Meeting someone new can feel tricky, but with simple English words, you can introduce yourself confidently. This beginner-friendly conversation shows a real-life example of how people introduce themselves when they meet for the first time. Practice these lines and sound natural in your daily life.
Emma – A 20-year-old college student, friendly and confident, meeting someone new.
David – A 21-year-old university student, curious and easygoing, enjoys meeting new people.
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1) Nice to meet you — a polite way to greet someone you meet for the first time.
Example 1: Hello, I’m Riya. Nice to meet you.
Example 2: Nice to meet you, I’ve heard a lot about you.
2) Glad to meet you — another friendly way to say you are happy to meet someone.
Example 1: I’m glad to meet you at last.
Example 2: Glad to meet you, welcome to our team.
3) Super busy — very crowded or full of activity.
Example 1: The market is super busy before festivals.
Example 2: I was super busy with work all day.
4) Famous for — well-known for something special.
Example 1: This town is famous for its handmade crafts.
Example 2: She is famous for her beautiful paintings.
5) That sounds cool — a casual way to say something feels exciting or nice.
Example 1: You are going on a road trip? That sounds cool!
Example 2: Learning guitar online? That sounds cool.
6) Almost the same age — used when two people have very close ages.
Example 1: My cousin and I are almost the same age.
Example 2: We became friends because we are almost the same age.
7) Studying right now — tells what someone is learning at this moment.
Example 1: I’m studying right now, can I call you later?
Example 2: She is studying right now for her final test.
8) Interesting — something that catches your attention.
Example 1: Your idea is really interesting.
Example 2: I read an interesting story today.
9) Making friends — building new relationships with people.
Example 1: He is shy but slowly making friends at school.
Example 2: Joining clubs helps in making friends easily.
10) Sharing ideas — talking about thoughts or opinions with others.
Example 1: We enjoyed sharing ideas during the group project.
Example 2: Sharing ideas helps us learn from each other.
| Base sentence | New way to say | Real-Life example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| What’s your name? | May I know your name? | May I know your name, please? |
| What should I call you? | What should I call you at work? | |
| Can you tell me your name? | Can you tell me your name again? | |
| What’s your full name? | What’s your full name for the form? | |
| How do I address you? | How do I address you in emails? | |
| What name do you use? | What name do you use online? | |
| May I ask your name? | May I ask your name before we start? | |
| Where are you from? | Which place are you from? | Which place are you from originally? |
| Where do you belong to? | Where do you belong to? | |
| What is your hometown? | What is your hometown? | |
| Which city are you from? | Which city are you from in India? | |
| Where did you grow up? | Where did you grow up as a child? | |
| Are you from this city? | Are you from this city or outside? | |
| Where is your home town? | Where is your home town located? | |
| What about you? | And you? | I’m free tomorrow. And you? |
| How about you? | I like tea. How about you? | |
| What do you think? | This plan seems good. What do you think? | |
| What’s your choice? | This is my choice. What’s your choice? | |
| What’s your opinion? | I shared my opinion. What’s your opinion? | |
| What’s your view? | This is my view. What’s your view? | |
| What’s your side? | I’ve shared my side. What’s your side? |