Lesson 6: Leave-taking
Core & Everyday Vocabulary (A1)
Every conversation has a beginning and an end. You know how to say "hello," and now it's time to learn how to say "goodbye" in different ways. The words we use to end a conversation politely are called "leave-takings."
Word Bank
| Phrase | Meaning & Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| Goodbye / Bye1 | The most common words for leaving. 'Bye' is more casual. Example: "Goodbye, see you tomorrow!" |
| See you later2 | A friendly way to say you will meet again soon. Example: "I have to go now. See you later!" |
| Take care3 | A warm, kind way to say goodbye. Example: "It was nice to see you. Take care." |
| Have a good day4 | A polite wish for someone when you leave. Example: "Bye, Bora! Have a good day!" |
| You too5 | A simple, polite reply to a good wish. Example: "A: Have a good day! B: Thanks, you too!" |
Usage Note: A Quick Reminder
Remember from Lesson 4: "Good night" is only a leave-taking phrase. You say it when you leave a place late at night, or when someone is going to bed. You never use it to say 'hello'.
In Conversation
It's 5:00 PM in Siem Reap. Srey and Maria are finishing their conversation.
Srey: It was so nice to chat with you, Maria.
Maria: You too, Srey! But I have to go now.
Srey: Okay, no problem. Take care.
Maria: Thanks! I will see you later this week.
Srey: Yes! Goodbye for now. Have a good evening!
Maria: Thanks, you too! Bye!
quiz Check Your Understanding
1. You are leaving a shop in the morning. What is a polite thing to say?
- a) Good morning.
- b) Goodbye, have a good day!
- c) I'm fine, thank you.
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Answer: b) Goodbye, have a good day!
2. Your friend says, "Have a good evening!". What is the best reply?
- a) You too.
- b) Okay.
- c) See you later.
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Answer: a) You too.
3. Which phrase is a warm and kind way to say goodbye, like you are wishing them well?
- a) See you later.
- b) Goodbye.
- c) Take care.
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Answer: c) Take care.
edit Your Mission
- Practice: When you leave a conversation with a friend today, use a new phrase like "See you later" or "Take care."
- My Dialogue: Write a short dialogue in your notebook where two people say goodbye using at least two different phrases from the Word Bank.
- Listen: Pay attention to how people say goodbye in an English movie. Do they say "Bye"? "See you"? "Take care"?
book Lesson Glossary
- Goodbye / Bye (phrase) - The most common words for leaving. ↩
- See you later (phrase) - A friendly way to say you will meet again soon. ↩
- Take care (phrase) - A warm, kind way to say goodbye. ↩
- Have a good day (phrase) - A polite wish for someone when you leave. ↩
- You too (phrase) - A simple, polite reply to a good wish. ↩