Welcome and Introductions
Greeting neighbors upon arrival at the gathering, introducing yourself to new neighbors, and perhaps introducing familiar neighbors to each other.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
glad
Means happy or pleased about something. Use it to show positive feelings, like 'I'm glad you came' when welcoming someone.
make it
Means to arrive or attend an event successfully. Common in casual talk, like 'I couldn't make it to the party' if you're late or absent.
grill
A device for cooking food over an open fire, like at a barbecue. In context, 'what's on the grill?' asks about the food being cooked.
introduce
To present someone to another person for the first time. Useful for social situations, like 'Let me introduce my friend.'
neighborhood
The area around your home where you live, including nearby houses and people. Say 'Welcome to the neighborhood' to greet new residents.
welcome
A friendly greeting to make someone feel at home. As a verb or noun, like 'You're welcome' in response to thanks, or 'Give a warm welcome.'
pleasure
A feeling of enjoyment. In introductions, 'It's a pleasure to meet you' is a polite way to respond to meeting someone new.
regular
Someone who attends events often. In social contexts, 'He's a regular' means he comes frequently to gatherings.
gatherings
Informal meetings or parties where people come together. Use for community events like barbecues or block parties.
help yourselves
An invitation to take food or items without asking. Common at parties, like 'Help yourselves to the snacks' to encourage guests.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
So glad you could make it.
This expresses happiness that someone attended. 'So glad' adds emphasis to 'glad,' and 'could make it' is a polite way to acknowledge their effort to come. Use it when greeting guests at events.
Thanks for having me.
A polite thank you for being invited. 'Having me' means inviting and hosting. Useful in response to welcomes at parties or dinners.
Smells delicious out here.
Comments on a good smell, often at outdoor events. 'Out here' specifies the location. It's a way to start small talk by noticing something positive like food.
What's on the grill?
Asks about the food being cooked. Informal question for barbecues. Helps continue conversation by showing interest in the event.
I wanted to introduce you. This is Emily...
Introduces one person to another. 'I wanted to' softens the action, making it polite. Essential for social introductions; use when bringing people together.
It's great to meet you! Welcome to the neighborhood.
A friendly greeting during introductions. 'It's great to meet you' shows enthusiasm, and 'welcome to the neighborhood' makes newcomers feel included. Perfect for community settings.
It's a pleasure to meet you too.
Polite response to an introduction. Mirrors the original greeting. Use it to reciprocate politeness in formal or semi-formal meetings.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Expresses gratitude for a friendly reception. 'Warm welcome' means enthusiastic and kind. Good for acknowledging hospitality from others.
You'll get to know everyone in no time.
Reassures someone they'll fit in quickly. 'In no time' means very soon. Encouraging phrase for new people in groups; uses future simple tense.
There's plenty of food, so help yourselves!
Invites guests to eat freely. 'Plenty of' means a lot, and 'help yourselves' is imperative for self-service. Common at parties to make people comfortable.
How are you liking the neighborhood so far?
Asks for someone's opinion on a place up to now. Present continuous 'are liking' for ongoing feelings, 'so far' means until this point. Great for small talk with new neighbors.