Stop Saying “How Are You?” Every Time | Sound More Natural in English

5 Minute English Talk · Jun 11, 2026 · 3m

Do you always start conversations with:

"How are you?"

There's nothing wrong with that question. In fact, it's one of the first phrases most English learners learn.

But native English speakers often use a variety of greetings depending on the situation, the relationship, and the conversation.

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we continue our Sound More Natural in English series and explore everyday greetings that can help you sound more relaxed, friendly, and natural in real conversations.

You'll learn common alternatives like:

✅ How's it going?

✅ What's up?

✅ How have you been?

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