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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.

Preparation

Speaking B1: Meeting face-to-face – preparation

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!

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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! 

Task 1

Speaking B1: Meeting face-to-face – 1

Task 2

Speaking B1: Meeting face-to-face – 2

Task 3

Speaking B1: Meeting face-to-face – 3

Discussion

What would you show someone who was new to your local area?

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Submitted by Dmytro on Tue, 10/11/2020 - 21:59

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If I were asked by someone new in local area I would show him or her everything I know or everything he or she needs. It's awesome to have someone who is willing to make your first days easier, someone who can help you adopt to new place.

Submitted by Momocompanyman on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 08:53

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I would like to show them the herbs and spices shop, a wonderful flavour when you come in.

Submitted by Khin Thandar Htun on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 02:59

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I would like to show him/her some famous landmarks in Myanmar, such as, The Mandalay Palace, some famous pagodas in Bagan, the main Ayeyarwaddy River and then delicious restaurants and cafés! And I also invite you to come to Myanmar which has a lot of famous landmarks!

Submitted by Fsh on Mon, 26/10/2020 - 04:53

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I would like to show her/him all places that anyone needs when she/he comes to a new area, such as groceries,pharmacies,cafes,restaurants and a laundries.

Submitted by Ugulhan on Wed, 23/09/2020 - 08:41

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Yes, of course when she or he needs to know the best places to get on stores and entertainment, I would show them definitely.

Submitted by cittàutopica on Wed, 16/09/2020 - 14:37

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I live in a middle town, near the sea; therefore, if I should show something in my local area, first of all I would show the beach club and after two museums (popular traditions and art of ceramic).

Submitted by Sulagna Das on Tue, 15/09/2020 - 16:11

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I would show him/her the places she would need during her stay like supermarkets, medicine shops, places to eat,cafe etc. If she wants, I can show her around the city by making a prior appointment with her.
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Submitted by Hennadii on Tue, 25/08/2020 - 17:27

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I can show all he or she needs. It could be some quite useful for life institutions: nearest hospital, shoe-repair, pharmacy, supermarket, shopping mall, market and so. If my new acquaintance has kids I can help to find good kindergarten or school, пive necessary information about local universities and taxi-services. I think it's very important to help others to feel much better at the new place. Of course I can show not only important buildings but also the beautiful ones. I can give a tour around the city, show the beauties of the city and let the new-comers know about the city's history and traditions - where to eat or have a couple of drinks or where to watch new films or plays. And, of course, the city zoo, museums, cafes, all kind of relax. We definitely have lots of that stuff.

Submitted by Saish on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 12:07

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Well, I would show them the cafes and restaurants nearby. I would also show them the nearby super markets and shops where they can buy their daily essentials. After all these are the important places a new person would like to know first before any other touristic places.