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Leaving a conversation in English (beginner)
Beginner English for leaving a conversation. Key line: “Sorry, I *have* to *go* now.”
Full script
Lin
Sorry, I have to go now.
Them
Already? Am I so boring?
Lin
No! My class starts soon.
Them
Okay, good. I feel better.
Lin
It was really nice seeing you.
Them
Nice seeing you too, Lin.
Lin
Bye! Let's talk again soon.
Them
Yes, next time, I'll be less boring.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Head out
✓ Sorry, I have to go now.Polite way to leave now
Common for ending a chat politely
Have class
✓ My class starts soon.Short reason for leaving
A simple reason sounds natural
Seeing you
✓ It was really nice seeing you.Warm goodbye line
Makes your goodbye warmer
Talk later
✓ Let's talk again soon.Shows you want to talk again
Shows you can chat again later
Quick answers
Head out: what to say in English
Say “Sorry, I have to go now.” — polite way to leave now. Common for ending a chat politely.
Have class: what to say in English
Say “My class starts soon.” — short reason for leaving. A simple reason sounds natural.
Seeing you: what to say in English
Say “It was really nice seeing you.” — warm goodbye line. Makes your goodbye warmer.
Talk later: what to say in English
Say “Let's talk again soon.” — shows you want to talk again. Shows you can chat again later.