Everyday English Conversation Practice | How to Introduce Yourself & Say Hello | Beginners A1–A2
Meeting someone new is the first step in learning English, but it can be scary. One common moment "introducing yourself" often makes learners freeze or feel unsure about which words to use. Real Life English Conversation | Casual Greetings & Name Exchange | "My Name Is..." vs "I'm..." In this episode of the JISH Learn English Podcast, we explain how to start a conversation and say your name naturally. Using slow, natural, podcast-style English, this episode breaks down three real-life scenarios: meeting at a coffee shop, meeting in a park, and meeting a new neighbor. You will learn the correct way to bridge "small talk" into an introduction using simple phrases. This episode is designed to help beginners stop worrying about grammar and start greeting people with warmth and confidence. Timestamps: 0:06 – Intro 0:34 – Conversation 1: Coffee Shop 1:08 – Conversation 2: At the Park 1:48 – Conversation 3: New Neighbors 2:23 – Lesson: How to Introduce Yourself 3:40 – Speaking Practice 4:00 – Outro What This Episode Covers • How to introduce yourself clearly ("I am..." vs. "My name is...") • How to use "Small Talk" to start a conversation before saying your name • How to use the phrase "By the way" to change the topic naturally • Polite ways to reply (Nice to meet you vs. It is a pleasure) • Real conversation examples (Cafe, Park, and Apartment contexts) • How to sound friendly and confident, not robotic • How to understand the rhythm of a first meeting • Step-by-step methods to build daily English speaking habits • Practical listening and simple vocabulary breakdown • Common fillers and expressions used in casual greetings • Cultural hints on how English speakers meet strangers Why This Episode Helps Many learners know how to say "My name is," but they don't know when to say it. This episode uses slow, clear, real-style English to train your listening skills and shows you the exact pattern of a natural meeting. By practicing the techniques in this episode, you will: • Stop freezing when meeting new people • Know exactly what to say after "Hello" • Understand how to transition from small talk to names • Improve fluency without memorizing long scripts • Reduce hesitation and build social confidence • Use everyday expressions like native speakers Who This Episode Is For • ESL learners at A1, A2, and B1 levels • Students improving spoken English and social skills • Introverts who want to feel more comfortable speaking English • Learners who prefer calm, podcast-style lessons • Anyone who wants to make friends in English • Learners focused on American English conversation • Students practicing listening and clear pronunciation • Self-learners looking for slow, supportive English input • IELTS learners improving listening and speaking basics • ESL learners who want clear, simple, natural English How to Use This Episode Listen carefully, read the text on the screen, and answer the practice questions in the comments. Speak along and practice actively to build confidence step by step. If you are searching for: how to introduce yourself in English English conversation for beginners how to say my name in English casual english greetings small talk for beginners slow English podcast for beginners easy English conversation practice how to meet new people in English English listening and speaking practice American English speaking practice English podcast for ESL learners learn English naturally without translation A1 A2 English speaking lesson this episode provides a clear, slow, and practical explanation designed to help you speak English confidently in real-life conversations. If this episode helped you, please like the video, share it with other English learners, and subscribe for more slow, comforting English-learning episodes. Subscribe for daily videos: @JISH-LearnEnglishPodcast Share your thoughts in the comments! #englishpodcast #englishconversation #learnenglish #englishspeakingpractice #englishforbeginners #everydayenglish #slowenglish #easyenglish #selfintroduction #americanenglish #improveyourenglish #jishlearnenglishpodcast
