“It's been a real pleasure working with you. Let's keep in touch.”
B1 · Intermediate9 minPhrases
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The last week at a job is full of small goodbyes. A farewell lunch, a card that goes around the office, a coworker who stops by your desk, a final email to the whole team. You'll say goodbye, and people will say it to you. Both sides use warm, slightly formal phrases, because leaving is a little emotional even when everyone is happy for you.
The same few lines do most of the work. On your side: thanks, one specific memory, and a clear way to stay in contact. On their side: congratulations and good luck. You don't need a speech. A short, sincere goodbye is remembered longer than a long one.
Phrases
the standard warm goodbye to a coworker
names something specific you'll miss
suggests staying in contact
friendly: please stay in contact with us
a meal to say goodbye to someone leaving
a card everyone signs for the person leaving
what coworkers say when you leave for a new job
wishes someone success in something new
you're welcome back in the future
a sincere thank-you to a mentor
the last message you send to the team
tells someone the team will feel their absence
Say it out loud
Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.
Practice · 3 min
Say the line that fits. Situation on the left, one natural line on the right.
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Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.