Welcoming a Client

A person greeting a client warmly
CEFR: A1
Client Welcome

Welcoming a Client



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🎧 Read/Listen first

Welcome to our office! My name is John. I am happy to see you. How can I help you today? Please take a seat. Would you like some water?

⚡ Learning goals

  • Learn to welcome a client
  • Use simple phrases
  • Practice speaking politely

🔑 Key language

  • Welcome to our office! Welcome to our office, Sarah!
  • How can I help you? How can I help you today?
  • Please take a seat. Please take a seat and relax.

🌍 Global comprehension

What is John's name?

What does John offer the client?

Complete: Please take a ___.

✍️ AI writing analysis

CEFR: A1Length: 2-3 sentences

Task: Write a short welcome message for a client.

Use simple sentences to welcome a client.

Success criteria: Clear and polite message

Target vocabulary

  • welcome
  • help
  • seat
Grammar focus

  • simple sentences
  • polite phrases

✍️ Vocabulary

welcomeA greeting to show kindness..
Welcome to our office!
Repeat: Welcome to our office!
Défi rapide : Say 'welcome' to a friend.
helpTo assist someone..
How can I help you?
Repeat: How can I help you?
Défi rapide : Ask how to help someone.
seatA place to sit..
Please take a seat.
Repeat: Please take a seat.
Défi rapide : Say 'take a seat'.
pleaseA polite word for requests..
Please come in.
Repeat: Please come in.
Défi rapide : Use 'please' in a sentence.
thank youA phrase to show appreciation..
Thank you for your help.
Repeat: Thank you!
Défi rapide : Say 'thank you' to someone.

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⚙️ Rules & Grammar

🟣 Using 'Welcome'

Rule:
We use 'welcome' to greet someone. It shows kindness. For example, say 'Welcome to our office!' or 'Welcome, please come in.'

Examples:

  • Welcome to our store!
  • Welcome, how are you?
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Saying 'Hello' instead of 'Welcome' → Use 'Welcome' for a warm greeting.
  • Not smiling when welcoming → Always smile when you say 'Welcome'.
Check your understanding
What do you say to greet someone?

Use the language
Complete: ___ to our office!

🟣 Asking 'How can I help you?'

Rule:
We ask 'How can I help you?' to show we want to assist. It is polite and friendly. For example, say 'How can I help you today?'

Examples:

  • How can I help you?
  • How can I assist you?
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Not asking for help → Always ask 'How can I help you?'.
  • Using a rude tone → Use a friendly tone when asking.
Check your understanding
What do you ask a client?

Use the language
Complete: How can I ___ you?

🟣 Offering a seat

Rule:
We say 'Please take a seat' to invite someone to sit. It is polite. For example, 'Please take a seat and relax.'

Examples:

  • Please take a seat.
  • You can sit here.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Not offering a seat → Always invite the client to sit.
  • Saying 'Sit down' → Use 'Please take a seat' instead.
Check your understanding
What do you say to invite someone to sit?

Use the language
Complete: Please take a ___.

🟣 Using polite phrases

Rule:
Polite phrases make communication friendly. Use 'please' and 'thank you'. For example, 'Please take a seat' and 'Thank you for coming.'

Examples:

  • Thank you for your help.
  • Please come in.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Not saying 'please' → Always use 'please'.
  • Forgetting to say 'thank you' → Always say 'thank you'.
Check your understanding
What is a polite word to use?

Use the language
Complete: Thank you for ___.

🧩 Guided practice

Mini-dialogue:
Welcome! How can I help you? Please take a seat.

Why this matters:
This language helps you greet clients politely.

Verb & Adjective Pack:
Use these phrases to welcome clients.

Complete: Welcome to our ___.
Complete: Please take a ___.
Listen: How can I help you?

🎙️ AI oral analysis

CEFR: A1Oral target: 2-3 sentences

Oral task: Write a short welcome message for a client.

Use simple sentences to welcome a client.

Success criteria: Clear and polite message

Target vocabulary

  • welcome
  • help
  • seat
Grammar focus

  • simple sentences
  • polite phrases

🚀 Quick challenge

Listen to the model, repeat aloud, then retry to improve your score.

EASYSay a welcome message.
Model: Welcome to our office!
Clear and friendly greeting
EASYAsk how to help someone.
Model: How can I help you?
Polite question
EASYInvite someone to sit.
Model: Please take a seat.
Polite invitation

AI Conversation Mission

Situation

You are welcoming a client to your office.

Your mission
  • Greet the client warmly.
  • Ask how you can help.
  • Offer them a seat.
Focus language
polite phrasesgreetingsoffering help
Communication tip

Always smile when you greet.