Conversation Skills
Master the fundamentals of English conversation
Module 3: Conversation Skills
Skill 1 – Greetings and Introductions
This module focuses on basic conversation skills for greeting others and introducing yourself or someone else. Greetings and introductions are the first steps in building communication, making a positive impression, and starting a conversation.
| Greeting | When to Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Hi | Anytime | Hello, how are you? |
| Good morning | Before 12 p.m. | Good morning, Mr. John. |
| Good afternoon | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Good afternoon, everyone. |
| Good evening | After 6 p.m. | Good evening, sir. |
| How are you? | To ask about someone’s condition | How are you today? |
| Nice to meet you | When meeting for the first time | Nice to meet you, Anna. |
| English Expression | Example |
|---|---|
| My name is… | My name is Paul. |
| I am… | I am Jenifer. |
| I’m from… | I’m from Timor-Leste. |
| I’m a… (job/student) | I’m a student. |
| I study… | I study Information Systems. |
Skill 2 – Common Phrases for Everyday Conversations
In this skill, you will learn some common phrases that are useful in everyday conversations. These phrases will help you to navigate through simple interactions and express yourself in various situations.
| Phrase | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you / Thanks | To show appreciation | Thank you for your help. |
| You're welcome | In response to 'thank you' | You're welcome, happy to help! |
| Please | To make a polite request | Could you please pass the salt? |
| Excuse me | To get someone's attention or apologize | Excuse me, do you have the time? |
| I'm sorry | To apologize | I'm sorry for the mistake. |
| Goodbye / Bye | When leaving | Goodbye, see you later! |
Practices
Practice 1 – Fill in the blanks
Choose the correct greeting or introduction phrase.
- “Good __________, class.” (said at 9 a.m.)
- “Hi, my __________ is Alex.”
- “Nice to __________ you.”
- “This __________ my colleague, David.”
- “I’m __________ Indonesia.”
Practice 2 – Match the phrases with their situations
- A. Hello
- B. Good evening
- C. I’d like you to meet…
- D. How are you?
- E. I’m a student
- You meet your teacher at 7:00 p.m. → ___
- You introduce your friend to someone → ___
- You greet someone in the morning casually → ___
- You tell someone about your occupation → ___
- You want to know how someone is feeling → ___
Practice 3 – Speaking Practice
Role-play with a partner:
One person plays the role of meeting someone new.
Greet each other and introduce yourself.
Introduce a third person (real or imaginary).
Example:
A: Good morning, my name is Paul.
B: Hello, I’m Maria. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. This is my friend, James.
4. Answer Key & Explanation
Practice 1- morning – "Good morning" is used before 12 p.m.
- name – “My name is Alex” is a standard introduction.
- meet – “Nice to meet you” is polite when meeting someone for the first time.
- is – “This is…” is used when introducing someone.
- from – “I’m from Indonesia” shows your origin.
- B. Good evening – Used after 6 p.m.
- C. I’d like you to meet… – Formal way to introduce someone.
- A. Hello – General, casual greeting anytime.
- E. I’m a student – To explain your occupation or role.
- D. How are you? – Used to ask about someone’s condition.