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Basic English Greetings for Beginners
Learn the most common English greetings and introductions with examples and pronunciation tips.
Basic English Greetings for Beginners
Learning how to greet people is one of the first steps in speaking English. In this lesson, you’ll discover the most common greetings and how to introduce yourself.
Common Greetings
Saying Hello
- Hello!
- Hi!
- Hey! (informal)
- Good morning! (before 12 p.m.)
- Good afternoon! (12 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Good evening! (after 6 p.m.)
A: Hello! B: Hi! How are you?
Saying Goodbye
- Goodbye!
- Bye!
- See you!
- See you later!
- Take care!
A: Goodbye! B: See you tomorrow!
Introducing Yourself
When you meet someone new, you can say:
- My name is [your name].
- I’m [your name].
- Nice to meet you!
- Pleased to meet you!
A: Hi! My name is Ana. B: Hello Ana, I’m Tom. Nice to meet you!
Asking and Answering “How are you?”
- How are you?
- How’s it going? (informal)
- How are you doing?
Possible answers:
- I’m fine, thank you.
- I’m good!
- Not bad.
- I’m okay.
A: How are you? B: I’m fine, thank you. And you?
Practice Exercise
Choose the correct greeting for the time of day:
- 8:00 a.m. → Good morning!
- 2:00 p.m. → Good afternoon!
- 8:00 p.m. → Good evening!
Make your own introduction:
- Write your name and say hello to a classmate.
Practice these greetings every day to feel more confident when speaking English!