Leaving for the Day
Colleagues are preparing to leave the office at the end of the workday and say goodbye to each other.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
head out
This is a casual phrase meaning to leave a place, often used when going home from work. It's common in informal workplace settings.
evening
The time of day from late afternoon until night. Use it in greetings like 'Have a good evening' to wish someone well after work.
drive safe
An informal way to say 'drive safely.' It's a caring reminder for someone who drives home, showing concern for their safety.
folks
A friendly, informal word for a group of people, like colleagues. It's used instead of 'everyone' to sound casual and warm.
out of here
Slang for leaving a place quickly. In 'I'm out of here,' it means 'I'm leaving now' in a relaxed, informal way.
good night
A standard farewell said in the evening when parting. It's polite and common at the end of the workday.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Alright everyone, time to head out. See you all tomorrow!
This sentence announces leaving work and says goodbye. 'Alright' is a casual starter, and 'See you all tomorrow' is a common phrase for expecting to meet again soon. Use it to wrap up the day positively.
Have a good evening, Sarah!
A polite wish for someone's evening after work. It's reciprocal and shows friendliness. Use it when saying goodbye to a colleague in the evening.
You too, John! Drive safe.
This responds to a wish by saying the same back ('You too') and adds a safety reminder. 'Drive safe' is informal. Use it to return a goodbye warmly and caringly.
See ya, folks! I'm out of here.
A very casual goodbye. 'See ya' means 'see you later,' and 'folks' addresses the group informally. Use this in relaxed office environments to say you're leaving.
Bye, Michael! Don't work too hard tonight.
A friendly farewell with light humor. It advises not to overwork at home. Use it to end on a positive, joking note with colleagues.
Good night, everyone.
A simple, polite closing for the evening. It's formal enough for a group but warm. Use it as a final goodbye when leaving work.