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    Learn English > English lessons and exercises > English test #130796: Saying Hello and Goodbye
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    Saying Hello and Goodbye - English lesson


    Saying Hello and Goodbye


    🎯 Lesson objectives:
    By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

     

    -Say hello depending on the time of day.

    -Use polite expressions to greet and say goodbye.

    -Choose formal or informal language depending on the situation.

    -Use short dialogues to greet, introduce yourself, and say goodbye.

     

     

    🟩 Part 1: Saying Hello (Greetings)
    🔹 Simple greetings:

    Hello Neutral, any time of the day
    Hi Informal, friendly
    Good morning Before 12 p.m.
    Good afternoon Between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
    Good evening After 6 p.m.

    🔹 More advanced greetings:
    .
    How are you? Neutral or formal greeting
    How's it going? Informal way to ask "How are you?"
    Nice to meet you When you meet someone for the first time
    Pleased to meet you More formal than "Nice to meet you"
    How have you been? When talking to someone you know
    Long time no see! When you haven't seen someone for a while

     

     

    🗣️ Pronunciation tips (approximate):

    Hello - heh-loh

    Hi - haɪ

    Good morning - gʊd MOR-ning

    How are you? - hau ar yu?

    Long time no see - long taim no see

     

     

     

    🟦 Part 2: Saying goodbye
    🔹 Simple goodbyes:

    Bye Informal
    Goodbye Neutral or a bit formal
    See you Informal goodbye
    See you soon When you'll see someone again
    See you tomorrow For a meeting the next day

     

     

    🔹 More advanced goodbye expressions:

    Have a nice day Polite, friendly
    Take care Friendly and warm
    It was nice seeing you again For someone you already know
    I hope to see you again soon Friendly, formal or informal
    Let's keep in touch If you want to stay in contact
    Safe travels When someone is going on a trip

     

     

    🟨 Part 3: Example dialogues
    🔸 Beginner dialogue:
    👤 A: Hi!
    👤 B: Hello!
    👤 A: How are you?
    👤 B: I'm good, thanks. And you?
    👤 A: I'm fine. See you later!
    👤 B: Bye!

     

    🔸 Intermediate dialogue:
    👤 A: Good morning!
    👤 B: Good morning! I don't think we've met. My name is Sarah.
    👤 A: Nice to meet you, Sarah. I'm Thomas.
    👤 B: Nice to meet you too.
    👤 A: I have to go now. I'll see you later!
    👤 B: Sure, have a great day!

     

    🔸 Formal/Professional dialogue:
    👤 A: Good afternoon, Mr. Evans.
    👤 B: Good afternoon. How are you today?
    👤 A: Very well, thank you. And you?
    👤 B: I'm doing fine, thank you.
    👤 A: It was a pleasure speaking with you.
    👤 B: Likewise. I hope we'll meet again soon.
    👤 A: Goodbye.
    👤 B: Take care.

     



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    1. — , Sarah! How are you today? — Hi Thomas! I’m great, thanks!

    2. — It was nice seeing you again. — Me too! !

    3. — ! I’m Emily. — Nice to meet you, Emily. I’m Paul.

    4. — It’s late. I should go. — Okay. and see you tomorrow!

    5. — ! I don’t think we’ve met before. — No, we haven’t. I’m Anna.

    6. — Good morning, Mr. Smith. — Good morning! ? — I’m fine, thank you.

    7. — I’m leaving now. — Alright! !

    8. — Hi, Mark! ? — Pretty good! And you?

    9. — Thanks again for your help today. — You're welcome. !

    10. — ! It’s been a while! — Yeah! So good to see you!










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