The document provides examples of self-introductions including name, where they are from, and a request to be called by a nickname. It then discusses appropriate and inappropriate topics for introductions and small talk. Finally, it gives examples of introducing other people using common phrases and has students practice introducing themselves and their partner to the class.

2. 1. Look at the dialogues how people introduce themselves.
Hello, my name is Christopher Johnson.
Please call me Chris.
I am from Toronto, Canada.
Hello, I am Katherine Casey.
You can call me Kathy.
I am from Manchester, England.
Hi, my name is Antonio Tavares.
I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Please call me Tony.
2. ClASS ACTIVITY. Now take turns and introduce yourself.

3. 1. Conversation Topics
In an introduction you can use any topics to talk about with your new
friend and they may vary according to the situation, the people you are with
and the type of function you are attending. There are, however, some
subjects that you should not talk about, especially with someone you don’t
know well. These include the following:
1. How much money you have or make
2. How much someone paid for something
3. Sexual subjects
4. Class, status or racial issues
5. A person’s age
6. A person’s weight.

4. NAME
Questions Answers
What is your name? 1. My name is Patty Johnson.
2. I am Patty Johnson.
3. Patty
…………………………………………………………………... 1. You can call me Pat
…………………………………………………………………... 2. Just call me Pat
3. Please call me Pat
May I know your name? ……………………………………………………………………
Could I have your name?
What is your first name? ……………………………………………………………………
What is your middle name? ……………………………………………………………………
What is your last name/family name/surname? ……………………………………………………………………

5. OCCUPATION
Questions Answers
What do you do? …………………………………………………………………...
What is your job/occupation/profession? …………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………... I work in Bandung.
I work for PT. Anugrah Alam.
ADDRESS
Questions Answers
Where do you live? …………………………………………………………………...
What is your address? …………………………………………………………………...
Do you live in Bogor? …………………………………………………………………...

6. 2. Model Dialogue
Look at the dialogue and practice.
Noriko : Hi! My name is Noriko Sato. I am from Osaka,
Japan. What is your name?
Chuck : I’m Chuck O’Brien.
Noriko : And where are you from, Chuck?
Chuck : I’m from Austin, Texas.
Noriko : Oh, really? Nice to meet you.
Chuck : Nice to meet you, too.

7. 3. Introducing Others
Tom : Janet, I’d like you to meet my friend, David Brown. David, this is Janet
Jackson.
Janet : I’m glad to meet you, David.
David : I’m happy to meet you, too. Tom has talked so much about you.
Janet : Oh, really?
David : Would you like to have lunch together wits us now?
Janet : Well, sorry. I have a class now.
David : It’s all right. I hope we’ll meet again. Bye!
Janet : Bye…..!

8. Useful expressions to introduce other person:
I’d (would) like you to meet …………. (name)
May I introduce you to …………… (name)
This is …………….. (name)
Let me introduce you to ………… (name)

9. 4. CLASS ACTIVITY
PAIR WORK: Find a partner. Ask and answer more about
his/her personal information. Then, based on the
interview, please introduce your partners to the class.