A1 · Beginner · Relations with other people
Greetings and goodbyes
5 short A1 English scripts to practise how to greetings and goodbyes. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase Nice to see you, …!
Is that really you, Ali?
Hello! Hi, Ali! Is that really you? Long time no see! You haven't changed at all.
How are you? Fine, thanks. And your mum? Oh, good. Tell her I said hi.
Nice to see you. Come on, I'm buying you a tea. I've got ten minutes before my bus.
American English
Hello! Hey, Ali! Is that really you? Long time no see! You look exactly the same.
How are you? Good, thanks. And your mom? Great. Tell her I said hi.
It's really nice to see you. Come on, I'm buying you a coffee. My bus doesn't come for ten minutes.
Good morning, it's eleven
Good morning, Mrs Patel! Lovely day, isn't it?
Hey, Tom! You all right? What's up? Me? Not bad, thanks. I'm just going to the shop for milk.
Good afternoon, everybody! Oh no, it's only eleven o'clock. Good morning, then! I'm very tired today, and my brain is still in bed.
American English
Good morning, Mrs. Patel! Beautiful day, isn't it?
Hey, Tom! How's it going? What's up? Me? Not bad, thanks. I'm just running to the store for milk.
Good afternoon, everybody! Oh no, it's only eleven. Good morning, then! I'm very tired today, and my brain is still in bed.
The wrong wave
At my new job, we shake hands. At my gran's house, we hug, and she never lets go. At the bus stop, I just wave.
Today I wave at a friend across the road. It isn't my friend! It's a stranger. He waves back and smiles.
Well, goodbye, nice man. See you later. Take care!
American English
At my new job, we shake hands. At my grandma's house, we hug, and she never lets go. At the bus stop, I just wave.
Today I wave at a friend across the street. It isn't my friend! It's a stranger. He waves back and smiles.
Well, goodbye, nice guy. See you later. Take care!
Dad, please stop waving
Have a good day, Emre! Good luck with your maths test. No, Dad, don't wave. Everybody is looking.
Later, I ring my brother in Leeds. He is eating, so I don't talk long. Bye for now, I say. Speak soon. Catch you later!
In the evening, Emre says, "Good night, Dad." It's only six o'clock. He is very tired after the test.
American English
Have a good day, Emre! Good luck on your math test. No, Dad, don't wave. Everybody is looking.
Later, I call my brother in Denver. He's eating, so I don't talk long. Bye for now, I say. Speak soon. Catch you later!
In the evening, Emre says, "Good night, Dad." It's only six o'clock. He's very tired after the test.
Good evening, Mr Demir
Good evening! Welcome to the Lakeview Hotel. Are you Mr Demir? Nice to meet you. I'm Chloe, on reception tonight.
Your room is on the third floor. The lift is on the left, next to the free biscuits. Take two. Take three!
Breakfast is at seven. Oh, you're tired? No problem. Sleep well, Mr Demir. See you tomorrow!
American English
Good evening! Welcome to the Lakeview Hotel. Are you Mr. Demir? Nice to meet you. I'm Chloe, at the front desk tonight.
Your room is on the fourth floor. The elevator is on the left, next to the free cookies. Take two. Take three!
Breakfast starts at seven. Oh, you're exhausted? No problem. Sleep well, Mr. Demir. See you tomorrow!
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hello phrase | what you say when you meet someone |
| hi phrase | a short, friendly way to say hello |
| How are you phrase | what you ask to find out how someone feels |
| Nice to see you phrase | what you say when you are happy to meet someone |
| Long time no see phrase | what you say when you have not met for ages |