Meeting face-to-face
Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.
Preparation
Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you meet someone face-to-face for the first time? Listen out for useful language for meeting face-to-face. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Eva: Hi.
Noelia: Hi, Eva.
Eva: How are you?
Noelia: I'm very well. I love your hair. It's fabulous!
Eva: Thanks, Noelia!
Vanya: Are you Noelia?
Noelia: Vanya?
Vanya: Yes!
Noelia: Hello! It's so good to finally meet you in person!
Vanya: You too! It's great to put a face to a name. I thought you were in Spain this week.
Noelia: I was, but I came back early. So, how are you finding it here?
Vanya: Fine! Really good! All the team have been so welcoming.
Noelia: Good! We have a lovely team here. Now, has Emir set you up with an email address?
Vanya: He has. I'm all ready to go!
Noelia: Perfect! Is there anything else you need?
Vanya: Not right now, thanks.
Noelia: Well, let me know if I can help at all.
Vanya: I will, thank you.
Noelia: Actually, I've got an idea. What are you doing later?
Vanya: I haven't got any plans.
Noelia: Great. Meet me here at six. Don't be late!
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Vanya: So what's the plan?
Noelia: We're going to see the local area by bike. I'll show you all the best coffee shops.
Vanya: Cool!
Noelia: Let's go!
Ana: Hello again! I think Noelia and Vanya are going to get on really well! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for meeting face-to-face? Listen to me and then repeat.
It's so good to finally meet you in person.
It's great to put a face to a name.
How are you finding it?
Has Emir set you up with an email address?
Is there anything else you need?
Let me know if I can help at all.
What are you doing later?
I haven't got any plans.
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you meet someone face-to-face in English. Bye for now!
I'm from Ecuador, and the first thing I would show them could be my favorite restaurants in town, I truly believe it would be an amazing experience for the both of us. My local town has great options and differents kinds of experiences to offer.
Portugal is my country, and Oporto is my city. There are so many interesting things to see here!
I’d start with the D. Maria Pia Bridge, built by the same architect as the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel.
Then, on the way to the city centre, I’d stop at São Bento Station: it has the most beautiful tiles.
Next comes Clérigos Tower, one of the city’s symbols.
But the most fascinating surprise, at least for me, is the narrowest house in Oporto, near Lion’s Square. It stands between two churches, and since churches aren’t supposed to touch, a tiny house was built between them — only as wide as a door!
You can also ride the tram, watch the sunset at Jardim do Morro or at the beach, try a “francesinha,” and take a selfie in Ribeira!
I would show them some historical and reference places, such as Bowers tower is a historical landmark in Ibadan. It is a 60-foot tower that was built in 1936 in honour of Captain Robert Lister Bower.
Secondly, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria, established in 1948 as University College, Ibadan (UCI). It was initially an affiliate of the University of London, but it became an independent university in 1962 and is Nigeria's oldest degree-awarding institution.
Thirdly, Cocoa House was built in July 1964 and commissioned in July 1965. At a height of 105 meters. More so, Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, formerly called Liberty Stadium, is the first stadium to be constructed in Nigeria in 1960.
For someone new in my local area, first, I will introduce him to my family and friends. After, i will show him by bike a square where people meet, relax and discuss. Finally, I will show him the bus stop and landmarks.
For this situation, i would show her my university and my school inside. We take a look inside of my school, the room, the square, the canteen, my classrooms, my favorite places at school. We'll finish at sport fied where we can take a look at some players.
I live in Abomey-Calavi, near Cotonou in Benin. If someone new came to my area, I would first show them the University of Abomey-Calavi, because it is one of the most important places in the city. Then, I would take them to see the Amazone monument in Cotonou, which is a symbol of our history and culture.
I think I will show them firstly the caillols. It's the reference place at Marseille like Eiffel Tower at Paris. Secondly, I'll bring them to visit the old port. It is a beautiful place and the sunset is peaceful and graceful. Finally, we will conclude with a good meal. I will bring them to eat in the best african food restaurant I have ever tried in Marseille, Mama Diarra.
I will be a very interesting and funny day.
I would show her my university and my department place inside. We take a look of some classroom and we finish by canteen and the sports field.
I would show them my favorite walking roats, dinner places and bus stops. I would ask them what they want to learn about my city? According to their answers, i would make a all day plan to help them. Also i would invite them to my homeand meet my family, so they can learn about our culture and our cuisine