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Lesson 1: Saying hello and introducing yourself

Greet people, say your name and where you're from, and ask about others. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-16

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1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Hi, I'm Priya. The easiest way to say your name.
  • Nice to meet you. Say this when you meet someone for the first time.
  • Where are you from? A friendly question people often ask.
  • I'm from India, but I live in Sydney now. Where you're from and where you live.
  • How are you going? Aussie for 'How are you?'. Answer: 'Good, thanks. You?'
  • What do you do? This means 'What's your job?'
  • I work in aged care. Say your job: I work in… / I'm a…
  • See you later! A friendly goodbye, even if you won't see them later.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Priya" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Frequently asked questions

What are useful English phrases for saying hello and introducing yourself?

'Hi, I'm Priya.' (the easiest way to say your name). 'Nice to meet you.' (say this when you meet someone for the first time). 'Where are you from?' (a friendly question people often ask). 'I'm from India, but I live in Sydney now.' (where you're from and where you live).

How can I practise saying hello and introducing yourself in English?

Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.