2026-09-02 처음 만남부터 작별까지 — 영어 스몰토크 핵심 표현

Session Overview

이번 세션에서는 처음 인사와 자기소개, 날씨·취미·가족 등 스몰토크 주제, 오랜만의 재회 인사, 대화 중 자연스러운 반응 표현, 그리고 작별 인사와 연락처 교환까지 일상 영어 회화에 꼭 필요한 90여 개의 청크를 집중 학습했습니다. 낯선 사람과의 첫 만남부터 파티·네트워킹 자리, 예상치 못한 재회 상황까지 다양한 실생활 맥락을 다뤘습니다. 각 표현의 뉘앙스와 사용 상황을 잘 익혀 두면 영어로 더욱 자연스럽고 자신감 있게 소통할 수 있습니다.

📦 Phrasal Verbs & Chunks

Nice to finally meet you. — 드디어 만나게 되어 반갑습니다 (기다리던 만남에 쓰는 인사)

• Nice to finally meet you — I’ve seen your work online!
  • 드디어 만나게 되어 반가워요 — 온라인에서 작업물 봤어요!

A: Hi! You must be the famous Chef Marco!

B: That’s me! Nice to finally meet you in person.

Let me introduce you. — 제가 소개해 드릴게요 (다른 사람을 소개할 때)

• Let me introduce you to my manager, Mr. Kim.
  • 제 매니저 김 씨에게 소개해 드릴게요.

A: Do you know anyone here at this party?

B: Not yet — let me introduce you to a few people.

I’ve heard so much about you. — 말씀 많이 들었어요 (처음 만나는 상대에게 하는 인사)

• I’ve heard so much about you from Jenny!
  • 제니한테서 말씀 정말 많이 들었어요!

A: Hi, I’m David — Jake’s college roommate.

B: Oh! I’ve heard so much about you!

It’s nice to meet you. — 만나서 반가워요 (처음 만남의 기본 인사)

• It’s nice to meet you — thanks so much for coming today.
  • 만나서 반가워요 — 오늘 와 주셔서 감사해요.

A: Hi, I’m Lisa from the marketing team.

B: It’s nice to meet you, Lisa!

See you again. — 또 봐요 / 다시 만나요 (작별 인사)

• I hope to see you again at next year’s conference.
  • 내년 컨퍼런스에서 다시 만났으면 좋겠어요.

A: It was really great chatting with you tonight!

B: Likewise! Hope to see you again soon.

Do you mind if I join you? — 함께 앉아도 / 같이 해도 될까요? (정중히 허락 구하기)

• Do you mind if I join you for lunch today?
  • 오늘 점심 같이 먹어도 될까요?

A: Do you mind if I join you at this table?

B: Not at all — please, have a seat!

How do you guys know each other? — 두 분은 어떻게 아는 사이예요? (관계를 물을 때)

• So, how do you guys know each other exactly?
  • 그래서, 두 분은 정확히 어떻게 아는 사이예요?

A: You two seem really close already!

B: Ha, how do you guys know each other anyway?

What was your name again? — 성함이 어떻게 되셨더라? (이름을 잊었을 때 다시 묻기)

• Sorry, what was your name again? I’ve already forgotten.
  • 죄송한데, 성함이 어떻게 되셨더라? 벌써 잊어버렸네요.

A: We met briefly at the workshop last week.

B: Right! I’m so sorry — what was your name again?

I’m terrible with names. — 저는 이름을 잘 못 외워요 (이름 기억을 못 한다고 할 때)

• I’m terrible with names, so please remind me later.
  • 저는 이름을 잘 못 외워서 나중에 다시 알려 주세요.

A: Don’t worry if you forget mine — everyone does.

B: Ha, I’m terrible with names too, honestly.

I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before. — 어디서 본 것 같아요 (낯이 익을 때 쓰는 표현)

• I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before — maybe online?
  • 어디서 본 것 같은데 — 혹시 온라인에서요?

A: I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before.

B: Really? I work at the café down the street!

I never forget a face. — 얼굴은 절대 안 잊어버려요 (얼굴 기억력이 좋다고 할 때)

• I never forget a face — we met at Tom’s party!
  • 얼굴은 절대 안 잊어버리는데 — 톰 파티에서 만났잖아요!

A: Did we meet before? I honestly can’t remember.

B: Yes, last spring! I never forget a face.

What do you do for a living? — 무슨 일을 하세요? (직업을 물을 때 쓰는 표현)

• So, what do you do for a living these days?
  • 그래서, 요즘 무슨 일을 하고 계세요?

A: You seem really passionate about technology.

B: I am! What do you do for a living?

What kind of work are you in? — 어떤 분야 일을 하세요? (업종이나 직종을 물을 때)

• What kind of work are you in? You look very busy.
  • 어떤 분야 일을 하세요? 많이 바빠 보이네요.

A: I just got back from a business trip to Seoul.

B: Interesting! What kind of work are you in?

How long have you been here? — 여기 온 지 얼마나 됐어요? (거주 기간을 물을 때)

• How long have you been here in this city?
  • 이 도시에 온 지 얼마나 됐어요?

A: You seem to know this neighborhood really well!

B: How long have you been here? It really shows.

Are you here for the first time? — 여기 처음이에요? (처음 방문인지 물을 때)

• Are you here for the first time, or have you visited before?
  • 여기 처음이에요, 아니면 전에도 오신 적 있어요?

A: You look a little lost — are you here for the first time?

B: Yes! Do you have any recommendations?

I just moved here. — 저 여기 막 이사 왔어요 (최근에 이사 왔다고 말할 때)

• I just moved here last month and I’m still exploring.
  • 지난달에 막 이사 와서 아직 여기저기 둘러보는 중이에요.

A: Do you know any good restaurants nearby?

B: Not yet — I just moved here a few weeks ago.

I was born and raised here. — 여기서 태어나고 자랐어요 (고향임을 밝힐 때)

• I was born and raised here, so I know every corner.
  • 여기서 태어나고 자라서 모르는 곳이 없어요.

A: You must know this city incredibly well.

B: I do — I was born and raised here!

Are you from around here? — 이 근처 출신이에요? (출신지를 물을 때)

• Are you from around here, or did you move recently?
  • 이 근처 출신이에요, 아니면 최근에 이사 오셨어요?

A: Are you from around here? Your accent sounds local.

B: Born and raised in this town, actually!

Do you have any kids? — 자녀가 있으세요? (자녀 유무를 물을 때)

• Do you have any kids, or is it just the two of you?
  • 자녀가 있으세요, 아니면 둘이서만 사세요?

A: I love how family-friendly this neighborhood is.

B: Same! Do you have any kids yourself?

Are you married or not? — 결혼하셨어요? (결혼 여부를 물을 때)

• Are you married or not? I never know what to assume.
  • 결혼하셨어요? 어떤지 몰라서요.

A: I keep seeing you wear a ring — are you married or not?

B: Ha, yes! Five years now — time really flies.

Where did you go to school? — 어디서 학교를 다녔어요? (학교 배경을 묻는 스몰토크)

• Where did you go to school? I graduated from Boston College.
  • 어디서 학교를 다녔어요? 저는 보스턴 칼리지를 졸업했어요.

A: Where did you go to school? We might have overlapped.

B: I went to NYU — class of 2015!

Nice weather, isn’t it? — 날씨 좋죠? (날씨로 대화를 시작하는 스몰토크)

• Nice weather, isn’t it? Perfect for a walk in the park.
  • 날씨 좋죠? 공원 산책하기 딱 좋네요.

A: Nice weather, isn’t it? Finally some sunshine!

B: Absolutely — I’ve been waiting all week for this.

It’s freezing outside. — 밖이 꽁꽁 얼 정도로 추워요.

• It’s freezing outside, so make sure you wear a heavy coat.
  • 밖이 엄청 추우니까 두꺼운 코트를 꼭 입어요.

A: It’s freezing outside! I can’t feel my hands.

B: Come in quick — I’ll make some hot tea.

It’s pouring. — 비가 엄청나게 쏟아지고 있어요.

• It’s pouring outside, so let’s wait here a little longer.
  • 밖에 비가 억수같이 쏟아지고 있어서 조금 더 기다려요.

A: Did you bring an umbrella today?

B: No, and it’s pouring out there — great timing!

Looks like it’s going to rain. — 비가 올 것 같아요.

• Looks like it’s going to rain — we should head inside soon.
  • 비가 올 것 같아요 — 빨리 안으로 들어가요.

A: Should we stay for the outdoor concert?

B: Looks like it’s going to rain — maybe not.

Is this weather for real? — 이 날씨 진짜야? (날씨가 너무 극단적일 때 쓰는 표현)

• Is this weather for real? It’s snowing in April!
  • 이 날씨 진짜야? 4월에 눈이 오다니!

A: Is this weather for real? It hit 40 degrees today.

B: I know — I’m melting just standing here.

It’s been a long day. — 오늘 하루가 정말 길고 힘들었어요.

• It’s been a long day — I just want to go home and rest.
  • 오늘 하루가 너무 길었어요 — 그냥 집에 가서 쉬고 싶어요.

A: You look exhausted. Are you okay?

B: It’s been a long day — back-to-back meetings.

Great party. — 파티 정말 좋다! (파티 자리에서 분위기를 띄우는 표현)

• Great party! I’ve really enjoyed meeting everyone here.
  • 파티 정말 좋네요! 여기서 여러분을 만나 즐거웠어요.

A: Great party, right? The host really outdid themselves.

B: Totally — the food alone was worth coming for.

How have you been? — 그동안 어떻게 지냈어요? (오랜만에 만난 사람에게)

• How have you been? I haven’t seen you in months!
  • 그동안 어떻게 지냈어요? 몇 달째 못 봤잖아요!

A: Oh wow, it’s you! How have you been?

B: Really good, thanks — staying busy as always!

How are you doing? — 어떻게 지내요? (일상적인 안부 인사)

• How are you doing? You look really well today!
  • 어떻게 지내요? 오늘 정말 좋아 보이네요!

A: Hey! How are you doing these days?

B: Not bad at all — life is pretty good!

How is your family? — 가족들은 어떻게 지내요?

• How is your family? Are the kids doing well in school?
  • 가족들은 어떻게 지내요? 아이들은 학교에서 잘 지내고 있어요?

A: How is your family? It’s been so long!

B: They’re all great — thanks so much for asking.

How is work going? — 일은 어떻게 돼가요?

• How is work going? Have you settled into your new role yet?
  • 일은 어떻게 돼가요? 새 직책에 잘 적응했어요?

A: How is work going for you lately?

B: Really well — I just got a promotion!

How are things going lately? — 요즘 어떻게 지내요? / 요즘 어떻게 돼가요?

• How are things going lately? I heard you moved to a new city.
  • 요즘 어떻게 지내요? 새 도시로 이사했다고 들었어요.

A: How are things going lately? You seem different.

B: Honestly, hectic but exciting — lots of changes!

You haven’t changed a bit. — 하나도 안 변했네요! (오랜만에 만났을 때 칭찬으로 쓰는 말)

• Wow, you haven’t changed a bit since high school!
  • 와, 고등학교 때랑 정말 하나도 안 변했네요!

A: You haven’t changed a bit — still the same smile!

B: Ha, thank you — you look amazing yourself!

Nice to see you again. — 다시 만나서 반가워요.

• It’s really nice to see you again after all these years.
  • 이렇게 오랜만에 다시 만나니 정말 반가워요.

A: Nice to see you again! It’s been forever.

B: Same here — we really need to catch up!

Where have you been all this time? — 그동안 어디 있었어요? / 왜 이렇게 오래 연락이 없었어요?

• Where have you been all this time? We really missed you!
  • 그동안 어디 있었어요? 많이 보고 싶었어요!

A: Where have you been all this time? No calls, no texts!

B: I know, I’m so sorry — I was studying abroad.

Fancy meeting you here. — 여기서 만나다니 뜻밖이네요! (예상치 못한 장소에서 아는 사람을 만났을 때)

• Fancy meeting you here — I had no idea you liked jazz!
  • 여기서 만나다니 뜻밖이네요 — 재즈를 좋아하는지 몰랐어요!

A: Fancy meeting you here at the airport!

B: I know, right? Where are you headed?

What brings you here? — 여긴 어쩐 일이에요? / 여기는 무슨 일로 오셨어요?

• What brings you here? I thought you were based in Busan.
  • 여긴 어쩐 일이에요? 부산에 계신 줄 알았는데.

A: What brings you here today? Business or pleasure?

B: Just visiting an old friend who lives nearby.

I didn’t expect to see you here. — 여기서 당신을 보게 될 줄 몰랐어요. (뜻밖의 만남에 놀라며)

• I didn’t expect to see you here at this conference!
  • 이 컨퍼런스에서 당신을 보게 될 줄 정말 몰랐어요!

A: I didn’t expect to see you here — what a surprise!

B: Small world! It’s so great to run into you.

Look who it is. — 이게 누구야! (반갑고 놀라운 만남에 쓰는 감탄 표현)

• Look who it is — I haven’t seen you since graduation!
  • 이게 누구야 — 졸업식 이후로 처음 보네요!

A: Look who it is! I can’t believe you’re here!

B: Ha! What are the odds? Come here, give me a hug!

Tell me a little bit about yourself. — 자신에 대해 조금 말씀해 주세요.

• The interviewer smiled and said, ‘Tell me a little bit about yourself.’
  • 면접관이 웃으며 ‘자신에 대해 조금 말씀해 주세요’라고 했다.

A: Tell me a little bit about yourself, Jenny.

B: Sure! I’m a graphic designer from Busan.

No way. — 말도 안 돼. / 설마.

• No way! You actually won first place?
  • 말도 안 돼! 진짜 1등을 한 거야?

A: I bumped into our old teacher at the mall today.

B: No way! What did she say?

That’s interesting. — 그거 흥미롭네요.

• That’s interesting — I never looked at it from that angle.
  • 그거 흥미롭네요, 그런 각도에서 생각해 본 적이 없었어요.

A: I collect antique maps as a hobby.

B: That’s interesting! How did you get started?

I totally agree. — 완전히 동의해요.

• I totally agree that we should take more breaks at work.
  • 직장에서 휴식을 더 취해야 한다는 데 완전히 동의해요.

A: This café has the best coffee in the city.

B: I totally agree. I come here every morning.

That sounds like fun. — 재미있겠는데요.

• A weekend road trip to the coast? That sounds like fun!
  • 해안으로 주말 로드트립? 재미있겠는데요!

A: We’re planning a hiking trip next Saturday.

B: That sounds like fun! Can I come along?

Good for you. — 잘됐네요. / 대단해요.

• You finally got your driver’s license? Good for you!
  • 드디어 운전 면허를 땄어요? 잘됐네요!

A: I quit social media for an entire month.

B: Good for you! That takes real discipline.

That’s funny. — 그거 웃기네요. / 신기하다.

• That’s funny — I was just about to call you!
  • 신기하다, 나도 막 전화하려던 참이었어요!

A: I dreamed about our old school last night.

B: That’s funny, I did too! What a coincidence.

Come on, no way. — 에이, 말도 안 돼.

• Come on, no way that story is actually true!
  • 에이, 그 얘기가 사실일 리가 없잖아요!

A: I heard Jake won the lottery last week.

B: Come on, no way! He’s unbelievably lucky.

What was I talking about? — 내가 뭐 얘기하고 있었지?

• Sorry — what was I talking about? I completely lost my thought.
  • 미안해요, 내가 뭐 얘기하고 있었지? 생각이 완전히 끊겼어요.

A: Wait, what was I talking about? I got distracted.

B: You were telling me about your trip to Japan.

Speaking of which… — 그러고 보니… / 그 얘기가 나왔으니…

• Speaking of which, did you hear about the new café downtown?
  • 그러고 보니, 시내에 새로 생긴 카페 들었어요?

A: I’ve been craving Italian food lately.

B: Speaking of which, there’s a new pasta place nearby!

Now that you mention it… — 그러고 보니… / 네가 말하니까 생각나는데…

• Now that you mention it, I do feel a bit tired today.
  • 그러고 보니, 오늘 좀 피곤한 것 같기도 하네요.

A: You look a little pale today, are you okay?

B: Now that you mention it, I didn’t sleep well.

Anyway… — 어쨌든… / 그나저나…

• Anyway, let’s get back to the main point.
  • 어쨌든, 본론으로 돌아가죠.

A: Anyway, we still need to decide on a venue.

B: Right. How about the rooftop restaurant?

Are you friends with him? — 그 사람이랑 친해요?

• Are you friends with him? You two seemed to know each other.
  • 그 사람이랑 친해요? 서로 아는 것 같던데요.

A: Are you friends with him? He keeps waving at you.

B: Yeah, we went to high school together.

Make yourself at home. — 편하게 있어요. / 집처럼 편하게 지내세요.

• Please make yourself at home — the kitchen is right down the hall.
  • 편하게 있어요, 부엌은 복도 끝에 있어요.

A: Come in! Make yourself at home.

B: Thank you, your place is so cozy!

Thanks for coming. — 와 줘서 고마워요.

• Thanks for coming to my birthday party on such short notice!
  • 갑작스러운 공지에도 생일 파티에 와 줘서 고마워요!

A: Thanks for coming all the way across town.

B: Of course! I wouldn’t have missed it.

Thank you for coming. — 와 주셔서 감사합니다. (격식체)

• Thank you for coming to our annual company dinner tonight.
  • 오늘 연례 회사 만찬에 와 주셔서 감사합니다.

A: Thank you for coming on such a busy day.

B: My pleasure. It was a wonderful event.

Thanks for having me. — 초대해 주셔서 감사해요.

• Thanks for having me — dinner was absolutely delicious!
  • 초대해 주셔서 감사해요, 저녁이 정말 맛있었어요!

A: We’re so glad you could join us tonight!

B: Thanks for having me. I had a wonderful time.

Please have a seat. — 앉으세요.

• Please have a seat — the manager will be with you shortly.
  • 앉으세요, 매니저가 곧 오실 거예요.

A: Please have a seat. Can I get you some water?

B: Yes, please. Thank you so much.

Can I take your coat? — 코트 받아 드릴까요?

• Can I take your coat? You must be warm from outside.
  • 코트 받아 드릴까요? 밖에서 오셔서 더우실 것 같아요.

A: Welcome! Can I take your coat?

B: Yes, please. It’s freezing out there!

Nice place. — 집이 좋네요. / 여기 좋은데요.

• Nice place! I love the big windows and natural light.
  • 집이 좋네요! 큰 창문이랑 자연광이 정말 마음에 들어요.

A: Nice place! How long have you lived here?

B: About two years now. I really love it.

Let’s get some fresh air. — 바깥 바람 좀 쐬자

• It’s stuffy in here — let’s get some fresh air outside.
  • 여기 공기가 탁하네요 — 밖에 나가서 바람 좀 쐬어요.

A: I feel a headache coming on.

B: Let’s get some fresh air — a short walk might help.

There is someone I want to introduce you to. — 소개시켜 드리고 싶은 분이 있어요

• Wait here — there is someone I want to introduce you to.
  • 잠깐만요 — 소개시켜 드리고 싶은 분이 계세요.

A: There is someone I want to introduce you to — my colleague Minho.

B: Oh, wonderful! I’ve heard so much about him.

I have to get going now. — 이제 가봐야 해요

• It was fun, but I have to get going now — my bus leaves soon.
  • 즐거웠는데, 이제 가봐야 해요 — 버스가 곧 떠나요.

A: I have to get going now — it’s getting really late.

B: Of course! Thanks so much for coming.

It was great talking to you. — 얘기 나눠서 정말 좋았어요

• It was great talking to you at the conference today.
  • 오늘 컨퍼런스에서 이야기 나눠서 정말 좋았어요.

A: It was great talking to you — I really enjoyed our chat.

B: Same here! Let’s definitely do it again soon.

Let’s get together again. — 다시 만나요 / 또 모이자

• It’s been too long — let’s get together again sometime soon.
  • 너무 오래됐네요 — 조만간 또 만나요.

A: It was so good seeing you today!

B: Let’s get together again soon — I miss hanging out.

Let’s grab a coffee sometime. — 언제 커피 한잔 해요

• I’d love to hear more about your work — let’s grab a coffee sometime.
  • 일 얘기 더 듣고 싶어요 — 언제 커피 한잔 해요.

A: It was great meeting you at the event!

B: Likewise! Let’s grab a coffee sometime — I’d love to chat more.

Give me a call sometime. — 언제 전화해요

• If you’re ever in the area, give me a call sometime.
  • 이쪽에 오실 일 있으면 언제든지 전화 주세요.

A: I’m not sure when I’ll be back in Seoul.

B: Give me a call sometime — we’ll figure something out.

Here is my business card. — 제 명함이에요

• Before you go, here is my business card — let’s stay in touch.
  • 가시기 전에, 제 명함이에요 — 연락하고 지내요.

A: Here is my business card — feel free to reach out anytime.

B: Thank you! I’ll definitely be in touch.

I won’t keep you. — 오래 붙잡지 않을게요

• I know you’re busy, so I won’t keep you — talk soon.
  • 바쁘신 거 알아서, 오래 붙잡지 않을게요 — 곧 연락해요.

A: I won’t keep you — I just had one quick question.

B: No worries at all, go ahead!

Let’s stay in touch. — 계속 연락하고 지내요

• Even though we’re moving to different cities, let’s stay in touch.
  • 서로 다른 도시로 이사 가지만, 계속 연락하고 지내요.

A: I can’t believe the internship is already over!

B: Let’s stay in touch — I’ll add you on LinkedIn today.

Say hi to everyone for me. — 모두에게 안부 전해 주세요

• When you get back to the office, say hi to everyone for me.
  • 사무실에 돌아가시면 모두에게 안부 전해 주세요.

A: I’m heading back to the team now.

B: Oh, say hi to everyone for me — especially Jiyeon!

Have a good day. — 좋은 하루 보내세요

• Thanks for your help at the front desk — have a good day!
  • 안내 데스크에서 도와주셔서 감사해요 — 좋은 하루 보내세요!

A: Here’s your receipt — all done!

B: Thank you so much. Have a good day!

Take care. — 잘 지내세요 / 조심히 가세요

• It was lovely seeing you — take care on your drive home.
  • 만나서 반가웠어요 — 운전해서 집에 가실 때 조심하세요.

A: I’ll see you at next month’s meeting!

B: Looking forward to it — take care until then!

Let me know how it goes. — 어떻게 되는지 알려 주세요

• Good luck on your interview — let me know how it goes.
  • 면접 잘 보세요 — 어떻게 됐는지 알려 주세요.

A: I’m heading into my job interview now — wish me luck!

B: You’ve got this! Let me know how it goes.

This is a bit awkward. — 이게 좀 어색하네요 / 좀 어색한 상황이에요

• Running into my ex at the same party — this is a bit awkward.
  • 파티에서 전 남자친구와 마주쳤는데 — 이게 좀 어색하네요.

A: Oh — you two know each other already?

B: Yes, but this is a bit awkward — we used to date.

Did I interrupt you? — 제가 방해했나요?

• Oh, did I interrupt you? You looked like you were on a call.
  • 아, 제가 방해했나요? 통화 중인 것 같았는데요.

A: Did I interrupt you? I can easily come back later.

B: Not at all — I just finished. Please come in!

Can I ask you something? — 뭐 좀 여쭤봐도 될까요?

• Excuse me, can I ask you something about the schedule?
  • 실례지만, 일정에 대해 뭐 좀 여쭤봐도 될까요?

A: Can I ask you something? How did you handle that situation?

B: Of course — I’d be happy to share my experience.

Can I ask you a personal question? — 개인적인 질문 드려도 될까요?

• Can I ask you a personal question? You don’t have to answer.
  • 개인적인 질문 드려도 될까요? 대답 안 하셔도 돼요.

A: Can I ask you a personal question? How old are you, if you don’t mind?

B: Sure! I just turned thirty last week.

It’s a long story. — 얘기하자면 길어요

• Why did I leave that job? It’s a long story — I’ll tell you later.
  • 왜 그 직장을 그만뒀냐고요? 얘기하자면 길어요 — 나중에 말할게요.

A: Why are you covered in paint right now?

B: It’s a long story — let me clean up first.

Pretend I didn’t say that. — 방금 한 말은 못 들은 걸로 해 주세요

• That came out totally wrong — pretend I didn’t say that.
  • 말이 잘못 나왔어요 — 방금 한 말은 못 들은 걸로 해 주세요.

A: Ugh, I shouldn’t have said that — pretend I didn’t say that.

B: Ha! Don’t worry, my lips are sealed.

No offense, but… — 기분 나쁘게 듣지 마세요, 그런데…

• No offense, but your tie doesn’t match your shirt at all.
  • 기분 나쁘게 듣지 마세요, 그런데 넥타이가 셔츠랑 전혀 안 어울려요.

A: No offense, but this soup is a little bland.

B: Thanks for telling me — I’ll add more seasoning.

Let’s change the subject. — 주제를 바꾸자.

• Let’s change the subject — this conversation is getting too heavy.
  • 주제를 바꾸죠 — 이 대화가 너무 무거워지고 있어요.

A: Let’s change the subject — I hate talking about politics.

B: Agreed. Did you catch the game last night?

I’m not much of a talker. — 저는 말을 많이 하는 편이 아니에요.

• I’m not much of a talker, so I prefer small gatherings.
  • 저는 말을 많이 하는 편이 아니라서 소규모 모임을 더 좋아해요.

A: You seem pretty quiet at parties.

B: Yeah, I’m not much of a talker — I just listen.

Do you have a minute? — 잠깐 시간 있어요?

• Do you have a minute? I need to ask you something important.
  • 잠깐 시간 있어요? 중요한 게 물어보고 싶어서요.

A: Do you have a minute? I need your advice.

B: Of course — what’s going on?

What are your hobbies? — 취미가 뭐예요?

• What are your hobbies? I’d love to get to know you better.
  • 취미가 뭐예요? 당신에 대해 더 알고 싶어요.

A: What are your hobbies outside of work?

B: I love hiking and cooking — how about you?

Do you like sports? — 스포츠 좋아해요?

• Do you like sports? We could watch a game together sometime.
  • 스포츠 좋아해요? 언젠가 함께 경기 봐요.

A: Do you like sports? The World Cup is on tonight.

B: I’m a huge soccer fan — let’s watch it together!

I feel the same way. — 저도 같은 생각이에요 / 저도 그렇게 느껴요.

• I feel the same way about working late every Friday.
  • 매주 금요일 야근하는 것에 대해 저도 같은 생각이에요.

A: I think the new office rules are a bit too strict.

B: I feel the same way — it’s a bit much.

I’ve always wanted to try that. — 항상 해보고 싶었어요.

• I’ve always wanted to try surfing — it looks so thrilling.
  • 서핑을 항상 해보고 싶었어요 — 정말 스릴 넘쳐 보여요.

A: Have you ever tried making your own sushi?

B: No, but I’ve always wanted to try that!

What kind of music do you like? — 어떤 종류의 음악을 좋아해요?

• What kind of music do you like to listen to while working?
  • 일할 때 어떤 종류의 음악을 좋아해요?

A: What kind of music do you like?

B: Mostly jazz and lo-fi — they help me focus.

Have you seen that? — 그거 봤어요?

• There’s a great thriller on Netflix — have you seen that?
  • 넷플릭스에 정말 재미있는 스릴러가 있어요 — 그거 봤어요?

A: Everyone’s talking about that new drama. Have you seen that?

B: Not yet — is it worth watching?

You should try it. — 한번 해봐야 해요 / 꼭 먹어봐요.

• The ramen at that place is incredible — you should try it.
  • 그 집 라멘이 정말 맛있어요 — 꼭 먹어봐야 해요.

A: I’ve never been to Jeju Island.

B: You should try it — it’s stunning in spring.

I heard it’s good. — 좋다고 들었어요.

• I haven’t tried that restaurant yet, but I heard it’s good.
  • 아직 그 식당에 가보지 못했지만, 좋다고 들었어요.

A: Are you going to see that new movie?

B: Probably — I heard it’s good.

What are you doing this weekend? — 이번 주말에 뭐 해요?

• What are you doing this weekend? We should grab coffee.
  • 이번 주말에 뭐 해요? 커피 한잔 해요.

A: What are you doing this weekend?

B: Nothing planned — want to go hiking?

How was your weekend? — 주말 어땠어요?

• How was your weekend? You look really refreshed today.
  • 주말 어땠어요? 오늘 정말 개운해 보여요.

A: How was your weekend?

B: Amazing — I went camping with my family.

We go way back. — 우리는 오래된 사이예요.

• Don’t worry about Jake — we go way back, so I trust him completely.
  • Jake 걱정 마세요 — 우리는 오래된 사이라서 완전히 믿어요.

A: How do you know Sarah so well?

B: We go way back — we grew up on the same street.

I know that feeling. — 그 기분 알아요.

• I know that feeling of being nervous before a big presentation.
  • 중요한 발표 전에 긴장되는 그 기분 알아요.

A: I hate the Sunday-night anxiety before a big Monday.

B: I know that feeling — it’s the worst.

I’m right there with you. — 저도 완전히 공감해요 / 저도 같은 상황이에요.

• I’m right there with you — this deadline is absolutely exhausting.
  • 저도 완전히 공감해요 — 이 마감일이 정말 너무 힘들어요.

A: I’m so tired of back-to-back meetings every day.

B: I’m right there with you — it’s completely draining.

Anyone waiting for you? — 기다리는 사람 있어요?

• Anyone waiting for you at home? I don’t want to keep you.
  • 집에서 기다리는 사람 있어요? 잡아두고 싶지 않아서요.

A: You seem to be in a rush — anyone waiting for you?

B: Yes, my kids are home alone — I have to go!

Is it a special occasion? — 특별한 날이에요?

• You’re dressed so elegantly today — is it a special occasion?
  • 오늘 정말 우아하게 입으셨네요 — 특별한 날이에요?

A: Is it a special occasion? You look absolutely amazing!

B: Yes — it’s my parents’ 30th anniversary dinner tonight.

✅ Check Yourself

Q1. My boss introduced me to his business partner for the first time, and I smiled and said, ‘____’

• It’s nice to meet you.
• Nice to see you again.
• How have you been?

Q2. I looked out the window and saw water flooding the streets. I said to my roommate, ‘____’

• It’s pouring.
• It’s freezing outside.
• Looks like it’s going to rain.
• Nice weather, isn’t it?

Q3. I ran into my high school friend after ten years, and she looked exactly the same as I remembered. I said, ‘____’

• You haven’t changed a bit.
• I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before.
• Nice to finally meet you.
• Where have you been all this time?

Q4. I had another appointment and couldn’t stay any longer, so I said, ‘____’

• I have to get going now.
• I won’t keep you.
• Let’s get together again.
• Thanks for coming.

Q5. There was an empty chair at a café table where two strangers were already sitting, so I politely asked, ‘____’

• Do you mind if I join you?
• Can I ask you something?
• Do you have a minute?
• Did I interrupt you?

Q6. As we said goodbye after the networking event, he reached into his jacket pocket and said, ‘____’

• Here is my business card.
• Give me a call sometime.
• Let’s stay in touch.
• Thanks for having me.

Q7. She told me she passed her medical board exam on the very first try. Thrilled for her, I said, ‘____’

• Good for you.
• That’s funny.
• I totally agree.
• No way.

Q8. I was at a concert when I suddenly spotted my old colleague from three years ago. I rushed over and called out, ‘____’

• Look who it is.
• What brings you here?
• Fancy meeting you here.
• I didn’t expect to see you here.