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Vocabulary and useful phrases for a first meeting

Learning English: Vocabulary and useful phrases for a first meeting

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Vocabulary and Useful Phrases for a First Meeting

1. Greetings

Hi! / Hello!
(in the morning) Good morning!
Good afternoon!
Good evening!
Nice to meet you!
How are you?
I'm fine, thank you.
And you?
Examples:

Hi! I'm Lucy. Nice to meet you!

Hello! How are you today?

2. Introducing yourself

My name is...
What's your name?
I'm ... years old
Where are you from?
I'm from...
Where do you live?
I live in...
Examples:

My name is Daniel. I'm 16 years old.

I live in London but I'm from Manchester.

3. Talking About Your Hobbies and Interests

What do you like doing?
I like...
I love...
I don't like...
I play sports
I listen to music
I watch movies / TV shows
I read books

Examples:

I like dancing and singing.

I don't like football but I love swimming.

4. Talking About Your Family

Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Yes, I have...
No, I'm an only child
A brother / a sister
My family is...
Examples:

I have one brother and two sisters.

My family is small but very kind

INTERMEDIATE

1. Compliments and politeness
Learning to give compliments and respond politely is important.

Common Compliments:

You look nice today!
(You look great today!)

I like your outfit!
(I like your clothes!)

You have a great smile!
(You have a lovely smile!)

Polite Responses to Compliments:

Thank you!
(Thank you!)

That's very kind of you!
(That's very nice of you!)

I appreciate it!
(I appreciate it!)

2. Talking about the weather
Talking about the weather is very common, especially to break the ice when meeting someone for the first time.

Common Weather Questions:

How's the weather today?
(How's the weather today?)

It's sunny, isn't it?
(It's sunny, right?)

Is it cold outside?
(Is it cold outside?)

Possible Responses:

It's a bit chilly today.
(It's a bit cold today.)

It's really warm, isn't it?
(It's really warm, right?)

It's raining a lot today.
(It's raining a lot today.)

3. Starting a conversation
Here are some phrases to start a conversation or ask open questions to get to know the other person better.

To start a conversation:

What do you do for fun?
(What do you do for fun?)

Do you like sports?
(Do you like sports?)

What's your favorite place in the city?
(What's your favorite place in the city?)

To Make Observations or Ask Questions:

I like your shoes! Where did you get them?
(I like your shoes! Where did you buy them?)

Are you new here?
(Are you new here?)

4. Social Habits and Cultural Differences:
It's good to talk about customs and cultural differences, especially if both people are from different countries.

Questions About Customs:

What do people do for fun in your country?
(What do people do for fun in your country?)

Are there any interesting traditions in your culture?
(Are there any interesting traditions in your culture?)

Cultural Differences:

In my country, people often greet each other with a hug. How about in yours?
(In my country, people often greet each other with a hug. What about in yours?)

5. Feelings and Emotions

Learn to express your feelings and ask how the other person feels.

Expressing Your Feelings:

I'm feeling great today!
(I feel great today!)

I'm a bit tired, actually.
(I'm a little tired, actually.)

I'm so excited to be here!
(I'm so excited to be here!)

Asking How the Other Person Feels:

How are you feeling today?
(How do you feel today?)

Is everything okay?
(Is everything okay?)

6. Talking About Daily Activities
Talk about your daily activities or routine to learn more about the other person's interests.

Questions About Daily Life:

What do you usually do after school/work?
(What do you usually do after school/work?)

Do you have any plans for the weekend?
(Do you have any plans for the weekend?)

Typical Responses:

I usually go to the gym after school.
(I usually go to the gym after school.)

On weekends, I like to go hiking with my friends.
(On weekends, I like to go hiking with my friends.)

7. Politeness and Thanking
It's always important to know how to say thank you and be polite.

Thanking Someone:

Thank you for chatting with me!
(Thank you for talking with me!)

It was nice talking to you.
(It was nice talking to you.)

Polite Responses:

You're welcome!
(You're welcome!)

It was a pleasure!
(It was a pleasure!)

8. Saying goodbye
It's essential to know how to say goodbye in an appropriate way at the end of a first meeting.

How to Say Goodbye:

It was nice meeting you! Take care!
(It was nice meeting you! Take care!)

I hope we can talk again soon.
(I hope we can talk again soon.)

Possible Responses:

Goodbye, have a nice day!
(Goodbye, have a nice day!)

See you later!
(See you later!)

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1. Hi! What\'s your name?

2. How old are you?

3. Where are you from?

4. Where do you live?

5. What do you like doing?

6. Do you like music?

7. What kind of music do you like?

8. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

9. What class are you in?

10. Nice to meet you!

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