Saying good-bye

        I’m afraid I’ll have to go, otherwise I’ll miss my flight.
        I really should leave now.
        I should be thinking about going.
        OK. I’d better be off.

Positive comments                              Response

It’s been great working with you.           The same for me.
We’ve had a wonderful time.                  I’m glad you found it interesting.
I really appreciate….                             No problem. I hope it was useful.
Everything was great                            I’m pleased you enjoyed it.

More comments

        On behalf of us all, I’d like to say…..
        It’s going to be sad to see you go.
        We’ll all be sorry to see leave.

Future contacts

        I hope we’ll see you again soon.
        I’m sure we’ll be seeing each other again very soon.
        I look forward to seeing you next month.
        Keep in touch.
        Give me a call next time you are in…….

Contact numbers

        Let me give you my business card.
        Do you have my phone number?
        Can I give you my office and e-mail address?
        I don’t have a card on me right now.
        I’ll give you my phone number.
        You can reach me at…..
        Let me give you my home number.

Goodbye

        Final comments                        Final responses
        Have a safe journey!                 Thanks.
        Drive carefully!                          I will.
        Have a good trip!                       I hope so.
        Have a good weekend               You too.
        Take care!                               Same to you.
        Bye!                                        Goodbye.

Fill in the blanks. Listen and check.

pleasure     miss     appreciate     keep in touch

Linda:        Look at the time! I’d better leave soon or I’ll_____________ my flight.
Miller:        It’s been a __________ working with you over the past few days, Linda.
Linda:        I learned a lot while I was here. I think the trip was very useful. I really
       ____________ everything you’ve done for me.
Miller:        I’m sure we’ll meet again. You have my business card with my e-mail address.
      Write or give me a call anytime.
Linda:        Thanks. I will __________.
Miller:        Have a safe trip back!.

Match the sentence with similar meanings.

        1. Have a safe trip.                 a. I want to keep in touch with you.
        2. I really appreciate it.              b. I’m glad you got something out of it.
        3. Let’s keep in contact.             c. Take care.
        4. Use this phone number to call me.   d. Thank you.
        5. I’m pleased it was useful for you.    e. You can reach me at this number.

Correct the mistake in each of the following sentences.

1.        I don’t have a pen. Can I lend yours?
2.        It will take about to thirty minutes to get there.
3.        I hope you are having a good time next weekend.
4.        My flight is departed at noon.
5.        I need confirm my flight later this week.