Greetings in the Classroom 

It is polite to greet a new student that joins your class. Introductions immediately follow this type of greeting.

Tips

• Say hello and exchange names.
• Exchange nationalities.
• Engage in one line of small talk (weather, surroundings, news).

Useful Phrases

• I'm from...(city or country)*
• I hear it's beautiful/hot/expensive there.
• How do you like it here?
• How long have you been here?

*Learners often say "I come from..." instead of "I'm from...". Native speakers use "come from" for things or animals, not people: The toys come from China. Milk comes from cows.