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Presented by: Chnadan Singh

Introducing Others


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Conversation Practice


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These types of introductions involve

three people:

y A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)

B: Introducee (knowsA but not C)

C: Introducee (knowsA but not B)y Example,

y A: Have you two met each other?B: No, we haven't.A: Ben, this is Carol. Carol this is Ben.(B and C smile and shake hands.)B: Nice to meet you Carol.C: Nice to meet you too, Ben.


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After you have been introduced to someone,

it is polite to ask a few general questions* to get acquainted.

y For example,

y B: Where are you from, Carol?C: I'm from Connecticut.

B: Connecticut, which part?C: Hartford, the capital. How about you, Ben?

y B: Nebraska--a place called Bellevue. It's near Omaha.C: How do you knowAlan (A)?

B: He is my friend from college.y Practice introducing your friends to each other.

Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).


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When meeting someone for the first time,

it is not appropriate to ask certain types of questions.

y Do NOT ask:

y A person's ageBirth dateSalary

WeightMarital status

y Youmayask general questions about the situation.

y How do you knowAlan (the person who introduced us)?Are you a student at this university?

Is this your first time here?What do you do for a living?How long have you been working for (company)?


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2-EncouragingWords


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Expressing Goodwill

. . .when someone is arriving

y . . .when someone is arriving

y Welcome

y Welcome back!

y Come in.y It's good to meet you.

(first time only)

y It's good to see you again.

(after the first time)


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. . . when someone is leaving

y It's been nice talking with you.

y Have a good/nice day.

y Have a nice weekend.y Have a nice trip.

y Have fun.

y Keep in touch.


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Encouragement

y Good luck!

y Good luck on your test.

y You can do it!

y Do your best.y Do the best you can.

y Work hard.

y Keep up the good work


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Reassurance

y Take it easy.

y Don't worry.

y That's okay.

y It's going to be all right.y Everything will be fine.

y No problem.


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Responses to good news

y Wow!

y That's great!

y That's wonderful.

y That's really good news.y I'm glad/happy to hear that.

y Congratulations!

y Good for you!

y Good job!


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3- Buying and Selling


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y 1. May I help you? Yes, I'd like to buy these razors.

Okay, that'll be $6.85 with tax.

2. What can I do for you? I'm looking for the cameras.

They're inA

isle Two.3. Is there something I can help you with? No, I'm just

browsing. Thanks anyway.

Ok.

4.How much is this?

It's $4.95.


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4-American Numbers and Prices


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Remember that in English, we divide

prices at the decimal point.

y For example: $4.59- four dollars (and) fifty-nine cents- (long way)

y -four / fifty nine - (short way)

(Time is also divided in a similar way: 12:47 is said "twelve / forty-seven").

Americans often say large numbers in "phrases" of two digits.

For example: 267 - two hundred sixty-seven - (long way)

-two / sixty seven-

4381 - four thousand three hundred eighty-one - (short way)

-forty-three / eighty-one -


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Some people also use two-digit phrasing with telephone

numbers:

y 565-8347 -five-six-five // eighty-three / forty-seven

y Practice the following prices (both long and short ways) with a

partner:

y That will be____(price)______

That comes to ____(price)____y $59.65 $1.79* $29.00** $425.78 $231.49 $3,657.88

$27.95 $6.75 $82.03 $781.34 $690.42 $9,405.31

$14.40 $77.17 $70.50 $211.54 $380.18 $1,550.15

y

*A

lso: a dollar seventy-nine**Also: twenty-nine (dollars) even


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5-Making Suggestions


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Making Suggestions

y 1. I think you should buy the blue one.

That's a good idea.

2. I don't think you should sell your car.

Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money.3. Let's go bowling tonight.

Sorry, I can't. I'm meeting a friend for dinner.

4.Why don't we go skiing on Saturday?

Sounds like a good idea. Where doyou want to go?

5. Why don't you come with me to China?

Thanks, but I've already been there.


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6-Making Plans for the Weekend


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Making Plans for the Weekendy What are you doing this Saturday?

Not much.Do you want to go see a movie?

That sounds good.

What's playing at the Century Fox?

"Candlelight in the Window.Should we go see it?

I'd rather not. I don't like horror movies.

How about "Run of the Mill?"

No. I heard that's really boring.Why don't we go to a concert instead?

Great idea!


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7-Asking for Favors


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Asking for Favors

y 1. Can you help me with my math?

Sure. What's the problem?

2. Could you bring me some coffee?

I'd be glad to. How doyou like it?3. Would you open the car door for me?

No problem. It looks like your hands are full.

4. Could I ask you a favor?

It depends. What is it?


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8-Asking for Repetition


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Asking for Repetitiony What did you say your name was?

It's Cathy Henderson.

Did you say Andersen or Henderson?

Henderson, with an H.

Is "Cathy" spelled with a C or a K?It's C as in Cadillac.

And what was your address again?

72 West Sunshine Blvd., Suite 501.

Sorry, I didn't catch the last part.

Doyou want me torepeat it?

I can't hear you very well.

Maybe you should turn down the radio.


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9-Requesting


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Requesting

y 1

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ive me a paper towel.Here you are.

2. Please mail this letter for me.

Okay. I'll stop by the post office on my way home.

3. Would you please turn down that music?

Sorry. Is it bothering you?

4. Will you type my term paper for me?

Sure. When doyou need it?

5. Would you give me a ride home?

Sorry. I'm not going in that direction.


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10-Inviting


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Inviting

y 1. Do you want to dance?

No thanks. I'm kind of tired right now

2. Would you like to go hiking this weekend?

Sure, I'd love to. What time should we meet?3. How about going swimming on Friday?

Ah. Can I get back toyouon that?

4. How would you like to play golf tomorrow?

Sounds like a great idea. Where doyou want to go?


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11-Offering


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Offering

y 1. Here. Have a cookie.

Thanks.

2. Would you like some pie?

No thank you. It looks delicious though.

3. How about a glass of wine?Thanks, but I don't drink (alcohol).

4. What will you have (to drink)?

Orange juice will be fine.

5. Would you like some more cake?

Sure. It's really good.Did you bake it yourself ?

6. Can I get you some milk or something?

Well, a glass of water would be okay


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12- Talking about Abilities


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Talking about Abilitiesy 1. Can you play the piano?

Yes, but not very well.

2. How about the guitar?

(I can play) a little.

3. Can Billy ride a bike?

No, he can't. He's tooyoung.

4. DoesAbby speak Mandarin?Yes, she speaks very well.

5. Do you sing?

Not really. I have no talent in that area.

6. Is Connie good at dancing?Yes, she's a great dancer.

7. Do you know how to use a computer?

Of course!


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13- Expressing Posibility


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Expressing Posibility

y 1. We can stay here for the evening.

I'd rather not. It's only a few more hours (of driving).

2. I may be in California next Monday.

Well, let me know what you decide.3. She might not make it to the wedding.

That's too bad. I hope she feels better soon.

y 4. We could go (and) see a movie.

Or we could go out for ice cream.

That would be fun.

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