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I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson

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Vanessa presents short expressions that she uses in ordinary daily routines. The examples include getting someone moving when they are late, greeting family members, asking about the day, and talking about bedtime. These are simple chunks, but the lesson shows how much natural conversation depends on familiar, repeated phrases rather than isolated vocabulary.

“Come on” can encourage someone to move or hurry, but its tone depends on the situation. Said warmly, it can sound playful; said sharply, it may sound impatient. “Let’s go” proposes that people leave or begin an activity together. The speaker often uses it when there is a reason to start moving, such as not wanting to be late.

“I better run” is a casual way to say that the speaker should leave soon. “Run” is usually figurative in this expression; it does not mean the person must physically run. Another daily conversational question is “How was everyone’s day?” It invites people to share a brief update and can be followed by a question about what they did.

The video also includes “I put him to bed,” which means the speaker helped a child settle down and go to sleep. “Put someone to bed” is a common caregiving expression. It is different from simply putting an object on a bed. “Find out” appears as a way to discover information, often by watching or asking what happened next.

To practise, choose one expression and picture the moment when you would say it. Use “Let’s go” to begin a shared activity, “I better run” to leave, and “How was everyone’s day?” to invite conversation. Notice that everyday phrases can sound impatient or caring depending on voice and relationship. Practising the phrase with its situation helps learners use it naturally rather than repeating it mechanically.

Try the questions with a family member, then switch roles and answer them yourself. A short response followed by one related question keeps the exchange natural.

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Introduces everyday phrases for starting and leaving.

Vanessa Let's go We don't want to be late These are phrases that I say every day of my life and maybe you do too but do you know how to say them in English Well today in this lesson you are going to learn 10 phrases that I say every day and you probably can too Hi I'm Vanessa from speakenglishwithvanessa com and like always I have created a free PDF worksheet with all of today's vocabulary expressions definitions sample sentences And at the bottom of the worksheet you can answer Vanessa's challenge question so that you never forget what you've learned You can click on the link in the description

Try it: Choose one everyday expression and say when you might use it at home or with friends.

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come on

Introduces everyday phrases for starting and leaving. · expression

An expression urging someone to hurry, move, or join in.

Tone and use: Informal; tone-sensitive. Use it with someone you know when encouraging them to get moving.

May not fit: It may sound impatient or confrontational if said sharply.

Example“Come on, the movie starts in five minutes.”

let’s go

Introduces everyday phrases for starting and leaving. · expression

A suggestion or instruction for people to leave or begin together.

Tone and use: Common and direct. Use it to start moving or begin an activity.

May not fit: Use a softer invitation when you do not want to sound commanding.

Example“Let’s go before the traffic gets worse.”

I better run

Asks about the day and follows up in conversation. · expression

I should leave soon.

Tone and use: Casual sign-off. Use it when ending a visit or call because you need to go.

May not fit: It usually means leave, not literally run.

Example“I better run, but I’ll call you tomorrow.”

how was everyone’s day

Asks about the day and follows up in conversation. · expression

A friendly question asking how each person’s day went.

Tone and use: Warm and conversational. Use it with family, friends, or a group you know.

May not fit: It invites a general update, not necessarily a detailed report.

Example“How was everyone’s day at school?”

put him to bed

Uses bedtime language and reviews the expressions. · expression

Help him get ready for sleep and settle into bed.

Tone and use: Common caregiving phrase. Use it when describing a bedtime routine for a child or dependent.

May not fit: It does not mean placing an object on a bed.

Example“I put the kids to bed around eight.”

find out

Uses bedtime language and reviews the expressions. · expression

Discover information or learn what happened.

Tone and use: Common phrasal verb. Use it when seeking or discovering an answer.

May not fit: It means discover, not physically locate a person only.

Example“We’ll find out whether the store is open when we get there.”

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What it means · “come on”

If a parent says “Come on, we’ll be late,” what do they mean?