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Neighborhood Relations

First Introduction to a New Neighbor

You notice a new family moving in next door or across the street and decide to go over and introduce yourself.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

1
Neighbor A (Female)
Hi there! I noticed you were moving in. Welcome to the neighborhood! I'm Ava, from next door.
2
New Neighbor (Male)
Oh, hi Ava! Thanks so much. It's nice to meet you. I'm Brian, and this is my wife, Sarah. We just moved in today.
3
Neighbor A (Female)
It's great to meet both of you! If you need anything at all while you're getting settled, don't hesitate to ask. Seriously, let me know.
4
New Neighbor (Male)
That's so kind of you, Ava. We really appreciate that. We're still trying to figure out where everything is.
5
Neighbor A (Female)
No problem at all. This neighborhood is pretty friendly, and there are some good local spots for food and coffee if you're looking. I can give you some recommendations later.
6
New Neighbor (Male)
That would be fantastic, thank you! We're planning on ordering pizza tonight because our kitchen is still packed away.
7
Neighbor A (Female)
Totally understandable! Well, I won't keep you. Just wanted to pop over and say hello. Again, welcome!
8
New Neighbor (Male)
Thanks so much for stopping by, Ava. It was really nice to meet you. We'll be sure to stop by and say hi properly once we're more settled.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

neighborhood

An area where you live with nearby houses and people; it's like '社区' in Chinese, useful for talking about local community.

welcome

To greet someone kindly when they arrive; say this to make new people feel at home, like '欢迎' in Chinese.

settled

Adjusted and comfortable in a new place after moving; use it when helping someone get used to their new home.

hesitate

To pause or feel unsure before doing something; in offers, 'don't hesitate' means 'just ask anytime' without worry.

appreciate

To feel grateful for kindness or help; say this to show thanks politely in everyday conversations.

recommendations

Suggestions for good places or things; useful when sharing tips about local spots like restaurants.

packed away

Items stored in boxes and not yet unpacked; common when talking about moving house and chaos.

pop over

To visit someone briefly and casually; informal way to say dropping by a neighbor's house.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Hi there! I noticed you were moving in. Welcome to the neighborhood!

This is a friendly greeting for a first meeting; 'Hi there' is casual hello, 'noticed you were moving in' shows observation, and 'welcome' makes them feel included. Use it to start neighbor chats; note the past continuous 'were moving' for ongoing action.

It's nice to meet you.

A standard polite response when introduced; simple and warm, use it anytime you meet someone new to build rapport.

If you need anything at all while you're getting settled, don't hesitate to ask.

An offer of help; 'don't hesitate' encourages asking without shyness, 'getting settled' refers to adjusting after moving. Useful for showing neighborly kindness; conditional 'if' for future possibilities.

That's so kind of you.

Expresses thanks for someone's niceness; 'that's so' adds emphasis. Use it to respond to offers or help politely in social situations.

We really appreciate that.

Shows strong gratitude; 'really' intensifies it. Great for acknowledging help, common in friendly interactions to keep relations positive.

I can give you some recommendations later.

Offers suggestions for the future; 'later' implies not now. Useful when sharing local info; modal 'can' shows ability and willingness.

I won't keep you.

Polite way to end a conversation; means 'I won't take more of your time.' Use it when the other person seems busy, like during moving.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Expresses thanks for a visit; 'stopping by' means casual drop-in. Ideal for responding to neighbors; 'so much' adds warmth.