Introductions
Introductions
Say "Hello" to Mr Bean (requires
Macromedia Shockwave Player.)
Click on Mr Bean
Naturally Speaking
Follow the dialogue.
Mr Bean meets Mrs Breuer, one of his students, and her husband in the
street.
| Mr Bean: |
Good morning, Mrs Breuer. |
| Mrs Breuer: |
Good morning, Mr Bean. How are you? |
| Mr Bean: |
I'm fine thanks, and you? |
| Mrs Breuer: |
Not too bad. Mr Bean, this is my husband Michael, Michael |
| Mr Breuer: |
Pleased to meet you. |
| Mr Bean: |
Pleased to meet you too. Are you from Germany, Mr Breuer? |
| Mr Breuer: |
Yes, East Germany, from Dresden. And you, are you from |
| Mr Bean: |
No, I'm from Derby, but I live in London now. |
| Mrs Breuer: | Well, goodbye Mr Bean, it was nice to see you. |
| Mr Bean: | Yes, goodbye. |
What to say
Everyday Greetings
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"Good afternoon" |
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"Good evening" |
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"Goodbye" |
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"Good night" |
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When leaving, you say "Goodbye".
"Bye" is more informal.
When leaving at night, you say "Goodnight".
When going to bed you say "Goodnight."
source :learn-english-online.org