Beginner Level Conversations- Series 1- Lesson 1
Ready to start your journey in English speaking by learning essential English greetings and introductions? This lesson will equip you with the phrases you need to say hello, introduce yourself, and introduce others in a way that’s both friendly and confident.
Ready to start your journey in English speaking by learning essential English greetings and introductions? This lesson will equip you with the phrases you need to say hello, introduce yourself, and introduce others in a way that’s both friendly and confident.
Saying Hello and Introducing Yourself
Here is a list of useful phrases and examples to help you navigate casual and formal conversations with ease.
Saying hello
Here’s a typical conversation structure.
A: Say “Hi!”, “Hello!” and follow with a phrase like “How are you?” or “How are things?”
B: Answer with a phrase like “Fine”
Here’s an example:
- A: Hi Tom. How are you?
- B: Fine thanks. And you?
- A. Yeah, fine thanks.
“Fine”, “Fine thanks”, “OK”, “OK thanks” all mean the same.
“I’m very well, thanks” is more formal.
“Not bad thanks”, “Can’t complain” are less positive.
In formal situations, you can also say “Good morning”, “Good afternoon” and “Good evening”.
- Good morning = for the morning up to lunch.
- Good afternoon = for the afternoon until early evening (i.e. around 6pm).
- Good evening = for the rest of the evening.
- Good night = when you leave a person at the end of the evening, or when you go to bed.
Introducing yourself
- I’m … (your first name / first name + surname)
- My name is …(your first name / first name + surname)
- In formal situations, give your first name and surname. In informal situations give your first name.
The other person says:
- Pleased to meet you. or Nice to meet you. or Good to meet you.
Example conversations:
- A: Hi, I’m Jenny.
- B: Nice to meet you! I’m Steve.
- A: Good morning. I’m Rob Walker.
- B: Good to meet you. I’m Harry Louis.
- A: Good to meet you.
Introducing other people
- This is… (name of your friend).
Now give more information about the person.
- He’s a friend of mine.
- He’s a friend of my sister.
- He’s a colleague.
- He’s my cousin.
Example conversations:
- A: Lora, this is Jane. She’s a friend of mine.
- B: Hi Lora. Nice to meet you.
- Lora: Good to meet you Jane.
- Mina: This is Stephen. He’s my cousin.
- B: Hi Stephen. Pleased to meet you.
- Stephen: Pleased to meet you too.
Conclusion
By finishing this first English conversation lesson, you learn how to meet and greet others in English. Now you’re ready to start conversations with ease and confidence. Remember, practice makes perfect! So, go out there and start greeting people with a smile and a friendly “Hi” Happy socializing!
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