Meeting face-to-face

In this video, Noelia and Vanya meet each other for the first time. Listen to the language they use for meeting face-to-face 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 someone face-to-face for the first time? Listen out for useful language for meeting face-to-face. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Eva: Hi.

Noelia: Hi, Eva. 

Eva: How are you?

Noelia: I'm very well. I love your hair. It's fabulous!

Eva: Thanks, Noelia! 

Vanya: Are you Noelia? 

Noelia: Vanya? 

Vanya: Yes!

Noelia: Hello! It's so good to finally meet you in person!

Vanya: You too! It's great to put a face to a name. I thought you were in Spain this week.

Noelia: I was, but I came back early. So, how are you finding it here?

Vanya: Fine! Really good! All the team have been so welcoming.

Noelia: Good! We have a lovely team here. Now, has Emir set you up with an email address? 

Vanya: He has. I'm all ready to go!

Noelia: Perfect! Is there anything else you need?

Vanya: Not right now, thanks.

Noelia: Well, let me know if I can help at all. 

Vanya: I will, thank you.

Noelia: Actually, I've got an idea. What are you doing later?

Vanya: I haven't got any plans.

Noelia: Great. Meet me here at six. Don't be late!

Vanya: So what's the plan? 

Noelia: We're going to see the local area by bike. I'll show you all the best coffee shops.

Vanya: Cool!

Noelia: Let's go!

 

Ana: Hello again! I think Noelia and Vanya are going to get on really well! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for meeting face-to-face? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

It's so good to finally meet you in person.

It's great to put a face to a name.

How are you finding it?

Has Emir set you up with an email address?

Is there anything else you need?

Let me know if I can help at all.

What are you doing later?

I haven't got any plans.

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you meet someone face-to-face in English. Bye for now! 

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Submitted by Ghofran21 on Fri, 21/02/2025 - 12:32

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Hmmm,I will take them to the places where they could buy their needs firstly,like markets,and malls,I will show them the gardens near by the transportion areas and some  places to have fun.

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Submitted by Alion on Wed, 19/02/2025 - 15:32

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At first of all, I would show the large beach. It's probably the most famous place in the town, where

you can do many activities, even in winter, such as playing football or volleyball and going for a relaxing walk and enjoying  beautiful views 

Submitted by samane key on Wed, 19/02/2025 - 08:01

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In this situation,I would take him to famous places such as museums,historical places ,parks, supermarkets and coffee shops to find out how our city is fabulous.Finally,I would ask him if he wants anything else.

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Submitted by zino on Thu, 06/02/2025 - 13:17

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  • In this situation, I would take them to famous places such as gardens, parks, and supermarkets. I would also show them the mosques where we pray.
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Submitted by LuLu234 on Sat, 01/02/2025 - 06:40

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I will show him at first time the parks for enjoying and the famous shops and restaurant

Submitted by Safe_Mode on Thu, 16/01/2025 - 18:00

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I'll, definetely, show night food markets in my local area everyone who will be new here.
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Submitted by Ekaterinss on Tue, 14/01/2025 - 15:18

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I guess, it would be great if I show my town how i see it with my own eyes. I would show some of shopping centres and local parks, that usually stay near them. Visit a theatre, where I watched my first ballet Swan Lake; cafe with karaoke , where we celebrated my friend`s birthday; creative community Mount Orta with many different, really interesting events; show our Ice Arena and watch the hockey match. And on my guest`s last weekends I would spend time outside the city to leave an impression with our nature!

Submitted by laufavi on Wed, 08/01/2025 - 16:43

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i will probably show for him some parks that have near form my home, or just going out with the person and take him to the shopping with me, then we could buy some things and after that take some break and eat a brunch in some coffe at the shopping!

Submitted by rainer_hs on Wed, 20/11/2024 - 11:48

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If someone visits my area, I would show them the famous places in my town. One of the famous places is Monas, which is a landmark in my town. There are many activities you can do at Monas, such as enjoying the beautiful view of Jakarta, and it would be a great memory for them.

 

Submitted by Paukzen on Mon, 16/09/2024 - 09:23

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I should show him/her parks, place to eat and bar.

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