After a Casual Coffee
Two friends have just finished a casual coffee meeting and are saying their goodbyes before heading separate ways.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
get going
This phrase means to leave or start your journey. It's a casual way to say you're ready to go, often used when ending a meeting with friends.
catching up
This means talking and sharing updates with someone you haven't seen for a while. It's common in friendly conversations to reconnect.
definitely
This word means 'certainly' or 'absolutely.' It's used to show strong agreement or confirmation in casual talks.
Sounds good
This is a casual way to agree or say something is acceptable. It's like saying 'okay' or 'that works' in everyday situations.
rest of your day
This refers to the remaining part of the day after the current moment. It's polite to wish someone well for the time left in their day.
Bye for now
This is a friendly, temporary goodbye, meaning 'see you later' or 'goodbye until next time.' It's less final than just 'bye.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Well, I guess I should get going.
This sentence is a polite way to end a conversation and say you're leaving. 'Well' is a filler for starting, 'I guess' shows mild certainty, and 'should' suggests it's time to go. Use it when wrapping up a casual meetup.
Thanks for the coffee, John!
This is a simple expression of gratitude. It's useful for thanking someone for treating you, like buying a drink. The name adds a personal touch. Use it right after an activity to show appreciation.
It was good catching up.
This means the conversation to share updates was enjoyable. 'Catching up' is a gerund acting as the object. It's great for friends after a reunion, emphasizing the positive experience.
Yeah, definitely! Let's do this again soon.
This shows strong agreement and suggests repeating the activity. 'Yeah' is casual for 'yes,' 'definitely' adds emphasis, and 'let's' is a suggestion for future plans. Use it to keep the friendship going.
Sounds good. Have a great rest of your day!
'Sounds good' agrees casually, and the wish is a polite goodbye. 'Have a great' uses imperative for well-wishes. It's perfect for daytime farewells, showing care for the other person's time.
You too! Bye for now.
'You too' mirrors the previous wish, like 'same to you.' 'Bye for now' is a light goodbye. This pattern is common in reciprocal exchanges, making conversations friendly and balanced.