Introducing yourself to a new neighbor
Say hello to a new neighbor, share a little about yourself and offer help.
The scene
You see the person who just moved in next door carrying boxes from a car. You go over to say hello and introduce yourself.
- Speaker A
- New neighbor
- Speaker B
- You (neighbor next door)
Your goals
- Introduce yourself with your name and where you live
- Ask simple questions to get to know someone
- Offer help in a friendly way
Key vocabulary
Press the speaker to hear each word or phrase.
next door
in the house or apartment beside yours
I live right next door.
to move in
to start living in a new home
We moved in on Saturday.
neighborhood
the area around where you live
It's a quiet neighborhood.
to settle in
to start feeling comfortable in a new place
Are you settling in OK?
a hand
help with a job (as in 'give someone a hand')
Do you need a hand with those boxes?
nearby
close to here
Is there a supermarket nearby?
Useful phrases
Hi, I'm …. I live next door.
Introducing yourself to a neighbor
Welcome to the neighborhood!
A friendly greeting for someone new
Nice to meet you.
What you say after learning someone's name
Do you need a hand with that?
Offering to help
Let me know if you need anything.
Ending the chat with a friendly offer
Practice studio: speak the dialogue
Pick your role and press Start. Your partner's lines are read aloud; then say your line into the microphone (or type it) and see which words you got right.
New neighbor
Oh, hello! Sorry, I'm blocking the sidewalk with all these boxes.
You (neighbor next door)
No problem at all. Hi, I'm Sam. I live right next door.
New neighbor
Nice to meet you, Sam. I'm Lena. We just moved in today.
You (neighbor next door)
Nice to meet you too. Welcome to the neighborhood!
New neighbor
Thanks! It seems really quiet here. Have you lived here long?
You (neighbor next door)
About three years. It's a great street, and the park is very close.
New neighbor
That's good to know. Is there a supermarket nearby?
You (neighbor next door)
Yes, there's one at the end of the street. It's open until ten.
New neighbor
Perfect. Well, I should get these boxes inside.
You (neighbor next door)
Do you need a hand? I'm free for half an hour.
You speak 5 lines as You (neighbor next door); New neighbor is read aloud for you.
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Your turn: speak freely
Answer out loud in your own words. There is no score here: aim for full sentences and fewer filler words.
1. Introduce yourself to a new neighbor: say your name, where you live and how long you have lived there.
2. Describe one useful place near your home and explain how to get there.
3. What would you say to offer help to someone who is moving in?
Quick quiz
Choose an answer to see if you are right and why.
0 of 4 answered
Common mistakes
Avoid:
I am living here since three years.Say: I've lived here for three years.
Use the present perfect with 'for' plus a length of time.
Avoid:
Nice to meet you also.Say: Nice to meet you too.
At the end of a short reply, English uses 'too', not 'also'.
Avoid:
Do you need help with this boxes?Say: Do you need help with these boxes?
'This' is singular; use 'these' with plural nouns.
Tips
- Say your name clearly and then pause so the other person can say theirs.
- Ask one easy question, such as how they are settling in, to keep the chat going.
- End with an offer like 'Let me know if you need anything.' It is friendly without being pushy.
Questions about this lesson
How do you introduce yourself to a neighbor in English?
Try 'Hi, I'm Sam. I live next door. Welcome to the neighborhood!' Then ask a simple question, such as 'When did you move in?'
What is the difference between 'nice to meet you' and 'nice to see you'?
Say 'nice to meet you' the first time you meet someone. Say 'nice to see you' when you already know them.
Finish the lesson
Finish the practice studio and the quiz and this lesson is marked complete for you.
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