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In this video, you're going to learn five ways to say hello and start a conversation like a native speaker.
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In this video, you're going to learn five ways to say hello and start a conversation like a native speaker.
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What's up everyone?
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My name's Carter and welcome to Tengang Zautiap, voy Carter.
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In this channel, I teach real,
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natural English that you can use in daily life.
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So, if you're interested in learning useful English,
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then make sure to subscribe to my channel.
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Also, every video I post will have a link to a PDF in the description below,
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so you can study it wherever, whenever.
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Alright, let's get started.
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So the first phrase is, how's it going?
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How's it going?
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It's the same as, how is it going?
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But we almost always put how and is together to make hows.
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This phrase also has the same meaning as how are you,
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but it sounds a bit more casual.
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Hey, how's it going?
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It's going pretty well.
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What about you?
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Everything's good.
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Are the kids doing all right?
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Yeah, they're super busy with school these days.
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As you can see, this is used between two people who are friends,
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but we often use it as a way to say hello to someone we just met.
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So if you meet someone new,
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you can just say, Hey, how's it going? as a friendly way to say hi.
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The next phrase is what I said to you guys earlier in the video.
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What's up?
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Again, what's up?
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This has the same meaning as how are you but it's more informal.
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Also don't say what's up as two separate words.
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You should link them together and say what's up?
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What's up?
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So let's look at this conversation.
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What's up?
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Not much.
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How about you?
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Not too much.
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Do you feel like having a drink tonight?
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Sure.
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Send me the time and place.
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As you guys can see here,
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what's up is very informal and is usually used with people you are close to.
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You normally don't use it with a stranger or informal things like an email.
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What's up can also mean what's wrong.
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For example, if someone looks sad or they tell you they have a problem,
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you can say what's up.
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This basically means what's wrong.
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The next one is what's new with you?
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What's new with you?
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This is as it sounds.
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We're just asking if there's anything new in someone's life.
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We usually say this after we haven't talked to someone for a period of time,
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maybe a few weeks or a few months.
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Hey Chris, what's new with you?
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Hi Sarah, actually I just bought a new car.
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No way, what car did you get?
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It's a Toyota, I love it.
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That's amazing, good for you.
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Sometimes we ask things like, how's it going?
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Or what's new with you?
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But we don't actually expect to get an answer with a lot of detail.
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It's just a friendly way to say hello but this time there was something new.
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Chris bought a new car.
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That's why he said actually because he's saying actually there is something new to tell you.
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Alright, the next phrase is,
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how have you been lately?
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How have you been lately?
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How've is a contraction of how have.
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This is real natural English,
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so natives usually use contractions in daily life.
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This phrase is very similar to what's new with you,
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because what's new with you
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and how have you been lately are both asking about the
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person in a closer way than how's it going both of
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these are asking about the recent past long time no talk
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how have you been lately I've been great work is crazy
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though how have you been same thing lots of deadlines this week I feel you let's hang out this week
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when you're free.
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Sounds good.
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As you can see, how have you been lately almost has the same meaning as what's new with you.
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They can both replace each other,
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although how have you been lately is asking more about the person,
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while what's new with you is asking more about the events in someone's life.
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The phrase, I feel you,
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here, means that you understand their problem or what they're feeling.
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It's a way to relate to the other person.
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Finally, the last phrase is,
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what have you been up to?
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What have you been up to?
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What have is a contraction of what have.
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Again, this This phrase has a similar meaning as the last two,
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but it's asking more about what a person has done lately.
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Hey Kate, it's been a while.
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What have you been up to?
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Not a lot.
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I started taking yoga lessons last week,
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and it's been great so far.
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Nice!
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Do you go to the place down the street?
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No, that place is too expensive.
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Anyway, what's new with you?
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In this conversation, you can see Sarah started with,
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what have you been up to?
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And then Kate kept it going by returning the question with,
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anyway, what's new with you?
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Anyway is a word we often use when we want to change the topic.
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But anyway, I'll talk more about that in another video.
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All right, so those are five ways to start a conversation.
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If you want to keep this lesson and study it more so you can actually remember it in the future,
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then make sure to download the free PDF in the description below.
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Also, don't forget to like this video and subscribe so you can learn more real conversational English in the future.
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Okay, thank you so much for watching and I'll see you in the next video.

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Context & Background

In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is essential, especially when it comes to speaking English. The video by Carter emphasizes natural English phrases that you can use in everyday interactions. Designed for learners who wish to engage in real conversations, this lesson provides practical tools to help you sound more like a native speaker. By analyzing casual greetings and responses, learners can enhance their conversational skills, thereby building confidence and proficiency in English.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

Here are five essential phrases that can help you start conversations more naturally:

  • How's it going? - This informal greeting is a friendly way to ask someone about their well-being. It’s a casual alternative to “How are you?”
  • What's up? - A very informal way to ask someone what they’re doing or how they’re feeling. Often used among friends.
  • What's new with you? - A great way to invite someone to share updates about their life, making the conversation feel more personal and engaging.
  • Everything good? - A quick check-in that shows you care about the other person’s state. This is often used with people you know well.
  • Are you free to chat? - A direct yet friendly approach to open up a dialogue when you want to catch up with someone.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

If you want to improve English pronunciation and fluency, shadowing can be a powerful technique. Follow this step-by-step guide to effectively utilize the phrases you've learned:

  1. Listen: Rewind the video and listen carefully to Carter’s pronunciation and intonation of each phrase.
  2. Repeat: After listening, start repeating immediately. Make sure to mimic the rhythm and tone, a practice known as shadowspeak.
  3. Record: Use your phone or computer to record yourself speaking these phrases. This allows you to compare your pronunciation with the original.
  4. Analyze: Play back your recording and identify areas where you can improve. Pay attention to your intonation and the connection between words.
  5. Practice regularly: Consistent practice will help solidify your learning. Utilize a reliable shadowing site for additional resources and structured exercises.

By incorporating these phrases into your daily conversations and engaging in shadowing practices, you can significantly enhance your English speaking skills. Not only will you build confidence in your ability to communicate, but you will also develop a more authentic accent, making your English feel more natural.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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