How to say “good morning” like a native speaker
A greeting used in the morning, both with people you know and when addressing a group. It is more time-specific than “hello”.
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Hear “good morning” in real speech
Clip 1 · Sir Ken Robinson
Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED · 0:27
About this video
Ken Robinson asks whether schools give creativity enough room. He discusses different forms of human ability and questions an education system that he says places university professors at the top.
In context
Good morning. How are you?
Good.
Clip 2 · Arthur Benjamin
Lightning calculation and other "mathemagic" | Arthur Benjamin · 0:12
About this video
Arthur Benjamin introduces himself as a “mathemagician” and combines mathematics with a stage demonstration. He invites audience members with calculators to take part as he performs rapid calculations.
In context
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
My name is Art Benjamin, and I am a "mathemagician."
Clip 3 · Twominute English
Asking Questions in English · 6:27
About this video
Speakers in this Twominute English lesson explain questions beginning with “do”, “does” and “did”. The video combines grammar discussion with everyday dialogues, including a customer asking to close an account.
In context
Good. You’re very helpful. Thank you.Good morning, Claire. Could you help me with the new copy machine?
Sure, no problem. What do you need?
When to use “good morning”
- Arriving at the office: “Good morning, everyone. Did you have a good weekend?”
- Opening an early class: “Good morning. Let's check yesterday's homework.”
Common learner mistake
Use “good morning” when you arrive in the morning; “good night” is normally a goodbye before bed, not an evening greeting.
Possible connected-speech patterns in “good morning”
The final D of “good” may be very light before M. Keep the first syllable of “morning” stronger than the second.
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