20 min

language learning center · A1 · Lesson 10

Close a conversation politely

Signal that you need to leave, thank the other person, and say goodbye.

Understand and learn

Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.

Ella

It was great talking with you.

Ella begins a warm closing.

Kerem

You too. I need to go now.

Kerem responds and gives a simple reason to end.

Ella

No problem. Thanks for the conversation.

Ella accepts and expresses thanks.

Kerem

Thank you too. Talk to you soon!

Kerem closes positively.

Notice, try, and speak

Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.

Useful words and phrases

These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.

Learn these items
  • It was great talking with you.

    Show that you enjoyed the conversation.

    It was great talking with you.

  • I need to go now.

    Signal that you must leave.

    You too. I need to go now.

  • Thanks for the conversation.

    Thank your partner.

    No problem. Thanks for the conversation.

  • Talk to you soon.

    Suggest future contact.

    Thank you too. Talk to you soon!

  • Have a good day!

    Give a friendly final wish.

    Have a good day!

Notice, try, and speak

Which sentence naturally signals the end of a conversation?

Which sentence naturally signals the end of a conversation?

Make it yours

Say a three-part closing: leave, thank, and say goodbye.

Choose the goodbye phrase that sounds most natural for you.

Use it with someone

End your practice warmly

  1. 1. I need to go now.
  2. 2. It was great talking with you.
  3. 3. Thanks for the conversation.
  4. 4. Talk to you soon.
  5. 5. Have a good day!
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