B2 - Speaking - Starters

What is your name?

My name’s Michał Jan Kowalski, but most of my friends just call me Michał. It’s a pretty common name in Poland, but I kind of like that — it feels familiar.

I kind of like that

they usually mean: That’s not bad! or “Surprisingly, I like it more than I thought I would.”

It seems strange to me

I find it unusual, unfamiliar, or not what I expected.

It looks easy to me

From my point of view, it appears simple or not difficult.

It sounds familiar to me

“I think I’ve heard it before” or “It reminds me of something I already know.”

This task is difficult / easy for me

The activity or assignment you're doing is hard or requires effort.

Where are you from?

I was born in Warsaw, but I’ve lived in a small village called Dawidy Bankowe since I was a child. It’s a peaceful place just outside the city, so I enjoy the best of both worlds – a quiet environment and easy access to everything Warsaw has to offer."