Unit 1: Introducing others
I. Conversation
Listen audio:
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Paul, this is John.
John, this is Paul.
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1. Have you met Paul?
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No, I haven't.
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Paul, this is John.
John, this is Paul.
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2. Have you two met each other?
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No, we haven't.
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Anne, this is Marie.
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3. Have you two met each other?
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Yes, we have.
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Marie, Anne.
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II. Practice
These types of introductions involve 3 people:
A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)
B: Introducee (knows A but not C)
C: Introducee (knows A but not B)
Example:
A: Have you two met each other?
B: No, we haven't.
A: Ben, this is Carol. Carol this is Ben.
(B and C smile and shake hands.)
B: Nice to meet you Carol.
C: Nice to meet you too, Ben.
III. Follow-up
After you have been introduced to someone, it is polite to ask a few general questions to get acquainted:
For instance:
B: Where are you from, Carol?
C: I'm from Vietnam.
B: Vietnam, which part?
C: Hanoi, the capital. How about you, Ben?
B: Phu Quoc--a place called island. It's Kien Giang province.
C: How do you know Alan (A)?
B: He is my friend from college.
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Practice introducing your friends to each other.
Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).
*When meeting someone for the first time, it is not appropriate to ask certain types of questions.
Do NOT Ask:
A person's age
Birth date
Salary
Weight
Marital status
You may ask general questions about the situation.
How do you know Alan (the person who introduced us)?
Are you a student at this university?
Is this your first time here?
What do you do for a living?
How long have you been working for (company)?
Please practice introducing your friends and relatives now. Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate)
For example:
A: This is my friend, Marry.
B: Hi Barry. I'm Peter.
C: Nice to meet you, Peter.
B: Nice to meet you too.
vocabulary: PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS
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Singular
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Plural
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Man
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Men
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Woman
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Women
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Lady
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Ladies
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Gentleman
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Gentlemen
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Boy
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Boys
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Girl
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Girls
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Person
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People
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Family Relationships:
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Male
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Female
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Relationship
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Father
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Mother
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Parent
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Dad
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Mom
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Parent
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Son
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Daughter
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Child
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Husband
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Wife
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Spouse
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Brother
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Sister
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Sibling
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Grandfather
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Grandmother
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Grandparent(s)
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Grandpa
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Grandma
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Grandparent(s)
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Grandson
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Granddaughter
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Grandchild(ren)
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Uncle
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Aunt
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Parent’s sibling
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Nephew
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Niece
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Sibling’s child(ren)
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Cousin
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Cousin
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Aunt/uncle’s child(ren)
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Other Relationships:
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Friend
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Roommate
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Classmate
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Neighbor
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Partner
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Boss
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Employee
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Colleague
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Co-worker
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Boyfriend / girlfriend
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games
Scrambled letters:
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d e n f i r
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(f ___________________________)
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t s a e p r n
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(p ___________________________)
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e t t u s n d
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(s ___________________________)
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e n m
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(m ___________________________)
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r e t e h
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(t ___________________________)
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l e a m
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(m ___________________________)
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g e n i l s
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(s ___________________________)
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s l a c s
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(c ___________________________)
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e w n o m
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(w ___________________________)
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k e n m i c a n
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(n ___________________________)
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Who am I?
Teacher will ask students about their jobs, places, another languages
homework
Please learn vocabulary, practice your real conversation.
