Meaning
Used to state your country or city of origin.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
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
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesHi, ______ 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
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, do not use 'the' before city names.
In most Western contexts, it is a standard, friendly question.
Related Phrases
I live in
contrastCurrent residence
I was born in
similarBirthplace
