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ACADEMIC SPEAKING 2
COURSE MATERIAL
WEEK 1

PART 1: Introducing Yourself in a Professional Environment

Key vocabulary you need:

Research focus/ interest/ Profession

Thesis
PhD or doctorate
Associate Professor / Professor / Instructor

Step 1: Say your name:

Hi, my name is Michelle /

I don't think we've met (before).
I think we've already met.
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 ...
My name is Melanie, but you can call me Mel.

Step 3: Say where you work or study

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at Ministry of Finance in Spain

I work for [company].

I work in [field/industry].
I work with [department/person].
-employed. / I'm working as a freelancer. / I own my own company.
My role is...
My responsibilities include...

I make sure that... / I ensure...

I handle...
I deal with...

Step 4: How to talk about your research:

-taking roles.
My research focus is the connection between addiction and empathy.

in Boston.

Step 5: Ask the other person about their information:

What are you working on?

How about you? What are you studying?

And you? Where are you working? What is your profession?
What is your job description?

Now, introduce yourself to your classmates. Ask and

answer questions
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Contemporary Topics: Topic 1: Names

Part 1:
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Part 2: Read the following sentences. What can be the meaning of the words in bold?
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Part 3: Finding Main Ideas in Listening

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Part 4: Lecture
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Part 5: Understanding the Details

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