Talking about where you're from
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Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you talk about where you're from? Listen out for useful language for talking about where you're from. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Emir: So where are you from, Vanya?
Vanya: I was born in Cambridge, but I live in Glasgow.
Emir: I've never been to Glasgow. What's it like?
Vanya: Oh, it's wonderful. There's always something interesting to do and the people are really friendly.
Emir: It sounds like a nice place to live.
Vanya: It is. I love it. What about you? Where are you from in Turkey?
Emir: I'm from Istanbul.
Vanya: Oh, I love Istanbul! I went once, but a long time ago. My favourite thing was baklava. I really, really love baklava!
Emir: Today's your lucky day, Vanya. I made it myself!
Vanya: Oh! These look delicious.
Yuna: Hi.
Vanya: Hi, Yuna!
Yuna: Can I?
Emir: Of course!
Yuna: Emir's baklava is the best. Thank you!
Emir: You're welcome.
Vanya: I love this place!
Ana: Hello again! Mmm, that baklava looks delicious! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about where you're from? Listen to me and then repeat.
Where are you from?
I was born in London.
I live in Glasgow now.
What's it like?
It sounds like a nice place to live.
What about you?
I'm from Istanbul.
I love Istanbul.
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about where you're from in English. Bye for now!
Hi everyone who is reading my comment, I am from Ukraine.
My country is very beautiful and diverse. We have the Carpathian mountains, wide green fields, and the Black Sea with sandy beaches. Ukraine is also famous for its old cities like Kyiv, the capital, and Lviv, which is known for its cozy streets, coffee, and history.
Ukrainian culture is rich in music, art, and traditions. People love to sing folk songs, dance, and celebrate colorful holidays. The food is also amazing – borscht, varenyky, holubtsi, and many other dishes.
Ukraine is a modern country too, with young people who are creative and full of energy.
I am proud to be from Ukraine, and I invite everyone to visit it one day!
Hello Elvira,
I'm from Turkey. I love Ukraine. You explained your thoughts very well. I believe that Ukraine is very nice for it's modern cities. I hope to visit it one day. Bye for now.
Where are you from? What's it like?
i was born in Egypt and I live in upper egypt. it sounds the best place in the world because its simplicity, excellent people, and everything in it is too wonderful
Hi Saleh,
I live in Egypt too. I agree with you, it sounds like a nice place.
Which governorate?
Where are you from? What's it like?
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Hi!
Great to know about Osaka I will be there at the end of year, its a dream come true. I hope enjoying, eating good and know about your vibrant culture
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