Formal Greeting at Reception
CEFR: A1
Read/Listen first
Hello, I am Sam. Welcome to our office. This is the reception desk. You are here to meet a colleague, right? Please sign in. I can help you. What is your name? I am from Bright Tools. Are you from City Print? Nice to meet you. Please wait here for a moment. He is the manager. She is the assistant. They will come soon.⚡ Learning goals
- Understand and use formal greetings at reception
- Ask for and give a name clearly
- Say where you are from in a company context
✨ Key language
- Hello, I’m + name “Hello, I’m Sam”
- Welcome to + place “Welcome to our office”
- I’m from + company “I’m from Bright Tools”
⚙️ Rules & Grammar — 4 Structures
1️⃣ Hello/Hi for greeting
Rule: Use Hello or Hi to start a conversation.Examples: Hello, I am Sam; Hi, I’m Anna; Hello, good morning
Common pitfall + fix: Using Hey in formal settings — Prefer Hello in formal places.
Choose the best formal greeting.
Tip: Use Hello for a formal start.
Fill with the best answer: ___, I am Sam.
Tip: Start with Hello in formal contexts
2️⃣ This is + place
Rule: Use This is to point to a place near you.Examples: This is the reception; This is our office; This is the desk
Common pitfall + fix: Saying That is for near things — Use This is for near things.
Point to the desk: ____ the desk.
Tip: This is + singular noun.
Fill with the best answer: ___ ___ the reception.
Tip: Two words: This + is.
3️⃣ I am from + company
Rule: Use I am from to tell your company.Examples: I am from Bright Tools; I’m from City Print; I am from Green Motors
Common pitfall + fix: Using I from — Always add am after I.
Complete: I ___ from Bright Tools.
Tip: After I, use am.
Fill with the best answer: I ___ from City Print.
Tip: I + am.
4️⃣ He/She is + role
Rule: Use He is or She is to say a person’s job.Examples: He is the manager; She is the assistant; He is the driver
Common pitfall + fix: Using he are / she are — Use is with he or she.
Choose the correct sentence.
Tip: He/She takes is.
Fill with the best answer: ___ is the manager.
Tip: Use He for a man.
✍️ Vocabulary
hello
Meaning: a formal greetingSynonyms: hi, good morning
Chunk/Idiom: Hello, I’m + name
Example: Hello, I’m Sam from Bright Tools.
Morphology: interjection
Self-practice: Say hello to two people today
welcome
Meaning: a friendly word to greet someoneSynonyms: greet, receive
Chunk/Idiom: Welcome to + place
Example: Welcome to our office.
Morphology: verb/adjective
Self-practice: Write one Welcome to sentence
reception
Meaning: the front desk in a buildingSynonyms: front desk, lobby
Chunk/Idiom: at reception
Example: Please wait at reception.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Find reception in your building
manager
Meaning: a person who leads a teamSynonyms: chief, supervisor
Chunk/Idiom: the manager
Example: He is the manager here.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Say who the manager is
assistant
Meaning: a person who helps another personSynonyms: helper, aide
Chunk/Idiom: the assistant
Example: She is the assistant today.
Morphology: noun
Self-practice: Use assistant in a sentence
sign in
Meaning: to write your name on a formSynonyms: register, check in
Chunk/Idiom: Please sign in
Example: Please sign in at reception.
Morphology: verb phrase
Self-practice: Practice: sign in on a form
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
Hello, I am Sam from Bright Tools.
Welcome to our office reception.
Please sign in and wait here.
She is the assistant today.
✏️ Exercises
Grammar
Complete the greeting: ___, I’m Ana.
Tip: Use Hello for formal situations.
Point near you: ___ the meeting room.
Tip: This is + singular noun.
Fill with the best answer:
I ___ from Bright Tools.Tip: After I, use am.
Fill with the best answer:
___ is the manager.Tip: Use He for a man.
Vocabulary & Comprehension
Where do you sign your name?
Tip: Reception is the front desk.
Choose the role: She is the ____.
Tip: A person, not a place.
Fill with the best answer:
Please ___ ___ at reception.Tip: Two words: sign in.
Fill with the best answer:
Say hello: ___, I’m Kim.Tip: Start with Hello.
✅ Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
A: Hello. Welcome to our office. What is your name?B: I’m Alex. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. Please sign in.
Why this matters:
Clear greetings make a good first impression. It helps visitors feel calm and supported. Simple steps guide the visit.Verb & Adjective Pack:
greet — Hello, I greet the visitor.welcome — Welcome to our office.
help — I help at reception.
Try & compare:
Fill with the best answer: ___, I am Dana.
Tip: Use a formal greeting.
Self-correction: Fix the sentence: Please sign on in.
Tip: The phrase is two words: sign in.
Practice aloud: Listen, repeat, then type the sentence.
Welcome to our office.
Tip: Start with Welcome to + place.