Mastering Informal British English Greetings & Introductions

Speak Naturally, Make Real Connections & Feel at Home Abroad

If you've ever hesitated before saying hello in English—you're not alone.

You might wonder;

“Is it okay to say ‘Hiya’ instead of ‘Hello’?

What does ‘Alright, mate?’ even mean?”

Whether you're planning a trip, settling into life in a native English-speaking (NES) country, or just trying to sound more fluent and natural, knowing how locals really greet each other is a game changer. This page will guide you through the real language used by British speakers in casual, friendly conversations.

And if you're looking to build fluency, confidence, and the ability to express yourself authentically—my online English classes are built exactly for learners like you.

Why Informal Greetings Matter (More Than You Think)

Most English learners start with:

“Hello. How are you?”

But British people rarely speak like that in casual settings.

Real conversations sound more like:

“Alright?”
“You good?”
“Heya! How’s things?”

These greetings are simple, friendly—and key to sounding natural and confident. When you learn informal language, you're not just learning what to say, you're learning how to connect.

Imagine walking into a new workplace or meeting your neighbours. Using the right tone and expression can make all the difference between feeling awkward and feeling like you belong.

Real British Greetings, Idioms & Slang You’ll Learn

Part of Module 2: Arriving in a New Country

Learning greetings is part of a bigger journey—feeling comfortable and confident as you start life in a new place. This is just one lesson in my "Arriving in a New Country" module, which includes:

Planning Your Trip – Learn booking vocabulary, itinerary talk, polite enquiries.

At the Airport & Onboard – Handle check-ins, customs, and inflight conversations.

Accommodation & Dining – Book a room, order food, deal with issues politely.

Local Transport & Sightseeing – Ask for directions, join tours, chat with locals.

Emergencies & Problem Solving – Explain problems clearly and stay calm under pressure.

Each topic is packed with real expressions, not just textbook English, so you can handle practical situations and make local connections with ease.

Who This Page is For

This is for you if you:

Are relocating, studying, or travelling in a NES country

Want to speak more fluently and naturally

Feel unsure about how to start conversations

Know grammar, but lack confidence with real-world English

Want to build friendships and social connections

Our lessons are tailored for intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C2)—so if you’re tired of textbook phrases and want to speak like a local, you're in the right place.

Why my online classes work

Many advanced learners like you feel stuck at the “understand but can’t speak confidently” stage. My classes are different because they:

Focus on natural, real-world English

Use roleplays to practice real situations

Include British idioms, slang, and accent training

Give personalised feedback, so you sound authentic

Build fluency, spontaneity, and confidence

You'll learn to speak without overthinking, feel less awkward, and actually enjoy talking to people in English.

Why choose me?

• I have 15 years of experience running Hotels, Restaurants and bars for large companies as well as for an independent franchisee.

• 10 years experience running my own online business and two brick and mortar stores selling collectables. (Mainly Action Figures, Pokémon and TCGs)

• Social media experience: I have a YT channel, FB, IG and Twitter accounts as well as Pinterest and TikTok. (Action Figures, Pokémon and TCGs)

• Experience in on line sales, I have had a Shopify store for 10+ years. (Mainly Action Figures, Pokémon and TCGs)

• 20+ years teaching experience (both in-person and online)

• I previously taught at and international school in Bangkok, Thailand for 12 years.

• I have taught at an International school for 3 years in Hezhou CHINA.

• I am currently teaching students of all ages at a local language centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

All this enables me to give you a unique blend of experience both as a tutor and a business person to give you realistic, useful, everyday knowledge of how to use Business English in real-life situations.

Classes will include real-life conversations, interactions, role-plays, audio, grammar, pronunciation and exercises, in what a term as "situational" classes.

I will give you friendly yet professional support to create a trusting environment where you can express yourself freely and receive the guidance you need to advance. I also use several tools to give you real-time analysis of your speaking, reading, writing skills.

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