Listening and Speaking A1: Introducing Friends

Introducing friends in English is an essential skill for building relationships and expanding your network. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to introduce people in casual and formal settings, explore key vocabulary, and practice dialogues to boost your confidence. Let’s connect! 😊

🔑 Vocabulary for Introducing Friends

Here’s a handy list of phrases and vocabulary for introducing friends in English.
Listen and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation! 🗣️

👋 Common Phrases for Introductions:

  • 👋 “This is my friend, [name].”
  • 😊 “Meet [name].”
  • 🤝 “I’d like you to meet [name].”
  • 👫 “Let me introduce you to [name].”
  • 😊 “Have you two met before?”
  • 👋 “Please allow me to introduce [name].”
  • 🤗 “Hi! This is my colleague, [name].”

💬 Describing Friends:

  • 👩‍🏫 “She’s a teacher.”
  • 💻 “He’s a software developer.”
  • 🌟 “She’s my best friend.”
  • 🏠 “He’s my neighbor.”
  • 🎓 “We went to school together.”
  • 🌍 “She’s from [country/city].”
  • 🎨 “He’s very creative.”
  • 📚 “She loves reading books.”

🎉 Describing the Occasion:

  • 🎂 “We’re here for a birthday party.”
  • 🎓 “We’re celebrating our graduation.”
  • 🎊 “It’s great to meet at this event!”
  • 🥳 “We’re attending a reunion.”
  • 🎶 “We’re enjoying the concert.”
  • 🍴 “We’re having dinner together.”
  • 🏞️ “It’s a lovely day for a picnic.”

📖 Additional Expressions:

  • 🗣️ “It’s a pleasure to meet you!”
  • 😄 “I’ve heard so much about you!”
  • 🤝 “I’m glad we finally meet.”
  • 🙌 “Welcome to our group!”
  • 😊 “Thanks for joining us!”

🎧 Real-Life Dialogues: Introducing Friends

Practice these dialogues to learn how to introduce friends naturally in various settings. Take turns playing both roles to build fluency! 🌟

🗣️ Dialogue 1: Casual Introduction

Emma: Hi, Sarah! This is my friend, John. 👋
Sarah: Nice to meet you, John! 😊
John: Nice to meet you too, Sarah. 😊
Emma: We went to school together. 🎓

🗣️ Dialogue 2: Formal Introduction

Mike: I’d like you to meet my colleague, Anna. 💼
Anna: It’s a pleasure to meet you. 😊
Susan: The pleasure is mine. 💼
Mike: Anna and I work together at the tech company downtown. 💻

🗣️ Dialogue 3: Introducing Friends at a Party

Sophia: Mia, this is Jack. We’re celebrating his birthday today! 🎂
Jack: Nice to meet you, Mia! Thanks for coming. 🎉
Mia: Happy birthday, Jack! It’s nice to meet you too. 😊

🗣️ Dialogue 4: Reconnecting Old Friends

Jake: Have you met Lisa before? 🤔
Mark: No, I don’t think so. 😊
Lisa: Hi, Mark. Jake’s told me a lot about you! 😊
Mark: Nice to meet you, Lisa. Glad to finally meet. 😊

🗣️ Dialogue 5: Introducing Friends from Work

Liam: Emily, meet Chris. He’s my coworker. 💼
Emily: Hi, Chris! Nice to meet you. 😊
Chris: Nice to meet you too, Emily. 😊
Liam: Chris and I work on the marketing team together. 💻

🗣️ Dialogue 6: Introducing Neighbors

Ava: This is my neighbor, Tom. 👋
Ella: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. 😊
Tom: Nice to meet you too, Ella. 😊
Ava: Tom moved in last month. We’ve been neighbors ever since. 🏠

🗣️ Dialogue 7: Introducing Friends with Similar Hobbies

Ryan: Lucy, this is Jake. He loves hiking too! 🥾
Lucy: Hi, Jake! Nice to meet another hiking enthusiast. 😊
Jake: Nice to meet you too, Lucy. Do you hike often? 😊
Lucy: Yes, every weekend! 🏞️

🗣️ Dialogue 8: Friends Meeting in a Group

Olivia: Everyone, this is Mia and Liam. 👋
Mia: Hi, everyone! Nice to meet you all. 😊
Liam: We’re excited to join the group. 🎉
Group: Welcome, Mia and Liam! 😊

🗣️ Dialogue 9: Introducing a Childhood Friend

Ella: This is Sarah. We’ve been friends since kindergarten! 🎓
Michael: Hi, Sarah! That’s a long time. 😊
Sarah: Nice to meet you, Michael. 😊
Ella: Sarah’s the one who helped me with art projects back then. 🎨

🗣️ Dialogue 10: Introducing New Friends

James: Mia, this is Olivia. We met last week at a book club. 📖
Mia: Hi, Olivia. Nice to meet you! 😊
Olivia: Nice to meet you too, Mia. What book are you reading now? 😊
Mia: I’m reading “The Great Gatsby.” What about you? 📚