Signification
Used to state your country or city of origin.
Contexte culturel
Americans often ask 'Where are you from?' to start a conversation. It is not usually an interrogation of your status. Asking about hometown (shusshin) is a polite way to show interest in someone's background.
Keep it simple
You don't need to give your whole life story. Just the city or country is enough.
Be ready for follow-ups
People will often ask 'What is it like there?' after you say where you are from.
Signification
Used to state your country or city of origin.
Keep it simple
You don't need to give your whole life story. Just the city or country is enough.
Be ready for follow-ups
People will often ask 'What is it like there?' after you say where you are from.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Hi, ______ from Canada.
You need the subject 'I' and the verb 'am' (I'm).
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to say this.
No preposition 'in' is needed, and you need the verb 'am'.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesHi, ______ from Canada.
You need the subject 'I' and the verb 'am' (I'm).
Choose the natural way to say this.
No preposition 'in' is needed, and you need the verb 'am'.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, do not use 'the' before city names.
In most Western contexts, it is a standard, friendly question.
Expressions liées
I live in
contrastCurrent residence
I was born in
similarBirthplace
