Meeting people at a dinner

Meeting people at a dinner

Listen to introductions at a dinner party to practise and improve your listening skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Transcript

Charles: Hello, Julian.

Julian: Hello, Charles. How are you?

Charles: I'm fine. Fine. Julian, do you remember Alyssa?

Julian: No, I don't.

Charles: She's Ben's sister. Do you remember? We were all at Ben's wedding together.

Julian: Ah, yes, I do – in that old castle. Was it in January?

Charles: Yes, it was! Alyssa was there.

Alyssa: Hello. Nice to meet you ... again.

Julian: Hello, nice to meet you too, Alison.

Alyssa: I'm not Alison.

Julian: What?

Alyssa: My name isn't Alison. It's Alyssa.

Julian: I'm sorry. Nice to meet you, Alyssa.

Charles: Good. Would you like a drink?

Julian: Good idea.

Alyssa: Yes, please.

Charles: Here you are.

Alyssa and Julian: Thanks!

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Submitted by annjha_ on Thu, 03/10/2019 - 14:51

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I have completed the lesson "Meeting People at a Dinner". The level I chose is Beginner A1

Submitted by nurnadiahazlan on Thu, 03/10/2019 - 10:42

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I have completed the lesson "Meeting People at a Dinner". The level I chose is Beginner A1.

Submitted by nurul ashikin on Thu, 03/10/2019 - 07:45

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I have completed the lesson "Meeting People at a Dinner". The level I chose is Beginner A1.

Submitted by Abdelmouttalib on Sat, 28/09/2019 - 14:17

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Almost every day i meet new people, Because of my work

Submitted by Nurshaera73 on Thu, 19/09/2019 - 10:44

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I have completed the following lessons of meeting a new team member, shopping for clothes and meeting a new team maker.

Submitted by FLORENCE SHERRIE on Thu, 19/09/2019 - 08:41

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I have completed the following lesson Meeting people at a dinner.

Submitted by Carmenmagenta on Mon, 16/09/2019 - 18:31

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Normally when I meet new people I ask: how are you?

Submitted by raza.umar on Mon, 16/09/2019 - 18:26

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well I love to meet new people. Additionally, whenever, I meet with strangers I ask many things about his/her life experiences and personal information. Further, I also love to talk about the cultures. So, through this I will able to explore new cultures.

Submitted by sarah karrar on Thu, 22/08/2019 - 18:09

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I usually meet new people every year, rather at the airport or college or other places like that.
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Submitted by Magedelabd on Wed, 21/08/2019 - 17:47

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I meet new people once a moth