Introducing yourself and others There is a range of ways to introduce yourself and people. Introducing yourself:
Here are expressions to introduce yourself:
My name is ... I'm .... Nice to meet you; I'm ... Pleased to meet you; I'm ... Let me introduce myself; I'm ... I'd like to introduce myself; I'm ...
Introducing others:
Here are expressions to introduce others:
Jack, please meet Nicolas. Jack, have you met Nicolas? I'd like you to meet Liza. I'd like to introduce you to Betty. Leila, this is Barbara. Barbara this is Leila.
Useful responses when introducing yourself or other people:
Nice to meet you. Pleased to meet you. Happy to meet you. How do you do?
GIVING MORE INFORMATION Age
Place
I am 26 years old. I am 26.
I am from Michigan. I hail from Massachusetts. I come from New York. I live in Chicago.
Work I am a copywriter. I work in an ad agency. I work in Intecon Ads. I work as an architect.
WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO I like reading books. I like reading books and love to swim. I am a good cook. I am good at playing chess. I like to shop when I’m free.
Dialogue: Alex is talking to the new manager and his assistant. Notice how they introduce themselves: Alex:
Hi! My name is Alex Litterman, the new manager.
William:
Hi! I'm William O'Brian. Nice to meet you, Mr Alex Litterman.
John:
William, please meet Mr Steve Lynch, my assistant
Jack :
How do you do?
Nicolas:
How do you do?
Things to remember:
When introducing yourself or other people in a formal situation use full names. ("I'm Alex Litterman.") "How do you do?" isn't really a question, it just means "Hello"
Week 1: TASK
Solo Presentation: Introduce yourself to your classmates.
