Everyday English: Common Phrases and Grammar

Everyday English Sentences

Are you interested in sports?

My uncle is a writer, and his books are very popular.

We live in the city center, and our house doesn’t have a big garden.

There are a lot of people outside the school. What’s the problem?

Cathy is playing a game on her computer at the moment.

Paul is very shy; he doesn’t go out a lot.

Would you like to come out with us tonight?

Dad’s at work right now. He’s a teacher.

Did you go shopping after school yesterday?

There wasn’t any milk for breakfast this morning, so I had toast and orange juice.

I sent five emails before school today.

Turn right, and you’ll see the museum on the left.

The beach was very crowded on Monday.

I haven’t seen the new Batman film yet. Is it any good?

Tom got the worst marks in the class for his homework.

You should not eat all that cake! It isn’t good for you.

How much time have we got to do this exercise?

Don’t forget to get off the bus at Station Road.

Our teacher speaks English to us slowly so that we can understand her.

My sister could speak French when she was only six years old.

I really enjoy learning new languages, and I’d like to learn Italian soon.

My father has been a pilot for twenty years, and he still loves his job.

Quick, get the food inside! It is going to rain any moment.

Sam asked me if I wanted a lift home after the concert.

Which train were you waiting for when I saw you on the platform on Sunday?

I may not be home this evening. Phone me on my mobile.

I hope you are having a good time at the moment in Greece. Phone soon!

If we lived in the countryside, we’d have much better views than we do now.

Do students in your country have to stand up when the teacher arrives?

You mustn’t hurry, as we’ve still got twenty minutes before the film starts.

I’ll see you in the cafe at about 4:30, and we can discuss our plans, then, ok?

I wanted to see Harry. How long ago has he left?

I wish Joe hadn’t gone to Hawaii on holiday. They’re talking about an eruption there on the news.

Could I possibly borrow some money for the bus fare home? I’ve lost my bag.

People say that an avalanche is caused by loud noises in the area, but I don’t know if that’s true.

You’ll have to drive much more carefully than this if you want to pass your test.

I must remember to ask Eff to take notes for me while I’m away next week.

Look at the news! Three cars have been involved in a bad accident on the motorway at Dartford.

I apologize for arriving so late, but I was caught up in a traffic jam in the town center.

It was great to see you at the party. I didn’t realize how long it had been since we last met.

I’m sorry to trouble you; I was wondering what the time is.

I really wish people wouldn’t dump litter in front of our house. We have to clear it up every day.

Last Tuesday, the company told Ruth that they’d emailed her the job details the previous day.

The studio lights went out while the footballer had been interviewed.

By the time I hand in this project, I’ll have been working on it for three weeks.

Jonah’s just fallen down the steps outside, and there’s blood everywhere.

You should be very proud of what you’ve achieved over the last year.

Not many people know this, but our school is being inspected today.

Look out for a petrol station because I think we’re going to run out of petrol soon.

If I’d gone to the sales yesterday, I could have bought one of those cheap bags before they sold out.