MODULE 1 Greetings and Introducing (E-LEARNING)

Right after comprehending this unit, you are expected to be able to:
1. Classify the expressions for greetings and introducing.
2. Use expressions for greetings.
3. Use expressions for introducing self and others.
4. Use expressions for opening and closing a conversation.

A. PRE-SPEAKING ACTIVITY

Activity 1
Instructions: Think of your answer to these following questions. Then in pairs, discuss your
answer with your partner.
1. What will you say to greet somebody who is much older from you?
2. What will you say to greet somebody at your age and whom you know well?
3. Will you say “Hi, Dr. Salim, nice to see you”.
4. How will you introduce your English lecturer to your friends at school?
5. What will you do if you want to end the conversation you have with your old friend whom
you met at the book store?

B. WHILE-SPEAKING ACTIVITY

Greetings
Greetings in all languages have the same purposes; to establish contact with another person,
to recognize his or her existence, and to show friendliness. Formulas for greetings are very
specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning. People say “good morning” even if it is
a miserable day and may reply to ‘how are you?” with “fine, thanks” even if they are not feeling
well. The greeting is always returned, often in the same form but with different stress.

Examples:

Salim : How are you?

Silma : Fine, thanks. How are you?

Adib : How are you going?

Yulia : Good, thanks!

Introductions
Introducing yourselves or others can be differentiated based on the level of formality.
Informal introductions may occur between people at the same age such as friends, whereas
formal ones may occur between people with different age or status such as student with a
lecturer.
Examples:
Mr. Salim : I am Mr Salim and I would like to introduce you both to my colleague, Ms Silma.
Students : How do you do?
Ms Silma : How do you do?

Yulia : I am Yulia and this is Ana

Students : Hi!
: Hi there!
Ana : Hello

Pre-closing and Closings

Usually people do not suddenly quit talking, say goodbye, and leave each other abruptly.
Ending a conversation normally takes some time. This involves two kinds of interactions: pre-
closing and closings. The former signals the end of conversations and the latter explicitly ends
the conversation.

Examples:
Salim : Well, I’m afraid I have to be going
Silma : Thank you for coming.
Salim : Until the next time.
Silma : Good bye.

Important expressions for this unit

GREETINGS PRECLOSINGS

Good morning Well, I’m afraid I have to be going

How nice to see you
What a pleasant surprise
What’s happening?
How you doing?
Longtime no see
It’s been a pleasure
I really must go now
It was nice to see you
Great seeing you
Go to go now

CLOSINGs INTRODUCTIONS

Until next time May I introduce Mrs …?

Good night, Bill Have you met Mrs …?
Talk to you later Do you know Miss …?
See you later This is Salim
SELF INTRODUCTION

Level of Formality Self Responses

More formal Hello, I’m Salim Kamil How do you do? I’m Salim Kamil.
Hello my name is Salim Kamil Pleased to meet you. I’m Salim
Kamil
I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Salim Kamil Nice to meet you, I’m Salim Kamil
Less formal Hi. I’m Salim Kamil. What’s your name? Hi. I’m Salim Kamil, and everyone
calls me Salim.

Activity 1
Instructions: For each situations that follows, read the cues given, then discuss the relationship
among the speakers and the level of formality. Using this information, complete the dialogues
and practice them with your partner.

Scenario 1
Silma : Hi Salim. How are you?
Salim : ….
Silma : Not bad, what’s up?
Salim : ….

Scenario 2
Salim : …..
Silma : Good morning, Dr. Salim.
Salim : …..
Silma : …..

C. POST-SPEAKING ACTIVITY

Activity 2
Instructions: Make dialogue based on the following situation in pairs and act out the dialogue.
Situation 1
Salim and Silma are old friends. They see each other again after four years. Salim has an
important meeting and can’t talk long.
Situation 2
Introduce yourself to someone you think is also studying at the same university. Make a
dialogue in pairs and practice it.
Situation 3
You see a new person in your campus, looking lonely. Introduce yourself to him/her and start
a conversation.
Activity 3 Talking About Yourself
Instructions: Introduce yourself (you may act yourself or a teacher or another) to a group of
people).
Activity 4 Introducing other people

Match the introductions with suitable responses.

Which word is rarely used in spoken English but often in written English?
Why is it used?
Which expression sounds rather formal?

Introductions Responses
I’m Salim and This is Silma How do you do?
I’m Salim Kamil and this is my colleague Silma Kamila Hello
Good morning, I’m Dr Salim and this is Dr Silma Delighted to make your
acquitance
I would like to introduce you to y colleague Dr Silma Hi there
Good to see you
Pleased to meet you
Activity 5 Interactive skills
Instructions: The lecturer will write names of the students on a piece of paper and will pick
up a pair randomly. You have two or three minutes to find out as much as possible about the
pair. You could ask about:

 Background
 Interests
 Reasons for studying English
 High school
 Career/ studies
 Plans for the future
 Favourite foods
 Favourite place to travel

As soon they have been interviewed for three minutes, the lecturer may choose another pair for
interview.