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2 “Hello! How Are You?”

Objective: At the end of the chapter, students will

be able to practice how to introduce themselves
INTRODUCTION

Introducing yourself is always the first thing you will do when

you are in a new community. Introduction is always be the first

impressions of yours.

Look at this example.

Robert : Hi, Sir. My name is Robert. Good to see you.

Teacher : Oh hi! Good to see you too.

Robert : Thank you for this opportunity.

These are the tips to make a good impression in your

introduction.

a. Use the ‘wh’ questions

 What is your name?

 Where are you from?

b. Make your introduction relevant.

c. Mind the cultural context

d. Be original and put a smile

A. EXAMPLE

Mike : “Good morning, Sir. Thank you for giving this

wonderful opportunity to me to introduce myself to you. I am

Mike. I am native to Malang and open to relocate to Jakarta.

Currently, I am pursuing B.A. in Economics at the Brawijaya

University.”
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B. EXERCISE

Read the cases below and create an appropriate introduction.

1. You are in a new class with new friends. You want to

introduce yourself in a fun way.

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2. You are in an interview. You are now pursuing to get a

scholarship for your bachelor degree. You want to

impress the interviewer with your interest and talent.

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