In everyday life, casual conversations are the backbone of human interaction. They're the bridge to forming connections, sharing stories, and making plans. Learning informal expressions and useful phrases is key to engaging in relaxed and authentic dialogue. In this lesson, we'll explore ten conversations in various situations, sprinkled with informal and useful expressions. Conversation 1: Meeting a Friend A: Hey! Long time no see! B: Yeah, it's been ages. How have you been? Useful Expressions: Long time no see! It's been ages. Conversation 2: Catching Up A: What's new with you? B: Not much, just working and trying to stay busy. Useful Expressions: What's new with you? Not much. Conversation 3: Making Plans A: Want to grab some coffee later? B: Sure, that sounds great! Useful Expressions: Want to (do something) later? Sure, that sounds great! Conversation 4: Expressing Surprise A: Guess what? B: What happened? Useful Expressions: Guess what? What happ

  Expression: "How's it going?" Meaning: Asking about someone's well-being or current situation. Small Talk: "Hey there! How's it going? How was your weekend?" Expression: "What's up?" Meaning: Asking what someone is doing or how they are feeling. Small Talk: "Hey, what's up? Have any exciting plans for the day?" Expression: "Long time no see!" Meaning: Expressing that it's been a while since you last met. Small Talk: "Hello! Long time no see! How have you been?" Expression: "Break a leg!" Meaning: Wishing someone good luck or success. Small Talk: "You've got that interview today, right? Break a leg!" Expression: "Bite off more than you can chew" Meaning: Taking on a task that is too big to handle. Small Talk: "I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this project." Expression: "Hit the hay" Meaning: Going to bed or