When we first meet someone whether it is a person we know or someone we are meeting for the first time, we will normally use a simple sentence as a way of greeting them. A greeting is a friendly way of opening a conversation, or as a way of letting the other person know that we have seen them.

There are many ways to say hello:

We sometime use a double greeting. For example:

If you are meeting someone for the first time you can say:

These sentences are often used after the other person has been introduced to you.

If you are meeting someone you have not seen or heard from for a long time, then you can show real surprise and shock:

If you are in a hurry, there may only be a short time in which to make your greeting:

This type of greeting is common these days because we are all in such a big hurry to get some place fast .

We sometime use the word ‘hello’ as a way of showing surprise or as a way of expressing a sudden interest in something.

Here in the UK, people will often greet each other by talking about the weather.

In many countries people will ask about the family.

In China, people will often greet each other by asking if they have eaten their lunch or dinner, or ask them where they are going.

The word ‘hello’ can also be used informally as a way of expressing sarcasm or annoyance.

Parting is such sweet sorrow. That I shall say goodnight, till it be morrow. That’s Shakespeare, that is saying goodbye. There are many ways to say goodbye:

You will often hear me say ‘tata’ at the end of my English lessons. This expression is mostly used in certain parts of the UK. It is a friendly, fun way to say goodbye.

Well I have come to the end of this lesson, so I must bid you a fond farewell until next time we meet here on the superduper Internet highway.
This is Misterduncan in England saying:
Thank you for watching me, teaching you and tata for now.