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Conversation File
Self - Introduction7
ORAL TRAINING PROGRAM
INSTRUCTOR: DR. HSIN-HSIN CINDY LEE
Contents
 Cindy’s self introduction
 Self introduction for general purposes
 Conversation Exercise : Getting to know a new
person
Self Introduction – “Formal” Version
 Dear class, I am Dr. Hsin – Hsin Cindy Lee; I am the instructor of this
course.
 I am a trained Applied Linguist with research interests in Intercultural
Communication, English Teaching Methodology and ESP, especially
Business English. My main research area has been involved in how
students develop intercultural competence in English education. I also
concern about intercultural differences and similarities in communication
styles and manners, and how they affect students and professionals
communicate.
 Currently I teach a wide range of courses such as language training
programs, cross-cultural communication, EFL teaching methods and
business English at English Department of Jen-Jen Catholic University.
Self-Introduction – “Informal” Version
 Hi, dear class, how are you? I am Cindy Lee; I am the instructor of this
course.
 I received my Bachelor and Master degrees in English at Fu-Jen Catholic
University and the University of London, UK. After working in the
industry for several years, I went back to England for further study. In
2007 , I graduated from the University of Leicester with a PhD degree in
Applied Linguistics and TESOL. My specialties are English Language
Teaching Methodology, Cross-cultural communication and English for
Specific Purpose. Currently I am teaching at English Department of FuJen University and National Chen-Chi University. Outside of work I used
to enjoy reading, swimming, YOGA and theatre, but now with a new-born
baby, my current hobby is my baby, baby and baby!
 I am very glad to meet you in our class. I believe we will have a lot of good
time together!
Self Introduction for General
Purposes
GETTING TO KNOW A NEW
FRIEND?
BEING A HOST IN A PARTY?
GOING ABROAD?
PARTICIPATING IN AN
INTERNATIONAL MEETING?
...... MORE?
Introducing Yourself in English
 Having a good introduction is important in our daily
life because there is no ‘2nd’ chance the make the ‘1st’
impression!
 Meeting people always begins with an introduction,
so everyone of us should spend some time creating
one which is effective and easy to remember.
 You are welcome to use the checklist questions to
help you prepare a self introduction note.
 Remember the note and use it whenever you need to
introduce yourself!
Checklist
Checklist for
Professional
Selfintroduction
Use complete sentences
to answer these
questions.
Once you have listed
your answers, arrange
them into a paragraph.
1. What is your name?
2. What is your occupation?
3. What are your job functions?
4. How do you view/like/think your
work?
5. How would you describe yourself ?
(optional)
6. What are your hobbies? (optional)
Notes
Assignment
PREPARE TWO VERSIONS
OF SELF-INTRODUCTION
a ) FORMAL SELFINTRODUCTION
b ) INFORMAL SELF INTRODUCTION
Conversation Exercise
GETTING TO KNOW A NEW
FRIEND!
First Meeting
You may work with
your partner and follow
the steps.
1. Greeting
2. Small Talk (Asking
questions, giving
responses, asking
questions and
giving responses.)
3. Finish the talk
properly
Greeting :
“Hello”
“How are you?”
“What’s up?”
“How do you do? (formal )”
Small Talk: (see next page)
Asking questions on ‘general topics’
Giving responses
Answering questions
Asking questions
(… continue the process)
Finishing :
“I need to go now. See you next time!”
“Nice talking to you. See you!”
“It’s good to know you. Let’s keep in touch!”
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