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Greetings and Introductions
Learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in common situations.
Watch: Basic Greetings
This video covers essential English greetings and introductions. Pay attention to the pronunciation.
Visual Cue: A Friendly Wave
A simple wave is a universal greeting.
Read: Common Phrases for Meeting People
Study these essential phrases. Try saying them out loud.
Read: Common Phrases for Meeting People
When meeting someone for the first time, you can use these expressions:
- Hello! - A standard, friendly greeting for any time of day.
- Hi! - A more informal and common version of "Hello".
- Good morning/afternoon/evening. - More formal greetings used at different times of the day.
- My name is... / I'm...
- What is your name?
- It's nice to meet you. / Pleased to meet you.
- How are you?
- Goodbye! / Bye!
Example Dialogue:
Alex: Good morning! My name is Alex. What's your name?
Maria: Hi, Alex! I'm Maria. It's nice to meet you.
Alex: Nice to meet you too, Maria. How are you?
Maria: I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Alex: I'm great, thanks!
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Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Check your understanding of greetings and introductions.
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What is a formal way to greet someone in the morning?
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How do you ask for someone's name?
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What is a common response to "Nice to meet you"?
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My name Alex.