SO

Good morning.

This week we have explained some different expressions which are common in spoken English. We will finish with a small word, but one that is used a lot!

Today's word is: so

It is used: to introduce a new subject of conversation. So can also be used as an adverb and a conjunction but our examples below focus on how to use so as a way to introduce a new idea or subject.

Example 1:
Oscar: Hi Paul. I haven't seen you for a while. How are you?
Paul: I'm fine, thanks.
Oscar: So, are you still working at ABC Incorporated?
Paul: Yes. We've been very busy recently.

Example 2:
Ingrid: So, where would you like to go for lunch?
Patty: What about that new Thai restaurant on Second Avenue?
Ingrid: Perfect!

⇒ I encourage you to write your own sentence or a dialogue with today's word, in order to get some writing practice in English. You can post your sentence or dialogue to one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about your writing ASAP.

Have a great day and an excellent weekend!