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Meeting new people
Instructions
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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Yes, I like meet new people, but I'm introvert, so it's hard for me to talk
Sure, I would like to meet new people.
Yes, I like meeting with new people.
Well my answer is no. I am a introvert person .
I think you must say "an introvert " matte
To be honest, no. Cause i'm an introvert person so it's difficult for me to communicate with new people. I'm trying to solve this problem. Even if, i'm polite to them it doesn't mean that i've accepted them.
Not really, I'm very reserved and not an easy going type. As my daily humdrum gets unbearable, to make matter worse this seem endless pandemic and homesickness is already tough for me. I long to meet new people with interesting personality, I yearn to express myself freely, share my thoughts and have a good laugh with friends. One thing is for sure, the once was lone wolf me is now eager to get out of her comfort zone meet new people and just enjoy the company of others.
Of course. I'm always glad of meeting new people.
Yes, i like meeting new people. Because, I believe that new people means social and new environment. I have a lot of learn from new people.
This lesson has improved my English a lot. Thank you very much. I will often folow you