The Ultimate English Conversation Scripts Bank: Categorized & Explained

Category 1: The Essentials (Daily Socialization)

• How’s it going?: A casual way to ask "how are you?" - "Hey John, how’s it going today?"
• Nice to meet you: Used when meeting someone for the first time - "Hi, I'm Sarah. Nice to meet you!"
• What do you do?: Asking about someone's profession - "So, what do you do for a living?"
• I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that: Used when you didn't hear someone clearly - "I didn't quite catch that, could you repeat it?"
• Could you say that again?: A polite request for repetition - "I'm sorry, could you say that again, please?"
• What does [word] mean?: Asking for a definition - "What does 'redundant' mean in this context?"
• Do you mind if I...?: A polite way to ask for permission - "Do you mind if I sit here?"
• I really appreciate it: A step above "thank you" - "Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it."
• I’m sorry to hear that: Showing empathy for bad news - "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling unwell."
• It’s been great talking to you: A polite way to end a conversation - "It's been great talking to you, but I have to run."
• Take care!: A common, friendly farewell - "See you later, take care!"
• How about you?: Tossing the question back to the speaker - "I'm fine, how about you?"
• Can you give me a hand?: Asking for help with a task - "Could you give me a hand with this box?"
• No problem / Don't mention it: Casual responses to "thank you" - "Thanks!" "No problem at all."
• Excuse me, where is the...?: Asking for directions - "Excuse me, where is the nearest MRT station?"
• I was wondering if...: An indirect, polite way to ask - "I was wondering if you could help me with this."
• Check this out!: Asking someone to look at something - "Check this out, I found a great deal!"
• How did you get into...?: Asking about hobbies/interests - "How did you get into photography?"
• I agree 100%: Showing strong agreement - "I agree 100% with your point on the budget."
• What’s up?: Very casual greeting - "Hey, what's up?" "Not much, just working."

Category 2: Advanced & Professional (Workplace Mastery)

• Let’s get started: Formally beginning a meeting - "Since everyone is here, let’s get started."
• I’d like to welcome everyone: Opening a formal session - "I’d like to welcome everyone to today's presentation."
• Could you give me a status update?: Asking for progress - "Could you give me a status update on the Acme project?"
• Keep me in the loop: Asking to be informed of future updates - "Please keep me in the loop regarding the client's feedback."
• Let’s touch base later: Suggesting a follow-up - "Let’s touch base later this afternoon to finalize the details."
• I respectfully disagree: A polite way to oppose an idea - "I respectfully disagree; I think we should consider the cost first."
• The bottom line is...: Highlighting the most important point - "The bottom line is that we need to increase efficiency."
• I’ll share my screen: Essential for virtual meetings - "One moment, I'll share my screen so you can see the data."
• I’m reaching out because...: Explaining the purpose of an email/call - "I'm reaching out because I saw your post on LinkedIn."
• I just wanted to follow up: A polite reminder - "I just wanted to follow up on the email I sent last Monday."
• I’ll get back to you: Promising a future answer - "I don't have the figures now, but I'll get back to you by EOD."
• How did you arrive at that number?: Questioning a price/cost - "How did you arrive at that cost for the implementation?"
• We’d like to offer a counter-proposal: Beginning a negotiation - "Based on your terms, we'd like to offer a counter-proposal."
• I didn’t quite catch that: Professional way to ask for repetition - "I didn't quite catch that last point, would you mind repeating?"
• Sorry, I was on mute: The most common 2025 phrase - "Sorry, I was on mute. As I was saying..."
• Can we schedule a time to discuss this further?: Moving to a separate meeting - "This is a big topic; can we schedule a time to discuss it further?"
• That’s an excellent point: Validating a colleague - "That's an excellent point, [Name]. I hadn't thought of it that way."
• To summarize what we've agreed: Concluding a discussion - "To summarize then, let me run through the action points."
• I'd like to thank everyone for their time: Formal closing - "I'd like to thank everyone for sharing their time today."
• Any final thoughts before we close?: Final call for input - "Does anyone have any final thoughts before we close the meeting?"

Category 3: Exam & Academic Specific (The Score Boosters)

• From my perspective...: Stating an opinion - "From my perspective, the benefits of technology outweigh the risks."
• In contrast to...: Making a comparison - "In contrast to the city, rural life is much slower."
• Furthermore / In addition: Adding a point - "Furthermore, online learning provides more flexibility."
• On the other hand...: Introducing a counterpoint - "On the other hand, traditional classrooms offer social interaction."
• To illustrate this...: Introducing an example - "To illustrate this, let's look at the statistics from 2024."
• It is widely believed that...: Referring to general opinion - "It is widely believed that exercise improves mental health."
• This leads to...: Showing cause and effect - "This leads to a significant decrease in carbon emissions."
• Consequently / As a result: Showing the outcome - "Consequently, many students are switching to digital textbooks."
• I’m of the opinion that...: A formal way to say "I think" - "I'm of the opinion that schools should focus more on soft skills."
• To put it simply...: Explaining a complex idea - "To put it simply, we need more sustainable energy sources."
• Let's consider the following...: Directing the listener's attention - "Let's consider the following three factors."
• By and large...: Talking about a general trend - "By and large, the younger generation is more tech-savvy."
• In the long run...: Discussing future effects - "In the long run, this policy will save the government millions."
• Taking everything into account...: Starting a conclusion - "Taking everything into account, it’s clear that change is needed."
• One notable example is...: Highlighting a specific case - "One notable example is the success of the new green initiative."
• This raises the question of...: Introducing a new problem - "This raises the question of how we will fund these projects."
• It is important to note that...: Emphasizing a detail - "It is important to note that these results are preliminary."
• In essence...: Summarizing the core of an argument - "In essence, we are arguing for better healthcare access."
• The primary reason for this is...: Explaining a cause - "The primary reason for this shift is the rise of the internet."
• I’d like to emphasize that...: Stressing a specific point - "I’d like to emphasize that safety is our top priority."

The Deep Dive: Context Matters

How to Practice: The 7-Day Script Mastery Routine

• Day 1: The Categorization Drill – Pick 5 items from the "Essentials" list. Write a custom sentence for each using your own life context.
• Day 2: The Mirror Method – Stand in front of a mirror and say your 5 sentences aloud. Look at your mouth shape and facial expression.
• Day 3: The "Shadow" Session – Find a 1-minute video of a native speaker. Use a transcript and try to "shadow" (speak at the same time) their tone and pauses.
• Day 4: The Voice Memo Audit – Record yourself saying a 1-minute english conversation script. Listen back. Where did you stumble? Re-record until it's smooth.
• Day 5: The "Low-Stakes" Mission – Use one of your phrases in a real-world setting. Order coffee in English or ask a colleague a "shadowed" question.
• Day 6: The Logic Swap – Take a "Weak Attempt" from our table and rewrite it into a "Strong Attempt" using different vocabulary.
• Day 7: The Review & Expand – Move to the next category (Advanced or Academic) and repeat the process.

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