Welcome to "Learning American English Podcast".

Episode 18 includes Lesson 1: Greetings and First Impressions, part of section one of our "Welcome to America: A Complete Guide to American Culture and Social Etiquette" series.

This series was created specifically for visitors, new immigrants, and international English learners who want to understand and thrive in American society — not just survive it.

Each of the 25 lessons in section focuses on a specific, practical topic that you will encounter in real American life. Every lesson is structured in exactly the same way, so you always know what to expect and how to study most effectively.

PART 1 — VOCABULARY: Each lesson begins with 10 carefully chosen vocabulary words related to the lesson's topic. Each word includes a clear definition and an example sentence showi ...