Lesson One

How to greet to others?

Greeting How is it going? How is everything? How are things with you? How are you getting on? How are you doing?*Long time no see you!*Glad/ Happy/ Nice to meet you!*Fancy meeting you here!*Haven’t seen you for some time/ages.*I have often heard about you.*I have often wanted to meet you.

Response to the greeting Much better, thank you. Quite well, thank you. Pretty good, thank you. Just fine. Not bad. Not too well. I’m doing good. Could be better, but not bad.(还行吧。 )

Parting So long!/ Good bye! Have a good day! Look after yourself! Remember me to your family. Everything goes well. I’ll look forward to seeing you next time. Glad to have met you. Be in touch.

Assignment

Greeting and parting phrases will be often used in your daily life. Try to use them when you meet someone.

If you are learning New Horizon College English, please refer to the CD of the listening and practise your intonation and pronunciation.