{"id":1485,"date":"2021-07-10T03:54:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T03:54:39","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-06-25T04:48:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T11:48:51","slug":"making-friends-phrases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/making-friends-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Friends Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-1566635848\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Making Friends Phrases<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/phrases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Phrases<\/a>, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because Phrases don&#8217;t always make sense literally, you&#8217;ll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. That may seem like a lot of work, but learning Phrases is fun, especially when you compare English Phrases to the Phrases in your own language.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n                <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n                <script>\n                     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n                <\/script>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Making Friends Phrases with Meaning and Example<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Here\u2019s a list of &#8220;Making Friends Phrases&#8221; in English:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amy is John\u2019s girlfriend.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Amy is in a romantic relationship with John.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Amy is John\u2019s girlfriend. They\u2019ve been together for two years.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>He always does that for me.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: He regularly performs this action as a favor.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;He always does that for me when I need help.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How are your parents?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: A polite way to inquire about someone&#8217;s parents.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;How are your parents? I haven\u2019t seen them in a while.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I use this?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for instructions on how to use an object or device.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;How do I use this coffee maker? I\u2019ve never seen one like it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I came with my family.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: The speaker arrived accompanied by their family members.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I came with my family to visit the new museum.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t know.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Expressing lack of knowledge or information.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I don\u2019t know the answer to that question.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I like Italian food.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: The speaker enjoys eating Italian cuisine.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I like Italian food, especially pasta and pizza.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I live in California.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: The speaker resides in the state of California.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I live in California, near the coast.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019ll talk to you soon.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: A way to end a conversation, indicating future communication.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I have to go now, but I\u2019ll talk to you soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I made a mistake.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: The speaker admits to doing something incorrectly.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I made a mistake on my homework, and I need to fix it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m bored.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: The speaker feels uninterested or unengaged.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m bored. Do you want to go for a walk?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m very well, thank you.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Responding positively to an inquiry about one\u2019s well-being.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;How are you? I\u2019m very well, thank you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is John there please? (phone call)<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking if John is available to come to the phone.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Hello, is John there please? I need to speak with him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is this a safe area?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about the safety of the location.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Is this a safe area to walk around at night?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is this Mr. Smith?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking if the person you are speaking to is Mr. Smith.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Hello, is this Mr. Smith? I\u2019m calling about your appointment.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I think so.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Expressing belief or assumption.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Is it going to rain tomorrow? I think so.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I think those shoes are very good looking.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Complimenting someone&#8217;s footwear.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I think those shoes are very good looking. Where did you buy them?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I want to show you something.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: The speaker has something they wish to present or share.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I want to show you something. It\u2019s a photo from my trip.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I went to the supermarket, and then to the computer store.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Describing recent activities.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I went to the supermarket, and then to the computer store to buy a new laptop.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Used to politely request something.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Could you pass the salt, please?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please tell me.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Requesting information.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Please tell me what time the meeting starts.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please wait for me.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking someone to pause until you are ready.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m almost ready. Please wait for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>She\u2019s going with me tomorrow.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating that she will accompany the speaker.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;She\u2019s going with me tomorrow to the concert.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Someone does that for me.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Another person performs that action on behalf of the speaker.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Someone does that for me every week, so I don\u2019t have to.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Someone is coming.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Informing that a person is on their way.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Someone is coming to fix the leak in the roof.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start the car.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: A command to begin operating the vehicle.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We\u2019re ready to go. Start the car, please.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell him that I need to talk to him.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking someone to relay a message.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;If you see John, tell him that I need to talk to him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s a good school.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Praising the quality of an educational institution.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;My cousin goes there. That\u2019s a good school.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They haven\u2019t met her yet.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating that the meeting has not occurred.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;My friends are excited because they haven\u2019t met her yet.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They\u2019re planning to come next year.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Future intentions of visiting.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;My relatives from Italy are planning to come next year.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They\u2019re waiting for us.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Informing that others are expecting the speaker and possibly their group.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Hurry up! They\u2019re waiting for us at the restaurant.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you think of these shoes?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for an opinion on footwear.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I just bought them. What do you think of these shoes?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When would you like to meet?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about a preferred time for an appointment or gathering.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m free all week. When would you like to meet?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where does your wife work?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about the spouse&#8217;s place of employment.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I didn\u2019t know she had a job. Where does your wife work?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where is Main Street?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Requesting directions to a specific street.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m lost. Where is Main Street?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which road should I take?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for guidance on the best route.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;There\u2019s a lot of traffic. Which road should I take?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You\u2019re right.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Agreeing with someone\u2019s statement or opinion.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You\u2019re right. That movie was fantastic.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your house is very nice.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Complimenting someone\u2019s home.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I love the d\u00e9cor. Your house is very nice.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you American?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s nationality.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You have an American accent. Are you American?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you coming this evening?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about attendance plans.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We\u2019re having a small party. Are you coming this evening?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you free tonight?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about availability.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Do you want to catch a movie? Are you free tonight?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you going to take a plane or train?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about travel plans.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It\u2019s a long trip. Are you going to take a plane or train?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you hungry?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking if someone wants to eat.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We have plenty of food. Are you hungry?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you sure?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Confirming certainty.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;That\u2019s a big decision. Are you sure?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you working tomorrow?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about someone&#8217;s work schedule.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Can we hang out? Are you working tomorrow?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business is good.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating that commercial activities are successful.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We\u2019ve had a lot of customers lately. Business is good.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cheers!<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: A toast or expression of good wishes.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Here\u2019s to your success. Cheers!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did it snow yesterday?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about recent weather.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;The roads are icy. Did it snow yesterday?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you get my email?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Confirming receipt of an electronic message.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I sent you the details. Did you get my email?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you take your medicine?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Checking if someone followed medical advice.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You need to take it twice a day. Did you take your medicine?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you feel better?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s health improvement.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You looked unwell yesterday. Do you feel better?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you go to Florida often?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about frequency of visits.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You seem familiar with the area. Do you go to Florida often?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have another one?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking if there is an additional item.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;This one is broken. Do you have another one?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you know where there\u2019s a store that sells towels?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for location information.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I forgot to bring mine. Do you know where there\u2019s a store that sells towels?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you like it here?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for an opinion about the current place.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;The weather is nice. Do you like it here?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you like the book?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for an opinion on a book.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I just finished it. Do you like the book?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you need anything?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Offering assistance.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m going to the store. Do you need anything?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you play any sports?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about someone&#8217;s athletic activities.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You look fit. Do you play any sports?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you sell medicine? (store)<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking if a store carries pharmaceuticals.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I have a headache. Do you sell medicine?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you study English?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about someone&#8217;s language studies.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Your English is good. Do you study English?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you want to come with me?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inviting someone to accompany the speaker.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m going to the park. Do you want to come with me?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you want to go with me?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Another way of inviting someone.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m headed to the store. Do you want to go with me?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excuse me.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Polite expression to get attention or apologize.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Excuse me, can you help me with this?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Give me a call.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Requesting someone to phone you.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Here\u2019s my number. Give me a call.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has your brother been to California?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s brother&#8217;s travels.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;He loves to travel. Has your brother been to California?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have they met her yet?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring if the introduction has occurred.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I can\u2019t wait to introduce her. Have they met her yet?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you done this before?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about prior experience.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You seem skilled. Have you done this before?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long have you been here?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about the duration of someone&#8217;s presence.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019ve been here for an hour. How long have you been here?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long have you been in America?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about the length of stay in the country.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I moved here last year. How long have you been in America?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long have you lived here?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about the duration of residency.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;This place is great. How long have you lived here?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many children do you have?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about the number of someone&#8217;s children.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I have two kids. How many children do you have?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many languages do you speak?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s language proficiency.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You\u2019re so talented. How many languages do you speak?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many people do you have in your family?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about the family size.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We\u2019re a big family. How many people do you have in your family?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much would you like?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about the desired quantity.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m serving the food. How much would you like?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How old are you?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about someone&#8217;s age.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You look young. How old are you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I bought a shirt yesterday.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Sharing recent shopping activity.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I bought a shirt yesterday at the mall.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t feel well.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Expressing discomfort or illness.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I think I\u2019m coming down with something. I don\u2019t feel well.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have pain in my arm.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating physical discomfort.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I have pain in my arm from lifting weights.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have to wash my clothes.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating a need to do laundry.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m out of clean clothes. I have to wash my clothes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have two sisters.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Sharing family information.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I have two sisters. They\u2019re both older than me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019ll tell him you called.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Promise to relay a message.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;He\u2019s not here right now. I\u2019ll tell him you called.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m 32.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Stating one&#8217;s age.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m 32 years old and live in New York.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m 6\u20192.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating height.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m 6\u20192, so I often play basketball.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m allergic to seafood.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Declaring a food allergy.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I can\u2019t eat shrimp. I\u2019m allergic to seafood.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m American.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Stating nationality.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I was born in the USA. I\u2019m American.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m a size 8.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating clothing size.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I need new shoes. I\u2019m a size 8.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m fine, and you?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Responding to a greeting.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m fine, and you? How have you been?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m not afraid.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Declaring bravery or lack of fear.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019ll try it. I\u2019m not afraid.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m sick.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Expressing illness.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I can\u2019t go to work today. I\u2019m sick.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I remember.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Stating recall of information.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I remember you from school.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I speak a little English.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating basic language proficiency.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m not fluent, but I speak a little English.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is your house like this one?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for a comparison of homes.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;This is beautiful. Is your house like this one?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is your husband also from Boston?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about someone&#8217;s spouse&#8217;s origin.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You\u2019re from Boston. Is your husband also from Boston?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not very expensive.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating affordability.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You should buy it. It\u2019s not very expensive.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019ve been there.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Confirming previous visits to a place.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Paris is amazing. I\u2019ve been there twice.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s share.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Suggesting to divide something between people.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;This dessert is huge. Let\u2019s share.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My daughter is here.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Informing about someone&#8217;s presence.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;She just arrived. My daughter is here.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My father has been there.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating someone&#8217;s father has visited a place.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;He loved Italy. My father has been there.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My father is a lawyer.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Sharing information about one&#8217;s father&#8217;s profession.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;If you need legal advice, my father is a lawyer.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My grandmother passed away last year.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Informing about a family member&#8217;s death.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We miss her a lot. My grandmother passed away last year.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My name is John Smith.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Introducing oneself.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Hi, my name is John Smith. Nice to meet you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My son.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating relationship to a male child.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;This is my son. He\u2019s 5 years old.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My son studies computers.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Sharing information about one&#8217;s son&#8217;s field of study.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;He\u2019s very tech-savvy. My son studies computers.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, I\u2019m American.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Denying a different nationality.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Are you Canadian? No, I\u2019m American.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, this is the first time.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating a first-time experience.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Have you been here before? No, this is the first time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our children are in America.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Sharing the location of one&#8217;s children.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We live abroad, but our children are in America.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>She\u2019s an expert.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Stating someone&#8217;s high level of knowledge or skill.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Ask her for advice. She\u2019s an expert.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>She\u2019s older than me.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Comparing age.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;My sister is 5 years older. She\u2019s older than me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That car is similar to my car.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating similarity between objects.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;They look alike. That car is similar to my car.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is Mrs. Smith.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Introducing someone.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Meet my teacher. This is Mrs. Smith.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is my mother.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Introducing a parent.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I want you to meet her. This is my mother.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is the first time I\u2019ve been here.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating a first-time visit.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;This city is amazing. This is the first time I\u2019ve been here.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We have two boys and one girl.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Sharing information about one&#8217;s children.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;They keep us busy. We have two boys and one girl.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are you going to do tonight?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about evening plans.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Want to hang out? What are you going to do tonight?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are your hobbies?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about interests and activities.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Do you like sports? What are your hobbies?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you study?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Inquiring about someone&#8217;s academic focus.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m a history major. What do you study?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you want to do?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s desires or plans.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We have the whole day. What do you want to do?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What school did you go to?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s educational background.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I went to Harvard. What school did you go to?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favorite movie?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s favorite film.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I love sci-fi. What\u2019s your favorite movie?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your last name?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for someone&#8217;s surname.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;My name is Sarah. What\u2019s your last name?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your name?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for someone&#8217;s name.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I\u2019m Jack. What\u2019s your name?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where are the t-shirts?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking for the location of items in a store.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I need a new one. Where are the t-shirts?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where did you go?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s recent location.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You were gone for a while. Where did you go?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where did you learn English?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s language learning background.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Your accent is great. Where did you learn English?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where did you work before you worked here?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about previous employment.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I was at a tech firm. Where did you work before you worked here?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where do you live?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s residence.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I live downtown. Where do you live?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where were you?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about someone&#8217;s past location.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I couldn\u2019t find you. Where were you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who sent this letter?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Asking about the sender.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I found it in the mail. Who sent this letter?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would you like to buy this?<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Offering to sell something.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It\u2019s on sale. Would you like to buy this?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your children are very well behaved.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Complimenting someone&#8217;s children.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;They\u2019re so polite. Your children are very well behaved.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your daughter.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Indicating relationship to a female child.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Your daughter looks just like you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You\u2019re smarter than him.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Comparing intelligence.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You aced the test. You\u2019re smarter than him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You speak English very well.<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Complimenting someone&#8217;s language skills.<br><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;You\u2019re practically fluent. You speak English very well.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">List of Making Friends Phrases<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amy is John\u2019s girlfriend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He always does that for me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are your parents?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do I use this?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I came with my family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I like Italian food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I live in California.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019ll talk to you soon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I made a mistake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m bored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m very well, thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is John there please? (phone call)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is this a safe area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is this Mr. Smith?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I think so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I think those shoes are very good looking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want to show you something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I went to the supermarket, and then to the computer store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please tell me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please wait for me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She\u2019s going with me tomorrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone does that for me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone is coming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell him that I need to talk to him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s a good school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They haven\u2019t met her yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019re planning to come next year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019re waiting for us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you think of these shoes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When would you like to meet?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where does your wife work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where is Main Street?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which road should I take?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your house is very nice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you American?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you coming this evening?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you free tonight?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you going to take a plane or train?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you hungry?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you sure?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you working Tomorrow?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business is good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheers!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did it snow yesterday?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you get my email?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you take your medicine?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel better?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you go to Florida often?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have another one?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you know where there\u2019s a store that sells towels?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you like it here?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you like the book?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need anything?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you play any sports?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you sell medicine? (store)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you study English?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want to come with me?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want to go with me?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excuse me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give me a call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has your brother been to California?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have they met her yet?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you done this before?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How long have you been here?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long have you been in America?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long have you lived here?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many children do you have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many languages do you speak?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many people do you have in your family?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much would you like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How old are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I bought a shirt yesterday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t feel well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have pain in my arm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have to wash my clothes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have two sisters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019ll tell him you called.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m 32.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m 6\u20192.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m allergic to seafood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m American.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m a size 8.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m fine, and you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m not afraid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m sick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I remember.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I speak a little English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is your house like this one?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is your husband also from Boston?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s not very expensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019ve been there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let\u2019s share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My daughter is here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My father has been there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My father is a lawyer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My grandmother passed away last year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My name is John Smith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My son.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My son studies computers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No, I\u2019m American.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No, this is the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our children are in America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She\u2019s an expert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She\u2019s older than me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That car is similar to my car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is Mrs. Smith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is my mother.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is the first time I\u2019ve been here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have two boys and one girl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are you going to do tonight?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your hobbies?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you study?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you want to do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What school did you go to?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your favorite movie?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your last name?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your name?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where are the t-shirts?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where did you go?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where did you learn English?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where did you work before you worked here?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where do you live?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where were you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who sent this letter?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like to buy this?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your children are very well behaved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your daughter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re smarter than him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You speak English very well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d3c1yyje0uguxm.cloudfront.net\/2022\/01\/Making-Friends-Phrases-wordscoach.com-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Making Friends Phrases - 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