12 English lessons for starting a conversation

English Lesson: Hi. I couldn't help but notice you from across the room.

1. “Hi. I couldn't help but notice you from across the room.”

English Lesson: I've been meaning to ask you: do you know what's up with Matt?

2. “I've been meaning to ask you: do you know what's up with Matt?”

English Lesson: OK. Let's get down to business.

3. “OK. Let's get down to business.”

4. “Excuse me. Would you mind watching over my stuff for me for just a minute?”

5. “(Clear your throat) Can I have everyone's attention for a moment?”

6. “Hey, um, you've got something stuck in your teeth.”

7. “I hear you're considering going into medicine.”

8. “Hey, I just wanted to remind you that, um, you haven't paid yet for this month?”

9. “So, have you settled back into the routine?”

10. “All right, tell me your version of what happened.”

11. “Excuse me, we're taking up donations for the Haiti Relief Fund. Do you have a moment?”

12. “So, I heard you're leaving us.”