Getting to know you

First meetings

Introducing yourselfWhich way do you think is better? A or B? Why?

Tell the person beside you what you think: I think A / B is better because…

Yes, I do too, because… Really? I don’t. I think...

Now introduce yourself, using the name you want to use in this class. (NOT your whole Korean name.)

AAnna: Hi, nice to meet you.Carol: Nice to meet you. What’s your name?Anna: My name is Anna. What’s yours?Carol. I’m Carol.

BAnna: Hi, my name is Anna.Carol: Nice to meet you, Anna. I’m Carol.Anna: Nice to meet you, too, Carol. 

Look at the questions. Put the words in the correct order.Check with a partner.

(a) Seoul / you / from / are ? Yes, I am. / No, actually, I’m from Daegu.

(b) live / dorm / do / you / in / campus / on / the? Yes, I live in _______ house. / No, actually, I live in Incheon.

(c) university / what / you / to / go / do ? [if you meet someone off-campus]I go to Yonsei (University).

(d) year / in / what / you / are ? I’m in first year. / I’m a freshman.

(e) what / studying / you / are ? I’m studying engineering / business.

(f) in / what / majoring (going to major) / you / are?I’m majoring (going to major) in environmental engineering / accounting.

(g) English / like / do / studying / you ? Yes, I love it! / It’s OK. / No, not really.

(h) free / things / kinds / in / what / of / you / do / do / your / time? I usually play computer games or hang out with my friends.

(i) abroad / have / been / you / ever ? Yes, I have. I went to the States last year. / Actually, no, I haven’t, but

I’m planning to go to Japan.

(a) Seoul / you / from / are ? Yes, I am. / No, actually, I’m from Daegu.(b) live / dorm / do / you / in / campus / on / the?Yes, I live in ____ house. / No, actually, I live in Incheon. (c) university / what / you / to / go / do ? I go to Yonsei (University).(d) year / in / what / you / are ? I’m in first year. / I’m a freshman.(e) what / studying / you / are ? I’m studying engineering / business.(f) in / what / majoring (going to major) / you / are?I’m majoring (going to major) in environmental engineering / accounting.(g) English / like / do / studying / you ? Yes, I love it! / It’s OK. / No, not really.(h) free / things / kinds / in / what / of / you / do / do / your / time? I usually play computer games or hang out with my friends.(i) abroad / have / been / you / ever ? Yes, I have. I went to the States last year. / Actually, no, I haven’t, but I’m planning to go to Japan.

(a) Are you from Seoul?

(b) Do you live in the dorm on campus?

(c) What university do you go to?

(d) What year are you in?

(e) What are you studying?

(f) What are you majoring (going to major) in?

(g) Do you like studying English?

(h) What kinds of things do you do in your free time?

(i) Have you ever been abroad?

Conversation Skills

Remember, when you are having a conversation, to do the following:•e x p a n d on your answers – give a little extra information - don’t just say one or two words •BUT don’t talk too much (boring!!!) •include the other person (What about you? / What do you think? / Have you been there?)•find out more information – ask the other person follow-up questions (When did you go? / Did you like it?)•show you’re interested – make eye contact and use attentive listening skills (really? / oh! / uh huh)

Now talk to your partner and find out more information. Remember to ask follow-up questions!(a) Are you from Seoul?

Yes, I am. / No, actually, I’m from Daegu.(b) Do you live in the dorm on campus?

Yes, I live in _______ house. / No, actually, I live in Incheon. (c) What university do you go to? [if you meet someone off-campus]

I go to Yonsei (University).(d) What year are you in?

I’m in first year. / I’m a freshman.(e) What are you studying?

I’m studying engineering / business.(f) What are you majoring (going to major) in?

I’m majoring (going to major) in environmental engineering / accounting.(g) Do you like studying English?

Yes, I love it! / It’s OK. / No, not really.(h) What kinds of things do you do in your free time?

I usually play computer games or hang out with my friends.(i) Have you ever been abroad?

Yes, I have. I went to the States last year. / Actually, no, I haven’t, but I’m planning to go to Japan.