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 YuliaSil on Sat, 03/01/2026 - 01:13

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Yes, meeting new people is always exciting. I will get the opportunity to work and learn from and with them. 

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Submitted by homoitiner on Mon, 29/12/2025 - 12:09

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Yes, I like meeting new people. I can imagine what it's like to be the new one. I always try my best to give them a warm welcome.
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Submitted by Maha khan on Sun, 28/12/2025 - 19:12

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"Every time I try to learn from the videos, there seems to be a problem, like no sound. Please fix it so I can continue learning. Thank you!"

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Submitted by Alicja. on Sun, 28/12/2025 - 13:20

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Yes, I like meeting new people. 

Submitted by _Super_Sapo on Wed, 10/12/2025 - 19:49

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in january i will visit my son and daughter who live in Australia.I want to learn to speak english because i'm a cheerful person who likes meeting people of all ages and backgrounds

Submitted by veronica_05. on Sun, 07/12/2025 - 04:43

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Yes, I like. I want friends a lot, especially from different countries.  

Submitted by Pasham on Thu, 13/11/2025 - 09:21

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Yes, I like meeting new people. It's great to meet new people. It's exciting to learn their cultures and traditions while I'm traveling and touring foreign countries. These days I can't often travel but I'm going making plans to my cities of country and foreign countries. Especially Souteast Asian countries.

Hello Peter,

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Hello Pasham,

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Submitted by NGUYEN Hang on Sun, 26/10/2025 - 10:15

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Yes, I do. I love meeting new people when school reopens or when I travel. I love talking with people from different countries to learn more about their cultures and their traditions.

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