Meeting new people

In this video, Vanya meets Emir and Yuna. Listen to the language they use for meeting new people 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 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!

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Submitted by hilal. on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:05

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wow i learn more phrases next time i can meet new people with speaking English thank u British council

Submitted by albertmary on Wed, 04/09/2024 - 15:47

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Yes, I enjoy meeting new people, learning about their backgrounds, discovering their interests, and exchanging information.

Submitted by andresroa on Thu, 15/08/2024 - 04:06

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I love meeting new people always.

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Submitted by zino on Tue, 06/08/2024 - 18:11

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You asked me if I like people; Of course I enjoy learning about new people and their experiences.

Submitted by nanalee2024 on Sat, 20/07/2024 - 10:23

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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

Submitted by Elibaez3 on Wed, 10/07/2024 - 06:18

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"Yes, I love meeting new people now, but when I was younger, I didn’t talk very much.

Submitted by sawpaing on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 21:19

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I don't like meeting new people. I talk less. I don't want to talk to people much.