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 zehrizer on Sat, 18/12/2021 - 09:49

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How often do you meet new people?

it depends . if there is a change in my life like move or new job ı probably meet more new people.

Submitted by Ehsan on Tue, 14/12/2021 - 14:18

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I often see new people in my job, my gym and in the community.

Submitted by hoai on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 02:20

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I rarely meet new people, because I stay at home. Now I am learning English before I go to work. Actually, I like meeting new people, I like to go around the earth, travel anyplace. So, I have to fluency in english

Submitted by Kamelbenslimane on Mon, 22/11/2021 - 20:09

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I meet new people every week in hiking activity

Submitted by ANOUAR on Tue, 09/11/2021 - 11:00

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In the past, i used to know and meet alot of people, but when I moved to another city I become more isolated and I disconnected from the outside world, but I will be back soon!

Submitted by John Nguyen on Tue, 09/11/2021 - 03:20

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Not sure, I like old relationships, so I rarely meet new people

Submitted by LamVanPhuong on Sat, 06/11/2021 - 14:53

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sometimes, but not now because covid-19, i can't go out to meet new people. However, i often meet new people on social media.

Submitted by thistangle on Thu, 04/11/2021 - 08:04

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Pretty useful audio bits for conversation starters during dinners. Thanks..

Submitted by KyawMinThu on Tue, 26/10/2021 - 10:20

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I work at a clothing store and I rarely meet new peoples when they come to our shop.