Greeting Someone in English - Simple and Natural Ways to Say Hello

5 Minute English Talk · Jan 5, 2026 · 3m

In this New Year episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we start the year by going back to the basics — how to greet someone in English and how to reply naturally.

You’ll learn simple, everyday greetings like:

• “Hi”

• “Hello”

• “Hey”

And common follow-up greetings such as:

• “How are you?”

• “How’s it going?”

• “How are you doing?”

Along with natural replies like:

• “I’m good, thanks.”

• “Doing well.”

• “Pretty good.”

• “All good.”

The episode also covers casual greetings used with friends and colleagues, including:

• “What’s up?”

• “How’s everything?”

• “How’s your day going?”

Plus, you’ll hear…