A2-Level Vocabulary for Greetings and Introductions
- Hello
- Definition: A greeting used when meeting someone.
- Example: “Hello! How are you today?”
- Hi
- Definition: An informal greeting.
- Example: “Hi, John! Long time no see.”
- Good morning
- Definition: A greeting used in the morning.
- Example: “Good morning, Mrs. Smith!”
- Good afternoon
- Definition: A greeting used in the afternoon.
- Example: “Good afternoon, everyone.”
- Good evening
- Definition: A greeting used in the evening.
- Example: “Good evening, Mr. Brown.”
- Goodbye
- Definition: A phrase used when leaving or ending a conversation.
- Example: “Goodbye! See you tomorrow.”
- Bye
- Definition: An informal way to say goodbye.
- Example: “Bye, take care!”
- See you later
- Definition: A phrase used when you will see someone again soon.
- Example: “I have to go now, but see you later!”
- How are you?
- Definition: A question asking about someone’s well-being.
- Example: “Hi, Jane. How are you?”
- I am fine, thank you.
- Definition: A common response to “How are you?” indicating you are well.
- Example: “I am fine, thank you. And you?”
- What’s your name?
- Definition: A question asking for someone’s name.
- Example: “Hi! What’s your name?”
- My name is…
- Definition: A phrase used to introduce oneself.
- Example: “My name is Alex.”
- Nice to meet you
- Definition: A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.
- Example: “Hi, I’m Emma. Nice to meet you.”
- Where are you from?
- Definition: A question asking about someone’s place of origin.
- Example: “Hi, David. Where are you from?”
- I am from…
- Definition: A phrase used to indicate one’s place of origin.
- Example: “I am from Italy.”
- How old are you?
- Definition: A question asking about someone’s age.
- Example: “Hi, how old are you?”
- I am … years old
- Definition: A phrase used to tell someone your age.
- Example: “I am 25 years old.”
- What do you do?
- Definition: A question asking about someone’s occupation or activity.
- Example: “Hello, what do you do for a living?”
- I am a…
- Definition: A phrase used to describe one’s job or role.
- Example: “I am a teacher.”
- Nice to see you.
- Definition: A phrase used when seeing someone you know.
- Example: “Hi, Mike. Nice to see you again.”
- Pleased to meet you.
- Definition: A formal phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.
- Example: “Hello, I’m Sarah. Pleased to meet you.”
- How’s it going?
- Definition: An informal way to ask someone how they are.
- Example: “Hey, Tom! How’s it going?”
- I’m doing well.
- Definition: A response to indicate that you are fine.
- Example: “Hi, Lucy. How’s it going? I’m doing well, thanks.”
- This is…
- Definition: A phrase used to introduce another person.
- Example: “Hi, everyone. This is my friend, Anna.”
- Welcome
- Definition: A greeting used to make someone feel accepted.
- Example: “Welcome to our home!”