Speak 14
Phrase of the Day: NO PROBLEM
Your goal: Use no problem to respond to thanks, small apologies, and simple requests.
REVIEW
NO PROBLEM can mean that’s okay or I can do that.
“Thanks for helping.” — “No problem.”
“Can you wait?” — “No problem.”
This phrase is common in casual conversation.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each line aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use no problem in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“Thanks for your help.”
No problem.
I’m glad I could help.
No problem at all.
We finished quickly.
No problem, happy to help.
Let me know if you need anything else.
“Sorry I’m a few minutes late.”
No problem.
I just got here.
No problem at all.
We haven’t started.
No problem, you’re fine.
There’s still time.
“Can you wait a moment?”
No problem.
Take your time.
No problem at all.
I’m not in a hurry.
No problem, I can wait.
I’ll be right here.
“Could you send that again?”
No problem.
I’ll send it now.
No problem at all.
Let me check your address.
No problem, I can do that.
Please let me know when it arrives.
“Thanks for saving me a seat.”
No problem.
I’m glad you could come.
No problem at all.
We can sit together.
No problem, happy to help.
The meeting will start soon.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
help • wait • send • time • started • seat
“Thanks for explaining.”
“No problem. I’m glad I could _____.”“I need another minute.”
“No problem. I can _____.”“I didn’t receive the file.”
“No problem. I’ll _____ it again.”“Sorry I’m moving slowly.”
“No problem. Take your _____.”“Sorry I’m late.”
“No problem. We haven’t _____.”“Thanks for waiting for me.”
“No problem. I saved you a _____.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“Thanks for helping.”
“No problem. _____”
I’m glad it helped.
We make a good team.
Let me know if you need more help.
“Can you wait?”
“No problem. _____”
I’ll be here.
Take your time.
I’m not in a hurry.
“Could you send it again?”
“No problem. _____”
I’ll send it now.
Please check your messages.
Let me confirm your email address.
