Listening Quiz

Watch the video and take the listening quiz. Then watch again and read the script.

Man: Hello! Are you a new student?

Woman: Yes, I am. Today is my first day.

Man: Well, welcome. My name is Tony.

Woman: Hi, Tony. I’m Beth.

Man: Are you new in town?

Woman: Yes, I’m from New York.

Man: Wow! The Big City!

Woman: Are you from around here?

Man: Yes, I am.

Woman: That is so cool. Well, it is nice to meet you.

Man: Nice to meet you, too.

Basic Language Notes

Grammar

My name is Tony. / I’m Tony.

Both are OK.

• My name is Tony.
• I’m Tony.

I’m means I am.

Vocabulary

Are you from around here?

This means:

Are you from this area?

the big city

This means a large city. Tony calls New York “the big city.”

the Big Apple

This is another name for New York City.

Speaking

When you meet someone for the first time, you can say:

Nice to meet you.

The other person can say:

Nice to meet you, too.

Pronunciation

In fast English, words often connect.

Nice to meet you.
→ nice-ta-meet-chu

Nice to meet you, too.
→ nice-ta-meet-chu-too

The t + y sound can become a ch sound:

meet you → meet-chu

This is very common in natural English.