Below: Selected Phrases from
http://www.learner.org/resources/series71.html?pop=yes&pid=963
0-5 mins
It’s great to have you back!
… it meant a lot.
How are you doing, really?
Give yourself time to grieve
The letter from you and Alex meant a lot to me.
I love ice cream! I’ll find the time.
I don’t want to frighten you, but I have to be frank.
5-10 mins
I’m sorry
my condolences on
Sounds like a good idea…
so?
good for you!
I’m sure we’ll be fine
I sure have missed you.
I just had to see you.
I appreciated your flowers / I appreciate
I’m sure I would, too
Look, …
I’ll take that as a yes.
10-11 mins
Lucky woman! Very nice! Maybe you two will spend the holidays together.
My advice… Believe me!
I’m not even sure about the opera…
Alberto seems…
I guess so…
Are you alright?
I’m just overwhelmed.
you must be kidding!
I need all the help I can get!
You’re gonna ace this test, I know it!
hey, hey, I can’t keep up with you.
15-20 mins
They don’t know anything.
you’re kidding, right?
I don’t think I’m ready for that
Don’t sell yourself short.
Come, on!
Making music is like breathing!
getting sappy
I’m serious!
Hey, it might even be fun?
i’m disappointed.
… I get it
must be really angry at chris.
I’m considering a vacation
maybe you could come with me.
Sorry, it’s impossible.
