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🗣️ 100 Examples for Speaking to a Non‑English Speaker

🔧 Technology & Communication

“The video froze.” → “The video has stopped.”
“You’re cutting out.” → “Your sound is not clear.”
“My internet is acting up.” → “My internet is not working well.”
“Let me reboot.” → “I will restart my computer.”
“Hold on a sec.” → “Please wait a moment.”
“I’ll jump on the call.” → “I will join the call.”
“Can you share your screen?” → “Please show your screen.”
“I’ll send it over.” → “I will send it to you.”
“You’re on mute.” → “Your microphone is off.”
“Let’s touch base later.” → “Let’s talk again later.”
“It’s glitching.” → “It is not working correctly.”
“My phone died.” → “My phone battery is empty.”
“I’ll ping you.” → “I will message you.”
“It crashed.” → “The program stopped suddenly.”
“I’ll upload it.” → “I will put it on the website.”

👥 Everyday Conversation

“What’s up?” → “How are you?”
“No worries.” → “It’s okay.”
“I’m starving.” → “I am very hungry.”
“I’m beat.” → “I am very tired.”
“That’s awesome.” → “That is very good.”
“I’m just kidding.” → “I am joking.”
“I’m heading out.” → “I am leaving.”
“I’ll get back to you.” → “I will answer you later.”
“I’m not sure.” → “I do not know.”
“It slipped my mind.” → “I forgot.”
“I’m in a hurry.” → “I need to go quickly.”
“I’m all set.” → “I am ready.”
“I’m feeling under the weather.” → “I feel a little sick.”
“That rings a bell.” → “I think I remember that.”
“I’m on it.” → “I am doing it now.”

🏫 Work & School

“Let’s brainstorm.” → “Let’s think of ideas.”
“I’ll look into it.” → “I will check it.”
“We’re on the same page.” → “We understand the same thing.”
“That’s not my call.” → “I cannot decide that.”
“Let’s wrap up.” → “Let’s finish.”
“I’m swamped.” → “I am very busy.”
“It’s a piece of cake.” → “It is very easy.”
“We need a backup plan.” → “We need another plan.”
“Let’s take a break.” → “Let’s stop for a short time.”
“Can you clarify?” → “Can you explain more?”
“Let’s get started.” → “Let’s begin.”
“That’s due tomorrow.” → “You must finish it by tomorrow.”
“I’ll keep you posted.” → “I will give you updates.”
“We’re short on time.” → “We do not have much time.”
“Let’s review this.” → “Let’s check this again.”

🛒 Daily Life & Activities

“I’m just browsing.” → “I am only looking.”
“I’ll grab a coffee.” → “I will get a coffee.”
“I’m running late.” → “I will arrive late.”
“I’ll swing by later.” → “I will come later.”
“It’s on the house.” → “It is free.”
“I’m broke.” → “I have no money.”
“It costs an arm and a leg.” → “It is very expensive.”
“I’m good, thanks.” → “No, thank you.”
“I’ll pass.” → “I do not want it.”
“I’m looking for a deal.” → “I want a lower price.”
“I’m craving pizza.” → “I want pizza.”
“I’ll take it to go.” → “I want it for takeaway.”
“I’m window shopping.” → “I am looking but not buying.”
“I’m out of cash.” → “I have no cash.”
“I’m in line.” → “I am waiting in a queue.”

🌦️ Weather & Environment

“It’s pouring.” → “It is raining a lot.”
“It’s chilly.” → “It is a little cold.”
“It’s boiling outside.” → “It is very hot outside.”
“It’s foggy.” → “There is a lot of fog.”
“It’s windy today.” → “There is a lot of wind today.”
“It’s freezing.” → “It is very cold.”
“It’s humid.” → “The air is very wet.”
“It’s drizzling.” → “It is raining lightly.”
“It’s stormy.” → “There is a storm.”
“It’s cloudy.” → “There are many clouds.”

🚗 Travel & Directions

“Take a left.” → “Turn left.”
“Go straight ahead.” → “Walk forward.”
“It’s around the corner.” → “It is very near.”
“I’ll drop you off.” → “I will take you there by car.”
“I’m stuck in traffic.” → “There are many cars, and I cannot move fast.”
“Hop in.” → “Please get in the car.”
“Watch your step.” → “Be careful when you walk.”
“It’s a five‑minute walk.” → “You can walk there in five minutes.”
“Follow the signs.” → “Look at the signs and go that way.”
“Take the stairs.” → “Use the stairs.”

🏠 Home & Personal Life

“Make yourself at home.” → “Please relax.”
“Help yourself.” → “You may take some.”
“I’m tidying up.” → “I am cleaning.”
“I’m doing laundry.” → “I am washing clothes.”
“Dinner is on me.” → “I will pay for dinner.”
“I overslept.” → “I woke up late.”
“I’m heading to bed.” → “I am going to sleep.”
“I’m cooking tonight.” → “I will make food tonight.”
“I’m out of milk.” → “I have no milk.”
“I’ll be right back.” → “I will return soon.”

💬 Social & Emotional

“Calm down.” → “Please relax.”
“Cheer up.” → “Please feel happier.”
“I appreciate it.” → “Thank you very much.”
“I’m proud of you.” → “You did a very good job.”
“Don’t worry about it.” → “It is not a problem.”
“Take your time.” → “You do not need to hurry.”
“I’m confused.” → “I do not understand.”
“I’m disappointed.” → “I am not happy with this.”
“That makes sense.” → “I understand.”
“I agree.” → “Yes, you are right.”

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