The same fifteen words as the cards above, written out in full — easy to scan, search or print.

Good morningA1phrase

The most common greeting in English before midday, used by both British and American speakers; friends often drop the first word and just say ‘Morning’.

Morning! Did you sleep well?

You alright?A2phrase

The British way to say hello to a friend; it sounds like a question about your health, but it just means hello.

Alright, Tom? — Yeah, not bad. You?

How’s it going?A2phrase

The American way to say hello to a friend; it does the same job as the British ‘You alright?’ greeting.

How’s it going? — Not bad, thanks.

And in case I don’t see ya: good afternoon, good evening, and good night!B1phrase

Truman’s own catchphrase goodbye: three goodbyes in one, said because he might not see his neighbours again that day.

Truman says, ‘And in case I don’t see ya: good afternoon, good evening, and good night!’ every morning.

See you laterA1phrase

A quick, casual goodbye used in Britain (and by Americans too), even when you will not see the person again later that day.

Right, I’m off. See you later!

Take careA1phrase

A warm, friendly goodbye, used in both Britain and America; it sounds warmer than ‘See you later’.

Take care, and I’ll see you tomorrow.

Nice to meet youA1phrase

What you say the first time you meet someone.

Nice to meet you — I’ve heard so much about you.

Nice to see youA1phrase

What you say every time after the first meeting; mixing it up with ‘Nice to meet you’ is a common learner mistake.

Nice to see you again! How was the holiday?

funnyA1adjective

Making you laugh.

My new boss is really funny.

sunnyA1adjective

Full of sunshine, or, about a person, happy and cheerful.

She has a sunny personality.

incredibleA2adjective

So good that it is hard to believe.

The view from the top was incredible.

Good eveningA1phrase

The correct greeting after about five or six in the evening. ‘Good night’ is different: it means goodbye, not hello.

If you walk in at nine in the evening, say ‘Good evening’, not ‘Good night’.

In caseB1phrase

Because something might happen; used to explain why you do something now, before it happens.

I’ll say goodbye now, in case I don’t see you later.

Not badA2phrase

A short, natural reply to being asked how you are; the full textbook answer, ‘I’m fine, thank you, and you?’, is not what people really say.

Not bad, thanks — how about you?

GoodbyeA1phrase

A correct but very final-sounding way to say goodbye; people usually prefer ‘See you later’ or ‘Take care’ because ‘Goodbye’ can sound like the end of a film.

Goodbye, everyone, and thank you for a wonderful year.