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Saying where you're from in English (beginner)
Beginner English for saying where you're from. Key line: “I'm from *Chengdu*.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'm Lin. I'm from China.
Them
Nice to meet you, Lin. I'm Emma.
Lin
I'm from Chengdu. We have pandas.
Them
I know pandas. My map is bad.
Lin
It's in southwest China. Near the mountains.
Them
Thanks. I know pandas better than maps.
Lin
That's okay. Pandas are my best guides.
Them
Then your pandas gave me directions today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
From
✓ I'm from Chengdu.Say your city.
Use from + city or country
Greeting
✓ Nice to meet you.First-time greeting.
Common when meeting for first time
Location
✓ It's in southwest China.Say the location.
Useful for saying where a city is
No problem
✓ That's okay.Calm, friendly reply.
Use it to keep things relaxed
Quick answers
From: what to say in English
Say “I'm from Chengdu.” — say your city. Use from + city or country.
Greeting: what to say in English
Say “Nice to meet you.” — first-time greeting. Common when meeting for first time.
Location: what to say in English
Say “It's in southwest China.” — say the location. Useful for saying where a city is.
No problem: what to say in English
Say “That's okay.” — calm, friendly reply. Use it to keep things relaxed.