Lesson 1: Introduce Yourself
DIALOGUE
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Introduce yourself. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again.
Danny introduces himself to Jessica.
Danny: Hi, my name is Danny. I’m your neighbor from across the street.
Jessica: Hi Danny, my name is Jessica. It’s good to meet you.
Danny: I know that you’re new to the area, so I wanted to introduce myself.
Jessica: Thank you. We just moved here from LA because my Dad got a new job. How long have you been here?
Danny: I’ve lived here for 2 years now. I Go to the high school down the street, Jefferson High.
Jessica: Wow, what a coincidence! I will be attending school there as well!
Danny: No way! that's so cool! what grade are you in?
Jessica: I’m in the 10th grade.
Danny: Awesome! me too, well Let me know if you need any help finding which classes you need to go to, I will even give you a tour of the whole school just before class begins!
Jessica: Thanks so much, that's very kind of you. It’s nice to make a new friend!
VOCABULARY
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
| Expression | Definition | Example | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| across the street | on the other side of the street | I live right across the street from a park. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It’s good to meet you | a way to say you’re happy to meet someone | It’s good to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| new to the area | just moved to the area | It can be hard being new to an area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| introduce myself | tell you about myself for the first time | Allow me to introduce myself to you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| down the street | on the same street | The grocery store is just down the street. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| what a coincidence | an occasion when two or more things happen at the same time | What a coincidence, I go to the same school! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No way! | an expression to say you are surprised about something | No way! You reading the same book as me. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| give you a tour | To show someone around a new place | Let me show you around the school. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thanks so much | another way to say “Thank you” | Thanks so much for your help. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| make a new friend | to start a new friendship | I like going to parties because I like making new friends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EXERCISE
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.
- How do you make new friends?
- I make new friends at parties.
- I make friends with all my classmates.
- Your answer:__________
- Do you introduce yourself to your neighbors?
- Yes, it’s nice to meet people who live near you.
- No, I’m too shy to introduce myself.
- Your answer:__________
- What grade are you in?
- I am in the 10th grade.
- I will be finishing grade 12 soon.
- Your answer:__________
- When was the last time you moved to a new area?
- I moved from Korea to Japan when I was 5 years old.
- Never. I have lived in Egypt my whole life.
- Your answer:__________
- What are different ways to say thank you?
- I really appreciate it!
- Thanks!
- Your answer:__________
CONVERSATION
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- How long have you lived in your area?
- Can you describe your neighbors or class mates.
- Do you have many friends, and tell me who is your best friend and why?
- Do you think moving to a new area or city would be difficult for you?
- What do you look for when you make new friends?
WRAP-UP
