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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!
I'm from Poland and you know, is it what is it. Poland frequently is confused with Russia and sometimes it is very annoying but I can't blame people, each of us makes mistakes. Poland is a nice place to live, really is! We have a lot of green parks and mountains and maybe people are not the nicest (you know, polish people don't like very much to smile at strangers) but yeah, above all that, Poland is a nice place.
I was born in Budapest, but Il live in Grenoble. This is a city in the Alps. The mountains are very beautiful, we often take a walk.
I am from Pakistan. It is a beautiful place. Many people visit Pakistan.
It is famous for its beautiful valleys, high mountains, rivers, fertile lands, sea and beaches, and brave and amazing people.
Welcome to Pakistan.
I'm from Myanmar. It is a beautiful country. There are many interesting places to visit and wonderful pagodas.And the people are so kindly.I really love it.
hello,
i'am glad to be here
i'am kenza from Algeria , i live in constantine it's a beautiful city
peopel here are very nice
I was born in Aleppo.
What's it like? It's amazing, but there is war now. It isn't a nice place to live now.
I`m from Somalia, it`s wonderful place to live and it`s interesting clear beach, fresh air without pollution, mostly people friendly and sociable.
Where are you from? What's it like?
I am from Delhi and currently, I'm in Himachal for the purpose of a job. in Delhi people love to eat ras malai and it is my favorite.
I am from Turkey I was born in Mardin, the city of Turkey, it is a wonderful historical city in the southeast ,Greetings everyone from Turkey ...
I am from Myanmar.I was born in Ygn.