Encouraging Words & Positive Phrases
Learn useful English expressions to show support, goodwill, encouragement, and empathy in everyday conversations.
Here are some phrases for expressing goodwill in various situations
See also: Free-English-Study: Encouraging Words
- More videos on this topic: Quick Conversation
- English Conversation: Good for you
Expressing Goodwill
. . .when someone is arriving
- Welcome
- Welcome back!
- Come in.
- It’s good to meet you. (first time only)
- It’s good to see you again. (after the first time)
. . . when someone is leaving
- It’s been nice talking with you.
- Have a good/nice day.
- Have a nice weekend.
- Have a nice trip.
- Have fun.
- Keep in touch.
Encouragement
- Good luck!
- Good luck on your test.
- You can do it!
- Do your best.
- Do the best you can.
- Work hard.
- Keep up the good work.
Reassurance
- Take it easy.
- Don’t worry.
- That’s okay.
- It’s going to be all right.
- Everything will be fine.
- No problem.
Responses to good news
- Wow!
- That’s great!
- That’s wonderful.
- That’s really good news.
- I’m glad/happy to hear that.
- Congratulations!
- Good for you!
- Good job!
Responses to bad news
- That’s too bad.
- That’s really sad.
- That’s terrible! (for really bad news)
- I’m sorry to hear that. (for sad news)
For Conversation practice:
Situations: Encouraging Words
Textbook: English Knowhow, Book 1, Chapter 15