Meeting new people - what to say in English

Summary

In this video, viewers are introduced to essential phrases for meeting new people in English. The script highlights a series of friendly exchanges between characters, such as introductions, asking about one’s journey, and welcoming someone to a team. Key phrases like 'Nice to meet you,' 'You must be [name],' and 'How was your journey?' are emphasized. After the conversation, viewers are encouraged to practice these phrases to enhance their ability to interact with new people in English. The video offers both listening and speaking practice to help build confidence in social situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Introductions are key when meeting new people. A simple 'Hi, I'm [Name]' works well.
• 😀 A common question when meeting someone is 'You must be [Name].'
• 😀 Phrases like 'Nice to meet you' and 'You too' are useful in greetings.
• 😀 Asking about someone's journey or experience, e.g., 'So how was your journey?', is a good conversation starter.
• 😀 Offering something like coffee, e.g., 'Can I get you a coffee?', shows hospitality.
• 😀 When meeting someone new, it's polite to introduce others, e.g., 'This is [Name].'
• 😀 Repeating the phrases aloud can help improve language retention and speaking skills.
• 😀 The expression 'Welcome to the team!' is a warm greeting for newcomers in a work setting.
• 😀 Using phrases such as 'It's great to be here!' helps express enthusiasm in new situations.
• 😀 A smooth conversation flow can be achieved by following the pattern of introductions and questions about experiences.
• 😀 Practice using these phrases to feel more confident when meeting new people in English.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the script?

The main topic of the script is about learning useful phrases for meeting new people in English.

What phrase does Yuna use to introduce herself?

Yuna introduces herself by saying, 'Hi, I'm Yuna.'

How does Emir respond when asked if he is Paul?

Emir responds by saying, 'No, I'm not.'

What is the first thing Vanya says when meeting Emir?

Vanya says, 'You must be Vanya.'

What is the polite response to 'Nice to meet you'?

The polite response to 'Nice to meet you' is 'You too.'

What question does Emir ask Vanya regarding their journey?

Emir asks, 'So how was your journey?'

How does Vanya describe their journey?

Vanya says, 'It was fine, and it's great to be here!'

What does Yuna say when introducing Vanya to the team?

Yuna says, 'Welcome to the team!'

How does the script suggest practicing these phrases?

The script suggests listening to the phrases and then repeating them to practice.

What is a good phrase to use when offering someone a drink?

A good phrase to use when offering someone a drink is, 'Can I get you a coffee?'