Perhaps the most popular question when two people meet is the simple expression “how are you?” Or - “Hello. How are you?".
This phrase is especially often used in English, because English is one of the most intelligent languages in the world and it is very important to show respect to the interlocutor at the beginning of a conversation, even if in some cases formal.
How to write and ask this greeting phrase in English? Below is this phrase with translation:
How are you? — How are you , how are you doing?
Hello. How are you?- Hi, how are you?
Alternative ways to say “how are you?” in English. (with the translation)
How's your life?- "What's up?" - this is how you can address your old friend or acquaintance in a greeting phrase.
How are you doing?- “How do you live?” — the interlocutor asks “what are you doing, what are you doing.”
How's old socks?- “How are you, old man?” - this phrase shows that the interlocutors are friends or acquaintances.
What's new? - "What's new?" - if you already know the person a little or you are old acquaintances, you can safely use this phrase.
What's up? - "What's happening?" - a slang colloquial phrase that can be applied to friends, close friends with whom you can become familiar.
How are you feeling? - "How do you feel?" - How are you doing in English, you can ask like this if a person has been sick not so long ago.
How are you bearing up?- “What are you breathing?” - this phrase can be addressed to your old acquaintance or friend whom you have not seen for a long time.
What's the news? - “What news?”
How to answer the question “how are you” in English - “How are you?”
So, how do you answer such a simple greeting question?
In the West, the answer to the question “how are you” is formal. A detailed answer is given only to close people.
Positive responses:
Fine, thanks- "Wonderful, thank you"
I’m ok - “Okay”
I’m very well - “Excellent”
All right! Brilliant- "Everything is fine! Brilliantly!"
Splendid- "Brilliant"
Neutral answers
Not so bad- "Not so bad"
More or less- "More or less"
Thanks for your prayers- “Through your prayers.”
Negative responses
Not very well- “Neither shaky nor shaky”
So-so- "So-so"
Could be better- "It could be better"
Pretty bad- "Bad"
Rotten- “Sucks”
2016-05-11
Hello, dear friend!
So, are you interested in spoken English for tourists - phrases and expressions, and maybe even whole sentences? Then I’m almost sure that everything is fine with you now and your mood “ suitcase" Why? Yes, because only tourists look for useful expressions for tourists)).
A few years ago, my friend went on vacation to Europe, she thought that she would see all the beauty there, visit the most famous museums... It didn’t work out - after all, before the trip she didn’t even bother to stock up elementary phrases in English, not to mention picking up a textbook or phrasebook. I thought that they would understand her on the fingers and relied on our Russian maybe.
As a result, she stayed in the hotel for 2 weeks, only going out a couple of times to the neighboring street for shopping, although according to her, it didn’t really work out. She admitted that she had never felt so stupid and insecure. Yes, it’s not a very pleasant feeling, I’ll tell you!
To avoid it, it won’t hurt you (it really won’t hurt you!) to read this article. It will be divided into 2 parts. In the first part , that is, on this page, you get acquainted with basic English expressions and questions , which will definitely come in handy on any foreign trip. All of them will have translation and pronunciation (audio for each phrase) - you can practice them online and without leaving the cash register.
- I will give you examples, how you can and should react to phrases spoken to you, I'll give you advice how not to get confused and don't fall face first into the dirt)), when you heard the fluent, unintelligible speech of a foreigner who also looks at you angrily! In general, let's practice to the fullest!
So let's start with
Basic rules
- Use words of gratitude. It's better that you say them twice than not say them at all. (These are the words Thank you and a little more casual thanks )
- Politeness and once again politeness, to express which use the phrases:
— Please (when asking for something) – Tell me, please, where I can find a hairdresser’s
— You are welcome (when responding to gratitude)
— Excuse me (when you want to ask or ask for something) – Excuse me, could you help me with the bus?
— (I'm) Sorry (when expressing regret) - If you wish ask permission or ask about the possibility (probability) of something, use the construction Can I.../May I...
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Can I open the window? (ask for permission)
Can I change my ticket? (asking about the possibility) - If you ask someone for something, use the construction Could you…
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Could you give me a new towel?
I would also like to remind you what tourism vocabulary you need to know Firstly before traveling to an English-speaking country. Here is a list of words:
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Let's finally get to the phrases themselves! And let's start with the important thing - emergency or unforeseen situations. Of course, they most likely will not happen to you, but knowing the necessary expressions in such cases will at least make you a little more confident.
If an emergency takes you by surprise
I've lost all my documents
I lost all my documents
Help me, please
Help me please
Give me some water, please
Give me some water please
I'm not well
I do not feel good
I'm sick
I'm sick
I'm late for the train (plane)
I missed the train/plane
I've lost my room key
I lost my room keys
I've lost my way
I'm lost
I'm hungry
I'm hungry
I'm thirsty
I want to drink very much
Call a doctor, please
Call a doctor please
I'm dizzy
I feel dizzy
Take me to the hospital
Take me to a hospital
I have a temperature
I have a temperature
I've got a toothache
I have a toothache
Is it dangerous?
Is it dangerous?
Don't do it!
Do not do that!
I'll call the police!
I'll call the police
Well, now let's go in order of your journey...
Airport. Passport control
Where is luggage check?
Where is the baggage control?
Where is passport control?
Where is passport control?
Where is the information-office?
Where is the help desk?
Where can I check (pick up) my luggage?
Where can I check in (receive) luggage?
Where is the waiting room?
Where is the waiting room?
Where is the duty-free shop?
Where is the duty free shop?
Where is the cloak-room?
Where is the storage room?
Where is the exit to the city?
Where is the exit to the city?
How much shall I pay for the over-weight?
How much should I pay for being overweight?
Where (when) is the check-in?
Where (when) is registration?
May I take this bag into the cabin?
Can I take this bag with me? (on board)
When is the next flight, please?
When is the next flight to...?
Where do I get a luggage cart?
Where can I get a luggage trolley?
Railway (bus) station
Is there a direct train to…?
Is there a direct train to...?
Give me a return ticket to London, please.
Please give me a ticket to London, there and back.
Give me a single ticket to London, please.
Please give me a ticket to London.
When does the train to Warsaw leave?
When does the train to Vorsou leave?
From which platform?
From what platform?
How can I get to platform number…?
How can I get to platform number...?
Is this train number...?
Is this train number...?
Is this carriage number…?
Is this carriage number...?
Show me my place, please.
Please show me my place.
Where is the toilet?
Where is the toilet?
From what stand does my bus go?
Where does my bus depart from?
What time does the last bus depart?
What time does the last bus leave?
What is the fare to Glasgow?
How much does it cost to travel to Glasgow?
I would like a round-trip ticket, please.
Round trip ticket please.
Sorry, does this bus go to..?
Does this bus go to...?
I want to cancel this ticket
I want to cancel this ticket
Acquaintance
Good morning!
Good morning
Good evening!
Good evening
Good night!
Good night
Hi!
Hello
Hello!
Hello
Do you speak Russian?
Do you speak Russian?
I don't speak German, French,
…
I don't speak German, French...
I don't understand you
I do not understand
Pardon?
What did you say?
I didn't quite hear what you said
I didn't quite hear what you said
I didn't quite understand (get)
I didn't quite understand
Could you repeat, please?
Would you please repeat that?
Could you speak more slowly?
Would you speak slower, please?
What is your name?
What is your name?
May I introduce you…
Let me introduce you...
Pleased to meet you
Nice to meet
I am here for the first time
I'm here for the first time
I'm from Moscow
I am from Moscow
It's time for me to go
I have to go
Thank you for everything
thanks for all
Goodbye!
Goodbye
All the best!
Best wishes
Good luck!
Good luck
Taxi
Are you free?
You are free?
I need to go to…
I need to (on)…
Please take me to this address
Please take me to this address
Please, take me to the (hotel, bus station, railway station, airport)…
Please take me to... (hotel, bus station, railway station, airport)...
Could you wait for me here two minutes?
Could you wait here for me for a couple of minutes?
I'm in a hurry
I'm in a hurry
How much?
What is the price?
Keep the change
Keep the change
I need a check
I need a check
Do you mind if I close (open) the window?
Do you mind if I close (open) the window?
Hotel
Choice, check-in
I'd like to book a room
I would like to book a room at your hotel
I've got a reservation in your hotel
I have booked a room at your hotel
How much is a single room?
How much does a single room cost?
How much is a double room?
How much does a double room cost?
What floor is it on?
What floor is the room on?
How much is it per night?
How much is the room per night?
Does the price include...?
Is the room price included...?
What does the price include?
What is included in the room rate?
We need one double room with an extra bed
We need one double room with an extra bed
Can I have a look at the room?
Can I have a look at the room?
Is there a bathroom (conditioner, refrigerator, TV, telephone, balcony, WI-FI internet) in the room?
Does the room have a bathroom (air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, telephone, balcony, internet)?
Sorry, it doesn't suit me
Sorry, this number is not suitable for me
It suits me
This number suits me
Do you have cheaper rooms?
Do you have cheaper rooms?
When is the checkout time?
When is the checkout time?
When is breakfast served?
When is breakfast?
Do I pay in advance?
Paying in advance?
Communication with staff
Could you send the luggage to my room?
Please send luggage to my room
Please make up my room
Please clean my room
Could you send these clothes to the laundry?
Please send these clothes for washing
Can I have breakfast in my room?
Can I have breakfast in my room?
Number 56, please
Keys to room 56 please
Please, have these things ironed (cleaned)
Please iron (clean) these things
I need to leave one day earlier
I need to leave a day early
I’d like to extend my stay for a few days
I would like to extend my stay at the hotel for a few days
Problems
I'd like to change my room
I would like to change my number
There is no soap (toilet paper, towel, water,) in my room
There is no soap in my room (toilet paper, towels, water)
The TV (conditioner, ventilator, dryer) is out of order
TV does not work (air conditioner, fan, hair dryer)
Departure
I'm checking out
I'd like to check out
Can I have my luggage back?
Can I pick up my luggage?
May I pay by credit card?
Can I pay with a credit card?
I pay in cash
I have cash
I forgot my key in the room
I forgot my key in the room
In the city
orientation
Where is the railway station?
Where is the train station?
Where is the department store?
Where is the department store?
Where can I buy…?
Where can I buy…?
What is the name of this street?
What street is this?
Which way is to..?
Which way to go to...?
How can I get to…?
How can I get to...?
Urban transport
Does this bus go to…?
Does this bus go to...?
Where can I buy a metro ticket?
Where can I buy a metro ticket?
What is the fare?
How much does it cost to travel?
Where do I get off?
Where should I get off?
What is the next stop?
What's the next stop?
Purchases
First, I would like to have a look
I want to look first
I want a pair of shoes, size..
I need a pair of shoes, size...
May I try it on?
You can try it on
Where can I try it on?
Where can I try this on?
Which size is that?
What size is it?
Have you got a larger (smaller) size?
Do you have a larger (smaller) size?
Will you show me...?
Will you show me...?
Give me…
Let me…
That's just what I wanted
This is exactly what I was looking for
It doesn't fit me
Doesn't fit true to size
Have you got any discounts?
Do you have any discounts?
Have you got such a sweater (skirt…) of a different color?
Do you have the same sweater (skirt...) in a different color?
How much is it?
What is the price?
Cafe
I would like coffee, tea..
I would like coffee, tea...
We'd like to sit by the window
We'd like to sit by the window
The menu, please
Menu, please
We haven't chosen yet
We haven't chosen yet
I'd like to have a drink
I would like to have something to drink
What can you recommend?
What do you recommend?
That was very good
It was delicious
I like your cuisine
I like your kitchen
I didn't order that
I didn't order this
The bill, please
The check, please
For those who want to stay up to date...
What's up?
How are you?
What's the trouble?
What's happened?
What's the matter?
What's the matter?
H ow do you say… in English?
How to say... in English
How do you spell that?
How do you spell it?
Is it far?
It is far?
Is it expensive?
It is expensive?
That, in fact, is all I wanted to dwell on. Of course, the list of useful things I have proposed from the field of tourist English - base, does not include many details, but it will help you navigate standard situations. If you want to learn other phrases, suggest them in the comments - we will be happy to supplement this article with your help!
If you want to know English more thoroughly, understand the essence of the language, appreciate its beauty, learn to express your thoughts in it, understand the thoughts of other people, and also plunge into the culture of the countries in which it is official, then I will be glad to see you among the readers , guests or subscribers.
Here you can always find a lot of free materials, lessons, practical and theoretical posts, which I am happy to create for you!
And now I want to invite you and wish you success!
By the way, quite recently I wrote 2 very useful articles for my readers and all people striving for new heights.
How to say in English: “How are you?” In addition to outdated versions of the formulation of this question, there are more relevant and modern ones. Despite its sound, the main thing is that you pronounce it not with a gloomy face, but with a so-called “Hollywood” smile.
Standard greeting
Before asking your interlocutor: “How are you?”, you need to say hello to him. This can be done using the phrases " Hello! And " Hi! The first option is considered universal and is translated as follows: “Hello!” The second one in Russian sounds like “Hello!” And it is catching up in popularity with the greeting “ Hello! How to say “Good afternoon!” in English? This greeting will sound like this: “ Good afternoon!»
But it is worth noting that it is used colloquially only after lunch. And before lunch they say hello like this: “ Good morning!", which means " Good morning!"There is another type of greeting used in the evening: " Good evening!”, which in Russian sounds like “Good evening!”
More “conversational” greeting structures
Such phrases include:
- Hi there! Quite a slang option, in Russian it sounds like “Hey, hello there!”;
- Hello there! Compared to the previous phrase, this one is more polite, and translates as: “Hey you there!”
How to say “How are you?” in English?
After a greeting, it is customary to add the question “How are you?” It is formulated in the following way: “How" are you?"
You can ask in other words: “How" are you doing?” Another option is “How" are things?" Now it’s logical to answer the question: “How do you say “Hello! How are you doing?” in English.” The specified full greeting, for example, will sound: “Hey, How” are you doing?” But in addition to standard wording of the question, there are options for closer circles (friends, good acquaintances).
Variants of the question “How are you?” in English
If you meet with a friend or good acquaintance, you can ask him:
- What's up? In Russian: how are you/what’s new (this option is unacceptable to use when meeting unfamiliar people).
- How's it going? That is, how is life/business (it’s better to use for fairly familiar people).
- Howdy friend? That is, friend, how are you (essentially, it is an American way of greeting, this is a kind of national slang).
- Hey Bro, what's up?- translated: "Bratello, hello, how are you doing?" or with a similar meaning: "How's (how) old (old) socks (exact translation: socks)?"- but in fact it sounds: “Old man, how are you?”
You can also say: “Hey dude, what’s up?” - which means: "Dude, hey, what's up?"
It is advisable to use the last three phrases when meeting with very good friends whom you have known for many months, with whom you may have spent your best childhood years. Or maybe these were wonderful student years?
If you like more flowery expressions, then “How are you?” in English it will sound: Hello, how have you been?
Or this option: Hi (hello) there (there), hey (hey) how (how) are you (you) doing (to do)? In general, in Russian the sentence sounds: “Hey you, hi, what’s going on anyway?”
How to say “How are you?” in English? In addition to a direct question, you can ask a question that will not sound so verbatim, but will imply it. Eg:
- How"re you getting along? The translation is: “What is the progress?”
- What's news? That is, what news (the one who asks such a question may be interested in any news, if it was not asked out of politeness).
- How're you feeling? That is, how are you feeling (the question implies that the interlocutor may have some health problems, so you should not ask it with a smile on your face).
- How's life? That is, what is life like (having asked such a question, be prepared that the interlocutor may tell you everything that has happened to him recently).
- How's your family? That is, like a family.
Possible answers to the question of the day
Now we know how to say “How are you?” in English. But it is equally important to answer this question correctly and at the same time not accidentally offend a person. Some short answers when time is limited include:
- Thank you, very good - i.e. Thank you (thank you), very (very) well (good).
- Not bad, thank you - i.e. Thank you (thank you), not (not) so (so) bad (bad).
- Thank you, so-so - i.e. Thank you, so-so.
- Okay, thanks - i.e. Fine (good), thank (thank you) you (to you).
In addition to these phrases, you can use shorter answers. To some extent, they will mean that you either do not have time for a long conversation or do not want to communicate with this person:
- So-so - i.e. So-so.
- Everything is fine - that is. I'm all right.
- Not bad - that is. Not too bad.
If, nevertheless, things are not entirely comforting for you, and you want to notify your interlocutor about this, then you can answer: “Nothing good,” that is, nothing good. But just keep in mind that if you give such an answer, you will have to spend some time presenting the details.
Parting
Having finished the conversation, no matter how long it was, you need to say goodbye to the acquaintance you met. You can do this using the following phrases:
- Goodbye- that is, goodbye.
- See (see) you (you) later (later)- that is, see you later. Another wording: See (see) you (you) soon (soon)- that is, see you soon. It would also be correct to say: See (see) you (you) again (again)- that is, see you soon.
- Take (take) care (care) of yourself (about yourself)- that is, happily.
- Let’s (let’s) keep (save) in touch (in contact)- that is, don’t disappear.
- All the best- that is, all the best.
- Good luck- i.e. good luck.
- I (I) hope (to hope) to see (to see) you (you) soon (soon)- i.e. I hope we will meet soon (a variant close in meaning: I (I) hope (hope) we’ll (we all) meet (meet) again (again)- that is, I hope we meet again.
The following answers are also possible:
- Till (before) we (we) meet (meeting) again (again)- that is, until we meet again.
- I "ve (I) enjoyed (pleasant) seeing (see) you (you)- that is, I was glad to see you.
There are three variants of the expression “yet”: so long, or bye-bye, or cheerio.
You can also translate the sentence “I must go” as follows: I must (translated as “I must”) go now or be goin (go).
If you are sure that you will see your interlocutor tomorrow, then you can say goodbye: "See (see) you (you) tomorrow (tomorrow)"- that is, until tomorrow. Sometimes such a farewell does not mean that tomorrow's meeting will take place. In this case, it means that you are not at all against another meeting.
If the meeting took place late in the evening, then say: "Good night!"(i.e. good night).
Hello! I would like to tell you about several ways to ask “How are you?” in English. It's great to know about them, because this is how you develop your language and show a good level of English. So let's go.
1. The first way to ask: How are you in English - this is, of course, “How are you?” =))
Excellent option =) You can use it both with friends and with people you don’t know well.
2. You can say “How have you been?”
This is a rather informal option, so use it with friends and people close to you.
Hi buddy! How have you been?
Hi, my friend! I've been good! How about you?
Actually, you can simply ask “How have you been?” In terms of grammar, this is incorrect, but quite acceptable in spoken English. This is normal, so keep that in mind ;)
3. Another option to ask: How are you doing in English? This is “How is it going?”
Hey! How is it going, man?
Hi! It's going good! How are you?
Hi, how's life?
It's good, thanks! How've you been?
Mostly with friends and family.
5. You can say “How are things?”
6. You can say “What’s up?”Hi, what's up?
I’m fine, how about you?
A very popular colloquial phrase, especially in America. It has several meanings, including "How are you?" Use it with friends =) About other meanings of the phrase “What’s up” 😉
7. And the last phrase that I know is “How are you doing?”
My favorite option. I really like the way it sounds.
Hey, how're you doing?
I'm doing good, thanks! How about you?
Again, in a conversation you can simply say “How do you do?” This is fine. Use it with friends =)
Well, now you know several ways: How are you doing in English? Use them, develop your language with pleasure!
Some call it a positive attitude, others call it fake optimism, and others call it a mask of insincerity that hides real emotions. We would correctly call this British politeness or American zest for life.
Even for a Russian person, the answer “Everything is OK” to the question “How are you?” is common. Is it any wonder the popularity of the succinct and clear “OK” in a foreign environment? Not everyone is eager to try themselves as a psychologist, inadvertently asking “How are you?” If you don’t want to answer dryly and look like Sahara in July, then arm yourself with an arsenal of polite phrases!
Let's try: How are you?
“Fine, thank you”- "Wonderful, thank you!"
The most common phrase in response to the question posed. By answering this way, you will show that you have some knowledge of English, but you will not reveal the real state of affairs to your interlocutor one bit. Politeness in its purest form, 100% concentrated.“I’m very well, thanks!”- "Very good thanks!"
Very good - that's already something. Clearly and clearly that the state of affairs with you is such that it is not a sin and notify the public. Of course, if the phrase is not uttered in an afterlife voice, with a drooping look and hunched posture. A person who is doing very well must have the appropriate appearance.“Not bad, thank you!”- "Not bad, thanks!"
Not bad - it's not terrible, but it's not good either. This is 50/50, but not yet calling a friend to get urgent psychological help. Perhaps the phrase “not bad” also hides successes that the respondent does not want to shout about to the whole world.“The same as usual, thank you.”- “As always, thank you”
The answer presupposes at least a certain degree of familiarity between the interlocutors. Also, the phrase can hide a disguised complaint about the routine of life events or even depressive notes in the voice. A stranger will be answered with something more joyful, so that further unnecessary questions do not follow.“So-so.”- "So-so"
In fact, so-so - it's not a glass half empty or half full. This is a hidden SOS signal from a ship in distress. The person who answers in this way expects your further questions and, possibly, participation in his life. Please provide it whenever possible.“Pretty bad.”- "Bad"
Having heard such an answer, be prepared to provide support, stock up on healing chocolate or a glass of something stronger (as you like). The answer is for relatives and friends. For unfamiliar people, this phrase will sound shocking. And it will even confuse you. Also, for close friends and bosom comrades, there are separate informal greetings or a selection of expressions that you would not use to greet your boss.For those who read to the end, a bonus: a phrase that claims originality and obvious sympathy towards the person who asked.
“All the better for seeing you.”- “Just the sight of you makes me healthier and happier.”
Not everyone can be given such an answer. Who exactly deserves it? Listen to your heart - it will tell you.
