Section 2: Basic Conversations and Personal Information
Greetings and Polite Expressions
Hello.
Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
Good night.
How are you?
I'm fine, thank you.
What's your name?
My name is [Name].
Nice to meet you.
Pleased to meet you.
Goodbye.
See you later.
Take care.
Have a nice day.
Asking and Giving Personal Details
Where are you from?
I'm from [Country/City].
What is your nationality?
I’m [Nationality].
Where do you live?
I live in [City].
How old are you?
I’m [Number] years old.
What do you do?
I'm a student / teacher / engineer / artist / etc.
Are you married?
Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.
Getting to Know Someone
Do you speak [Language]?
Yes, a little.
I'm learning [Language].
What languages do you speak?
I speak [Language 1] and a little [Language 2].
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have a brother / sister.
What are your hobbies?
I like reading / music / sports / traveling / cooking.
How long have you lived here?
I just moved here.
I’ve lived here for two years.
Dialogs
Dialog 1: First Meeting
A: Hello, my name is Anna.
B: Hi Anna, I'm Carlos. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
B: I'm from Spain. And you?
A: I'm from Canada.
Dialog 2: Sharing Personal Info
A: What do you do?
B: I'm a teacher. How about you?
A: I'm a student. I study biology.
B: That sounds interesting!
Dialog 3: Talking About Languages
A: Do you speak English?
B: Yes, a little. I'm still learning.
A: You're doing great!
B: Thank you! Do you speak any other languages?
A: I speak French and a bit of German.
Dialog 4: Getting to Know Each Other
A: How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?
B: Not at all—I’m 29.
A: Oh, I’m 31. Do you live nearby?
B: Yes, just a few blocks from here.
Dialog 5: Family and Hobbies
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
B: Yes, I have two sisters.
A: What do you like to do in your free time?
B: I love hiking and playing the guitar. You?
A: I enjoy painting and watching movies.