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Greetings & Introductions
Use these phrases when you meet someone for the first time.
Key Phrases
Voice
Greeting · 3 ways to say it
Hi!
casual💡 Use with people your age or friends.
Hello.
neutral💡 Good for strangers and new people.
Good morning.
polite💡 Also: 'Good afternoon.' or 'Good evening.'
Introducing yourself · 2 ways to say it
I'm [name].
casual💡 Short and natural — the most common way.
My name is [name].
neutral💡 A little more formal than 'I'm [name].'
Asking someone's name
What's your name?
casualIntroducing another person
This is [name].
neutral💡 Use this to introduce a friend or family member.
Asking someone's country
Where are you from?
neutralSaying your country
I'm from [country].
neutralResponding to an introduction · 2 ways to say it
Nice to meet you.
neutral💡 Say this right after you hear someone's name.
Nice to meet you too.
neutral💡 Say this when the other person says 'Nice to meet you' first.
Asking how someone is
How are you?
neutral💡 Common after 'Hello' or 'Hi' — expect a short answer.
Practice Dialogue
Student
Hi!
New Classmate
Hey! I'm Sara.
Student
I'm Tom. Nice to meet you.
New Classmate
Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
Student
I'm from Brazil. And you?
New Classmate
I'm from Canada.
Student
Oh, cool! This is my friend Ana.
New Classmate
Hi, Ana! Nice to meet you.
Student
Ana is from Brazil too.
New Classmate
Nice! How are you both?
Student
Good, thanks!