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 haifa23 on Tue, 17/06/2025 - 11:21

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Do you like meeting new people?

No, I don’t.

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Submitted by Eskafeca on Mon, 16/06/2025 - 13:58

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Yes, I do. Especially when they're people from other countries. I like learning about cultures other than my own.

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Submitted by Neurocat on Mon, 02/06/2025 - 15:58

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Yes, I like meeting new people. So the circle of my friends is growing and my English is getting better.

Submitted by Samy9 on Thu, 24/04/2025 - 07:17

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Yes, I like to meet new people. Honestly when you meet new people, they can become good friends, brothers or sisters you never had.

Submitted by Ana_Rosa_17 on Mon, 14/04/2025 - 13:56

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Yes, I love meeting new people. I think it's a great opportunity to know more about the way other people think, their culture, their language too. 

Submitted by Askari on Tue, 08/04/2025 - 08:28

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meeting new people in first time is difficult for me because always I feel shy to start the conversation. 

Submitted by Sa Wan on Sat, 01/03/2025 - 02:15

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Even though I don't like meeting new people, we have to do it in society.So, we need to practice this to be fluent.

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Submitted by Zakaria_Eddib on Fri, 28/02/2025 - 14:09

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Hi there,

I would better say that meeting new people never bother me. It is actually part of my daily job. I always meet with new customers and new work colleagues. Sometimes you feel amazed when you meet a person and sometimes not. That is depending on the person you meet and you as well and your actual emotional state. I consider myself to be an extrovert person.

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Submitted by GP. on Mon, 13/01/2025 - 22:10

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That was amazing and enjoyble 

Submitted by mustafa2025 on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 21:34

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Yes, I do enjoy meeting new people. Every new interaction offers a unique opportunity to learn about different perspectives, cultures, and experiences.