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Parting Ways in the Evening

Two people have been out together in the evening (e.g., dinner, movie) and are saying goodnight before going home.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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John (Male)
Thanks for a great evening, Emma! I really enjoyed the movie.
2
Emma (Female)
Me too, John! It was fun. Well, this is my stop.
3
John (Male)
Alright. Get home safe. It's getting a bit chilly out there.
4
Emma (Female)
I will, thanks! You too. Have a good night.
5
John (Male)
You too, Emma. See you around.
6
Emma (Female)
See ya! Bye.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

evening

The time of day from late afternoon until night, often used when saying goodbye after an activity like dinner or a movie.

enjoyed

Past tense of 'enjoy', meaning you had a good time or liked something; useful for expressing positive feelings after an event.

fun

Something enjoyable and entertaining; a casual word to describe a good time with friends.

chilly

A bit cold, especially in the evening; often used to comment on the weather when saying goodbye.

good night

A polite way to say goodbye in the evening or at bedtime, wishing someone a pleasant rest.

see you around

An informal goodbye meaning you'll meet again sometime soon, without specifying when.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Thanks for a great evening!

This is a polite way to thank someone for a nice time together; use it at the end of an evening outing to show appreciation. 'Great' emphasizes it was very good.

Me too!

A short response meaning 'I feel the same way'; it's casual and quick, perfect for agreeing with a friend's positive comment.

Get home safe.

A caring expression wishing someone a safe journey home; use it when parting ways at night. It's like saying 'be careful on the way back.'

Have a good night.

A standard evening goodbye, wishing someone well before they go home or sleep; it's polite and common in English-speaking cultures.

See you around.

An informal farewell implying you'll see each other again casually; useful with friends or acquaintances, without planning a specific meeting.

See ya! Bye.

'See ya' is a slang version of 'see you', very casual for quick goodbyes; 'bye' is a simple farewell. Use this with close friends for a relaxed ending.