Listening task
(1) A: Hello, let me introduce myself. My name's Klein, Gunther Klein.
B: Pleased to meet you. I'm Geoff Snowdon.
(2) A: How do you do? My name's Paul Matthews.
B: Nice to meet you. Mine's Akira Mishima.
(3) A: Hello, I'm Tom.
B: Nice to meet you. My name's Francine.
(4) A: Peter, could you introduce me to the Marketing Manager?
B: Of course, John...Philip, let me introduce you to john, our new Computer Manager.
C: Nice to meet you, John, we're going to be working together.
(5) A: Herr Tubingen, I haven't met your Managing Director yet.
B: Oh, I'm sorry. Come and meet him. Dr Mannheim, this is Mr. Roberts. He's over from the States on a visit.
C: Very nice to meet you, Mr. Roberts. How long are you here for?
(6) A: Jane, I don't know anyone here. You'll have to introduce me.
B: Of course, I'll introduce you to Roger first. He's the host...Roger, this is Susan. She's just moved to the area.
C: Nice to meet you, Susan. Do you come from these parts?
(7) A: Let me introduce you two. Maxine, this is Francis.
B: Nice to meet you, Maxine. Are you an old friend of Tony's?
C: Oh yes, Tony and I have known each other for years, haven't we?
A: Yes, that's right.
2.Prisentation Introductions often include thes steps:
You heard two types of introduction:
Greeting
Or } introduction --> response
request for introduction
You head two types of introduction:
introducing yourself
introducing some one else
Notes:1. Some introductions are more formal than others. The use of first names indicates informality.
2. In English-speaking cultures, peolle usually shake hands on first meting.
Now listen again and indicate whether the introdcution is formal(F) or informal(I). The first one has been done for you.
Introduction 1 ( F) Introduction 2 ( )
Introduction 3 ( ) Introduction 4 ( )
Introduction 5 ( ) Introduction 6 ( )
Introduction 7 ( )
3. Contralled practice
Complete the introductions.
(1). Peter King introduces himself to Jack Simpson:
Peter King: Hello, My name's Peter King
Jack Simpson: I'm Jack Simpson.
(2). Philip introduces Sarah to James:
Sarah: Philip, I Here. You'll have to .
Philip: Of , I'll to James. He's an old friend of mine.
James, Sarah, she's just joined the company.
James: ,Sarah. Where do you come from?
(3). Rod Burton introduces Pete Taylor to an important custome:
Pete: Rod, I Mrs Rogers, the Purchasing Manager from Kentons.
Rod: I'm . Come and meet her. Mrs Rogers, Pete Taylor, our Export Sales Manager.
Mrs Rogers: What countries do you cover?
(4). Klaus Fischer introduces himself to an American visitor:
Klaus Fischer: How ? My
American: . Brenda Cole.