Talking about where you're from

In this video, Emir and Vanya learn more about each other. Listen to the language they use for talking about where they're from 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 talk about where you're from? Listen out for useful language for talking about where you're from. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Emir: So where are you from, Vanya? 

Vanya: I was born in Cambridge, but I live in Glasgow.

Emir: I've never been to Glasgow. What's it like? 

Vanya: Oh, it's wonderful. There's always something interesting to do and the people are really friendly.

Emir: It sounds like a nice place to live. 

Vanya: It is. I love it. What about you? Where are you from in Turkey?

Emir: I'm from Istanbul. 

Vanya: Oh, I love Istanbul! I went once, but a long time ago. My favourite thing was baklava. I really, really love baklava!

Emir: Today's your lucky day, Vanya. I made it myself!

Vanya: Oh! These look delicious.

Yuna: Hi.

Vanya: Hi, Yuna!

Yuna: Can I?

Emir: Of course!

Yuna: Emir's baklava is the best. Thank you!

Emir: You're welcome. 

Vanya: I love this place!

 

Ana: Hello again! Mmm, that baklava looks delicious! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about where you're from? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

Where are you from?

I was born in London.

I live in Glasgow now.

What's it like?

It sounds like a nice place to live.

What about you?

I'm from Istanbul.

I love Istanbul.

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about where you're from in English. Bye for now! 

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I was born in Georgia, in small town called Lagodekhi, but I live in Kyiv, Ukraine now. It is a wonderful place! There is always something interesting to do! Delicious food, cozy cafés, lots of museums, opera, cinemas, countless events, nice and hospitable people. This list cannot be finished. I adore this city.

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Submitted by Aysenurr on Sun, 18/05/2025 - 20:03

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I was born Istanbul in Türkiye but now I live in Uşak , Uşak is a small town and everything is cheaper than İstanbul but I miss İstanbul

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I was born in Haiti. I live in USA now, It is a beautiful country and the people are very kind.

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Submitted by Sayadhussen on Thu, 13/03/2025 - 10:52

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I'm from India. it's wonderful country. The food really good and the people are really friendly. I love my country.

Submitted by Sa Wan on Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:36

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Where are you from? What's it like?

I was born in Thailand . But, I live in Myanmar.

Myanmar is a wonderful country, and I enjoy living here. There are many interesting places to visit, and people are really friendly. My favourite food is tea leaf salad.     

Submitted by Ammar.74 on Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:07

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I'm from Egypt which called the mother of the world, It sounds like a nice place to live, There are a lot of tourist attractions you can visit

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I’m from Cairo, Egypt. It is the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt and also one of the most culturally and civilizationally diverse cities. It is considered the center of Arab and Islamic civilization and a paradise for history lovers, including many tourist attractions. People in my city are very kind-hearted and helpful.

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