How to say “see you later” like a native speaker
A casual goodbye, often when you expect to meet again. It does not always promise a specific meeting later that day.
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Hear “see you later” in real speech
Clip 1 · VOA Learning English
James Madison, Rescued rower, Imagery, Guilty pleasure · 20:24
About this video
Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter Jr. introduce a VOA Learning English programme with slower speech for learners. Its stories include James Madison, the rescue of a Pacific rower, and ways to connect vocabulary with personal experience.
In context
Good idea, Ashley.See you later.
Bye, Ana.
Clip 2 · Bill Gates
Bill Gates: Teachers need real feedback · 7:56
About this video
Bill Gates argues that teachers need useful feedback, just as athletes need coaching. He discusses classroom videos and student surveys as ways for teachers to identify areas to improve.
In context
Alrighty, everybody, have a great weekend.I'll see you later.
Bill Gates: One day, we'd like every classroom in America to look something like that.
Clip 3 · Easy British English
Conversations in English For Tourists | Easy English 233 · 9:05
About this video
An Easy English presenter in Münster, Germany, demonstrates English that tourists can use to ask for help. The conversations include finding places to eat and learning about a local market.
In context
Yeah, no problem. All right.See you later. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your help.
When to use “see you later”
- Leaving a shared office for lunch: “See you later. I'll be back at two.”
- Ending a call with a friend: “Okay, see you later!”
Common learner mistake
This goodbye does not need “will”: say “See you later” or “I'll see you later”, not “I see you later.”
Possible connected-speech patterns in “see you later”
A light Y sound connects “see” and “you”. “Later” stresses its first syllable; some American speakers tap its T.
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