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 Fabio_cardoso_fatec on Sat, 25/10/2025 - 14:12

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It´s very important meeting new people.

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Submitted by Bia71 on Tue, 21/10/2025 - 16:28

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I always meet new people for work.

Submitted by Marie-Therese on Fri, 17/10/2025 - 12:49

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How can I download the video? 

Hwllo Marie-Therese,

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Submitted by Oriolowo on Wed, 15/10/2025 - 14:13

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Yes, last Saturday, I met a new player on our team

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Submitted by _tomi on Mon, 06/10/2025 - 05:18

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Actually I'm nervous when i have to meet new people and i don't know why maybe i was not use to it

Submitted by gummybearii on Fri, 26/09/2025 - 16:11

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Yes, I do. I like to meet people when I come to a new city. Because they can introduce me a lot of things about that place.

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