ここまでの4つのレッスンの振り返りとフォローアップを行います。
- Thinking back on the previous four lessons, which points were easy? Which were difficult?
- When will you need to introduce yourself in English?
1. Take a few minutes to think back on previous lessons. Here is a rundown of what was covered:
1.1 The point is to think about the other person.
A—Common introduction phrases like, "It's a pleasure meeting you..."
B—Your background or experience.
C—Nice concluding phrase.
1.2 Describe yourself (and others) well.
A—Your current area of responsibility.
B—Adjectives to describe people.
C—Some idioms you can use to make your English seem impressive.
1.3 Friendly opening questions ("Would I be happy to be stuck at an airport with this person?").
A—How questions ("How's your day so far?").
B—What questions ("What are you up to this weekend?").
C—Getting down to business.
1.4 How to communicate with different cultures and ask follow-up questions.
A—Natural language for common topics like the weather.
B—The "triple-A" method: Answer, Add, Ask a return question.
C—Structured ice-breaker activities.
2. Let the student lead this section.
How would you greet the following people?
- An English-speaking colleague is joining your team. You are meeting her one-on-one for the first time.
- You are meeting a client for the first time in a small presentation.
- You see your new English-speaking colleague again. It's lunchtime on a Monday and it was raining all weekend.
- Think of a person you can introduce to your new English-speaking colleague, and give them an impressive introduction.
- You are meeting an English-speaking partner at your firm for the first time.
Think of one more situation where you might meet an English-speaker for the first time.