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Unit1. Lesson2. Introducing Someone

Lesson2.

Introducing Someone

1.Target Language
Commonly used phrases in introducing strangers

✓ Formally:

- (Name). I do not think you have met (name).

- I do not think you know (name).

- May I introduce you to (name).

✓ Informally:

- This is (name).

- He/ She is (name).

Note

It is also common to just say “Hi/ Hello” as a response in this informal introduction.

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2.Sample Dialogue
Part1

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Mr. Thompson and Mr. Williams attended their company party. They mingled with
guests including visitors from other companies. Mr. Thompson saw his childhood
friend in the said party.

Mr. Thompson: Jake! Is that you?

Jake: Wow! Johnny you’re here! It’s been ages since the last time I saw
you! How are you?

Mr. Thompson: I’m pretty good. Oh, by the way, I would like to introduce to you my
neighbor and officemate, Mr. Henry Williams. Mr. Williams, I do not
think you have met, Jake Scott, my long lost friend.

Jake: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Williams.

Mr. Williams Nice to meet you, Mr. Scott.

Mr. Thompson: Would you mind to join us at our table, Jake?

Jake: I would love to, but I can’t. I need to accompany my boss who’s
right there. I will just visit you one of these days.

Mr. Thompson: I understand. Okay, my family will wait for you.

Jake: Sure. Anyway, it’s nice meeting you Mr. Williams.

Part2

Robert is already playing basketball in the park when Danny called him.

Danny: Robert, these are my new classmates, Janice and Joseph. They want to
hang out with us, too.

Janice: Hi, Robert. Is it okay if we join you?

Robert: Sure. No problem. Welcome to the club Janice and Joseph.

Janice: Thanks.

Danny: It’s getting hot here. Let’s find an ice cream shop.

Janice: Nice idea. I know the best ice cream shop in town.

Robert: Sounds good. Let’s go.

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Dialogue Activity

Fill in the blanks with the correct expressions.

You have a group school project that you need to do at home. Your group members
decided to do it in your house. How will you introduce them to your Mom?

A = you, B = mom, C= classmates

A: Mom, they are ___________, Miguel, Franco and Via. We will __________.

C: Hello, Ma’am. Good __________. Nice to meet you.

B: Hi, _________.

C: Thank you, Ma’am.

Vocabulary

mingle to become mixed or blend with other people

childhood friend your friend since you were a child

it’s been ages same as “It’s been a long time”.

introduce to present someone to another person

accompany to go along with someone

Hang out with someone to go out and enjoy with friends

Welcome to the club you say this to make the other person feel comfortable in
joining your group

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Note

“Nice to meet you”- when a person just introduced someone to you for the first time
( it’s as good as saying “hello”)

“Nice meeting you”- when you are already preparing to leave ( it’s as good as saying
“goodbye”)

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Vocabulary Activity

welcome ages introduce

hang out mingle childhood friend

1) It’s been ________ since the last time I heard that song.

2) If you want to see your _____________, you must go to your hometown and
find her.

3) _______ to the group, Richard! You’re an official member of the team now.

4) I want to ________ with other people so I can have lots of friends.

5) I would like to _________ to you my partner, Sheryl.

6) When you ______ with your friends, you’ll find their true colors.

3.General Questions
1) When was the last time that you introduce someone to a friend or to your
family? Was it formal or informal?

2) What do you think is the difference between formal and informal introduction?
When should we use them?

3) Do you usually feel shy when it’s your first time to meet people or you easily
feel comfortable in mingling with them?

4) In your country, are there other polite manners that you do when you meet
someone for the first time?

4.Grammar Point
Gerund- (verb+ing)

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When (verb + ing) form is used as a noun, it is gerund.

* used as a subject

Example: Learning English is as easy as ABC.

* object of a verb

Example: I like learning English.

* object of preposition

Example: We are talking about learning English.

Grammar Activity

Complete the following sentences in your own words. Use gerunds.

1) ________ my room is really hard.

2) I am interested in __________.

3) After ________, Susan and Owen decided to get married.

4) I like ________ because I enjoy it.

5) Instead of _________, Janet travelled to Thailand.

5.Pronunciation
Your teacher will check your intonation, rhythm and accent.

I don’t think you have met Lisa.

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Nice meeting you.