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Unit 1 Conversation Starter (Self Introduction)

This document provides guidance on introducing yourself to new people and making small talk. It offers sample phrases to use when introducing yourself, asking for someone's name, or introducing two people. Common topics for small talk with new acquaintances are discussed, such as asking about work, education, and where someone lives. Sample dialogues demonstrate introducing clients, asking for someone's name, address, and phone number.

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Unit 1 Conversation Starter (Self Introduction)

This document provides guidance on introducing yourself to new people and making small talk. It offers sample phrases to use when introducing yourself, asking for someone's name, or introducing two people. Common topics for small talk with new acquaintances are discussed, such as asking about work, education, and where someone lives. Sample dialogues demonstrate introducing clients, asking for someone's name, address, and phone number.

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  • Target Language: Provides guidelines and phrases for self-introduction and initiating conversations with new people.
  • Small Talk Topics: Suggests various topics and questions suitable for engaging in small talk with new acquaintances.
  • Dialogue Example: Includes an example dialogue that demonstrates polite introductions and asking for addresses.
  • Address Discussion: Continues the dialogue with detailed address information, emphasizing relevant expressions.

CONVERSATION STARTER (SELF-INTRODUCTION)

A. TARGET LANGUAGE

Introducing Yourself to New People

Hi! I’m _____________. What’s your name?

However, there are many other ways to introduce yourself. These expressions
sound a little more natural. Make sure you pay attention to your tone so that
you sound friendly.

Hi there! My name’s _________. What’s yours?


I don’t think we’ve met. I’m ___________.
I don’t believe we’ve met before. My name is __________.
Have we met? I’m ____________.
I think I’ve seen you around, but we haven’t officially met. I’m _________.
Don’t forget to say, “Nice to meet you!” after the other person says his/her
name!

Asking the name of the someone


Sorry, What is your first name?
Excuse me. How do you say your name again?
What is your last name, please?

Introducing People to Each Other


At any social event, you are probably going to introduce other people to each
other and talk with more than one person at a time, which makes conversation
much more interesting.

Here are some good ways to introduce two people who haven’t met:

I’d like you to meet ____________.


This is ______________.
I’d like to introduce you to _______________.
Have you met ____________?
Small Talk Topics
When meeting someone new, we usually stick to very basic conversation
topics until we get to know the person better.
While you may want to learn a lot about an interesting person, you need to be
careful not to ask too many personal questions the first time you meet.

Please note: in the United States, it is rude to ask, “How old are you?” Age is
not a common topic of conversation with people you have just met.
Americans are well-known for almost always asking these three questions:

What do you do for work?


Where did you go to school? (This question means, what college or
university did you attend?)
What brings you to __(this event/this party)__?
In general, people will ask you about work or school as soon as they meet
you.

They may ask “What brings you here?” to find out more about you without
being too direct.

This question encourages you to talk more about yourself and give reasons for
attending the event. (Watch the video lesson on the question “What brings
you here?” for more details.)

Similarly, if you live in a city like Boston with a lot of neighborhoods and
nearby cities, another neutral topic is asking for more details about where you
live.

Do you live in __(this city/this neighborhood)__?


What brings you to __(this city/this area)__?
Where do you live?
Where are you living?
What kind of place do you live in? (Is it an apartment, a house, a dormitory,
etc.?)
What’s your place like?
How do you like living here/there?

If you are just visiting or are not from the United States, people will usually
ask you more questions about your background and for your opinion about
their city.

Where are you from originally?


Where are you from in __(your country)__?
What are you doing in __(this city)__?
How do you like living here?
What do you think about __(this city)__?
Do you like it here?

B. DIALOGUE EXAMPLE

Introducing Clients
Henry : Mr. Anton, I'd like to introduce you to my manager, Mr. Tony.
Mr. Anton : Pleased to meet you Mr. Tony.
Mr. Tony : Good to meet you, too.

Asking Name, Address, and Phone Number


Hanz : Excuse me, what is your name?
Mary : Mary Landlady.
Hanz : And what is your address?
Mary : 111 Avenue Street, Gold Tower Apartment, California.
Hanz : And what is your phone number?
Mary : It is 555-6362.
Hanz : Thank you very much.
Mary : You’re welcome.

When we want to ask about address we may use this sentences:


A : Excuse me, where do you live?
B : I live on California, or
A : I live at 111 Avenue Street, Gold Tower Apartment,
California. (for more details)

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