Marie
Teaching: Meeting New People
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Lesson 11: Meeting New People
Wanem nem blong yu?
Key Phrases
Wanem nem blong yu?
What is your name?
Yu blong wea?
Where are you from?
Mi blong Ostrelia
I'm from Australia
Mi glad blong mitim yu
I'm happy to meet you
Ni-Vanuatu people are incredibly friendly! Let's learn how to introduce yourself properly.
Introduction Phrases: - Wanem nem blong yu? — What is your name? - Nem blong mi [name] — My name is [name] - Yu blong wea? — Where are you from? - Mi blong [place] — I'm from [place] - Mi glad blong mitim yu — I'm happy to meet you - Yu stap mekem wanem? — What do you do? (occupation)
Sample Conversation: > A: Halo! Wanem nem blong yu? > B: Nem blong mi Sarah. Yu? > A: Nem blong mi Tom. Yu blong wea? > B: Mi blong Ostrelia. Yu? > A: Mi blong Efate, long Vila. > B: Mi glad blong mitim yu, Tom! > A: Mi tu! (Me too!)
Cultural Tip: In Vanuatu, asking where someone is from is very common and important. People identify strongly with their island of origin.