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Lesson 2 focuses on basic greetings and introductions in English, teaching common phrases for different times of day and relationships. It covers how to introduce oneself and others, as well as the difference between formal and informal greetings. The lesson includes exercises to practice these skills.

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Lesson 2

Lesson 2 focuses on basic greetings and introductions in English, teaching common phrases for different times of day and relationships. It covers how to introduce oneself and others, as well as the difference between formal and informal greetings. The lesson includes exercises to practice these skills.

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Lesson 2: Basic Greetings & Introductions

Lesson Objectives:

 Learn common greetings used in English.

 Introduce yourself and ask for someone’s name.

 Respond to introductions politely.

 Understand formal and informal greetings.

1. Common Greetings

In English, people greet each other differently depending on the time of day and the
relationship they have.

A. Basic Greetings (Any Time of the Day)

Greeting Meaning Example

Hello A general greeting Hello, how are you?

Hi Informal version of “Hello” Hi, nice to see you!

Hey Very informal greeting Hey, what's up?

Good morning Used in the morning (before 12 PM) Good morning, John!

Good afternoon Used in the afternoon (12 PM - 6 PM) Good afternoon, teacher!

Good evening Used in the evening (after 6 PM) Good evening, Mr. Smith!

📢 Note: “Good night” is not a greeting. It is used when leaving or before going to sleep.

✅ Example: Good night, see you tomorrow!

B. Asking & Responding to "How Are You?"

Question Possible Answers

How are you? I’m fine, thank you.

How are you doing? I’m doing well.


Question Possible Answers

How’s it going? (Informal) It’s going great! / Not bad.

What’s up? (Very informal) Not much. / Just working.

✅ Example Conversations:

1️⃣ Formal

 A: Good morning! How are you?

 B: Good morning! I’m fine, thank you. And you?

 A: I’m good, too.

2️⃣ Informal

 A: Hey! What’s up?

 B: Not much. Just relaxing. How about you?

 A: Same here.

2. Introducing Yourself & Others

When meeting someone for the first time, you introduce yourself by saying your name and
sometimes other details.

A. Introducing Yourself

Phrase Example

My name is… My name is Mohamed.

I’m… I’m Sarah.

I am from… I am from Kenya.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you!

It’s a pleasure to meet you. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. David.

✅ Example Conversation:

 A: Hello! My name is Zamzam. What’s your name?

 B: Hi Zamzam! I’m Mohamed.


 A: Nice to meet you, Mohamed.

 B: Nice to meet you too.

B. Introducing Someone Else

If you want to introduce a friend or colleague, you can use these phrases:

Phrase Example

This is… This is my friend, Cadar.

Meet… Meet my brother, Abdirahman.

Let me introduce you to… Let me introduce you to my teacher, Mr. Mohamed.

✅ Example Conversation:

 A: Hooyo, this is my friend, Cadar.

 B: Hi Cadar, nice to meet you.

 C: Nice to meet you too, Anab.

📢 Tip: In formal situations, shake hands while introducing yourself.

3. Formal vs. Informal Greetings

Situation Formal Greeting Informal Greeting

Meeting a teacher Good morning, sir/madam. Hey, what’s up teacher?

Talking to a friend Hello, how are you? Hi! How’s it going?

Business meeting Good afternoon, Mr. Ali. Hey Ali, nice to see you!

✅ Example:

 Formal: Good afternoon, Mr. Mohamed. How are you?

 Informal: Hey Mohamed! What’s up?

Exercises

✅ Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks


Complete the sentences with the correct greeting or introduction.

1. ___Hi/Hello___, my name is Kevin.

2. _Hi/Hello/Hey/Good morning_, how are you doing today?

3. _Hi/Hey/Hello_, I’m from Kenya.

4. _Hi Hooyo__, meet my friend, Cadar.

5. _Bye/Goodbye/Good night_, see you tomorrow!

✅ Exercise 2: Match the Greetings

Match the greeting with the correct response.

Greeting Response

1. Hi, how are you? A. I’m good, thanks.

2. Good morning! B. Good morning!

3. What’s up? C. Nothing much.

4. Nice to meet you! D. Nice to meet you too!

5. Goodbye! E. See you later!

✅ Exercise 3: Rearrange the Dialogue

Put the conversation in the correct order.

a) Nice to meet you too, Lucy. (3)


b) Hi! My name is Lucy. What’s your name? (1)
c) I’m James. Nice to meet you! (2)

Correct Order: ___B___ → ___C___ → ___A___

✅ Exercise 4: Write a Conversation

Write a short dialogue between two people meeting for the first time. Use:

 A greeting
 An introduction

 A response

Zamzam: Hi Cadar, how are you doing?


Cadar : Hi Zamzam , I’m fine , thank you!
Zamzam : Nice to meet you!
Cadar: Nice to meet you too!

✅ Exercise 5: Choose Formal or Informal

Decide if the greeting is formal (F) or informal (I).

1. _F__ "Hello, Mr. Yussuf. How are you?"

2. _I__ "Hey dude! What’s up?"

3. _F__ "Good evening, madam."

4. _I__ "Hi Sarah! How’s it going?"

5. _F__ "Let me introduce you to Dr. Smith."

Summary of Lesson 2

✅ Use different greetings depending on the time of day.


✅ Say "How are you?" and respond politely.
✅ Introduce yourself using "My name is...".
✅ Introduce others using "This is..." or "Meet...".
✅ Use formal greetings in professional settings and informal greetings with friends.

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