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MODULE 1

TITLE: INTRODUCING ONESELF AND OTHERS

1.1 Introducing oneself

Let us learn the basics of how to introduce ourselves, someone else and make contact with someone in English.

Introductions and Introducing yourself to others.
The following examples show how to introduce yourself

1.Can I introduce myself ?   
  My name is Prashanth.

2.May I introduce myself ?   
  I am Madhu.

3.Let me introduce myself.   
  My name’s Victor

4.I’d like to introduce myself.
   I’m Vijayanand

1.2 Introducing others

The following examples show how to introduce someone else.

• May I introduce  Mr.Arun ? 
• I introduce a good friend of mine. This is Ajith. Have you met Ajith?
• Can I introduce Mrs. Devi? Let me introduce a good friend of mine? This is Harsha. Have you met Harsha?
• I’d like you to meet Mr.Raj, my teacher.
• I want you to meet Shilpa.

The following examples show how to make contact with someone you don't know earlier.

• Excuse me, are you Mr.Anwar?  
• Hello, you must be Mr.Sharath.
• You are  Dhilip, aren’t you?

Tips:

When some one says How do you do, respond to them saying ‘How do you do’.( Don’t say I ‘m fine) 

When some one says ‘Nice to meet you’ respond to them saying ‘Nice to meet you too’.

1.3 Adjectives for description

1. Have you seen your face in the mirror?

2. Which feature of your image do you think is the best on you, your skin, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, complexion or shape of face?

3. Why do you think it is the best?

4. What colour, would you say, suits you best? Why?

Explanatory Video

ACTIVITY 1  - Audio Recording

Speaking about us !

When you wish to get introduced to a gathering you probably would like to speak for a minute or two. Complete the format given below and practise them aloud.

We have listed so many expressions for you make use of these and introduce yourself and record an audio

• Hi, my name’s ..................

• I’m from .................. (country)

• I live in .................. (city)

• I’m  ... years old.

• My birthday is on ..................

• I’m a ………………….at ....................... (student / officer/home-maker)

• My favourite sport is .......................

• There are ... people in my family.

• They are ...............................................

• My father is a ............... and my mother a ..................

• I would like to be a .................. because ..................

• My hobby is .......................

• In my free time, I also like ..............................

• I don’t like ..............................

• My favourite food is ....................... 

• My favourite drink is .......................

• My favourite singer/actor/sportsperson is .................

• I like ................. (movies).

• My favourite place is ..................  . I like it because .................

• I (don’t) like travelling. I have been to ..................  

• The most beautiful place in my country is ..................  

• I study English because .................................  

Activity 2 (Writing)

Listen to the telephonic conversation and fill in the tabular column

The following one is a telephonic conversation between two friends Anitha and Geetha. Read on once or twice. You will find many adjectives that describe people.

That was a long conversation. Isn’t it? 

Geetha wishes to tabulate the descriptions given to her. Complete the columns given below:

Person	Hair	Height	Complexion	Build	Clothes
KANNAN
VARUN
DIVYA
PREETHI

ACTIVITY 3- VIDEO RECORDING

Open your selfie camera .Record a video which explains about yourself

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