Saying where you're from in English
How to answer "Where are you from?" naturally.
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Say your city and area
northeast / south / on the east coast; also near Shanghai
Say famous things there
be known for = be famous for
Say the population
About 21.5 million people, more than the Netherlands (~18 million)
Invite them to visit
show sb around = take someone around
Quick answers
City first, then area: what to say in English
Say “I'm from Chengdu, in southwest China.” — say your city and area. northeast / south / on the east coast; also near Shanghai.
Make it memorable: what to say in English
Say “It's known for pandas and spicy food.” — say famous things there. be known for = be famous for.
A surprising fact: what to say in English
Say “Over twenty million people live there.” — say the population. About 21.5 million people, more than the Netherlands (~18 million).
Friendly ending: what to say in English
Say “You should visit. I'll show you around.” — invite them to visit. show sb around = take someone around.