Greetings and introductions — Foreign languages, 7–10 years
Learn the small phrases that begin a conversation and help people know who you are. Foreign languages, 7–10 years.
A first conversation
In a new language, a few phrases can open a whole conversation. You can greet someone, say your name, ask their name and say goodbye, even before you know many other words. These phrases work like a small bridge between two people.
Why start here?
When people meet, they need a safe, simple way to begin. Without these phrases, you may know many words but still not know how to enter a conversation. Greetings and introductions solve that first problem: showing respect and making contact.
A short introduction
Imagine meeting a new classmate. First say Hello, then say My name is Lina, and ask What is your name? If the classmate answers Tom, you can say Nice to meet you, Tom. Finally, say Goodbye when the conversation ends.
One greeting does not fit every moment
A common mistake is using the same greeting with everyone and at every time. That is understandable because your own language may use one easy word for many situations. In a new language, greetings can change with the time of day, the place and how formal the meeting is.
Where it helps
You use these phrases when joining a sports club, welcoming a visitor, meeting a friend’s family or travelling. A greeting can make a place feel less strange, and an introduction gives the other person a clear way to answer. The same skill helps in messages and video calls too.
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