Leaving Work for the Day
A colleague is leaving the office at the end of the workday and says goodbye to co-workers still present.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
heading out
This phrase means leaving or going away from a place, like leaving work. It's casual and common in everyday situations.
evening
This refers to the time of day after afternoon and before night. Use it in goodbyes like 'Have a good evening' to wish someone a nice time after work.
see ya
An informal way to say 'see you later' or goodbye. It's short for 'see you' and used with friends or colleagues in casual settings.
later
A casual slang for 'see you later' or goodbye. It's very common among friends and coworkers to say when parting ways.
drive safe
This means 'drive carefully' to wish someone a safe journey home by car. It's a polite and caring way to say goodbye when someone is driving.
guys
An informal word for a group of people, like 'everyone' or 'you all.' It's used casually with colleagues or friends, regardless of gender.
enjoy
To get pleasure from something. In goodbyes, say 'Enjoy your evening' to wish someone a fun or relaxing time after leaving.
good night
A standard farewell used in the evening or before bed. It means wishing someone a peaceful night, often at the end of the day.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Alright everyone, I'm heading out. Have a good evening!
This is a casual way to announce you're leaving work and wish others well. 'Alright everyone' gets attention politely; 'Have a good evening' is a common farewell for the end of the day. Useful for office settings to say goodbye to the group.
See ya, John! You too. Have a good one.
'See ya' is informal for goodbye, and 'You too' mirrors the other person's wish. 'Have a good one' means 'have a good day/evening' vaguely. This pattern is great for quick, friendly responses in casual conversations.
Later, John. Drive safe!
'Later' is slang for goodbye, and 'Drive safe' adds a caring note for someone driving home. Use this when you know the person will drive; it's short and shows concern, common among coworkers.
Thanks, guys! See you all tomorrow.
'Thanks, guys' acknowledges well-wishes informally, and 'See you all tomorrow' plans to meet again soon. The future tense 'see' here expresses expectation; ideal for work goodbyes when you'll return the next day.
Bye, John! Enjoy your evening.
'Bye' is a simple farewell, and 'Enjoy your evening' wishes relaxation after work. Use the verb 'enjoy' to make it positive; this sentence is polite and versatile for any end-of-day goodbye.
You too, Emma. Good night!
'You too' returns the wish politely, and 'Good night' is a standard evening farewell. It's a reciprocal pattern useful in conversations to keep things friendly and balanced.