Basic Everyday English: Learn to Speak with Confidence
In this article, you’ll learn basic everyday expressions on your English Journey Online. These help you greet people, introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and talk about your daily routine based on mini lessons. The lessons are designed for English speaking practice for beginners, so you can build confidence step by step.
To help you achieve fluency, each lesson on this article includes:
- Key vocabulary & phrases
- Sample conversations
- Practice exercises
- Quick tips
Lesson 1: Greetings & Introducing Yourself
Start with English greetings and introductions—the foundation of daily communication.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
| English Phrase | Meaning | Example Use |
| Hello / Hi | A friendly greeting | “Hello! How are you?” |
| Good morning | Greeting before noon | “Good morning, teacher.” |
| Good afternoon | Greeting after noon | “Good afternoon, John.” |
| Good evening | Greeting after 6 PM | “Good evening, everyone.” |
| My name is ___ | Say your name | “My name is Maria.” |
| I am from ___ | Say your country/city | “I am from Mozambique.” |
| Nice to meet you | Polite response | “Nice to meet you too!” |
Sample Conversation
A: Hello!
B: Hi! Good morning.
A: My name is David. What’s your name?
B: I’m Anna. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
B: I’m from Brazil. And you?
A: I’m from South Africa.
Practice these basic English phrases for beginners daily to make introductions smoother and see here: Top 11 Essential verbs. These can help you practice with the vocabulary you are acquiring.
Lesson 2: Asking Simple Questions in English
Learning simple English questions for daily use helps you connect with others.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
| Word | Use | Example Question |
| What | Ask for information | “What is your name?” |
| Where | Ask about location | “Where are you from?” |
| When | Ask about time | “When is your birthday?” |
| Who | Ask about people | “Who is your teacher?” |
| How | Ask about method or feeling | “How are you?” |
| Why | Ask about reason | “Why are you late?” |
Conversation Practice
A: What is your name?
B: My name is Fatima.
A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from Mozambique.
A: How old are you?
B: I’m 20 years old.
A: When do you study English?
B: I study every morning.
These questions are perfect for daily exercise.
Lesson 3: My Daily Routine in English for Practicing Speaking
Describing your routine is a great way to learn vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning | Example Sentence |
| Wake up / Get up | Start the day | “I wake up at 6 a.m. and get up at 6:15.” |
| Take a shower / Bath | Clean yourself | “I take a shower before breakfast.” |
| Have breakfast / lunch | Eat meals | “I have lunch at school.” |
| Go to work / school | Leave home for daily duties | “I go to work at 8 a.m.” |
| Start / Finish work | Begin or end job | “I start work at 9 and finish at 5.” |
| Come home | Return to your house | “I come home around 6 p.m.” |
| Cook / Eat dinner | Prepare and eat evening meal | “I cook dinner with my sister.” |
| Watch TV / Relax | Leisure time | “I relax by watching TV.” |
| Go to bed / Sleep | End the day | “I go to bed at 10 p.m.” |
Sample Conversation
“I usually wake up at 6:30 a.m. I take a shower and have breakfast. Then I go to work by bus. I start work at 8 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. After work, I come home, cook dinner, and relax by reading a book. I go to bed around 10 p.m.”
Use these daily routine English sentences to describe your own life.
Learn also “how to make invitations“
Quick Tips for Everyday English Speaking Practice
- Smile when you greet someone—it builds confidence.
- Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror.
- Don’t worry about mistakes. Every word you speak is progress.
- Try English speaking practice exercises daily to improve fluency.
Lesson 4: Talking About Family in English
Family is one of the most common topics in our daily conversation.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
| English Phrase | Meaning | Example Use |
| Father / Dad | Male parent | “My father is a teacher.” |
| Mother / Mom | Female parent | “My mom cooks dinner every day.” |
| Brother / Sister | Sibling | “I have one brother and two sisters.” |
| Son / Daughter | Child | “Her son is 10 years old.” |
| Grandparents | Parents of your parents | “My grandparents live in the village.” |
| Cousin | Relative | “My cousin is my best friend.” |
Sample Conversation
A: Do you have brothers or sisters?
B: Yes, I have one brother.
A: How old is he?
B: He is 15 years old.
A: Do you live with your parents?
B: Yes, I live with my mom and dad.
Use these simple English sentences to describe your family during daily English speaking practice.
To learn more themed vocabulary visit the “Start here” article.
Practice Exercises
- Fill in the blanks:
- My ___ is a doctor.
- I live with my ___ and my brother.
- My ___ is 12 years old.
- Role-play:
- Pretend you are introducing your family to a friend. Use at least 3 family words.
- Quick Tip: Practice saying family words with photos of your relatives to make learning personal.
To learn vocabulary for ordering food & meals visit the article: “Expressing Everyday Experience“
Quick Tips on How to Talk About Your Family in English
- Practice with photos: Look at a picture of your family and describe each person in English.
- Use simple sentences: Start with “This is my mother” or “I have one brother.”
- Repeat daily: Talk about your family every day to build confidence in English speaking practice.
- Write it down: Make a short paragraph about your family and read it aloud.
- Connect with others: Ask friends about their family using simple English questions like “Do you have sisters?”
Remember: practicing these phrases every day can help you build confidence in English.
What next, now that you know some basic everyday English? -Take actions: do solo practice or practice with a partner. Greet your partner in English. Ask and answer questions from your friends based on your daily routine and say how things are in English.
This way you’ll be able to build vocabulary for everyday living.
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