Speaking: introducing yourself and others

Introducing yourself and others

Hello, I’m Martina

Martina is visiting her friend Sheila in London. At a party Sheila introduces Martina to a colleague, William Dixon.

William:     Hi, Sheila!

Sheila:      Hi, William!

                I’d like you to meet Martina.

                She’s a friend from Holland

                Martina, this is my colleague, William Dixon.

Martina:    Hello, I’m Martina van Heusden

William:     Hello Martina, nice to meet you.

Martina:    Nice to meet you too

Introducing yourself:

Hello, I’m ……………………..(your name).

My name is ……………………(your name).

Hi, I’m………………..

Introducing others:

This is my friend …………..(name of your friend).

I’d like you to meet my friend/ brother………………….(name of friend/ brother).

Have you met ………………………(name of person)?

This is……………………..(name of person).

After the introduction:

Hello, nice to meet you.

Pleased to meet you.

 

Asking for someone’s name:

What’s your name?

What is your first name?

What is your surname?

More sentences:

Where are you from?

Where do you live?

What are your hobbies?

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Do you have pets?

 

In the following video you will see three people who meet and introduce themselves to each other. You can watch it and then try to repeat the sentences in the following parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kzhn99jOIY