Introducing Yourself to a New Neighbor
A new resident introduces themselves to an established neighbor, sharing their name, that they've just moved in, and perhaps a friendly comment.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
neighborhood
A neighborhood is the area around your home where you live, including nearby houses and people. Use it when talking about your local community.
welcome
Welcome means to greet someone nicely when they arrive somewhere new. It's a friendly way to make others feel comfortable in a new place.
unpacked
Unpacked means to take things out of boxes after moving. It's common in conversations about moving to a new home.
hesitate
Hesitate means to feel unsure or wait before doing something. In offers of help, 'don't hesitate to ask' encourages someone to ask freely.
figure out
Figure out means to solve a problem or understand something. It's a casual phrase used when learning about new places or things.
grocery store
A grocery store is a shop where you buy food and household items. It's essential vocabulary for daily life and asking for directions.
settled
Settled means to be comfortable and organized in a new place after moving. Use it to talk about getting used to a new home.
anytime
Anytime means at any time, showing you're always available. It's a polite way to offer ongoing help.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hi there! I'm Emma, I just moved in next door.
This is a simple self-introduction for meeting someone new. 'Hi there' is a casual greeting, and 'moved in' means starting to live in a new place. Use it to introduce yourself in friendly situations like meeting neighbors.
Welcome to the neighborhood. I'm Andrew.
This sentence welcomes someone and introduces yourself. 'Welcome to the neighborhood' is a common polite expression in English-speaking cultures to make newcomers feel at home. It's useful for responding to introductions.
Nice to meet you, Andrew!
This is a standard polite response when meeting someone for the first time. It shows respect and friendliness. Use it right after someone tells you their name to build a good first impression.
It's been a bit of a whirlwind getting everything unpacked.
This describes a busy or chaotic experience. 'A bit of a whirlwind' is an idiom meaning very hectic. It's useful for sharing about recent challenges, like moving, in casual conversations. Grammar: Present perfect 'has been' for recent past actions.
If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask.
This offers help politely. 'Don't hesitate to ask' means feel free to request assistance. It's a common phrase in neighborly interactions to show kindness. Use it when wanting to be supportive without pressure.
That's very kind of you, thank you!
This thanks someone for their kindness. 'Kind of you' appreciates their nice action. It's a polite way to respond to offers of help. Useful in social situations to express gratitude.
I'm still trying to figure out where the closest grocery store is.
This expresses needing information about a location. 'Figure out' is informal for 'find out.' The question structure 'where...is' asks for directions. Practice it when seeking help in new areas.
That would be fantastic! Maybe once I'm a bit more settled.
This shows enthusiasm and suggests a future time. 'Fantastic' means great or wonderful. 'Once I'm settled' uses 'once' for 'after' or 'when.' It's useful for accepting help politely while delaying it.