Hey everybody and welcome to English survival phrases brought to you by English Class 101.com.

This course is designed to equip you with the language skills and knowledge to enable you to get the most out of your visit to the U.S. of A.

You'll be surprised at how far a little language will go.

Now, even if you can't understand everything, at least try to follow the phrases when we go

over them slowly. Before we jump in, remember to stop by Englishclass 101.com, and there you will

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Hello everybody. My name is Sophia and I'll be your language teacher and cultural guide

throughout this introductory course. Wherever your destination may be, manners are a must,

and in this respect, the United States is no different.

So, in our very first lesson, we'll be teaching you a simple phrase that is bound to come in handy throughout your trip to the States.

I can't stress this enough. A little bit of language can go such a long way.

Now, as I mentioned before, for those of you who don't understand the explanation, at least try to repeat the English phrases.

Now in English, we say, thank you.

Thank you. Let's break it down by syllable.

Thank you. Now let's hear it one more time.

Thank you. You can emphasize thank you by adding very much.

It shows a little more gratitude.

Let's break it down by syllable.

Thank you very much.

Now let's hear it once again.

Thank you very much.

In English, there are other ways to express one's gratitude, and a casual way of saying it is thanks.

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