Basics and Greetings

Basic greetings and introductions are essential for starting conversations in English. This lesson covers common phrases and vocabulary used in everyday interactions.

Common Greetings

Saying Hello

• Hello: A standard greeting for any time of day.
  • Example: "Hello, how are you?"
• Hi: An informal greeting.
  • Example: "Hi, nice to see you!"
• Hey: A casual greeting.
  • Example: "Hey, what's up?"

Saying Goodbye

• Goodbye: A formal way to bid farewell.
  • Example: "Goodbye, see you tomorrow."
• Bye: An informal way to say goodbye.
  • Example: "Bye, take care!"
• See you later: Used when you expect to meet again soon.
  • Example: "See you later!"

Asking How Someone Is

• How are you?: A common way to ask about someone's well-being.
  • Example: "How are you?"
  • Responses: "I'm fine, thanks," "I'm good," "Not bad."
• How's it going?: An informal way to ask about someone's well-being.
  • Example: "How's it going?"
  • Responses: "Great," "Pretty good," "So-so."

Introducing Yourself

• My name is...: Used to introduce your name.
  • Example: "My name is John."
• Nice to meet you: A polite phrase used after introductions.
  • Example: "Nice to meet you."

Polite Phrases

• Please: Used to make requests more polite.
  • Example: "Can you help me, please?"
• Thank you: Used to show gratitude.
  • Example: "Thank you for your help."
• You're welcome: A response to "thank you."
  • Example: "You're welcome."
• Excuse me: Used to get someone's attention or to apologize.
  • Example: "Excuse me, where is the restroom?"

Conclusion

Basic greetings and polite phrases are the foundation of everyday communication in English. Mastering these can help you start conversations and interact politely in various situations.