Everyday words and introductions
Greetings, names, polite questions and vocabulary for everyday situations.
Start with clear words, simple sentences and useful everyday conversations.
Build a foundation for everyday communication. Read examples, write your own sentences and practise them aloud.
LevelIntroductory / beginner
Sample resourcesFree, self-guided
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Subject, verb and object; simple present sentences and common questions.
Understand short messages and write a simple introduction or polite enquiry.
Practise useful dialogues, take turns and ask someone to repeat or explain.
A short introduction can use three simple sentences. Read the example, then change the details to make it your own.
“Hello. My name is Alex. I am learning English.”
Alex: Hello. My name is Alex. What is your name?
Sam: My name is Sam. Nice to meet you.
Alex: Nice to meet you, too.
Practise: Read the conversation aloud, switch roles and write your own introduction. Capitalise the first word of a sentence and the pronoun “I”. End a statement with a full stop and a question with a question mark.
“My name is Alex.” is correct. “My name is…” is a useful way to introduce yourself.