Objective: Be able to introduce self and others in gatherings
Pronunciation
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eat |
eight |
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eat |
eight |
east |
heist |
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heat |
weight |
feast |
freight |
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wean |
weigh |
leash |
leisure |
Vocabulary
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acquaintance |
/əˈkwān(t)ns/ n. a person one knows slightly, but who is
not a close friend |
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digitally |
/ˈdijədəlē/ adv. by means of digital or computer technology |
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colleague |
/ˈkälēɡ/ n. a person whom one works in a profession or
business |
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terrible |
/ˈterəb(ə)l/ adj. extremely or distressingly bad or serious |
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gracious |
/ˈɡrāshəs/ adj. courteous, kind, and pleasant |
Expressions
A. Introducing one’s self
My
name is ___________.
I am
__________.
I’m
___________
B. Introducing someone to
someone else
I’d
like you to meet my friend __________.
I’d
like you to meet __________.
This
is my friend __________.
Do
you two know each other?
Have you two been
introduced?
(Friend’s name), this is
(another friend). (another friend), (Friend’s name)
Ex:
Adam, this is Eve. Eve, Adam.
Eve,
do you know Adam?
Eve,
shake hands with Adam.
C. Response to someone whom you have just been
introduced
Good to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Nice meeting you.
I’m happy to meet you.
I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
It’s a pleasure to have finally met you.
D. What to say after you have been introduced.
I’ve
heard so much about you.
(name) has told me so
much about you.
I’ve
been wanting to meet you for some time.
A. Introduced to the person
whom you have been communicating electronically/digitally.
We’ve
exchanged e-mails; it’s nice to meet you in person.
So we
finally meet face to face.
I’m
excited to meet you in person.
B. After being introduced yet
you didn’t get the name
I’m
sorry what was your name again?
I
didn’t catch your name. I’m terrible at names.
Memory Check: Check all those that
apply
1. What to say to introduce yourself?
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My name is (your name).
___ I
am (your name).
___
I’m (your name).
___
All of the above
2. What to say when
introducing someone to someone else
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I’d like you to meet my friend __________.
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I’ve never seen anything like it.
___ Do you two know each
other?
___ That’s it.
3. What to do when you are
introduced to someone?
___ Shake hands with the
other person
___ Say, I’ll drink to
that!
___ It’s a pleasure to
have finally met you.
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It’s wonderful!
4. What is your response to someone to whom you have
just been introduced?
___ Nice meeting you.
___ I’m happy to meet you.
___ I am pleased to make
your acquaintance.
___ All of the above
5. What to say after being introduced.
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I’ve heard so much about you.
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Fabulous.
___ I
agree.
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All of the above
6. What to say to someone with whom you only have
communication electronically/digitally in person?
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We’ve exchanged e-mails; it’s nice to meet you in person.
___
So, we finally meet face to face.
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I’m excited to meet you in person.
___ I
couldn’t agree with you more.
Conversation Practice
A. You and your friend are attending a conference. Your friend introduced you to his acquaintances.
A: (Maru), let me introduce you to an
acquaintance of mine.
B: That would be nice, thank you.
A: I’d like you to meet (Rebecca).
(Rebecca),
this is (Maru).
(Maru), (Rebecca).
B: I am pleased to make your acquaintance, (Rebecca).
C: I’m happy to
meet you too, (Maru).
B: (A), told me so much about you.
I’ve
been wanting to meet you for some time.
C: Thank you. That’s very nice of you.
B. Your friend introduced you
to someone from the conference but you didn’t catch the name.
A: (Maru), do you know Rebecca?
B: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name?
A: (Maru), shake hands with Rebecca.
B: Nice meeting you, Rebecca.
C: Good to meet you too, Maru.
C. You have participated in a
group activity and you need to introduce yourself to others.
A: Welcome to our group discussion.
Let’s
introduce ourselves to one another first.
May I ask, Akiko
to start?
B: Hello, everyone! I am Akiko, from Japan.
I’m
glad to meet you all.
C: I’m sorry what was your name again?
I
didn’t catch your name. I’m terrible at names.
B: My name is Akiko.
It’s
a pleasure to meet you.
C: likewise (Me too). [I am also pleased
to meet you too, Akiko]
Reading practice
The conference, I attended with my colleague, was about leadership. It was held in the East. My friend introduced me to some of his acquaintances. I am pleased to meet them but since there are many of them, I was not able to catch some of the names, during the introduction that I need to ask them again. It was embarrassing because I am actually terrible with names. Good thing that they are wonderful and gracious acquaintances. After the conference, eight of our acquaintances, weigh in on the learning as we leisurely eat a lean feast.
l What was the conference
about?
l What did your friend do?
l What did you forget? Why?