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Lesson 1: Saying hello and introducing yourself

Greet people, say your name and where you're from, and ask about others. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

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1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Hi, I'm Priya. The easiest way to say your name.
  • Nice to meet you. Say this when you meet someone for the first time.
  • Where are you from? A friendly question people often ask.
  • I'm from India, but I live in Sydney now. Where you're from and where you live.
  • How are you going? Aussie for 'How are you?'. Answer: 'Good, thanks. You?'
  • What do you do? This means 'What's your job?'
  • I work in aged care. Say your job: I work in… / I'm a…
  • See you later! A friendly goodbye, even if you won't see them later.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Priya" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australians often use first names straight away, even with managers and doctors. Shaking hands is normal when you first meet someone at work.