4. Start and end of Conversation

 Start and end of Conversation Phrases

1. 
I'm thinking of

2. Rumor has it that

3. I'm here to

4. I have something

5. Thank you for

6. Let's say that

7. That's why

8. The point is that

9. It occurred to me that

10. I've heard that

 

 

1. I'm thinking of + (verb-ing)

 

'Thinking' refers to a process of thought, forming an opinion or judgment. When expressing 'I am thinking of' you are letting someone know what you are personally thinking.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"I'm thinking of checking out the new movie."

"I'm thinking of filming my vacation."

"I'm thinking of following a healthy diet."

 

 

2.   Rumor has it that + (subject + verb)

'Rumor has it' is an expression used when suggesting you might have heard something or read about something that is taking place now or in the future. A rumor is not a fact.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"Rumor has it that that player will get traded."

"Rumor has it that she cheated on him."

"Rumor has it that they are going to get married."

 

3. I'm here to + (verb)

 

You are informing someone that you are at a particular place to accomplish something.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"I'm here to apply for the job."

"I'm here to take a test."

"I'm here to receive my gift."

 

4. I have something + (verb)

 

When using the expression 'I have something' you are communicating that you possess something or need to do something that is unspecified or undetermined.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"I have something to complete."

"I have something to share with you."

"I have something important to tell you."

 

 

5. Thank you for

 

Saying 'thank you' is telling someone you appreciate what they have done. This can either be something they did for you or for someone else.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"Thank you for inviting me."

"Thank you for helping me move."

"Thank you for informing me about the job opening."

 

 

6. Let's say that + (subject + verb)

 

'Let's' is a contraction for 'let us.' You are suggesting to someone that you should both agree on what you will communicate to someone else.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"Let's say that you love to fish."

"Let's say we found it."

"Let's say that we enjoy being with them."

 

 

7. That's why + (subject + verb)

 

'That's' is short for 'that is.' Here you are telling someone 'because of this' or 'therefore.'

 

Here are some examples:

 

"That's why people admire you."

"That's why she appears so happy."

"That's why babies crawl before they can walk."

 

 

8. The point is that + (subject + verb)

 

By stating 'the point is' you are stating in your opinion the meaning about what is actually happening.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"The point is that if you study you will do well in school."

"The point is that she does not understand."

"The point is that we need this done today."

 

9. It occurred to me that (subject + verb)

 

The word 'occurred' informs someone that something has come to mind or has been found. You are letting someone know that you suddenly have thought or remembered about something.

 

Here are some examples:

 

"It occurred to me that I forgot your birthday."

"It occurred to me that we both belong to the same gym."

"It occurred to me that we enjoy a lot of the same things."

 

10. I've heard that + (subject + verb)

 

You are letting someone know that you are aware of something or that you have been informed of something that is taking place. This could be something that has already happened or something happening in the near future. 'I've' is a contraction of the words 'I have.'

 

Here are some examples:

 

"I've heard that you got a new job."

"I've heard that you want to leave your job."

"I've heard that you got a new car."

 

 

Practice

Let's practice with the following phrases, Start and end of Conversation phrases.

 

1. I'm thinking of

"I'm thinking of handing out flyers describing our business."

"I'm thinking of increasing my work load."

"I am thinking of introducing myself to him."

"I am thinking of launching a new website."

"I am thinking of moving to a new city."

"I am thinking of offering her the position."

"I am thinking of opening up a store."

 

2. Rumor has it that

"Rumor has it that you like to paint."

"Rumor has it that show is going to end."

"Rumor has it that he is going to get a raise."

"Rumor has it that your sister got in trouble."

"Rumor has it that she goes to our gym."

"Rumor has it that he will not return."

"Rumor has it that it happened while texting."

 

3. I'm here to

"I'm here to support all your decisions."

"I'm here to watch a movie."

"I'm here to work on your computer."

"I'm here to welcome you to the neighborhood."

"I'm here to raise awareness for cancer."

"I'm here to start the job."

"I'm here to receive the award."

 

4. I have something

"I have something to encourage you."

"I have something to explain to you."

"I have something special planned for your birthday."

"I have something else to consider."

"I have something to apologize about."

"I have something to attend tonight."

"I have something to ask you."

"I have something fun for us to do."

 

5. Thank you for

"Thank you for mailing that package for me."

"Thank you for working so hard."

"Thank you for stopping by to visit."

"Thank you for replying to my email."

"Thank you for providing me with the answers."

"Thank you for heating up dinner."

"Thank you for hurrying to get here."

 

6. Let's say that

"Let's say that we had a good time."

"Let's say that it's hard to decide."

"Let's say that we have to go."

"Let's say that we can host."

"Let's say that I have to work."

"Let's say that the movie was really good."

 

7. That's why

"That's why Pam cries at sad movies."

"That's why you fail to understand."

"That is why you help out people in need."

"That is why you try and include everyone."

"That is why you lock your doors when you leave home."

"That is why she smiles when you walk by."

"That is why you use it for emergencies."

 

8. The point is that

"The point is that the world would be a better place."

"The point is that we should help."

"The point is that snakes can be dangerous."

"The point is that leaving a baby alone is not a good idea."

"The point is that if we do not leave now we will be late."

"The point is that she needs to be more responsible."

"The point is that we need to work together."

 

9. It occurred to me that

"It occurred to me the price for homes are more expensive here."

"It occurred to me that eating healthy makes me feel better."

"It has occurred to me before."

 

10. I've heard that

"I've heard that you like to jog."

"I've heard that you fix computers."

"I've heard that you've never been to Canada."

"I've heard that you like to shop."

"I've heard that you and your boss don't get along."

"I've heard that there is no school next week."

"I've heard that your wife is a yoga instructor."