Conversation File Self Introduction 7 ORAL TRAINING PROGRAM

Conversation File Self - Introduction 7 ORAL TRAINING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR: DR. HSIN-HSIN CINDY LEE

Contents Cindy’s self introduction Self introduction for general purposes Conversation Exercise : Getting to know a new person

Self Introduction – “Formal” Version Dear class, I am Dr. Hsin – Hsin Cindy Lee; I am the instructor of this course. I am a trained Applied Linguist with research interests in Intercultural Communication, English Teaching Methodology and ESP, especially Business English. My main research area has been involved in how students develop intercultural competence in English education. I also concern about intercultural differences and similarities in communication styles and manners, and how they affect students and professionals communicate. Currently I teach a wide range of courses such as language training programs, cross-cultural communication, EFL teaching methods and business English at English Department of Jen-Jen Catholic University.

Self-Introduction – “Informal” Version Hi, dear class, how are you? I am Cindy Lee; I am the instructor of this course. I received my Bachelor and Master degrees in English at Fu-Jen Catholic University and the University of London, UK. After working in the industry for several years, I went back to England for further study. In 2007 , I graduated from the University of Leicester with a Ph. D degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. My specialties are English Language Teaching Methodology, Cross-cultural communication and English for Specific Purpose. Currently I am teaching at English Department of Fu. Jen University and National Chen-Chi University. Outside of work I used to enjoy reading, swimming, YOGA and theatre, but now with a new-born baby, my current hobby is my baby, baby and baby! I am very glad to meet you in our class. I believe we will have a lot of good time together!

Self Introduction for General Purposes GETTING TO KNOW A NEW FRIEND? BEING A HOST IN A PARTY? GOING ABROAD? PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERNATIONAL MEETING? . . . MORE?

Introducing Yourself in English Having a good introduction is important in our daily life because there is no ‘ 2 nd’ chance the make the ‘ 1 st’ impression! Meeting people always begins with an introduction, so everyone of us should spend some time creating one which is effective and easy to remember. You are welcome to use the checklist questions to help you prepare a self introduction note. Remember the note and use it whenever you need to introduce yourself!

Checklist for Professional Selfintroduction Use complete sentences to answer these questions. Once you have listed your answers, arrange them into a paragraph. 1. What is your name? 2. What is your occupation? 3. What are your job functions? 4. How do you view/like/think your work? 5. How would you describe yourself ? (optional) 6. What are your hobbies? (optional) Notes

Assignment PREPARE TWO VERSIONS OF SELF-INTRODUCTION a ) FORMAL SELFINTRODUCTION b ) INFORMAL SELFINTRODUCTION

Conversation Exercise GETTING TO KNOW A NEW FRIEND!

First Meeting You may work with your partner and follow the steps. 1. Greeting 2. Small Talk (Asking questions, giving responses, asking questions and giving responses. ) 3. Finish the talk properly Greeting : “Hello” “How are you? ” “What’s up? ” “How do you do? (formal )” Small Talk: (see next page) Asking questions on ‘general topics’ Giving responses Answering questions Asking questions (… continue the process) Finishing : “I need to go now. See you next time!” “Nice talking to you. See you!” “It’s good to know you. Let’s keep in touch!”

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