How to Greet Someone in English — Dialogue Practice / 英語であいさつをしよう
Learn simple English phrases to greet someone. Practice with three real conversations — at a café, at the office, and at a community event — then try it yourself.
Study the materials below, then start.
1. Introduction / はじめに
Greetings are the foundation of every conversation. A warm, natural greeting immediately creates a positive impression and sets the tone for everything that follows.
挨拶はすべての会話の基礎です。温かく自然な挨拶は、すぐによい印象を与え、その後の会話の雰囲気を決めます。
When will you use this? / いつ使う場面があるの？
- Meeting someone for the first time: 初めて人に会うとき。
- At work or class: 職場やクラスで毎日挨拶をするとき。
- At events and parties: イベントやパーティーで人と交流するとき。
- Online meetings: ビデオ会議の最初の一言として。
2. Core Language Pattern / 基本の型
A natural greeting has three parts:
The Core Template / テンプレート
1. [Opening word] — Hi / Good morning / Hey
2. [Follow-up phrase] — Nice to meet you / Good to see you again
3. [Small talk starter] — How are you? / How's everything?
3. Natural Tips / 自然さのポイント
- Tip 1: Match the formality — "Hey!" for friends, "Good morning" for business.
- Tip 2: Don't just say "Fine" — ✅ "I'm doing well, thanks! Just finished a busy week."
- Tip 3: Follow up — ✅ "How about you? How has your week been?"