The document provides an overview of the first English speaking and listening class. It introduces the teacher, Alex Rodriguez, and outlines the agenda which includes expectations, introductions, a syllabus review, sample conversations, and a homework assignment. Students are asked to introduce themselves in English, select an English name, and prepare a short speech to present next class.

1. English Speaking and
Listening
Alex Rodriguez
Wuhan University of Technology
Session 1

2. Welcome to Class!
 Today:
 Expectations
 Get to know your teacher
 English Names & attendance
 Syllabus
 Sample Phrase Readings
 Homework Assignment

3. Expectations
 English Only
 Come to class prepared.
 No texting or playing on your phone
during class. (loss of points)
 Raise your hand to ask a question.

4.  Speak loudly and confidently.
 Its OK to be nervous.

5. Textbook:
 Practice Makes Perfect:
English Conversation,
Premium Second Edition
2nd Edition by John Yates,
PhD.

6. Required Materials
1)Textbook (e-book is
OK)
1)1 English Notebook
1)Note Cards

7. Let Me Introduce Myself
 When introducing yourself:
 Your name
 Where you are from
 Work
 What you do for fun
 Other

8. About Me
 Hello! I’m Alex!
 I am from Orlando,
Florida.

9. Education
 I graduated Southeastern University in
Lakeland, Florida for my undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees.
 I have a Masters Degree in Education.

10. Work
 I am a teacher and a business-owner.

11. My Family
 This is my family!

12. Interests and Hobbies
 I am a Christian, I volunteered in
my church back home. I sang in
the choir every week.
 My hobbies are reading, writing
stories and poetry, taking photos,
painting, and traveling!

13. Now you!
 Begin with your name.
 English Name Selection
 Make a Name Plate

14. Syllabus Review

15. Introduce Yourself
 Greeting + Name
 Hello. My name is Alex. (formal)

16. Introduce Yourself
 Greeting + Name (informal)
 Hi. I’m Alex.
 Hey, I’m Alex. What’s your name?

17. Introduce Yourself
 Where are you from?

18. Family and background:
 Where are you from?
 Do you have any brothers and sisters?
 What do your parents do for work?

19. Education and Work
 Do you work?
 What do you do?
 Are you a student?
 Where do you go to school?
 What is your major/what do you study?

20. Interests and Hobbies
 What do you like to do for fun?
 What do you do in your free time?
 Do you like to read? What do you enjoy reading?
 Do you enjoy playing any sports?
 What is your favorite sport?

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22. Homework
1)Get the textbook!
2)Read Chapter 1.
3) Write a short speech to Introduce yourself
 Use an index card to write your final speech.
 You will present your homework during our next class.

23. “ Hi. My name is Alex. I am from
Orlando, Florida in the United States.
I am a professor at Wuhan University
of Technology. I have several hobbies,
but I especially enjoy reading and
photography.”
Homework Example:

24. Textbook:
 Please purchase or
download the following
book:
 Practice Makes Perfect:
English Conversation,
Premium Second
Edition 2nd Edition by
John Yates, PhD.

25. Homework Help
 For the next several minutes, I will give you time
to work on your speech.
 You are welcome to use a translation app.
 I will come around and help you if you need it.
 Raise your hand if you need help.