Lesson 1: Introduce Yourself

DIALOGUE
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Introduce yourself.First,
read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try
again.
Kevin introduces himself to Dorothy.

Kevin: Hi, my name is Kevin. I’m your neighbor from across the street.

Dorothy: Hi Kevin, my name is Dorothy. It’s good to meet you.

Kevin: I know that you’re new to the area, so I wanted to introduce

myself.

Dorothy: Thank you. I just moved here from LA for a new job. How long
have you been here?
Kevin: I’ve lived here for 2 years now. I work down the street, at the
university.

Dorothy: Are you a professor?

Kevin: No, I’m a lawyer. What do you do?

Dorothy: I’m a guidance counselor.

Kevin: Let me know if you need any help with your move.

Dorothy: Thanks so much. It’s nice to make a new friend!

VOCABULARY
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the
word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you
do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know
how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition Example

across the on the other side of I live right across the

street the street street from a park.

It’s good to a way to say you’re It’s good to meet you. I’ve heard
meet you happy to meet someone a lot about you.

new to the area just moved to the area It can be hard being new to
an area.

introduce tell you about myself Allow me to introduce myself to

myself for the first time you.
 down the street on the same street The grocery store is just down the
street.

professor teacher at a university He is a professor at a

large university.

guidance a person who gives He is the best guidance

counselor guidance to students counselor at the school.

lawyer a person who works with You should hire a lawyer if you
the law need legal help.

Thanks so much another way to say Thanks so much for your help.
“Thank you”

make a new to start a new I like going to parties because I

friend friendship like making new friends.

EXERCISE
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the
sample answers to come up with your own answer.

1. How do you make new friends?

1. I make new friends at parties.
2. I make friends with all my classmates.
3. Your answer:__________
2. Do you introduce yourself to your neighbors?
1. Yes, it’s nice to meet people who live near you.
2. No, I’m too shy to introduce myself.
3. Your answer:__________
3. What do you do for a living?
1. I am an accountant. I help people with their taxes.
2. I am a 2nd grade teacher. I work with kids all day.
3. Your answer:__________
4. When was the last time you moved to a new area?
1. I moved from Korea to Japan when I was 5 years old.
2. Never. I have lived in Egypt my whole life.
3. Your answer:__________
5. What are different ways to say thank you?
1. I really appreciate it!
2. Thanks!
3. Your answer:__________

CONVERSATION
 Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation
with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting
comes up.

1. How long have you lived in your area?

2. Describe your neighbors.
3. What do your friends do for a living?
4. Do you find it hard to move to a new area?
5. What do you look for when you make new friends?