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English for beginners: Greetings and Introductions

English for beginners: Greetings and Introductions
English for beginners: Greetings and Introductions

 


                        Introduction:
Welcome to our English learning lesson on greetings and self-introductions! Mastering these fundamental aspects of English etiquette is crucial for effective communication in various situations. Whether you're meeting someone for the first time or engaging in casual conversation, knowing how to greet and introduce yourself properly sets the tone for positive interactions. Join us as we explore essential phrases and expressions to confidently greet others and introduce yourself in English.

Lesson Content:
In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in English.

Explanation:
In English, it's important to greet people politely depending on the time of day and the level of formality. "Hello" and "Hi" are commonly used greetings in most situations. "Good morning," "Good afternoon," and "Good evening" are used to greet someone depending on the time of day. "Hey there," "Hey," and "Howdy" are more casual greetings often used among friends or acquaintances. "What's up" is a very informal way to greet someone, similar to "How's it going." When introducing yourself, you can say "My name is ___" followed by your name. You can also express pleasure in meeting someone by saying "Nice to meet you" or "Pleased to meet you." Other phrases like "It's a pleasure to meet you," "Allow me to introduce myself," or "Let me introduce myself" are more formal ways of introducing yourself in certain situations. Finally, you can ask someone how they are doing by saying "How are you?" or "How do you do?".
                    

Introduction: Welcome to our English learning lesson on greetings and self-introductions! Mastering these fundamental aspects of English etiquette is crucial for effective communication in various situations.

Whether you're meeting someone for the first time or engaging in casual conversation, knowing how to greet and introduce yourself properly sets the tone for positive interactions.

Join us as we explore essential phrases and expressions to confidently greet others and introduce yourself in English.

Lesson Content: In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in English.

Explanation: In English, it's important to greet people politely depending on the time of day and the level of formality.

"Hello" and "Hi" are commonly used greetings in most situations.

"Good morning," "Good afternoon," and "Good evening" are used to greet someone depending on the time of day.

"Hey there," "Hey," and "Howdy" are more casual greetings often used among friends or acquaintances.

"What's up" is a very informal way to greet someone, similar to "How's it going." When introducing yourself, you can say "My name is ___" followed by your name.

You can also express pleasure in meeting someone by saying "Nice to meet you" or "Pleased to meet you." Other phrases like "It's a pleasure to meet you," "Allow me to introduce myself," or "Let me introduce myself" are more formal ways of introducing yourself in certain situations.

Finally, you can ask someone how they are doing by saying "How are you?" or "How do you do?".


Vocabularies



 
 


Hello

Hello

informal way of greetings

 




Hi

Hi

it's an informal greeting used to say hello.

 




Good morning

Good morning

it is a friendly greeting used to wish someone well at the start of the day.

 




Good afternoon

Good afternoon

it's a polite greeting used to wish someone well during the afternoon hours.

 




Good evening

Good evening

it's a friendly way of saying hello as the day turns to night.

 




Hey there

Hey there

informal way of greetings

 




Hey

Hey

it's an informal greeting used to say hello.

 




Howdy

Howdy

it's an informal and friendly greeting, commonly used in American English, especially in rural or southern regions, as a casual way of saying "hello" or "hi."

 




What's up

What's up

it's an informal greeting commonly used to ask how someone is or what they are doing.

 




How's it going

How's it going

it's an informal greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being or current situation.

 




My name is John

My name is John

use it to introduce yourself.

 




Nice to meet you

Nice to meet you

it's a friendly way to express pleasure in meeting someone for the first time.

 




It's a pleasure to meet you

It's a pleasure to meet you

it's a polite and friendly way to express pleasure in meeting someone for the first time.

 




I'm Pleased to meet you

I'm Pleased to meet you

it's a polite and formal way of expressing pleasure in meeting someone for the first time.

 




Allow me to introduce myself

Allow me to introduce myself

it's a formal and polite way of initiating self-introduction in a conversation or social setting.

 




Let me introduce myself

Let me introduce myself

it's a polite way to initiate self-introduction in a conversation or social setting.

 




This is John

This is John

it's a statement used when introducing oneself over the phone or in a conversation to confirm identity.

 




Hi there

Hi there

Very informal way of greetings

 




Hello

Hello

informal way of greetings

 




how do you do

how do you do

It's a polite way to greet someone, in a formal setting.

 




Goodnight

Goodnight

it is a friendly way to say bye before bed.

 


Conclusion

Congratulations! You've now gained valuable insights into greeting people and introducing yourself effectively in English.

Practice these phrases regularly to enhance your language skills and boost your confidence in social interactions.

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