First encounters · Lesson 01+35 knowledge XP
Meet someone new
A warm hello
Greet someone, introduce yourself and ask their name.01
Listen and notice
Essential phrases
02
Understand the pattern
Me llamo — I am called
Spanish often uses llamarse, ‘to call oneself’, when giving a name. Use me llamo followed by your name.
Me llamo Stephen. ¿Cómo te llamas?
03
Read it in context
Guided dialogue
¡Hola! Me llamo Lucía. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hello! My name is Lucía. What is your name?
Me llamo Alex. Mucho gusto.My name is Alex. Pleased to meet you.
Encantada. ¿Cómo estás?Delighted to meet you. How are you?
Muy bien, gracias.Very well, thank you.
04
Check your understanding
How do you ask someone’s name?
Knowledge XP records lesson understanding. Pronunciation XP is assessed separately in the Papillon pronunciation studio.