GREETINGS - Back to Basics / English Lessons / Learn British English

The video tutorial covers different ways to greet people in both formal and informal settings. It starts with the universal greeting 'hello' and then explores other formal greetings like 'good morning', 'good afternoon', and 'good evening'. It also explains when to use 'good night'. For formal meetings, phrases like 'it's a pleasure to meet you' are suggested. The video then transitions to informal greetings such as 'hey', 'hi', and 'what's up', suitable for friends and casual encounters. It also touches on old-fashioned phrases like 'how do you do'.

Which greeting is appropriate for ending a conversation?

• Good afternoon

• Hello

• Good morning

• Good night

What is a suitable phrase to use when meeting someone for the first time in a formal setting?

• Long time no see

• How's it going?

• It's a pleasure to meet you

• Hey

Which of the following is considered an old-fashioned greeting?

• How's life?

• How do you do?

• You all right?

• What's happening?

In an informal setting, which phrase could you use to greet a friend?

• It's nice to see you again

• Good evening

• Hey

• How have you been?

What is a casual way to ask someone how they are doing?

• Good night

• How's it going?

• How are you?

• It's a pleasure to meet you