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.

Preparation

Speaking A1: Meeting new people – 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!

Discussion

Do you like meeting new people?

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A1 Elementary

I always prefer not to meet with new people, because when you meet someone new, you should make a conversation with them in polite way, otherwise you would be upset. So i am not sociable person

Hi, is there any speaking forum to practice speaking in English please?

Hello Waseem Akhtar Faizi,

Since our House rules prohibit the sharing of personal information, I'm afraid there is no forum for exchanging contact information.

But you might find potential speaking partners in one of our Community events, which take place in Facebook.

I hope you can find someone to practise speaking with.

Best wishes,
Kirk
LearnEnglish team

Yes, i like meeting new people.

Because, I'd like to make new friends and strong relationship.

I like recognizing about the other cultures.

I like to meet new people, but I don't get too deep with them until I trust them well.

Not much because I'm introverted and it's hard for me to start a conversation

No, I prefer to stay with my old friends. New people are often cruel.

Discussion Do you like meeting new people? No, I don't like meeting new people because I'm introverted and it's hard for me to start a conversation with a stranger.