How to say “you're welcome” like a native speaker
A polite response to someone who thanks you. In a longer sentence it can also mean someone is invited or permitted to do something.
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Hear “you're welcome” in real speech
Clip 1 · Twominute English
Asking Questions in English · 4:04
About this video
Speakers in this Twominute English lesson explain questions beginning with “do”, “does” and “did”. The video combines grammar discussion with everyday dialogues, including a customer asking to close an account.
In context
No, not at all. I’ll mail it to you first thing in the morning.Thank you. You’re welcome.
How can I help you?
Clip 2 · Easy British English
Conversations in English For Tourists | Easy English 233 · 9:00
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
Thank you very much for your recommendation.You're welcome. Have a nice rest of your day.
You too. Bye-bye.
Clip 3 · Speak English With Vanessa
Order COFFEE in English: Daily Life English · 5:16
About this video
Vanessa visits two coffee shops in the US and demonstrates how she orders. She then explains questions and answers a customer may need when buying coffee.
In context
You could just say yes, medium roast.And you're welcome to try out different types of roasts as well.
You never realize how loud cars are until you try to record a video right beside a road.
When to use “you're welcome”
- A colleague thanks you for sending a file: “You're welcome. I hope it helps.”
- Offering a visitor a seat: “You're welcome to sit here.”
Common learner mistake
Write “you're welcome”, meaning “you are welcome”; “your welcome” uses the possessive word instead.
Possible connected-speech patterns in “you're welcome”
“You're” often has a weak vowel before “welcome”. Stress the first syllable of “welcome”.
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