INTRODUCING PEOPLE
There are some main rules of introduction which are useful to remember: men are introduced to women, young people to older ones, old friends to newcomers, and young girls to married. Usually women are not presented to a man unless he is the Head of State or a member of the Royal family. When introducing one says something like: "Mrs. Johnson, may I introduce Mr. Blake?" and then turning to Mrs. Johnson simply says "Mrs. Johnson". That is all that's necessary, but one can say a bit of information which will help the introduced people to start the conversation.
The usual response to the introduction is "How do you do?" which is a kind of greetings and not a question, and the best answer to it is "How do you do?". Sometimes one may say less formally "I am glad to meet you", "Happy to have met you" or just "Hello".
It is very good to add the name of the person introduced "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Sparks". If you do not remember the name it is enough simply to ask "What was your name, please?" or "Could you repeat your name?" Men may stand when introduced, ladies may remain seated.
British and American people usually shake hands especially when formally introduced but they do not always shake hands with people they see often. When anEnglishman passes a friend in the street he only touches his hat.
Usually they smile and say: "Good morning", "Good afternoon", "Good evening", "Hello", or "Hi".
When two businessmen meet, they usually shake hands.
IV. Language development.
What is rules of information?
are the simpliest way of introduction?
the usual response to introduction?
Expected as an answer to How do you do?
V. Speaking
Communicative situations
You run into an old friend and have a talk with him (her) about common friends.
You introduce your new boy-friend to you sister.
You meet your pen-friend you have never seen; you introduce yourself.
Complete the following dialogues:
Hello, how are you?
... and what about you?
... and how's your sister?
... could you give my regards to your husband?
... Thank you in advance.
... Bye-bye.
A: Good afternoon.
:... Let me introduce my friend to you.
A:... It's very kind of you.
:... You are welcome.
The role of the English language
I. Active vocabulary.
language .
e.g. My native language is Ukrainian.
study .
e.g. We study English at school.
vocabulary .
e.g. No dictionary could list the total vocabulary of a language.
read .
e.g. Can you read this text?
write .
e.g. Can you write these words?
peculiarity .
e.g. Every language has its own peculiarities.
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accent - , .
e.g. He speaks French with a foreign accent.
scientific .
e.g. They use scientific approach in their research.
knowledge .
e.g. My knowledge of German is poor.
interpret - ().
e.g. Can you interpret Mr. Brown's words?
translate - ().
e.g. I have already translated this text.
word - .
e.g. How many English words do you know?
meaning - .
e.g. What is the meaning of this word?
1. Learn the following phrases:
(to) have a good command of...
(to) try to do one's best
(to) be of great importance
as quick as possible
(to) learn by heart
mother tongue
I beg your pardon...
I do not understand you. .
Say it again, please. , .
Please, speak slowly., , .
What does this word mean? ?
