Excuse me, could you help me find the nearest station?

• “I’m looking for…”
  👉 I’m looking for the restroom.

• “How do I get to…?”
  👉 How do I get to Shibuya from here?

• “Is this the right way to…?”
  👉 Is this the right way to the museum?

• “Could you show me on the map?”
  👉 Sorry, I’m not sure. Could you show me on the map?

😅 Small Talk & Fillers

• “Let me think…”
  👉 Let me think… I think I saw him yesterday.

• “To be honest…”
  👉 To be honest, I didn’t really like the movie.

• “That’s a good question.”
  👉 That’s a good question… I’m not sure either!

• “I’m not sure, but…”
  👉 I’m not sure, but I think it starts at 5.

• “You know what I mean?”
  👉 It just felt weird, you know what I mean?

🙏 Casual Replies

• “No worries!”
  👉 Thanks for waiting. – No worries!

• “That makes sense.”
  👉 Oh, okay! That makes sense now.

• “Sounds good.”
  👉 Let’s meet at 6? – Sounds good!

• “I appreciate it.”
  👉 Thanks for helping me move! I really appreciate it.

• “Thanks anyway.”
  👉 Sorry, I can’t come. – No problem, thanks anyway.

💬 Practice Tip

Choose 3 phrases from this list and try to use them in your conversations this week. Speak out loud even if you're alone! Confidence grows with practice 🌟

Sounding natural in English isn’t about using big words — it’s about using the right words in real life. These simple phrases will help you feel more confident and sound more fluent every day. ✨ Save this post, and try them out!