How to say goodbye in English? Tips to look native

Do you want to know the expressions that natives of the language use the most? And saying goodbye in English is much more than saying Good Bye . In this article we advise you to use some ways to say goodbye in English to sound like a native… or almost!

How to say goodbye in English?

First of all, let's think about the situations in which one needs to know how to say goodbye. You may be writing an email to a friend or perhaps sending a resume to a job opening. You are leaving a meeting at work or a bar on a Friday... For each moment you must know what words and register to use.

Ways to say goodbye in English in writing

If what you want is to say goodbye in English in writing (by email or letter), you can write:

• Regards – Memories
• Kind regards – Good memories
• Yours sincerely – Yours sincerely
• Yours faithfully
• Best whishes – With best wishes
• I look forward to hearing from you (expression that is used to conclude an email from which you expect a response, for example if you sign up for a selection process for a job)
• If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me (here you will be saying that they do not hesitate to contact you for any questions).

A little less formal is:

• Best (shortening best whishes )
• Cheers! - Greetings

Just as important as knowing how to express yourself correctly is knowing what not to say. Do not try, it is preferable that you say or write something neutral than that you translate literally from your language. For example, if you write A kiss to close an informal message or letter, it will look a little strange. Better use:

• Kisses – Kisses
• Take care – Take care
• See you/see ya – See you
• Bye for now – See you soon
• Keep in touch – We are in touch

Don't forget that there are forms that can be used for both formal and informal registration. The expressions are quite neutral:

• See you next week – See you next week
• See you on Monday – I see you on Monday

If you want to know more about how to write a formal email in English, visit the article Formal email in English: 5 essential tricks .

Formulas to say goodbye in English in a conversation

If your farewell is in person, then keep in mind that the most formal thing is:

• Good Bye (of course you can use these words that you know so well in a friendly but formal way)
• It has been a pleasure to see you – It has been a pleasure to see you.
• My pleasure (Answer this if someone fires you like in the top line)

A little more informal are:

• Have a nice day – have a nice day
• Have fun – Have fun (if the context makes it appropriate for you to say it)
• I'll catch you later – I'll see you later (you can use it if it's really going to be like that, of course)
• I'm leaving – Me voy (you are announcing your intention to leave)
• I'm out of here – Me voy (used when suddenly leaving a place. Be careful because it also expresses annoyance)

Remember that in this article we also discuss some useful expressions and their use depending on the context. See you later!

General Tips

– As a general rule, it can be very useful to “mirror” and respond to greetings in the same way. (-How do you do? -How do you do?)

– If you do not know the person you are going to deal with and it is a formal situation, it is best to address them by their last name: Hello , Ms. Dawson . Wait for him to give you permission to call him by his first name: Please, call me Sally.

– When you are introduced to someone, you can use Pleased to meet you , nice to meet you either Glad to meet you .

– If you already know each other previously, it is possible that they greet you with a How are you? An appropriate response is Fine, thanks or Very well, thanks .

Greetings and farewells for interviews

This is one of the occasions where nerves are most on edge, but if you have prepared what to say on each occasion you don't have to worry.

Useful expressions for greetings

Hello, I am here for an interview with Mr. Davis

Tips for choosing the right trip to learn English

Facing the real use of the foreign language is highly beneficial during your learning. There is no better way for class explanations and exercises to stick with you. Traveling to learn English should be another subject for you. An unforgettable subject!

In this section we present you travel ideas to learn English: where would you go right now? Get comfortable, open a map and… choose your destination!

Trips to learn English: Ideas to keep in mind

You do not have to take all the points as absolute truth, nor do you have to follow them to the letter. But this summary can help and inspire you.

• Choose an English-speaking destination. There is no doubt that a country in which its inhabitants have a native command of this language will help you a lot.
• Plan to take a course abroad . There are specialized destinations with a wide offer. For example, Malta is one of them (and stands out for being economical).
• Don't be afraid to make mistakes. The best way to learn is by making mistakes, and you better accept it. This way, you will get rid of shame, you don't need it to communicate!
• Meet people from the country you are going to visit through an application or website. It is a way to contact people who want to meet people from other countries.
• If you are worried about your lack of resources, just prepare well. Make a list of the English travel phrases and expressions you think you will need. Activate the vocabulary related to the topics that interest you: currency exchange, finding a museum, buying food...
• Once at your destination, take advantage and watch television in English , buy a newspaper, etc. That is, make the most of your time there and practice non-stop.
• Make friends. Whether you travel alone or with someone, don't close yourself off. Learning English with non-native people who also travel is also enriching. Be careful not to adopt bad habits.