ELL 2035 Introductions

Today’s lesson Introductions – questions to ask & avoid Making small talk and topics to avoid Get to know your classmates

First introductions…what questions can you ask? Hello? What’s your name?

When students say… I feel like… How are you? I am fine. Thank you. And you? I feel like…

Instead use… How are you doing? How’s it going? How are you today? How are you feeling? Are you having a good day? What’s up? – actions - I got a new job. What’s new? – actions - Not much.

I’m fine, thank you and …

Instead use… I’m great / fantastic I’m okay I’m awful / terrible I’m doing well I’m not bad I’m hungry / tired I’m pretty good I’m all right (alright) I’m exhausted (beat) = very tired Good Same old, same old I’ve been better Excellent I couldn’t be better

First introductions…what questions can you ask? Hello? What’s your name? How are you doing? What (grade?/year?)are you in?

What … are you in? grade? year? year = 대 (university) grade = 초, 중, 고 (elementary, middle, high school) year = 대 (university) Why? – People take a break from school (휴학), men do army service, working holidays, etc…

What year are you in? I’m in (the/my) first year (in/of university) I’m in (the/my) second year… I’m in (the/my) third year… I’m in (the/my) fourth year… I’m a freshman I’m a sophomore I’m a junior I’m a senior

First introductions…what questions can you ask? Hello? What’s your name? How are you doing? What (grade?/year?)are you in? What’s your major? Do you have a minor? Why are you taking this class? How many classes do you have? Were you in my earlier class? What did you do this summer? What do you think of…? Do you live in BTL? Are you a member of any clubs?

What topics should you avoid? 1. age – How old are you? 2. marital status – Are you married? Why not? 3. money – How much do you make? 4. religion – Are you Christian? 5. politics – I love/hate the President! 6. anything negative – This class sucks! 7. anything negative about their appearance - You look so tired today. Are you getting fat?

Small talk topics 1. Shared situation – Do you have MT next week? How was your summer? 2. Weather – It’s so hot these days! Were you here for the typhoon? 3. Sports – I went to 평창 and saw the Olympics… 4. Arts and Entertainment – Did you see that new superhero movie? 5. Work/School – How many classes do you have? 6. Weekend/Free time – What did you do on the weekend? 7. News – Did you hear about the new CNU building?

Introduce your partner to the other group… Hello. This is … She is an English language and literature major. She’s in (her/the) 3rd year in university. Her hometown is Damyang but now she lives in Gwangju. During the winter, she watched the Olympics and had a part-time job… Hi guys, let me introduce you to … He’s in the 2nd year and he is majoring in engineering. He finished his military service in November and now he has returned to CNU. He enjoys…

Common Mistakes 1. He’s favorite… She’s hometown… He’s major is… She’s boyfriend is… 2. On the weekend, I like to play with my friends…. 3. What do you call me? (What name do you use?)

Common Mistakes 1. His favorite… Her hometown… His major is… Her boyfriend is… 2. On the weekend, I like to hang out with / spend time with my friends…. 3. Scott, Professor, Professor Findlay, Teacher Professor Scott, Mr. Scott, Scott Teacher, 수컷

Ellen – What kind of small talk does she make? How are you doing? How’s work? Are you busy? This is nice… Weather – Sure is cold! Traffic – Did you hit traffic getting here?