UNIT 1
SELF INTRODUCTION
by
Beta Setyawati, Yanuar Ihtiyarso, and Amin Nurhidayati
LPIDB UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA
1. Personal Information about Self-introduction
1 Greetings Good morning/ afternoon/ evening
Hello, Hi
2 Addresses The honorable… Ladies and gentleman…
Everybody/everyone… Guys Honorable
distinguished guests Dear brother and sisters
3 Opening It is nice to be here
Let me introduce myself… Allow me to
introduce myself…
5 Name My complete name is ….. My call name is
…. You can call me.../ my friends usually
call me…..
6 Origin I come from …… I am from ……..
7 Place and date I was born in (name of month) I was born on
of birth ( name of the day)
8 Address I live in (name of the city/place) I live at
(street- number)
9 Marital status I am single / married man/woman
10 Educational I study …. My latest education is…. I was
status graduated from…..
11 Nationality I am Indonesian
12 Occupation/prof I am a teacher. I teach at….. I work at …..
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ession
13 Hobby My hobby is / are ….
14 Interest I am interested in ………
15 Telephone 0271- …../081…….
number
16 Religion I am a Moslem, Christian….
17 Spouse’ name My wife/husband’s name is ….
18 Name of family My son is... /my daughter’s name is…/ my
sister’s name is…
19 Pre-closing It is nice to see you
20 Closing See you…. Bye
Example of questions in self- introduction:
1. What is your nick name?
2. Where do you live?
3. Where are you from?
4. What senior high did you attend?
5. When were you born?
6. Where were you born?
7. How tall are you?
8. How old are you?
9. How weigh are you?
10. What is your hobby?
11. What is your favorite food/beverage/color/….?
12. Do you like music/animals….?
13. Do you have a pet at home?
14. How many sisters and brothers do you have?
15. What is your parents’ profession/job?
2. Kinds of Introduction
Self Formal informal
Intro- 1. Greeting(good morning/ 1. Greeting (hello,
duction afternoon/evening) hi, morning, etc.)
2. Say your name (do not ask 2. Say your name
your partner’s name first. You
need to say your name first).
It’s different from Indonesian
culture.
3. Ask his/her name (instead of 3. Ask his/her name
using “what’s your name?” it (instead of using
is better to say “and you “what’s your
are….”) name?” it is
better to say “and
you are….”)
4. Start to have a small talk. 4. Start to have a
(Remember, in western or small talk.
European culture, do not ask (Remember, in
too personal information western or
before your partner (new European culture,
friend) tell you first. do not ask too
personal
information before
your partner (new
friend) tell you
first.
5. Close it by saying, “I’m afraid 5. Close it by
I have to go now (or any saying, “got to
similar expressions). It’s nice go/need to go
to meet you” now. It’s nice to
have a chat with
you. Bye (or
other similar
expression)
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Self- 1. Greeting (good morning/afternoon/evening)
Introduction
in a forum 2. Say “Allow me to introduce myself. My name
is…. “
3. State your identity (and intention if any) (who you
are and why you are here)
For example: I’m from English department. I am
the new secretary of this organization.
4. Close it by saying “It’s nice to meet you all” or
any other similar expressions.
Introducing 1. Greetings
Others
2. The expression used in formal situation: I would
like you to meet my friend, (say your friend’s
name) /I would like to introduce you to my friend,
(your friend’s name). In informal way, you don’t
need to use this expression.
3. Introduce your friends ➔ “A, this is B, B this is A”
4. A and B should exchange greetings (how do you
do, how are you, nice to see you, etc.)
3. Models
A. Conversation of self-introduction.
Read and practice
David : Hello, I’m David Garza. I’m a new club member
Beth : Hi! My name is Elizabeth Silva. But please call me
Beth.
David : OK. Where are you from, Beth?
Beth : Brazil. How about you?
David : I’m from Mexico.
Beth : Oh I love Mexico. It’s really beautiful.
David : Thanks. So is Brazil.
Beth : Oh good. Sun Hee is here.
David : Who is Sun Hee?
Beth : She’s my classmate. We’re in the same math class.
David : Where’s she from?
Beth : Korea. Let’s go and say hello. Sorry, what’s your last
name again? Garsia?
David : Actually, it’s Garza.
Beth : How do you spell that?
David : G-A-R-Z-A
B. Conversation of introducing someone
Read and practice
(1)
Beth : Sun Hee, this is David Garza. He’s a new club
member from Mexico.
Sun Hee : Nice to meet you, David. I’m Sun Hee Park.
David : Hi. So you’re from Korea?
Sun Hee : That’s right. I’m from Seoul.
David : That’s cool. What’s Seoul like?
Sun Hee : It’s really nice. It’s big and very exciting.
(2)
Christina : Noriko, Barry, I’d like you to meet someone. This is
Sophie Davenport.
Barry : Oh hi, Sophie. Norma’s always talking about you.
Sophie : Oh, really? I hope it’s all good.
Noriko : Of course! It’s very nice to meet you finally, Sophie.
Sophie : Thank you, Noriko. Very nice to meet you too.
(Short talk after introduction)
Sophie : What do you do, Barry?
Barry : I go to the University of Chicago
Sophie : That’s interesting. Do you like it there?
Barry : Yes, I like it very much in fact.
Sophie : What’s your major?
Barry : Well, right now it’s psychology, but I plan to change
next semester.
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Sophie : Change your major? Can you do that?
Barry : Sure. It’s easy in the first or second year.
4. Grammar Focus
Statements with be; possessive adjective
Statement with be Contractions of be Possessive adjective
I’m from Mexico I’m = I am my
You’re from Brazil you’re = you are your
He’s from Japan he’s = he is his
She’s a new club she’s = she is her
member
It’s an exciting city it’s = it is its
We’re in the same we’re = we are our
class
They’re my they’re = they are their
classmates
Wh- questions with be
What’s your name? My name’s Beth
Where’s your friend? He’s in class
Who’s Sun Hee? She’s my classmate
What are your classmates like? They’re very nice
Where are you and Luisa from We’re from Brazil
How are your classes? They’re really interesting
Yes/No questions and short answers with be
Are you free? Yes. I am No, I’m not
Is David from Mexico? Yes, he is No, he’s not/ No,
he isn’t
Is Beth’s class in the Yes, it is No, it’s not/ No it
morning? isn’t
Are you and Beth in the same Yes, we are No, we’re not/ No
class? we aren’t
Are your classes interesting Yes, they are No, they’re not/ No
they aren’t
5. Exercises
Choose the correct responses
1. A: Hi, I’m Sesya
B: ___________ (A) Oh, hi
(B) What do people call you?
2. A: My name is Jack Hill.
B: ___________ (A) Nice to meet you, Mr. Jack
(B) Nice to meet you, Mr.Hill.
3. A: This is Jenny Parker
B: ___________ (A) Nice to meet you, Ms. Parker
(B) Hello, Ms.Jenny Parker
4. A: Hello, I’m William Dean. Please call me Bill.
B: ___________ (A) Pleased to meet you, Mr. Dean
(B) Pleased to meet you, Bill
5. A: How do you spell your first name?
B: ___________ (A) I’m Charlene
(B) C-H-A-R-L-E-N-E
Look at the answers. What are the questions?
1. Jim : What ______________________________?
Bob : My last name’s Hayes.
2. Jim : Who ______________________________?
Bob : That’s my wife.
3. Jim : What ______________________________?
Bob : Her name is Rosa.
4. Jim : Where ____________________________?
Bob : She is from Mexico.
5. Jim : Who ______________________________?
Bob : They’re my wife’s parents.
Choose the correct words
1. We’re students. ______ classroom number is 108-C. (They/
Their)
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2. Excuse me. What’s _______ last name again? (you/ your)
3. That’s Mr. Kim. ______ is in my class (He/ His)
4. My parents are on vacation. ______ are in South Korea (We/
They)
5. I’m from Venice, Italy. ________ is beautiful city. (it/ it’s)
6. Glosarium
Allow = permit/ let (mengijinkan)
Beverage = drink (minuman)
Change = modificate/ converse (mengubah)
Classmate = peer/ fellow student (teman sekelas)
Exchange = give and take (menukar)
Exciting = interesting (menyenangkan)
Honorable = worthy (terhormat)
Interest = hobby/ concentration (ketertarikan)
Major = department (bidang/ jurusan dalam studi)
Nickname = short name/ call name (nama pendek/ nama
panggilan)
Pet = domesticated/ tame/ kept animal (binatang piaraan/
kesayangan)
Tall = high (tinggi)
Weigh = heavy (berat badan)
