Common Verbal Phrases for A1 Beginners

Here is a carefully selected list of common verbal phrases that A1 beginners should learn first.

These are high-frequency, practical, and used daily in real conversations.


Common Verbal Phrases for A1 Beginners

🔹 Greetings & Polite Phrases

  • How are you?

  • How are you doing?

  • Nice to meet you.

  • Good morning.

  • Good evening.

  • Good night.

  • Take care.

  • See you later.


🔹 Basic Communication

  • I don’t understand.

  • I understand.

  • Please repeat.

  • Please speak slowly.

  • Can you help me?

  • Thank you.

  • You’re welcome.

  • Excuse me.

  • Sorry.


🔹 Daily Needs & Actions

  • I want to…

  • I need to…

  • I like to…

  • I don’t like…

  • I am looking for…

  • I am going to…

  • I have to…


🔹 Classroom English

  • Open your book.

  • Close the door.

  • Sit down.

  • Stand up.

  • Listen carefully.

  • Write your name.

  • Read this.

  • Look here.


🔹 Asking Simple Questions

  • What is this?

  • What is your name?

  • Where are you from?

  • How old are you?

  • What do you do?

  • Can I ask you something?


🔹 Time & Place

  • Right now

  • Every day

  • In the morning

  • At night

  • At home

  • At school

  • On time

  • Near my house


🔹 Simple Responses

  • Yes, please.

  • No, thank you.

  • Maybe.

  • I think so.

  • I don’t know.

  • That’s okay.


How A1 Students Should Learn These

✔ Learn in full phrases, not single words
✔ Practice with speaking & role-play
✔ Use them daily — even with mistakes 😄



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