JustLearn English. Welcome someone new — English through real life. Listen, pause and repeat. This lesson uses a synthetic voice.

Nadia is attending a local book group for the first time. She knows nobody there. Omar greets her at the door and says, ‘Welcome. Is this your first visit?’

Nadia says yes. Omar shows her where to leave her coat and explains that the discussion starts at seven. He says, ‘Would you like a cup of tea?’ Nadia accepts.

Omar introduces her to Helen. ‘Nadia, this is Helen. You both enjoy travel writing.’ Helen asks Nadia what she has read recently. Nadia does not have to introduce herself to the whole room.

At the end, Omar explains when the group meets again. He asks, ‘Would you like me to send you the details?’ He does not add Nadia to a group chat without asking. A welcome includes useful information and a real choice.

Omar. Welcome. Is this your first visit?
Nadia. Yes, it is. Where can I leave my coat?
Omar. Over here. The discussion starts at seven. Would you like some tea?
Nadia. Yes, please. Thank you.
Omar. This is Helen. You both enjoy travel writing.
Helen. Nice to meet you. What have you read recently?

Use This is + name to introduce another person. Would you like + noun offers something: Would you like some tea? Would you like to + verb offers an activity: Would you like to join us? In What have you read recently?, have + past participle asks about recent experience without naming a specific finished time.

Practise ‘NICE to MEET you’ and ‘Would you LIKE some TEA?’ Listen for the main stressed words. The final sound of shared links naturally to interest in shared interest. Use the audio as a model, but do not worry about copying every detail of one voice.

Your turn. Person A is visiting a club, class or workplace for the first time. Person B welcomes them, gives two practical details and introduces them to Person C. Ask before sharing a phone number or adding anyone to a chat. If studying alone, practise a welcome for a setting you know. Pause here to practise. Then use the activities and answers on the JustLearn English website.