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50+ Useful Expressions in English that ESL Students Should Know

Learn useful expressions in English! Different ways to say “you seem familiar”, “I’m hungry”, “She is talented”,  “It’s easy”, and “You are so smart”, “You Are Beautiful!”

Useful Expressions

Other Ways to Say: “You Seem Familiar”

1. I know you from somewhere

2. Is this the first time we’ve met?

3. I’m sure I’ve seen you before

4. Where do I know you from?

5. Do I know you from somewhere?

6. You look like someone I know

7. Have we met before?

8. I’m sure we’ve met previously

Useful Expressions: Other Ways to Say “You Seem Familiar”

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Other Ways to Say: “I’m Hungry”

1. I’m freaking hungry!

2. I need food!

3. I’m starving!

4. I’m famished!

5. My stomach is growling.

6. I’m so hungry I could eat a scabby horse!

7. My tummy is talking to me.

8. My stomach feels like my throat’s been cut

Useful Expressions: Ways to Say: “I’m Hungry”

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Other Ways to Say: “It’s Easy”

1. It’s a doddle.

2. Easy peasy.

3. It’s a cinch.

4. There’s nothing to it.

5. Anyone can do it.

6. It’s child play.

7. It’s a walk in the park.

Useful Expressions: Ways to Say: “It’s Easy”

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Other Ways to Say: “She is Talented”

1. She was born to…

2. She’s a natural.

3. She could do it in her sleep.

4. She knows it inside out.

5. She knows … like the back of her hand.

6. She’s a walking encyclopedia of…

7. She’s in a class of her own.

8. She’s the best in the business.

Useful Expressions: Ways to Say “She is Talented”

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Other Ways to Say: “You’re So Smart”

1. You have really improved on…

2. That must have been a hard choice to make. You have a lot of integrity.

3. What a creative solution to that problem!

4. You work very well with your classmates.

5. What a great friend you are!

6. Wow, that was brave. Your willingness to take a risk there really paid off.

7. You tried really hard on that.

8. You are one of the most reflective learners I know.

9. You never gave up, even when it was hard.

10. You have such a positive attitude.

Useful Expressions: Ways to Say: “You’re So Smart”

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Other Ways to Say: “You Are Beautiful!”

1. You look gorgeous!

2. You look as pretty as always!

3. You look drop dead gorgeous!

4. I think you are very attractive!

5. Wow, you are gorgeous!

6. I think you are stunning!

7. I think you are super cute!

8. You look absolutely fantastic!

9. I love the way you look today!

10. You have looks to die for!

11. You’re beyond gorgeous!

12. You look hot!

Useful Expressions: Ways to Say “You Are Beautiful!”

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