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“Greetings and Farewells” constitute an integral part of English Teaching, especially in the realms of Oral Communication and Study Skills. As foundational aspects of daily interaction, they are among the first elements introduced to language learners. Mastering these basic communicative functions not only builds learners’ confidence but also aids in fostering genuine conversations in real-world contexts. The use of greetings and farewells enhances the authenticity of dialogues, role-plays, and interactive activities in the classroom. In the context of study skills, these expressions serve as the starting point to understand the cultural nuances, politeness strategies, and context-dependent variations of the English language. Moreover, they pave the way for deeper engagement, promoting active listening, turn-taking, and reciprocity, which are crucial skills for academic success and effective interpersonal communication.

Greetings and Farewells

Greetings and Farewells-2

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Today our topic of discussion is-Greetings and Farewells-2.

Greetings and Farewells-2

In this lesson you will learn some more expressions of greetings and farewells.

Objectives:

After completion of this lesson you will be able to: exchange greetings and farewells in formal situations express informal greetings and farewells exchange greetings and farewells at night

Situation : Fahim and Ahsan.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:

hello, fine, thank you, how are you, good bye. Fahim is waiting at the bus stop. Ahsan walks up to him and talks. Both of them are waiting to catch the bus to go to work.

Dialogue:

Ahsan: Hello. How are you?

Fahim: Fine, thank you. How are you?

Ahsan: I have to hurry (bus sound- effect). Oh. I have to hurry here is my bus. I should be going now. Good bye.

Fahim : Goodbye.

 

 

Review Question : Answer these questions.

1. Where is Fahim?

2. Who is greeting the other person first?

3. What are they waiting for?

Review Question  Complete the dialogue between Fahim and Ahsan below.

Dialogue:

Ahsan:  Hello….

Fahim……How are you?

Ahsan: ………(bus sound effect). Oh. here is my bus. I should be……..

Fahim…….

Review Question : Answer the following questions.

1.How does Ahsan greet Fahim?

2.How do they bid farewell to each other?

Situation : The college campus.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:

Hi, thanks ok, see you later, so long The college campus- Shiblee is waiting in front of the Arts building for Arif. Shaila is passing by. Shiblee talks to her.

Dialogue:

Shiblee: Hi Shaila! How are you?

Shaila:  Fine, thank you. How are you?

Shiblee : I am fine, thank you. Where are you going?

Shaila: I am going to the library. I have to work on the assignment.

Shiblee : Ok. I’ll see you later.

Shaila: Well, Could you see me this afternoon. I want to discuss

Shiblee: with you one lecture that I missed last Tuesday. Ok. I’ll see you in the library at 4.00 pm. Is that all right?

Shaila: Yes. Thanks.

Shiblee: Well then all right?

Shaila : So long.

Review Question :

answer the following questions.

1. Where is Shiblee waiting?

2.For who is he waiting?

3. Who does he meet there?

Review Question :

Now complete the dialogue between Shaila and Shiblee.

Shiblee: Hi Shaila! How are you?

Shaila…….and you?

Shiblee:….Where are ?

Shaila…..To the . I have to work on the

Shiblee:…..Ok. I’ll see you later.

Shaila: Well, Could you see me this afternoon. I want to discuss with you one lecture that I missed last Tuesday.

Shiblee : Ok. I’ll see you in the library at 4.00 pm. Is that all right?

 

 

Review Question :

Answer the following questions.

1. How does Shiblee address Shaila?

2. Where is she going?

3.  When will they meet again?

4.Why does Shaila want to meet him?

5.  Where will they meet?

6.How do they bid farewell to each other?

Situation :

BOU Teachers Club.

It’s a get-together party at the BOU Teachers club. The time is around 7-15 in the evening. Ms Ainy is a teacher from the department of English. She is waiting for Ms. Ahmed of the same department near the entrance. Mr. Sadrul Pasha, from the department of Agriculture enters the room with a guest, Ms Dickins, a professor in Agriculture from the University of Warwick, UK. They walk up to Ms. Ainy.

Dialogue:

Mr. Pasha : Good evening Ms. Ainy. How are you?

Ms. Ainy:Good evening Mr. Pasha. I’m fine, thank you. How are

Mr. Pasha :Fine, thanks, Well I’d like you to meet Ms Dickins. Ms. Dickins this is Ms. Ainy.

Ms. Ainy  :Hello Ms. Dickins. How do you do?

 Ms.Dickins :How do you do, Ms. Ainy?

Mr. Pasha : Ms. Dickins is a professor in Agriculture, from the University of Warwick

Ms. Ainy  :. University of Warwick! I have been there seminar.

Ms.Dickins: O that’s interesting. So you teach English at University?

Ms. Ainy : That’s right. So, how long will you be English at your University staying in Bangladesh?

Ms. Dickins: Well, I’ll be here for Two weeks. This is the 5th days

Ms. Ainy: Two weeks over here. Well, lets go over there. I would like to introduce you to some of our colleagues. How about that Mr. Pasha?

Mr. Pasha : That’s a good idea. Let’s go then.

 

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Review Question :

Answer the following questions.

1. What time is it?

2. What is the occasion?

3. Where is the party taking place?

4. Who is Ms. Ainy?

5. Who is she waiting for?

6. What is the name of the teacher from the dept. of Agriculture?

7. Who is Ms. Dickins?

Review Question :

Complete the dialogue orally between the

teacher: Good evening Ms. Ainy……

Mr. Pasha. I’m……. How are you? Fine, thanks, Well I’d like you to meet………

Ms. Ainy : this is Hello Ms. Dickins. How do you do?

Ms.Dickins: ………Ms. Ainy.

Mr. Pasha:Ms. Dickins is a Ms. Ainy University of Warwick!

Ms.Dickins: O that’s interesting. So you teach English at your University?

Ms. Ainy: That’s right. So, how long will you be ? Well, I’ll be here………for This is the 5th day

Ms. Dickins: here……. Well, lets go over there. I would like to introduce you to Ms. Ainy

Mr. Pasha:How about that Mr. Pasha? That’s a good idea. Let’s go then.

BUB BAE 2207 English - Oral Communication and Study Skills, Greetings and Farewells

Greetings and Farewells – 1

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Today our topic of discussion is-Greetings and Farewells – 1

Greetings and Farewells – 1

In the following lesson you will see how people exchange greetings and farewells. Note the different situations and ways to greet and bid farewell.

Objectives:

After completing this lesson you will be able to:  exchange greetings and farewells between friends recall the use of language for greetings and farewells exchange greetings and farewells with acquaintances exchange greetings between family members.

Situation :

Conversation between Rana and Rupam.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:

waiting, coach station, a short distance away, walks up Rana is waiting for the coach to Chittagong at the Green way coach station. Suddenly Rana sees that Rupam, his friend is also waiting a short distance away from him. Rana walks up to him and talks.

Dialogue:

Rana:Hello Rupam? How are you.

Rupam:  Hello! I’m fine, thanks. How are you?

Rana :Fine. Thanks.

Rupam:  Where are you going?

Rana :Actually I’m not going anywhere. My parents will be going to Sylhet tomorrow. I’ve come to collect the tickets.

Rupam: O, I see.

Rana: :Where are you going?

Rupam:I’m going to Chittagong. You remember Javed, my cousin? He’s getting married day after tomorrow. That’s on Friday. I’m going to his wedding.

Rana: That’s great. Convey my greetings to him.

Rupam:Bye.

Rana: Surely I’ll do that. O, here’s my coach.

Rupam : Well, I’ll call you

Rana: after I return. Ok! Have a nice trip.

Rupam: Goodbye. Rupam

Rana: Bye.

Review Question 3.1.2:

Now fill in the blanks to complete the conversation below.

 

 

Dialogue:

Rana: Hello Rupam? How are you. Hello! I’m fine, thanks…….

Rupam:  Fine. Where are you going? Actually I’m not going anywhere. My parents will be

Rana : O, I see. I’m going to Chittagong. You remember Javed, my cousin? He’s getting married day after tomorrow. That’s……

Rupam  : :on Friday That’s great. Convey my to him…….

Rana : :tomorrow. I’ve come to collect the tickets……. Surely I’ll do that. O, here’s my coach. Well, I’ll call you after I return…..

Rupam : Ok! Have a nice Good bye……

Review Question :

Answer the following questions.

1. Where is Rana?

2. What is he waiting for?

3. Who does Rana meet there?

4. What does Rana do when he sees him?

5. How does Rana address him?

6. Where is Rupam going?

7.Why is Rana going to Chittagong?

8.When is Javed going to get married?

9. How does Rupam wish Rana?

10. How does Rana bid farewell to Rupam?

 

 

Situation :

Mamun meets Tareq.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:

campus, in front of, hurry, has to attend. Dhaka University campus. Mamun meets Tareq in front of the library. Mamun is in a little hurry since he has to attend a class at 9-30. Already its 9-25 a.m.

Dialogue:

Mamun: Good morning Tareq.

Tareq: Morning Mamun. How are you?

Mamun: Fine, Thanks, how are you?

Tareq:  O, not so well. I have a little fever.

Mamun: O, I am sorry. Why did you come then? You should have stayed home. Yes, that would have been better definitely.

Tareq: But I have a test at 10.00.

Mamun: O, I see. Best of luck, Well, I’m afraid I need to hurry.

Tareq: Where are you going? I’ve a class at 9:30. Well see you later. Bye.

Mamun : See you.

Tareq: Bye.

Review Question :

Now, answer aloud.

1. Who does Mamun meet?

2. Where do they meet?

3.. Why is Mamum in a hurry?

4.What time is it now?

Review Question :

Complete the conversation below between Mamun and Tareq.

Mamun : Fine…….., how are you?

Tareq: O, not ……I have a little fever.

Mamun :O, I am sorry. Why did you come then? You should have…..

Tareq: Yes, that would have been better definitely. But I have a test at 10.00.

Mamun: O, I see……

Tareq:  Where are you going?

Mamun: Well, I’m afraid I……

Tareq:   I’ve a class at ….. Well

Mamun:. Bye…..

Review Question :

Answer aloud

1.How does Mamun greet Tareq?

2.. Why is not Tareq feeling good?

3.What does Mamun suggest Tareq?

4.Why have Tareq come to the campus?

5.  Why does Mamun have to hurry?

6.How did he bid farewell to Tareq?

7. What did Tareq say in reply?

Situation: 

Conversation between Tareq and Mamun.

List of Vocabulary and Language Points:

What’s for breakfast, drop, bringing in, campus, kitchen

 

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Dialogue:

Salma: Good morning mom and papa. Mr. and Mrs. KhanMorning dear.

Mr. Khan: Are you ready?

Salma: O yes. What’s for breakfast mom?

Mrs. Khan: The usual. Eggs, toast, vegetable. And of course specially for you a glass of Milk.

Salma: O, mom!

Mrs. Khan: (Looking at Mr. Khan) What would you take, tea or coffee?

Mr. Khan: Coffee/tea.

Mrs. Khan: Alright. Now you two, help yourselves. Salma would you please get butter and milk from the refrigerator.

Salma: Sure mom. And Pa, we need to hurry. I’ve a class at 8:30.

Mr. Khan : When will you be back?

Salma: My class finishes at 1.30. So I’ll be back home around 2.00.

Mr. Khan and Salma: Same to you.

Mr. Khan and Salma: Okay. Have a nice day both of you