EverydayBeginner
Meeting someone new in English (beginner)
Beginner English for meeting someone new. Key line: “Hi, I'm Lin. What's your name?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'm Lin. What's your name?
Them
I'm Ben. Nice to meet you.
Lin
Nice to meet you, Ben.
Them
People hear Dan a lot, actually.
Lin
Oh, sorry. Is it Ben or Dan?
Them
It's Ben—but Dan gets free coffee.
Lin
Then today, you're Ben.
Them
Ben, sadly. No free coffee today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Self-intro
✓ I'm Lin.Say your name
Use I'm + your name
Ask their name
✓ What's your name?Ask their name
Common for first meetings
Greeting
✓ Nice to meet you.First-meeting reply
Very common when meeting
Confirm
✓ Is it Ben or Dan?Check the name
Use it if you didn't hear clearly
Quick answers
Self-intro: what to say in English
Say “I'm Lin.” — say your name. Use I'm + your name.
Ask their name: what to say in English
Say “What's your name?” — ask their name. Common for first meetings.
Greeting: what to say in English
Say “Nice to meet you.” — first-meeting reply. Very common when meeting.
Confirm: what to say in English
Say “Is it Ben or Dan?” — check the name. Use it if you didn't hear clearly.