- •Module one Getting to know each other
- •In making a presentation
- •In discussing personal goals and strategies to achieve them
- •Vocabulary and speech patterns
- •Unit 1.
- •Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation.
- •1 Discuss the questions.
- •2 Match the expressions and responses.
- •3 Are these greetings formal (f) or informal (I)?
- •In a formal situation:
- •In an informal situation:
- •3 Choose from the box above the most suitable phrases to introduce yourself to:
- •4 To get to know each other better introduce yourself and add a sentence or two about yourself. Some ideas to begin:
- •5 Practice the conversations with a partner. Match a line in a with a reply in b and a further comment in c.
- •3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions
- •4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean:
- •5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
- •6 Compare the forms of addressing people in Great Britain and the United States with those used in Belarus.
- •1 Work in small groups. Make introductions and initiate a talk in the following situations:
- •Do you know the basic rules of introductions?
- •Safe and Unsafe Subjects for Talk
- •In pairs, answer the following questions:
- •1Put the words in the correct order and write the statements.
- •2 Make questions from the following words. Use the pronoun you in each case. Add necessary auxiliary verbs.
- •3 Ask and answer the questions with a partner.
- •4 Fill in the spaces with the correct tag
- •5 Discuss in pairs what questions you would ask in the following situations.
- •3 Work in pairs. Complete the sentences using a phrase with get
- •Unit 2 Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future.
- •3 Address the audience, adding an opening sentence or two
- •4 Prepare four different openings using the techniques above. Practice the openings with a partner. Choose one of the presentation situations below.
- •5 Discuss these points:
- •6 Decide whether each sentence in the Useful Language box is formal (f) or informal (I).
- •Introducing the topic
- •Inviting questions
- •6 T 2.1. Listen to the openings of one formal presentation and one informal presentation. Tick (√) the phrases from the Useful Language box used by the speakers.
- •Welcome to University
- •2 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions:
- •3 Find in the text English equivalents for the following word combinations:
- •4 Give your opinion. Use the following expressions
- •I think that ... I strongly believe that ...
- •I am sure that ... I am convinced that ...
- •5 Which three aims of learning English mentioned in the text above are most important for you?
- •6 In pairs decide on your speaking skills objectives for the course that you are beginning and the ways to achieve them. Choose one of the following statements, or write one of your own.
- •7 Try to make a full list of goals for learning English and think of learning activities to reach them.
- •Text 1 Cultural hints for performing presentations
- •Text 2 Speeches of Introduction
- •1 Choose the best variant.
- •2 Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
- •Vocabulary Focus
- •1. Do or make? Complete the questions and then write the answer.
- •2. Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. A formal letter
- •1 Read the short text. In the exercise that follows it circle t (true) or f (false).
- •5 Write an appropriate question for these answers.
- •6 Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold
- •7 Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use them in the correct tense forms
- •8 Rewrite the selection below. Two ways are provided. Follow the direction in each step.
- •Rewrite the selection, changing “Jack” to “Betty”. Make all other necessary changes. Your first sentence will say:
- •9 Rearrange the steps of a presentation to make it according to the accepted rules.
- •10 Arrange the phrases from a presentation below in a proper order
- •Self-assesment checklist list Module 1. Getting to know each other
3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions
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Are good manners important for communication? Why?
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What titles (forms of address) are used in addressing private citizens?
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How can you address the audience?
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What titles are used in addressing to high-ranking university teachers?
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What is ‘protocol’?
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What is the most preferred title used in introducing high-ranking officials according to a recognized system of international courtesy?
4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean:
1. polite behavior or a polite action or a remark
2. polite and respected, well-mannered people
3. large and noticeable distance in age
4. the state of being higher in rank than someone else
5. a police officer of the lowest rank in Great Britain
6. a title for high ranking university teachers
7. set of rules prescribing good manners in official life
8. to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health
9. having an important position in an organization
5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
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A. Excuse me, _____ , can I see your driving licence?
a Mr b sir c male
B. I’m sorry, _____ , I don’t seem to have it on me.
a sir b policeman c constable
2. A. _____ ! Can I have a menu, please?
a Sir b Mister c Waiter
B. Here you are, ______ .
a madam b Ms c Mrs
3. A. Did you understand the question, _____ Smith?
a Sir b Madam c Miss
B. Yes, I did, my _____ .
a master b lord c majesty
4. A. Very glad to see you again,_____ Horn.
a. madam. b. sir c. Professor
B. Thank you _____. This is a small world.
a. Julia b. Mister c. Madam
6 Compare the forms of addressing people in Great Britain and the United States with those used in Belarus.
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Developing communication skills. (3) Socialising: introductions, greetings, small talk, saying good-bye |
Do you know when people decide whether or not they want to become friends? - During the first four minutes together!
In his book “Contact: The First Four Minutes”, Dr. Leonard Zunin advises anyone interested in starting a new friendship the following: “Every time you meet someone in a social situation, give him your undivided attention for four minutes. A lot of people’s lives would change if they did just that.”
Work in pairs. Prepare a conversation of your own, using the diagram to help you. Practise your conversation so that you can act it out for the rest of the class.
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Introducing people Peter, this is Steve. Anita, do you know Dr Olafson? Alex, I’d like you to meet Steve Jones. Mr. Smith, let me introduce Prof. Rich to you. Have you met Miss Fonda? |
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Greeting people Good morning/afternoon. Good to see you. Hello/Hi! How are you? Hello! Haven’t seen you for ages! |
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Responding Pleased/nice to meet you. How do you do? |
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Responding Thanks, fine. Good to see you again. |
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Making small talk
You’re interested in social sciences, aren’t you?
I hear / believe you’re from ...?
I’ve been told that you’re majoring in ...?
Is this your first visit to ...?
Have you been here /to ... before?
Are you interested in the new project?
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Saying good-bye
Good-bye.
See you later/soon/next week/ at the party.
Have a good weekend.
It’s been really nice to know you.
Keep in touch. You’ve got my e-mail, haven’t you?