Would you like to feel more confident when you do this?
Find out how to meet someone new in today’s episode.
Today Lindsay will meet two new people, Morgan and her boyfriend, Jay.
Listen to this real conversation to find out how native speakers meet new people!
Your hosts today will also talk about how adults these days can make new friends, and their own experiences meeting new people and building personal connections.
Meeting new people is daunting, especially in a language that is not your own.
That’s why today’s episode is so important!
Phrases to start the conversation:
- I’d like to introduce you to my roommate, Morgan.
- Pleasure to meet you!
- The pleasure is all mine.
In the next episode, you’ll dive deeper into Lindsay’s conversation from today.
But first, let’s look at some other phrases we can hear in the conversation, and some new ones you can use when answering a new friend’s questions.
Phrases to keep the conversation going:
- I’ve been doing this kind of work for a number of years.
- 4 years and counting
- How about you, how do you two know each other?
Phrases to end the conversation:
- I’m just going to put this out there, what are you guys doing this weekend?
- How about meeting at the park for a little playground time?
Listen to the whole episode to hear the hosts’ role play at the end, with today’s new vocabulary phrases.
Then, remember, listen to the next episode to learn more about starting conversations and making new friends in English.
For extra learning and fun English vocabulary, find out how to use “by the way” in English.
What is your biggest challenge when it comes to meeting new people in English?
Let us know in the comments below.