Nice to meet you.
B1A polite greeting upon first meeting someone.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
B1A more formal version of 'Nice to meet you'.
Long time no see!
B1An informal greeting expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a long time.
How's your day going?
B1A polite inquiry about someone's current day.
Have you had a good day?
B1A polite question about someone's day.
What are you up to today?
B1Asking about someone's plans for the day.
What's keeping you busy?
B1A polite way to ask what someone is doing.
I'm doing well, thank you.
B1A polite response to 'How are you?'
Not too bad, thanks.
B1A casual response to 'How are you?'
Everything's great!
B1An enthusiastic response to 'How are you?'
Pretty good!
B1A casual and positive response to 'How are you?'
So, what brings you here?
B1A question to find out the reason for someone's presence.
It's lovely to see you.
B1A warm and friendly greeting.
Fancy meeting you here!
B1Expressing surprise at unexpectedly meeting someone.
I haven't seen you in ages!
B1Expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a long time.
Beautiful day, isn't it?
B1A comment about the weather to start a conversation.
How was your weekend?
B1A common question about someone's weekend.
What are your plans for the week?
B1Asking about someone's plans for the coming week.
Did you have a nice trip?
B1A question about someone's recent journey.
Are you enjoying the event?
B1A question about someone's enjoyment at an event.
Tell me about yourself.
B1An invitation to someone to share information about themselves.
I hear you.
B2I understand your feelings or perspective.
That's interesting.
B2Expressing polite interest in what someone said.
Tell me more.
B2Encouraging someone to elaborate.