As a beginner, one of the first things you will want to be able to do is say hello, and introduce yourself. In this scenario, Jane and Keiko meet on their first day of high school.
Jane: Hi, my name is Jane. What's your name?
Keiko: Hello, my name is Keiko. Nice to meet you.
Jane: Nice to meet you too.
That was a very basic interaction between two people meeting for the first time. Often, you will carry on the conversation with some simple questions and answers.
Jane: Where are you from, Keiko?
Keiko: I am from Japan.
Jane: Really? Your English is very good.
Keiko: Thanks.
When parting, there are a number of ways to say goodbye.
Jane: I have to go to class now. It was nice talking to you Keiko.
Keiko: It was nice talking to you too! Have a good day.
Jane: Bye, Keiko.
Keiko: Bye Jane, have a nice day.
When saying goodbye, it is common to say something nice prior to actually saying goodbye. For example, "have a good day" or "have a nice day" are very common phrases. Even more informally, the girls might say "see you around" or "catch you later," especially if they had already met.
In a more formal setting, one might say "it was a pleasure to meet you," but in this scenario high school kids will not normally use that kind of formal language.
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