Introducing Yourself and Greetings
Learn how to use introduce people in English
We meet people every day and it is important to know how to introduce yourself and others, and share information about yourself to build a connection.
Group Warm-up
Share your name and where you are from with the group.
- My name is ________ and I am from ____________.
How Friends Introduce Themselves
In this video, watch three scenes from the TV show “Friends”. Then answer the following questions:
- Who does Rachel introduce to her friends?
- Who does Ross meet?
- Where is Janine from?
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Vocabulary for Introductions and Greetings
This section reviews words and phrases you can use to say your name or the name of someone else. There are also useful phrases you can use to get to know someone. Finally, don’t forget the three activities to practice using this vocabulary in context.
Common phrases to introduce yourself and others
Hi! I’m ________.
Hi there, my name’s ________.
Hello. I am ________.
My name is _________.
By the way, my name is _________.
This is ________. I know him/her from _________.
How’s it going?
Nice to meet you!
Great party, isn’t it?
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
How are things with you?
In this activity, practice using different phrases to introduce yourself. Decide if you should use formal or informal introductions.
In this activity, read the different parts of a conversation with Natalie, Penny, and Leo. Then put the conversation in order.
Getting to know someone
Where are you from?
What do you do (for a living)?
Do you have any children?
Are you married?
How do you know ________?
What plans do you have for the holidays?
How long have you worked here?
Read a conversation between two new roommates who are moving into a dorm. Complete the sentences with the missing words.
Grammar Review – Present Simple Questions
You can ask information questions or yes/no questions in the present simple by using an auxiliary verb and a base verb.
Information Questions
Question word + do / does + subject + base verb … ?
Yes or No Questions
Do / does + subject + base verb … ?
Conversation Strategy – Short follow-up questions
Ask short questions to keep a conversation going.
Sometimes, conversations can stop if you don’t know much about the person. You can talk about the music you like, your family, or about things you like to do. Then, you can keep it going by asking simple “follow-up” questions.
- I love this new album. What about you?
- I have two kids. How about you?
- I like going to concerts when I have time. And you?
Group Activity
The teacher will give you an identity (student A, B, C, or D). Use this card to introduce yourself. Ask questions of your partner to learn information about them.
