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TALSKHOP – Angielski w biznesie Odcinek 116 How to end a conversation and leave? Jak zakończyć rozmowę po angielsku?
Well, I’d love to stay and chat, but I have a pressing appointment. Bye.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman – Target: Jimmy Olsen [S02E19
Hi there, it’s Karolina from ASAP Speak&Play
Have you ever been in a situation in English when you wanted to finish the conversation but didn’t know how to do it politely? Well, if yes, then you are in the right place. Today we are going to learn 12 ways to diplomatically end a conversation and leave. These phrases are perfect for small talk, a serious conversation or a phone call. You can use them with a colleague at work or a business partner you’re close with.
They may not always be appropriate for a formal situation. Nie wszystkie jednak wyrażenia nadają się do formalnej sytuacji.
There are many ways we can say: „I have to go.” My suggestion is to choose two and practise them until you remember them perfectly. Don’t forget about the free Quizlet flashcards I prepare for you every week so that you can master these phrases in no time. Link is in the description.
We will look at 4 groups of expressions:
- I have to go.
- I’d better go.
- I’d love to chat but I got to go.
- Final goodbye
Now, let’s dive in.
1. I have to go – Muszę iść
We will begin with 4 short phrases.
Listen and repeat.
Obawiam się, że muszę już iść.
I have to go now, I’m afraid.
The White Lotus (2021) – S01E02 New Day
Zgadajmy się później. Muszę lecieć.
Let’s catch up later. I have to jet.
Veep – Library [S06E02]
Jet – like jumbo jet
Repeat after me:
I have to jet.
Now you will hear 2 versions of the same expression: Muszę iść.
British version:
Muszę iść.
I’ve got to go.
Murder at 1600 (1997)
American version:
Muszę iść.
I’ve got to go.
Madam Secretary – Unity Node [S02E11]
2. I’d better go – Lepiej już pójdę
Now you will hear 3 examples that start with: 'I’d better’ or 'I’d better’ in American English that means 'Lepiej’ – I had better, generally we say 'I’d better’.
Notice that Polish 'lepiej już pójdę’ can be said in 3 different ways in English.
Listen and repeat.
Lepiej już pójdę.
I’d better get on.
Downton Abbey – Episode #5.1 [S05E01]
Cóż… lepiej już pójdę. Do zobaczenia jutro.
Well… I’d better get going. I’ll see you tomorrow.
Family Guy – Brian Wallows and Peter’s Swallows [S03E17]
Cóż, robi się późno. Lepiej już pójdę. Miło było cię poznać.
Well, it’s getting late. I’d better go. Nice meeting you.
Bob’s Burgers (2011) – S09E14 Every Which Way but Goose
3. I’d love to chat but I got to go. – Chętnie bym porozmawiała, ale muszę iść.
This set of phrases all start with 'I’d love to…. But’ and sound very polite. For example:
I’d love to chat but I have to go now.
You will hear 4 different examples. Listen and repeat.
Naprawdę chciałabym omówić ten temat, ale mam pracę do zrobienia.
I’d really love to debate that point, but I’ve got work to do.
Virgin River – Mayday [S04E05]
Chętnie bym pogadała, ale muszę teraz wracać do biura.
I’d love to chat, but I’ve got to get back to my office now.
Marmaduke
Cóż, chciałbym zostać i pogadać, ale naprawdę powinienem już iść.
Well, I’d love to stay and chat but I really should get going.
Royal Pains – Fly Me to Kowloon [S08E03]
Cóż, chciałbym zostać i pogadać, ale mam pilne spotkanie. Do widzenia.
Well, I’d love to stay and chat, but I have a pressing appointment. Bye.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman – Target: Jimmy Olsen [S02E19
4. Final words – Ostatnie słowa.
Imagine you are in a restaurant and you meet an old acquaintance – spotykasz starego znajomego – you meet an old acquaintance that is a foreigner. You have a short small talk and you want to just leave and sit at your table. What you can say at the end is something like that:
Dobrze cię widzieć. – Trzymaj się.
Good to see you. – Good to see you. – Take care. – Take care.
Curb Your Enthusiasm – The Black Swan [S07E07]
Repeat after me
Good to see you. Take care.
Translate
Great! You’ve nailed it!
Now, the last part – the translation part. Translate the following to English.
Obawiam się, że muszę już iść.
I have to go, I’m afraid.
Lepiej już pójdę
I’d better get on
I’d better go now.
I’d better get going
Coś mi wypadło i muszę iść.
Something’s come up, and I’ve got to go.
Odezwę się do ciebie później.
I’ll catch up with you later.
Chętnie bym pogadała, ale mam pracę do zrobienia.
Well, I’d love to chat, but I’ve got work to do
Dobrze cię widzieć. Trzymaj się.
Good to see you. Take care.
Well if you can’t remember all the phrases, that’s OK. Just listen again to the podcast and open the flashcards in Quizlet. Memorise the phrases and try to use them right away, speaking to yourself or to somebody.
Let me know what your favourite phrase from today is.
Thanks for joining.
Till the next time, cheers!
