Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
When you learn another language, your teacher will tell you how to greet people using that language, which is very important! However, knowing one way to say “Hello” or “Goodbye” doesn’t always help you in Real Life!
Here in the United States, there are many ways to greet people. The words we use depend on who we are talking to.
Listen in to the conversations below to hear some common greetings!
Dialog
1. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Clip 1: Friends Say Hello
Listen
John: What’s up?
Nedra: Not much. What’s up with you?
John: Not much. You know, just chillin’ in the sun.
Clip 2: Friends Say Goodbye *Listen
Nedra: Well, I’m outta here.
John: Okay. See you later.
Nedra: See ya!
Clip 3: Co-workers Say HelloListen
Tanis: Morning! How are you?
Mike: Really good! And you?
Tanis: Great! It’s such a nice day!
Clip 4: Co-workers Say GoodbyeListen
Mike: I’m headed home.
Tanis: Okay! See you tomorrow. Good night!
Mike: Goodnight.
Clip 5: Employee Says Hello to His BossListen
Jeff: Good morning Mr. Johnson. Beautiful day isn’t it?
Mr. Johnson: Good Morning Jeff. It sure is.Clip 6: Employee Says Good-bye to His Boss *
Jeff: Mr. Johnson, I’m done for the day.
Mr. Johnson: Okay, have a good evening Jeff.Jeff: You too sir.
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Discussion
People speak to their friends differently than they speak to their boss or to their co-workers. This lesson gives you some great examples of how to use English authentically when you are saying hello or goodbye to someone!
I would love to know about any other greetings you commonly use and who you use them with! Come to the Life Goes On Message Board and tell me!
Have a wonderful week friends!
Tanis
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