Content code
a1195
Slug (identifier)
conversation-0
Parent content
English
Grades
Secondaire 1
Secondaire 2
Secondaire 3
Secondaire 4
Topic
Anglais
Tags
vocabulary
expression
phrases
Content
Contenu
Links
Type
Anchor
Title
Greetings
Anchor
greetings
Type
Anchor
Title
Identifications
Anchor
identification
Type
Anchor
Title
Goodbyes
Anchor
goodbyes
Type
Anchor
Title
Thanks
Anchor
thanks
Type
Anchor
Title
Apologies
Anchor
apologies
Type
Anchor
Title
Interruptions
Anchor
interruptions
Type
Anchor
Title
Fillers
Anchor
fillers
Type
Anchor
Title
Warnings
Anchor
warnings
Type
Anchor
Title
Reassurances
Anchor
reassurances
Type
Anchor
Title
On the Phone
Anchor
on-the-phone
Contenu
Content
Corps

A conversation is 2 or more people talking together.

Title (level 2)
Formal vs. Informal Conversation
Title slug (identifier)
formal-vs-informal-conversation
Contenu
Content
Corps

The context and the people involved in a conversation affect the language used. Generally speaking, conversations can be formal or informal.

Columns number
2 columns
Format
50% / 50%
First column
Corps

Formal conversations are official and impersonal.

Formal Conversation Contexts
Job interview
Giving a speech
First time meeting someone
Official ceremonies
Second column
Corps

Informal conversations are casual with people we know.

Informal Conversation Contexts
Chat with friends/family
Dinner parties
Game night
Talking with coworkers you know well
Title (level 2)
Greetings
Title slug (identifier)
greetings
Contenu
Corps

Greetings are used to begin a conversation.

Title (level 3)
Common Greetings
Title slug (identifier)
common-greetings
Corps

Used both in formal and informal conversations.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Hello
Hi
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
How are you?
Second column
Image
Receptionist greeting someone.
Third column
Image
Someone coming in for a job interview.
Title (level 3)
Formal Greetings
Title slug (identifier)
formal-greetings
Corps

Formal greetings are impersonal and keep a certain distance between the speakers.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
It is a pleasure to meet you
How do you do?
Nice to meet you
Pleased to meet you
Second column
Image
A guy introducing himself at an interview.
Third column
Image
A person introducing himself at an interview.
Title (level 3)
Informal Greetings
Title slug (identifier)
informal-greetings
Corps

Informal greetings are casual and used with people we know very well.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Hey!
Yo!
What’s up?
Good to see you!
Long time no see!
What’s new?
Second column
Image
Two people meeting at the supermarket.
Third column
Image
Two people meeting at the supermarket.
Title (level 3)
Greetings Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
greetings-exercise
Title
Conversation—Greetings Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-greetings-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Greetings Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Identification
Title slug (identifier)
identification
Contenu
Corps

Identifications are used to introduce and ask about another person or yourself. Identifications are often used with greetings.

Title (level 3)
Introducing Yourself
Title slug (identifier)
introducing-yourself
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
My name is . . .
I’m . . .
Let me introduce myself, I’m . . .
I don’t think we’ve met. I’m . . .
Second column
Image
A guy introducing himself when coming in for a job interview.
Third column
Image
A guy introducing himself at a job interview.
Title (level 3)
Introducing Another Person
Title slug (identifier)
introducing-another-person
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
This is . . .
Meet . . .
This is my friend . . .
Let me introduce you to . . .
I’d like you to meet . . .
Have you met . . .
Second column
Image
A woman introducing someone coming in for a job interview.
Third column
Image
A woman introducing someone coming in for a job interview.
Title (level 3)
Asking About Someone
Title slug (identifier)
asking-about-someone
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
What is your name?
Who is . . .?
And you are . . .?
Which group are you in?
Who’s your partner for the project?
Second column
Image
A guy asking about the new employee in the office.
Third column
Image
An employee asking another employee his name.
Title (level 3)
Identifications Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
identifications-exercise
Title
Conversation—Identifications & Greetings Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-identifications-greetings-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Identifications & Greetings Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Goodbyes
Title slug (identifier)
goodbyes
Contenu
Corps

Goodbyes are used at the end of conversations, to close it.

Title (level 3)
Most Common Goodbyes
Title slug (identifier)
most-common-goodbyes
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
  Formal Informal
Goodbye ✔ ✔
Bye X ✔
See you later X ✔
Have a good day ✔ ✔
See you tomorrow X ✔
Second column
Image
Coworkers saying goodbye at the end of the workday.
Third column
Image
Coworkers saying goodbye at the end of the workday
Title (level 3)
Formal Goodbyes
Title slug (identifier)
formal-goodbyes
Corps

Formal goodbyes are used when ending a conversation with people you don’t know very well and in official settings.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Enjoy your evening
I must be going
I have got to go
It was nice meeting you
It was nice talking to you
It was a pleasure
It was a pleasure meeting you
The pleasure was mine
Second column
Image
3 people at the opera, saying goodbyes.
Third column
Image
3 people at the opera, saying goodbyes.
Title (level 3)
Informal Goodbyes
Title slug (identifier)
informal-goodbyes
Corps

Informal goodbyes are used to end casual conversations with people you know very well.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Bye bye
Take care
Good night
Okay, thanks
Until next time
See you
Talk to you later
Have a good one
Gotta go
Take it easy
Catch you later
Second column
Image
A guy and a girl standing in front of a door, saying good night.
Third column
Image
A guy and a girl standing in front of a door, saying good night.
Content
Corps

Goodbyes are often used in combination by using 2 expressions together. The most common combinations are done by adding a phrase to the words Goodbye or Bye. It can be added before or after.

Adding before: Adding after:
See you later, goodbye!
It was nice meeting you, goodbye!		 Goodbye, see you later!
Goodbye, it was nice meeting you.
See you tomorrow, bye!
Have a good day, bye!		 Bye, see you tomorrow!
Bye, have a good day!
Title (level 3)
Goodbyes Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
goodbyes-exercise
Title
Conversation—Goodbyes Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-goodbyes-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Goodbyes Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Thanks
Title slug (identifier)
thanks
Contenu
Corps

Thanks are used to express gratitude, appreciation and recognition. Thanks can be given or accepted.

Title (level 3)
Saying Thanks
Title slug (identifier)
saying-thanks
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Thank you
Thank you very much
Thank you so much
Thanks
Thanks a lot
Thanks for everything
I owe you
I owe you one
I’m so grateful
Much appreciated
You’re a lifesaver
You’re the best

 

Second column
Image
Woman offering to open the door to someone with his hands full.
Third column
Image
Woman opening the door for someone with his hands full.
Title (level 3)
Accepting Thanks
Title slug (identifier)
accepting-thanks
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
You are most welcome
You’re welcome
Welcome
It’s my pleasure
My pleasure
The pleasure’s mine
That’s okay
Anytime
Glad to help
Not at all
Just doing my job
Don’t mention it
Second column
Image
Woman offering homemade cookies to a coworker.
Third column
Image
A coworker leaving with all the cookies.
Title (level 3)
Thanks Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
thanks-exercise
Title
Conversation—Thanks Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-thanks-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Thanks Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Apologies
Title slug (identifier)
apologies
Contenu
Corps

Apologies are used to express regret, to say you are sorry and to ask for forgiveness.

Title (level 3)
Giving Apologies
Title slug (identifier)
giving-apologies
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
I’m sorry
Sorry
I apologize
My apologies
Please, accept my apologies
Please, forgive me
Forgive me
Excuse me
Pardon me
I didn’t mean to . . .

 

Second column
Image
A woman apologizing for splashing her soda on her coworker when opening the can.
Third column
Image
A woman apologizing for splashing her soda on her coworker when opening the can.
Title (level 3)
Accepting Apologies
Title slug (identifier)
accepting-apologies
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
That's okay
It’s okay
That's alright
It’s alright
Don't worry about it
Don't mention it
Don't apologize
Forget about it
It doesn't matter
No harm done
No need to apologize
Never mind
You couldn't help it
I quite understand
Second column
Image
A coworker accepting an apology.
Third column
Image
A coworker accepting an apology.
Title (level 3)
Apologies Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
apologies-exercise
Title
Conversation—Apologies Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-apologies-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Apologies Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Interruptions
Title slug (identifier)
interruptions
Contenu
Corps

Interruptions are used when you need to say something and someone is busy or already talking.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Excuse me
I’m sorry to interrupt
Pardon me
Pardon me for interrupting
Can I interrupt?
I’m sorry about this, but . . . 
Before you continue . . .
Second column
Image
A person interrupting a presentation during a staff meeting.
Third column
Image
A person interrupting a meeting in a conference room.
Title (level 3)
Interruptions Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
interruptions-exercise
Title
Conversation—Interruptions Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-interruptions-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Interruptions Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Fillers
Title slug (identifier)
fillers
Contenu
Corps

Fillers are used to get more time to think or react to what was said.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
I mean . . .
I think . . .
All right . . .
Well . . .
Let’s see . . .
I’ll think about it . . .
I’m thinking about it . . .
Let me think about it
Hold on a second
Can I have a minute?
Second column
Image
A person showing his hideous clothes matching skills to his coworker.
Third column
Image
An employee making a way too long presentation to his boss.
Title (level 3)
Fillers Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
fillers-exercise
Title
Conversation—Fillers Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-fillers-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Fillers Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Warnings
Title slug (identifier)
warnings
Contenu
Corps

Warnings are used to warn people of a situation or an upcoming situation.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Be careful!
Watch out!
Look out!
You’d better . . .
I wouldn’t do that if I were you
Second column
Image
Someone warning a coworker carrying a lot of boxes on a trolley and not seeing the stairs in front of him.
Third column
Image
Someone who wants to blow up a balloon to jump scare a coworker.
Title (level 3)
Warnings Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
warnings-exercise
Title
Conversation—Warnings Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-warnings-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Warnings Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
Reassurances
Title slug (identifier)
reassurances
Contenu
Corps

Reassurances are used to comfort, reduce worry and generally support people.

Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
You’ll be fine
It will be alright
The same thing happened to me
It’s not important
It’s okay
No problem
Don’t worry about it
That’s all right
It doesn’t matter
Second column
Image
A person reassuring a friend who dropped her phone and broke it.
Third column
Image
A person bringing coffee to a coworker who has tons of paper piles on her desk.
Title (level 3)
Reassurances Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
reassurances-exercise
Title
Conversation—Reassurances Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-reassurances-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—Reassurances Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
On the Phone
Title slug (identifier)
on-the-phone
Contenu
Corps

Phone conversation phrases are used to call, answer, reply and take messages.

Title (level 3)
Answering the Phone
Title slug (identifier)
answering-the-phone
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Answering a Personal Call
Hello?
Good morning!
Good afternoon!
Answering the Phone at Work
Hello, this is . . 
Jenna speaking.
Alloprof, how may I help you?
Alloprof, Jenna speaking. How may I help you?
Thank you for calling Alloprof. How can I help you?

 

Second column
Image
Someone answering her cell phone.
Third column
Image
Someone answering the phone at work.
Title (level 3)
Asking to Speak to Someone
Title slug (identifier)
asking-to-speak-to-someone
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Hello, may I speak to Steve?
Hello, I would like to speak to Steve, please.
Hi, can I talk to Steve?
Hi, is Steve there?
Hi! Steve, please.

 

Second column
Image
Someone answering her cell phone.
Third column
Image
Someone answering the phone at work.
Title (level 3)
Replying to a Call
Title slug (identifier)
replying-to-a-call
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Replying to a personal call:
Yes, it’s me.
Speaking.
Sorry, you have the wrong number.
Replying to a call at work:
One moment please.
One minute please.
Yes, it’s me.
Please hold.
I’ll place you on hold.
I’ll transfer you.
I will connect you right away.

 

Second column
Image
A person asking to speak with someone over the phone.
Third column
Image
A person asking to speak with someone over the phone.
Title (level 3)
Reason for Calling
Title slug (identifier)
reason-for-calling
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
Hello, I’m calling about . . .
Hello, I’d like some information about…
Hello, could you tell me . . .?
Hello, I was wondering if you could . . .
Hi! Can you help with . . .?
Hi! Can you tell me . . .?
Hello! I have a question about…

 

Second column
Image
A person making a call to ask for information.
Third column
Image
A person making a call to ask for information.
Title (level 3)
Offering to Take a Message
Title slug (identifier)
offering-to-take-a-message
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
May I take a message?
Would you like to leave a message?
He’s not available. Do you have a message?
Sorry, she’s not here. Can I give her a message?
May I ask who’s calling?
What is your number?

 

Second column
Image
Someone taking a message on the phone for another person who spilled coffee all over himself.
Third column
Image
Someone taking a message on the phone for someone else who's leaving.
Title (level 3)
Leaving a Message
Title slug (identifier)
leaving-a-message
Columns number
3 columns
Format
33% / 33% / 33%
First column
Corps
This is Ray. Can he call me back at 555-2368?
Yes, can he call me back?
Ask him to call me back.
My name is . . .
This is . . . 
My number is . . .
You can reach me at . . .
Second column
Image
A person in a warehouse leaving a message on the phone.
Third column
Image
A person working in a bookstore leaving a message on the phone.
Title (level 3)
On the Phone Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
on-the-phone-exercise
Title
Conversation—On the Phone Exercise
Title slug (identifier)
conversation-on-the-phone-exercise
Exercice
Conversation—On the Phone Exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
See Also
Title slug (identifier)
see-also
Contenu
Links
Type
Internal
Title
Sentences
Internal link
/en/node/36230
Type
Internal
Title
Questions
Internal link
/fr/eleves/bv/anglais/questions-a2110
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