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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!

Task 1

Speaking A1: Meeting new people – 1

Task 2

Speaking A1: Meeting new people – 2

Task 3

Speaking A1: Meeting new people – 3

Discussion

Do you like meeting new people?

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Submitted by Aliz on Sat, 19/12/2020 - 08:07

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Yes, I really like meeting new people because I can know general knowledge about their countries and towns. I can get new friends.

Submitted by Ella on Fri, 18/12/2020 - 09:06

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Yes, of course I like meeting new people around the world because I can know about their native towns and countries and I can increase many experiences.

Submitted by Hla Htwan Tin on Thu, 17/12/2020 - 05:03

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Yes,I do.I prefer meeting new people who give me advice.

Submitted by hasan.kumek on Wed, 16/12/2020 - 16:44

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Yes, I do. I think it is a great thing to meet new people. Because we are social animals so we have to meet with who we love and care about.

Submitted by heri sinaga on Mon, 14/12/2020 - 05:52

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Yes, because meet the new people could be make some links and network in your live

Submitted by JUSTIN KORO on Sun, 29/11/2020 - 14:21

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I really like meeting new people around the world and i exchange my life, my culture with them. I'll be very delight when i meet new people and i get new friends.

Submitted by mrelvinaliyev on Sat, 28/11/2020 - 07:55

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Yes I like meeting new people because it is good way to increase experiences. Also I can learn something new things from them.

Submitted by IngDiegoHL on Mon, 23/11/2020 - 04:13

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yeah, I like to meet new people because it is a good way to learn new things.

Submitted by mrelvinaliyev on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 18:58

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Yeah I like meeting with new people because new friends are new experiences.

Submitted by Kaique Machado on Tue, 03/11/2020 - 02:09

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Yes i like meeting new people