Lesson No 1B-Basic Greetings and Phrases
Basic Greetings and Phrases
Mastering basic greetings and phrases is essential for everyday interactions in English. Here is a list of common greetings, questions, and polite expressions to get you started.
Greetings
- Hello.
- Hi.
- Good morning.
- Good afternoon.
- Good evening.
- How are you?
- How do you do? (Formal)
- What’s up? (Informal)
- Nice to meet you.
- Pleased to meet you.
Common Questions and Responses
- How are you?
- I’m good, thank you. And you?
- I’m doing well, thanks.
- Not too bad, how about you?
- What’s your name?
- My name is [Your Name].
- I’m [Your Name].
- Where are you from?
- I’m from [Location].
- I come from [Location].
- What do you do?
- I’m a [Job Title].
- I work as a [Job Title].
Polite Expressions
- Please.
- Thank you. / Thanks.
- You’re welcome.
- Excuse me.
- I’m sorry. / Sorry.
- Could you repeat that, please?
- Pardon?
- May I…?
- Would you mind…?
Farewells
- Goodbye.
- Bye.
- See you later.
- Take care.
- Have a nice day.
- See you soon.
- Take it easy.
Introducing Yourself
- Hi, I’m [Your Name].
- Hello, my name is [Your Name].
- Hi there, I’m from [Country/City].
- Nice to meet you, I’m [Your Name].
Making Small Talk
- How’s your day going?
- It’s going well. How about yours?
- Pretty good. How about you?
- What do you think about [Topic]?
- I think it’s interesting.
- I’m not sure. What do you think?
- Have you been to [Place]?
- Yes, I have. It’s a great place.
- No, I haven’t, but I’d love to go.
Vocabulary Table
| English Word/Phrase | Pronunciation (Devanagari) | Meaning in English |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | हेलो | Greeting |
| Hi | हाई | Informal greeting |
| Good morning | गुड मॉर्निंग | Morning greeting |
| Good afternoon | गुड आफ्टरनून | Afternoon greeting |
| Good evening | गुड ईवनिंग | Evening greeting |
| How are you? | हाउ आर यू? | Asking about well-being |
| How do you do? | हाउ डू यू डू? | Formal way of greeting |
| What’s up? | व्हाट्स अप? | Informal, asking how someone is |
| Nice to meet you | नाइस टू मीट यू | Expression upon meeting someone |
| Pleased to meet you | प्लीज्ड टू मीट यू | Formal expression upon meeting someone |
| Please | प्लीज | Polite request |
| Thank you | थेंक यू | Expression of gratitude |
| Thanks | थैंक्स | Informal expression of gratitude |
| You’re welcome | यू आर वेलकम | Response to “thank you” |
| Excuse me | एक्सक्यूज़ मी | Polite way to get attention or apologize |
| I’m sorry | आई’म सॉरी | Apologizing |
| Sorry | सॉरी | Informal apologizing |
| Could you repeat that, please? | कुड यू रिपीट दैट, प्लीज? | Asking someone to say something again |
| Pardon? | पार्डन? | Asking someone to repeat themselves |
| May I…? | मे आई…? | Requesting permission |
| Would you mind…? | वुड यू माइंड…? | Polite request |
| Goodbye | गुडबाय | Parting phrase |
| Bye | बाय | Informal parting phrase |
| See you later | सी यू लेटर | Parting phrase |
| Take care | टेक केयर | Well-wishing upon parting |
| Have a nice day | हैव अ नाइस डे | Well-wishing for a good day |
| See you soon | सी यू सून | Expecting to meet again soon |
| Take it easy | टेक इट इज़ी | Informal well-wishing |
Remember, the key to mastering these greetings and phrases is practice and real-life usage. Don’t be afraid to start conversations and use what you’ve learned. Good luck!
