Meeting new people
Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.
Preparation
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!
Yes Absolutely, I like meeting new people, communicating with them, and helping them during their first few days in a new place, I enjoy making them feel welcom and helping them settle in.
About a year ago, I met Bohdan. He is very persuasive and always confidently stands by his opinion. We often talk about communism, and we also communicate in English. In the future, he wants to become an English teacher.
Yes, I love this. My skills and phrases are improving when I meet new people.
And my hesitation is going down and I feel comfortable .
thanks Ana.
Yes,I like this.
I love meeting new people. I think it always represents a great opportunity.
Yes , I like to meet new people who speak english , because I can practice my english level and improve every time that I meet someone.
Yes i agree with that
agree for question today because I studdy at house
Yes, Sometimes I enjoy meeting new people especially if we share hobbies and interests, like learning new languages or playing soccer.
Yes, I do. But I'm a bit shy to talk to new people.