Every great conversation has to end. This story will teach you how to master saying goodbye in English. You'll learn essential phrases for polite farewells and how to smoothly end a conversation.
Text 8 - Saying Goodbye
Sarah and Tom spent the whole afternoon together. It is a beautiful evening, and the sun is beginning to set. They are both happy because they had a good time. Now it is time to say goodbye. Tom says, "It was great to meet you, Sarah. I had a really nice time." Sarah says, "Thank you, Tom. I had a nice time too. I am happy that we met." They give each other a friendly hug. Tom says, "See you on Friday!" Sarah replies, "Yes, see you then!" They walk in different directions, both with a big smile on their faces. They are looking forward to their picnic on Friday.
Exercises
Vocabulary & Comprehension
True or False?
The story takes place in the morning.
The sun is beginning to set.
They give each other a hug.
They are looking forward to a meeting.
Fill in the blanks with a word from the story:
The sun is beginning to _____.
They had a really _____ time.
They give each other a friendly _____.
Fix the mistake:
They is happy because they have a good time.
Tom say, "It was great to meet you."
They walks in different directions.
Personalization & Speaking
Answer the questions:
How do you say goodbye to your friends in your language?
What do you say when you have a good time with someone?
Answer Key
True or False? A-False / B-True / C-True / D-False
Fill in the blanks with a word from the story: A-set / B-nice / C-hug
Fix the mistake: A-They are happy because they had a good time. / B-Tom says, "It was great to meet you." / C-They walk in different directions.