IT’S ALL ABOUT ME….

BY SITTI SAHRIANA
MEETING PEOPLE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Greetings are used to say hello in English. It’s common to use different greetings depending on
whether you greet a friend, family or a business associate. When you meet friends, you may
use informal greetings. Formal greetings are also used with people you do not know very well.

When introducing yourself to someone for the first time, especially in a formal situation, you
may use the greetings below.

Formal:
Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you.
(it’s) (very) nice/glad/happy to meet you.
Nice/Glad/Happy to meet you.
How do you do?
Example:
a. John : Ken. Meet Steve
Ken : Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you.
Steve : How do you do Ken.
Ken : How do you do.

b. Tom : Sarah, I would like you to meet John.

Sarah : Hello, pleased to meet you. How do you do?
John : Pleased to meet you too. How do you do?
Note: The reply to “How do you do” is “How do you do”. This is appropriate when you meet

someone for the first time.

The question ‘How do you do’ is only a formality. In other words, the question does not need

to be answered. Rather, it is a standard phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.

Tom : Peter, I’d like to introduce you to Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith this is Peter Thompson.

Peter : How do you do?

Mr. Smith : How do you do?

Informal:
Hi.
Hey (man/dude/guys)
How’s it going?
How’s everything/life?
How are you?
How are things?
What’s up/new?
What’s going on?
How have you been?
Long time no see.
It’s been a while
How are you doing?
Example:
a. Peter : Jessica, this is Laura.
Jessica: Hi Laura. I’m Jessica. How are you?
Laura : Hi, I’m fine. Nice to meet you.

b. Budi : James, this is my friend Joko.

James: How’s life?
Joko : Life is good. Thank you.
Note: It’s important to note the question How are you? Or What’s up? doesn’t necessarily
need a response. If you do response, these phrases are generally expected:
How are you? / How are you doing?
Very well, thank you. And you? (formal)
Fine/great (informal)
HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF

1. NAME
The most common question for name is
What’s your name?

The answers, could be:

My name is…./ I’m……

My full/first/last name is …
You can call me…/ They call me … / Please call me …
Everyone calls me…..
my nick name is ……..
2. ORIGIN
The questions that can be used are:
Where are you from?
Where do you come from?
Where were you born?

The answers could be:

I’m from…./ I come from….
My hometown is ….. / I’m originally from….(country)
I’m …. (nationality)
I was born in ….
3. ADDRESS
The questions are:
Where do you live?
What’s your address?

The answers could be:

I live in…../ My address is ….. (city)
I live on ….. (name of the street)
I live at ….. (complete address)
I spent most of my life in….
I have lived in…..for / since ….
I grew up in…..
4. AGE
The most common question used is:
How old are you?

The answers could be:

I’m …. years old.
I’m …..
I’m over / almost / nearly….
I am around your age.
I’m in my early twenties/ late thirties.
5. FAMILY
The questions are:
How many people are there in your family?
Who do you live with?
With whom do you live?
Do you have any siblings?

The answers could be:

There are … (number) people in my family. They are…..
There are …. (number) of us in my family.
My family has …. (number) people.
I live with my….
I am the only child.
I don’t have any siblings.
I have …. brothers and ….. (number) sister.
6. BIRTHDAY / PHONE NUMBER
The questions are:
What is your date of birth?
When is your birthday?
What is your phone number?

The answers are:

My birthday is on 26th January, 1974/January 26th, 1974
My phone number is 082190747958 (ouw)
7. JOBS
The questions could be:
What do you do?
What do you do for a living?
What sort of work do you do?
What do you want to be when you grew up?

The answers could be:

I am a / an….
I work as a / an …
I work for (company) …. as a / an…
I’m retired
I work in/at a ….. (places)
I want to be a / an ….
8. HOBBIES
The questions are:
What do you like to do?
What do you do in your free/spare time?
What’s your hobby? (though native speakers will not use this question)
What is your favourite?

The answers could be:

I like / enjoy / love ….. (sports/movies) reading, watching movie
In my free time, I like …..
I like …. when I’m free
At weekends I sometimes go to….. (places)
I am interested in …..
My hobby is …. / my hobbies are…
I have a passion for….
9. EDUCATION
Some questions related to education are:
Where do you study?
What do you study? / What is your major?
Which year are you in?
Whats your favourite subject?
The answers are:
I’m a student at ….. (name of your institution)
I study at…./ I am at …/ I go to…. (institution)
I study …. (majors)
My major is….
I’m in my first/second/third/final year.
I’m a freshman / I am a sophomore.
10. MARITAL STATUS
The questions are:
What is your marital status?
Are you married?
Do you have a boyfriend / girlfriend?

The answers are:

I’m married/single/engaged/divorced.
I’m not seeing/dating anyone.
I’m not ready for a serious relationship.
I’m going out with ….. (someone)
I’m in a relationship.
It’s complicated.
I am available
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT

After studying all the language expressions to introduce themselves, the students have to make
a video containing a self-introduction. The students must include all their personal data,
achievements (activities), as well as their family information in the self-introduction task. The
students are free to choose the setting of their video, and to use properties (photos or people)
that support their video task. There is no limitation on how long the video is. Be creative in
making the video.
The students have one week to do the task.
Note: The students may discuss with the teacher about the task.
KEEP IN YOUR MIND

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