Basic 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!”