When you’re learning English as a foreign language, practise these greetings and questions to sound like a British native in no time. Remember to tailor your greetings – whether formal or informal – depending on who you’re talking to.
Formal Greetings
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Nice to meet you
Goodnight
Goodbye
Informal Greetings
Hello
Hi
Bye
Bye for now
See you soon
Questions
Who: Who is that man over there? [Asking about people.]
When: When are you going on holiday? [Asking about times and dates.]
Where: Where is the nearest bank? [Asking about places.]
What: What’s that box for? [Asking about things / activities.]
Why: Why is she crying? [Asking for reasons.]
How much: How much is that book? [Asking about quantities.]
What time: What time does the film start? [Asking about times.]
What . . . like: What’s David's wife like? [Asking about characteristics.]
