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Saying where you're from in English (advanced)
Advanced English for saying where you're from. Key line: “Hey, I'm Lin—I'm actually from Chengdu, down in southwest China.”
Full script
Lin
Hey, I'm Lin—I'm actually from Chengdu, down in southwest China.
Them
No way—I would've guessed Shanghai from your vibe, not gonna lie.
Lin
I get that a lot, but my heart still runs on noodles and hotpot.
Them
That is oddly poetic—and now I'm hungry, which feels unfair.
Lin
Fair warning: once I say Chengdu, I always end up defending spice levels.
Them
Relax, I'm brave—I only cried over chili oil once.
Lin
Good, because where I'm from, "a little spicy" is basically a dare.
Them
Then it's settled—you're from Chengdu, and I'm bringing milk just in case.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
actually
✓ I'm actually from...To correct a guess
Natural when you correct someone's guess
often hear
✓ I get that a lot.I get that a lot.
Use it when people often say that to you
warning
✓ Fair warning...Fair warning...
Light way to warn someone first
dare
✓ is basically a dareLike a challenge or test
Funny exaggeration, very casual
Quick answers
actually: what to say in English
Say “I'm actually from...” — to correct a guess. Natural when you correct someone's guess.
often hear: what to say in English
Say “I get that a lot.” — i get that a lot. Use it when people often say that to you.
warning: what to say in English
Say “Fair warning...” — fair warning. Light way to warn someone first.
dare: what to say in English
Say “is basically a dare” — like a challenge or test. Funny exaggeration, very casual.