Hello, English Learners. For Informal Greetings and Farewells, when you know someone very well and feel comfortable around them, you can use informal language. In English, we normally use informal language with family and friends. How would you start and end an informal conversation? What would you say?
Imagine meeting a close friend at the supermarket. What would you say?
Imagine meeting your cousin at the park. What would you say?
Imagine meeting your brother at the library of your school. What would you say?
Imagine waking up one early morning and greeting your mother who is preparing food in the kitchen. What would you say?
In American English, there is formal and informal language. We usually use informal language with family and friends, and use formal language with acquaintances, colleagues, educators, and employers.
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