Lesson 2: Introducing People

Warm-up questions:

Have you ever had to make a formal introduction to a group of

people?

In what kind of situations do we have to introduce other people?

Do you think first impressions are important? What was the first impression of your…?

Expressions: Vocabulary: Personality

Introducing:

I’d like you to meet _________.

This is a coworker of mine from KJW company.
Have I introduced you to my _______ from ________.
He/She is a friend I told you about.

Greeting:

Hi ___________, it’s a pleasure to meet you.

Hello _______, we are glad to meet you.
It’s great to finally meet you.

Making connections/Building rapport:

Steve talks about you all the time.

I have heard so much about you.
It’s great to put a face to the name.

Describing someone:

John is the guy who beat me in golf last week.

He is the person who helped me in school.
This is the wonderful lady who taught me how to swim.

More Vocabulary/Idioms/Expressions:

My better half Acquaintance To school someone

Cracks the whip Flattering Soul mate
Wears the pants in the relationship Social butterfly Life of the party

Practice: Introduce yourself to your classmate and find out some interesting facts about them.

Discussion Questions:

How would you describe your personality? How has it changed over the years?

Do you enjoy meeting new people? What are some ways to meet new people in your country?

What kind of person do you like? Dislike?

How can you make a good first impression?

Describe a memorable first meeting you had with someone.

If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would you meet and why?

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