LEARNING ENGLISH - Lesson 2 - SAYING 'HELLO'

Let me teach you all about the ways to say 'hello'.

Are you ready to learn with me?

OK, let's go!

Hello.

This is a very simple word.

It is used all the time.

It is a type of greeting.

When you meet someone for the first time.

You will often say 'hello' to them.

It is a friendly way to greet someone.

When you meet a friend in the street, you might say 'hello' to them.

It is a great way to begin a conversation when greeting someone for the first time

or when greeting someone you already know.

Here are some simple ways to say hello.

Hello.

Hello there.

Hello, how are you today?

Hello. How are things going?

Hello, nice to meet you!

You might greet more than one person.

A group of people can be greeted together.

Hello, everyone.

We can also use 'hi'

or 'hey there' as a greeting.

Hi there.

Hi, everybody.

Hey there!

Hey, guys.

The word 'hi' is used in both British and American English.

The word 'hey' is more often used in American English.

To say hello is described as a greeting.

You greet a person,

you greet someone. You greet many people together.

There are many ways to say 'hello'.

Hello, buddy.

Hello, friend.

Hello, long time no see.

Hello there.

Hi there.

Hey. Hey there!

You might express shock

or surprise when greeting someone.

Oh my god.

Is it really you?

Wow. Long time no see!

Hi there.

It's great to see you.

If you are greeting someone in a formal situation.

Always remember to be polite and say...

Hello, nice to meet you.

Or good morning.

Good afternoon. Good evening.

Of course.

A simple hello will always be suitable

and very welcome.

Casual and informal

greetings include what's up?

Hey, there!

Hey, man. Yo.

We usually greet people we know well,

or people we are friends with in a relaxed way.

So the next time you meet someone, you know what to say!

Don't be shy.

Give it a try. In the next lesson

we will be looking at saying 'Goodbye'.

Good bye for now.