You can use the expressions to start a conversation.
• Hi! ...
• Hello! ...
• Excuse me, ....
• I hope you don’t mind if ....
• Lovely/nice day, isn’t it?
You can use the expressions to extend a conversation.
• Really?
• By the way.
You can use the expressions to end a conversation.
• Sorry, I’ve got to go now
• I’m afraid I must go now.
Keken : Nice day, isn’t it?
Winta : Yes, it is. Nice weather we’re having.
Keken : Look! This is a fantastic sight!
Winta : Yes, I agree. I think it’s spectacular!
Keken : The weatherman says it’ll be sunny today.
Winta : Really? Let’s go camping then.
Keken : I’m sorry, I’d love to but I can’t. I have to finish
my geography project.
Winta : Oh, by the way, how was your vacation?
keken : We had a great time. But during the trip. We had
a flat tire.
Winta : That’s terrible.
Keken : (bleep!) That’s my mobile phone. I’m afraid I
must go now. Have a good day
winta : You too. See you!
Taken from : English in Focus Grade VIII
