Meeting new people

In this video, Vanya meets Emir and Yuna. Listen to the language they use for meeting new people 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 meet new people? Listen out for useful language for meeting new people. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this. 

 

Vanya: Hi.

Emir: Hello.

Vanya: Are you Paul?

Emir: No, I'm not. But he asked me to meet you. I'm Emir. You must be Vanya.

Vanya: Yes, I am. Nice to meet you.

Emir: You too. Can I show you the office?

Vanya: Perfect. Thanks. 

Emir: So how was your journey?

Vanya: It was fine and it's great to be here!

Emir: Well, it's great to have you here. Can I get you a coffee?

Vanya: Oh, yes, please.

Emir: Ah, Yuna, this is Vanya.

Yuna: Oh, hi, I'm Yuna. Nice to meet you. Welcome to the team!

 

Ana: Hello again! That went well. OK, did you notice the useful phrases used for meeting new people? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

Hi, I'm Yuna. 

You must be Vanya.

Nice to meet you.

You too. 

This is Vanya.

So how was your journey?

It's great to be here!

Welcome to the team! 

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you meet new people in English. Bye for now!

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Submitted by FVPrieto on Thu, 04/09/2025 - 21:58

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I don't like to meet new people, because I am shy and embarrassed

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Submitted by salehsaeed on Sat, 12/07/2025 - 07:28

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i like to meet new people and talk with them about my culuture, relegion" Islam", and my work 

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Submitted by Hichem 13 on Fri, 11/07/2025 - 20:24

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Yes, i do, I like meetting a humble people

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Submitted by MounirBr44 on Thu, 03/07/2025 - 12:29

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Yes, it’s wonderful to meet new people.

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Submitted by haifa23 on Tue, 17/06/2025 - 11:21

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Do you like meeting new people?

No, I don’t.

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. It depends on my mood. Basically, I'm ready to communicate with a new person if I'm interested in him/her. I often observe new people and I'm ready to listen to their opinions/