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 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!
where you come from bro
i liked it
wow i learn more phrases next time i can meet new people with speaking English thank u British council
Yes, I enjoy meeting new people, learning about their backgrounds, discovering their interests, and exchanging information.
I love meeting new people always.
You asked me if I like people; Of course I enjoy learning about new people and their experiences.
I would like to ask the difference between "pleased to meet you" and "nice to meet you". Many thanks!
Hello nanalee2024,
These are both friendly/polite greetings and there's no difference in meaning. There are lots of similar phrases - s well as 'pleased' and 'nice' you can use 'great', 'good', 'happy' and 'glad', for example.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
"Yes, I love meeting new people now, but when I was younger, I didn’t talk very much.
I don't like meeting new people. I talk less. I don't want to talk to people much.