Greetings

When starting a conversation, the first thing to do is to determine the tone. If you are speaking with a friend or colleague, you will likely have an informal conversation. Informal conversations are very common in English. If you are speaking with a teacher or stranger in a formal setting, you will likely need to use more formal language. Here are a few informal and formal greetings to practice:

Hello.

• This is the easiest, most common greeting that can be formal or informal.

Hi.

• This is also very common and is informal.

Hey.

• This is informal and more casual.

Good morning.

• Use this as a greeting before noon.

Good afternoon.

• Use this in the afternoon before 5 PM or before the sun sets.

Good evening.

• Use this in the evening, after 6 PM.