1.1 Greeting someone you never met

Mini-Lesson 1

Listen to this audio lesson (credit: talkenglish.com):

and do this quiz:

Mini-lesson 2:

Watch this video lesson:

and answer following quiz:

When can you use the following words and phrases? Choose between: formal situations, informal situations, any situation.

Listening Practice

Listen and fill in the gaps (audio source: englishclub.com))

Speaking Practice

Pair with your friend to practice the following dialogues (credit: englishclub.com). If time, practice the dialogues of the Listening Practice section as well.

Greetings in a Friend’s Home:

A: Hi Mike. I’ve heard so much about you. Jesse says you love to play guitar.

B: Yes. I bring it everywhere with me.

A: Well, we’re glad to finally meet you. Dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes.

B: Is there anything I can do to help?

A: No, everything is pretty much ready. We’re just waiting on the roast. I hope you like roast beef.

B: Yes, of course. Jesse tells me you’re a fabulous cook.

Greetings in business:

A: Hello. I’m Mia Conners.

B: Hi Mia. I’m David Sinclair, and this is my partner Gina Evans. (hold out hand to shake)

A: Nice to meet you Mr. Sinclair, Ms Evans. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.

B: It’s our pleasure. And please, call us David and Gina. Can I take your coat?

A: Thank you.

B: No problem. Please take a seat and we’ll be right with you.