A120 min
Greetings for every moment of the day
Say hello, goodbye and “how are you?” like a local.
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In this lesson you will
- Greet people at different times of the day
- Ask “how are you?” and answer naturally
- Say goodbye in casual and polite situations
- Recognise the two-kiss greeting and when to use it
11 words · 6 exercises · listening task · writing challenge · 5-question quiz
Culture · Spain & Colombia
Two kisses or a handshake?
In Spain, friends and new acquaintances in social settings usually greet with dos besos — a light cheek touch on each side, starting with the right. In Colombia, one kiss on the right cheek is common between women and between men and women. In professional settings in both countries, a handshake is always a safe choice.