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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.

Preparation

Speaking A1: Talking about where you're from – preparation

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! 

Task 1

Speaking A1: Talking about where you're from – 1

Task 2

Speaking A1: Talking about where you're from – 2

Task 3

Speaking A1: Talking about where you're from – 3

Discussion

Where are you from? What's it like?

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Submitted by Thair Theint T… on Fri, 23/10/2020 - 04:56

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I'm from Myanmar, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

Submitted by Carlos Cabrera on Wed, 21/10/2020 - 22:05

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I'm from El Salvador, it is a small city, but it's a beautiful place to live and the people are very nice, and them are very hardworking.

Submitted by Mennaemadeldin on Wed, 21/10/2020 - 01:05

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I'm from Egypt. Egypt has one of the longest histories of any country. it is located in north Africa. there are many wonderful places inside it such as (Dahab-Algona- sharm-alshiekh ... ) and historical places as well such as ( Luxor-Aswan). Egyptian people are Hospitable, Always Ready To Help and always laugh. it is really wonderful country 3

Submitted by Bharti Shukla on Sun, 11/10/2020 - 08:51

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I'm from India. Do you know about India?India is the country of different states belonging to the different cultures yet we have a unity in diversity.... That's the sign of our civic sense.

Submitted by Moon Wathan on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 16:14

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I am from Myanmar. Do you know my country? But I think you have already known Daw Aung San Su Kyi called the lady, the novel prize owner. She is state counsellor of my country. After that She is very famous and smart. People who live all over the world have known my country, Myanmar because of her. My country has many beautiful places and world heritage marked Pagoda in Bagan. You can see the traditional cultures and heritage long time ago. My country holds seasonal festivals every year. So, if you have time after the pandemic period, you should come to my country. People in my country are very friendly and helpful. Welcome to my country everyone.
Dear Moon Wathan, I love Asia. I have never been in your country but I hope once I can go to there. I love your culture. I saw some pictures about Myanmar and there were amazing. By the way I am from Hungary. Have you ever been there? :)

Submitted by Hyuka on Thu, 01/10/2020 - 15:20

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I'm from Myanmar.It's developing country and there are many ethnic groups.Also, we hold seasonal festivals every years and there are many pagodas especially in Bagan which is an tourist attraction here.
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Submitted by danisep on Fri, 25/09/2020 - 01:06

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I'm from Colombia specifically from Cucuta, a small city located on the border with Venezuela, it is a very hot city, and there is nothing a lot interesting to do here but is rounded for beautifuls and cold towns and countrysides.

Submitted by HeinHtetKyaw on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 16:08

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I was born in Mogok that is wonderful and Jewell. I would like to inviite you to come.\

Submitted by Saish on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 08:26

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I am from Goa, India. I was born and brought up in Goa. Goa is India's most famous tourist destination. It is famous for it beautiful beaches, churches and festivals. The people here in Goa are very friendly and cheerful. I love the weather here, its neither hot nor cold throughout the year.