100 English Sentences Used in Daily Life

100 Everyday English Sentences That Make Interactions Easy

We are most fluent in the language we think in, which is often our native language. But if we were to spin this narrative, would it work? Some researchers believe that we can gain fluency in our second language if we start thinking in that language. We understand that learning a new language can be difficult, and so we have tried to curate a list of 100 English sentences used in daily life.

Learning to think in English is an intentional action and might feel imposed in the beginning. But it is a learnable skill, which is sure to bring results. Once our mind is comfortable with the new language, it is easy to articulate one’s thoughts in the new language. Start with describing the world around you in that language, even if it is one word. Slowly graduate to basic conversational starters. You may even use these sentences while trying to think in English.

This list of 100 short and practical phrases and sentences will help you think and speak in English. These are commonly used in daily life, making them perfect for conversational exchanges at work, school, or while travelling. Given the bite-size form of these social interaction starters, they are bound to boost your confidence and help you express yourself better naturally. Let’s get started!

Greetings/ Introduction

1. Good morning! / Good afternoon! / Good afternoon!
2. What is your name?
3. How are you feeling today?
4. Where are you from?
5. What’s your address?
6. It’s a beautiful day today.
7. How’s the weather today?
8. Hi Jasmine, meet Hamid.
9. Wishing you a wonderful day!
10. Safe travel!
11. Enjoy your meal!
12. Take care!

Exchanging Information

13. What do you do?
14. What’s your phone/ mobile number?
15. How can I contact you?
16. What day is it today?
17. Reema shares her birthday with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
18. When is your birthday?
19. Are you travelling anywhere on your birthday?
20. Have you got any plans tonight?
21. What’s your favourite colour?
22. Do you know a good restaurant nearby?
23. How do you feel about this?
24. Are you going grocery shopping today?
25. On Friday, I am at home.
26. Hey Preeti, what’s in all these boxes?

Friends and Family

27. This is my mother, Mrs. Rita Gupta.
28. I have two brothers and one sister.
29. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
30. I am married. My husband’s name is Palash.
31. Have you met Leena’s mother?
32. Rahul’s sister makes beautiful paintings.
33. This is Helen and her sister, Sara’s house.
34. If you are free this evening, we can go to Omi’s house.
35. Anu is tall and beautiful.
36. In his cartoons, characters have long arms and small hands.
37. I have two sisters. I don’t have a brother.
38. Sameer’s brother got married last year.

Counting

39. How many artists are performing on the show?
40. How many instruments can you play?
41. How many tickets do you have?
42. I have one pet dog and one pet cat.
43. Do you have any pets?
44. All we need is two apples and two bananas to make a fruit salad.
45. How many spoons of sugar do you take in your tea?
46. I am going to buy some eggs from the market.
47. Seema stays in a two-room apartment.
48. I saw two cats on Jack’s balcony.
49. That parrot is sitting next to two pigeons.
50. Can you pass me those two cucumbers?

Describing Your Home

51. My house is on Ashoka Road.
52. Where do you stay?
53. Dheeraj stays in that apartment building.
54. Let’s eat in the dining room.
55. I love to buy flowers for my house.
56. Can you help me? I am looking for a blue bathmat.
57. I love those cushions.
58. I bought this refrigerator because it matches the walls.
59. My stove has four burners.
60. I love to buy artwork to hang on the walls.
61. I need to buy a coffee table for my living room.
62. This sofa is very comfortable.
63. Biren replaced his old microwave with an oven.

Describing Daily Routine

64. A new family has moved into our neighbourhood.
65. Meet Gurpreet. He is a sports doctor.
66. At what time do you wake up for the morning walk?
67. At what time do you leave for work?
68. I am going to play badminton on the weekend.
69. On Wednesdays, Amar goes to his music class.
70. Basu teaches English. He also writes for our local newspaper.
71. What are the timings of your taekwondo class?
72. I have an important meeting tomorrow. I need a babysitter.
73. Would you like to go to the movies this weekend?
74. Where do you generally go for your morning run?
75. Do you want to meet for breakfast or lunch?

Expressing Feelings

76. I feel tired. I had a long day.
77. I am feeling very excited about our Kochi trip.
78. I love traveling.
79. I had a fantastic time.
80. Sorry for the trouble.
81. My apologies, I didn’t mean to upset you.
82. I don’t get it.
83. That’s an awesome idea!
84. I’m sorry, but I’m not interested.
85. It’s so hot here.
86. It’s getting late.
87. I can’t wait to see you again.
88. Sorry, I’ll be a few minutes late.
89. It’s no big deal.

Things We Can/ Can’t Do

90. Kamal can cook very well.
91. I cannot roller skate.
92. We cannot deposit money in the bank after 3 p.m.
93. We can buy vegetables from the vendor in the corner.
94. Can you spell that out for me?
95. Can I get an appointment for this Tuesday?
96. Could you please turn off the lights?
97. Can I see the menu, please?
98. Can I get you a sandwich?
99. Can you help me with my bags?
100. Could you lend me some cash?

You can start using these simple sentences in your conversations. We hope they help you attain fluency in English!

By

Dr. Neeta Bali