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Making friends in English

On exchange, at work or in an online game: friendship in English starts with one simple line. Here are the ones that actually work — practice them out loud and the tutor corrects your pronunciation.

Key phrases

Hey, I don't think we've met — I'm Ana.
Warm, casual intro that invites a name back.
Where are you from?
Classic opener — always follow up with a detail.
So what brings you here?
Open question that gets people talking about themselves.
We should hang out sometime!
Casual and friendly — zero pressure on either side.
A few of us are going out on Friday — want to come?
Group invites feel easy to accept — use them.
What's your Instagram? Let's keep in touch.
Swap contacts before the moment passes.
Hey! How was the rest of your weekend?
The perfect next-day text to keep a new friendship alive.

Tip: To arrange a meet-up, say "Let's make plans" or "Let's meet at 5" — not "combine" or "stay", which mean something else entirely.

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