Talking about where you're from

In this video, Emir and Vanya learn more about each other. Listen to the language they use for talking about where they're from and practise saying the useful phrases.

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.

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! 

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Submitted by EnglishStudent123 on Mon, 11/12/2023 - 14:52

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Hello. Does anybody know how to download the video?

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Submitted by Husamettin C on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:42

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Hi there! I am Husamettin from İstanbul, it's great place and the people really friendly

Submitted by OmarHaddad on Sun, 08/10/2023 - 17:08

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I'm from Jordan, and I have been living in Irbid my whole life. It is a beautiful city with many activities to enjoy, such as hanging out with friends at a coffee shop, going to a restaurant with your family, and watching movies at the cinema.

Submitted by bsbos on Thu, 21/09/2023 - 21:13

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Hi everyone. I'm from cairo, Egypt and it's wonderful I'm sorry bacuse I'm bad in english

Submitted by betelf on Sun, 17/09/2023 - 16:09

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I'm from Ankara. It's the capital city of Turkey. It's a quiet and calm city.

Submitted by manish87102 on Wed, 13/09/2023 - 16:27

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I am from India, precisely a typical mediocre Indian city. I was born and brought up in the same city. It has ancient architecture, a lot of forts, museums, and universities.

Submitted by ASufian on Sun, 10/09/2023 - 16:52

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Hello, nice to meet you. I'm from Satkhira, a small town, and was born there, but now I'm living in the Capital city of Bangladesh.