End of a Class
A student is leaving a class and says goodbye to the teacher and fellow students.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
dismissed
This word means the class or meeting is officially ended by the teacher or leader. Use it in school or work settings like 'Class dismissed!' to say it's over.
afternoon
The time of day from noon until evening, around 12 PM to 6 PM. It's common in goodbyes like 'Have a great afternoon' to wish someone well for the rest of the day.
everyone
A word meaning all the people in a group. Use it to address a class or crowd politely, like 'Have a great day, everyone.'
too
This means 'also' and is used to return a wish, like if someone says 'Have a great day' and you reply 'You too' to say the same to them.
bye
A short, casual way to say goodbye. It's informal and used with friends or in quick goodbyes, like 'Bye, see you later.'
tomorrow
The day after today. It's useful in goodbyes when you'll meet again soon, like 'See you tomorrow' to plan for the next day.
goodbye
A standard farewell word meaning 'see you later' or 'farewell.' It's more formal than 'bye' and used in most situations.
evening
The time of day from late afternoon until night, around 6 PM to bedtime. Say 'Have a good evening' to wish well for the later part of the day.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Okay, class dismissed!
This sentence is used by a teacher to end a class. 'Dismissed' means it's over, and 'okay' softens it. It's practical for school or meetings to signal the end.
Have a great afternoon, everyone.
A polite goodbye wishing a good afternoon to a group. 'Have a great' is an idiom for 'enjoy,' and 'everyone' includes all. Use it at the end of morning activities.
Thank you, Emily! You too.
This responds to a wish by saying thanks and returning it. 'You too' means 'the same to you.' It's a simple, polite pattern for any mutual goodbye.
Bye, John! See you tomorrow.
A casual farewell with a name and future meeting. 'See you tomorrow' implies you'll meet again. Use this when parting but planning to see someone soon; no grammar changes needed.
Have a good one.
An informal idiom meaning 'have a good day' or whatever time it is. It's versatile for quick goodbyes without specifying time. Useful in everyday conversations.
Goodbye, John! Have a good evening.
A formal goodbye with a name and time-specific wish. 'Have a good evening' is like 'have a great afternoon' but for later. Use it in professional or polite settings.