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Greetings and Goodbyes Bingo Cards

A speaking game for early language learners. Call a phrase in one language and players mark its match, turning the first words of any new language into an active warm-up.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Greetings and goodbyes bingo gives beginners a low-pressure way to practice the phrases they will use every day. Start from the template, keep the squares below or swap in the language you teach, and you have warm-up cards ready to print in a couple of minutes.

Because every card is shuffled from the same square list, each student gets a different grid, so the class can play together while everyone practices the same set of greetings and farewells at the same time.

Squares for a greetings card
  • Hello
  • Hi
  • Good morning
  • Good afternoon
  • Good evening
  • Welcome
  • How are you?
  • Nice to meet you
  • Goodbye
  • Bye
  • See you later
  • See you soon
  • Good night
  • Take care
  • Have a nice day
  • Farewell
  • Until next time
  • Pleased to meet you
  • How do you do?
  • Catch you later
  • Cheers
  • So long
  • Talk soon
  • Best wishes

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Call it in the target language

    Say each phrase in the language you teach and have students mark the English match, so the game builds listening and translation at once.

  • Add gestures and tone

    Ask players to say the phrase aloud with the right tone or wave as they mark it, turning a quiet game into real speaking practice.

  • Print a stack or play on phones

    Print a card per student, or share one link and a QR code so the class plays on devices and you skip the paper handout.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

How do I make greetings bingo cards for free?

Open the editor, pick a classroom theme, keep the suggested phrases or type your own greetings and farewells, and print a basic set without paying.

Can I use this for any language?

Yes. Every square is editable, so you can replace the English phrases with greetings and goodbyes in whatever language your class is learning.

How many cards do I need?

One per student. Each card is randomly shuffled from the same phrase list, so every student gets a unique grid while practicing the same phrases.

What age group is this best for?

It works for any beginner, from young children meeting their first words to adults starting a new language, since the phrases are simple and everyday.

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