Greetings and Farewells

Greetings and Farewells

Hello!What are greetings?Greetings are words we use to say hello to other people.

How do you say hello in your country?

GreetingsIn Spanish, you might say HolaIn English we say Hello.

More GreetingsIn Spanish, you say Como estas?In English we say How are you?

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Along the DayIn the Morning:When you say Buenos Dias, we say Good morning.

Along the DayIn the Afternoon:When you say Buenas tardes, we say Good afternoon.

Along the DayAt night:When you say Buenas noches, we say Good night.

Good byes/FarewellsIn Spanish you say Adiosin English we say Good bye.

Good byes/FarewellsIn Spanish you say Hasta Luegoin English we say See you later.

Other expressions for Hello and How are you?HiHeyWhats up?Nice to meet you.Pleased to meet you.Nice to see you.

Other expressions for Good byeFarewellByeSee you laterSee you soonSee you tomorrow

IntroductionsHello, my name is _____. Nice to meet you, too.

STEP 1:

IntroductionsHow are you?

STEP 2:Im fine. Thank you. See it in Action!

For more fun and practice follow these links!http://www.genkienglish.net/greetings.htmhttp://www.eslcafe.com/grammar/conversational_language09.htmlhttp://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/english-greetings/

CitationsColman Communications (Producer). (1996). Tips for Polite Introductions. [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/ Sara Jordan Publishing (Producer). (2005). Bilingual Songs: English / Spanish (espaol): Volume 03: Pleased to Meet You! (Mucho gusto!). [Song]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/