Greetings and Introductions in English
In this lesson, you will learn the most common English greetings and how to introduce yourself confidently in any situation.
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Lesson Explanation
Greetings are the first words we use when we meet someone. In English, there are many ways to say hello — some are formal and some are informal. Knowing which one to use is an important part of speaking naturally.
Formal greetings are used in professional situations like work, school, or meeting someone for the first time. Informal greetings are used with friends and family.
Pro Tip: Always match your greeting to the situation. Use “Good morning” at work or with teachers, and “Hey!” only with close friends.
Key Vocabulary
| Expression | Meaning | Example | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | مرحباً | Hello, my name is Sara. | Formal / Informal |
| Hi | مرحباً (غير رسمي) | Hi! How are you? | Informal |
| Good morning | صباح الخير | Good morning, doctor. | Formal |
| Good afternoon | مساء الخير (ظهراً) | Good afternoon, everyone. | Formal |
| Good evening | مساء الخير (ليلاً) | Good evening, sir. | Formal |
| Nice to meet you | سعيد بلقائك | Nice to meet you, Ahmed. | First meeting |
Example Dialogue
Sara
Good morning! My name is Sara. Nice to meet you.
Ahmed
Good morning, Sara! I’m Ahmed. Nice to meet you too.
Sara
How are you today?
Ahmed
I’m fine, thank you! And you?
Sara
I’m great, thanks!
Practice Exercise
1. Which greeting is formal?
2. Complete: “Nice to ______ you.”
3. You meet your teacher at 9am. What do you say?
✅ 1. B — Good morning. | ✅ 2. C — meet | ✅ 3. B — Good morning!
Listen and Repeat
Listen to the pronunciation of the key expressions in this lesson:
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