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Leaving a party early in English (beginner)
Beginner English for leaving a party early. Key line: “I need to go home now. Is that okay?”
Full script
Lin
I need to go home now. Is that okay?
Them
Already? Did the music scare you?
Lin
No, my bed is calling me.
Them
Wow, your bed sounds more fun.
Lin
It is. I'd like one last hug.
Them
Of course. Thanks for coming tonight.
Lin
Thanks! Tell the cake I said bye.
Them
I will. Your bed wins again.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
leave
✓ I need to go home now.Say you need to go home now
Say you need to leave
okay?
✓ Is that okay?Polite to check
Add this to be polite
last hug
✓ I'd like one last hug.For saying goodbye warmly
Use with people you know
thank them
✓ Thanks for coming tonight.Host to guest
Common for a host
Quick answers
leave: what to say in English
Say “I need to go home now.” — say you need to go home now. Say you need to leave.
okay: what to say in English
Say “Is that okay?” — polite to check. Add this to be polite.
last hug: what to say in English
Say “I'd like one last hug.” — for saying goodbye warmly. Use with people you know.
thank them: what to say in English
Say “Thanks for coming tonight.” — host to guest. Common for a host.