Formal Introductions

Formal Introductions

MARGARET   : Mr. Wilson, I’d like you to meet Dr. Edward Smith.
MR. WILSON : It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Smith.
DR. SMITH  : Pleasure to meet you, too.
MARGARET   : Dr. Smith is an economist. He just finished writing               a book on international trade.
MR. WILSON : Oh  That’s my field, too. I work for the United                   Nations.
DR. SMITH  : In the Development Program, by any chance 
MR. WILSON : Yes. How did you guess 
DR. SMITH  : I’ve read your articles on technical assistance.
             They’re excellent.

Language Notes

• Mr. Wilson, I'd like you ... Notice the rising intonation on "Mr. Wilson." which is used to address someone. Listen for the "d" in "I'd" like." This means i would like, which is very different from I like. ("I'd like" means the same as "I would like" or "I want.")
• Dr. Smith is an economist. Notice the stress on "economist." This content word has new information, so it is emphasized. There are four syllables in "economist." with the stress on the second syllable (e-CON-o-mist).
• He just finished writing ... "just" means the very recent past. "Just" is usually used with a simple past verb because the action is complete. However, it can also be used with the present perfect. (He's just finished writing ...).
• Development program. Since these two words make a compound noun, the main stress falls on "development."
• By any chance? Means the same as "possibly." Notice the rising intonation, which is used in yes/no questions to confirm that something is true.

Informal Greetings and Farewells

Informal Greetings and Farewells

JANE  : Hi, Helen! How's it going?
HELEN : Fine, thanks - and you?
JANE  : Just fine. Where are you off to?
HELEN : To the library. I've got a history exam next week and 
        need to start studying. Ugh.
JANE  : Oh, no. Well. I'll see you later then. Good luck!
HELEN : Thanks. See you later.


Language Notes

• "Hi" is an informal way of saying "hello." Notice that the "i" sound in "hi" is extended, to show that Jane is very pleased to see Helen.
• "How's it going?" is an informal way of saying "How are you?"
• "Fine, thanks - and you?" Notice the rising intonation on "and you?" This shows that Helen is interested in what Jane has to say.
• "Where are you off to?" is an informal way of saying "Where are you going?" Notice the falling intonation since this is an information question, not a "Yes/no" question.
• "To the library." Notice that Helen does not say "I'm going" here because that information was already established in the question "Where are you off to?"
• "Oh, no" is way of saying "I sympathize with you" or "I understand you are not happy."
• "See you later" is an informal way of saying "goodbye."

Formal Greetings

Formal Greetings

JAMES        : Good morning, Professor Austin, how are you doing?

PROF. AUSTIN : Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?

JAMES        : I'm great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She                 is thinking about applying to this college. She                   has a few questions. Would you mind telling us                   about the process, please?

PROF. AUSTIN : Hello, Emma! It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm more

               than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my                   office next week.

EMMA         : It's pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so

               much for helping us.

PROF. AUSTIN : Don't mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to 

               answer your questions!

Language Notes

• The greetings good morning/good afternoon/good evening are used at different times of the day to greet people. "good evening" is often used after 6 pm or generally when the sun has set.
• "Good night" is not a greeting: it is used when leaving a place or group of people. Thank you and good night!/Good night, and see you tomorrow.
• When people meet in the United States, it is customary for them to shake hands. A handshake should be firm and usually lasts for about two to three seconds - which allows enough time to say "Nice to meet you."
• "Don't mention it" is another way of saying "You're welcome." The phrase "You are welcome" is more formal. However, responses such as Don't mention it./No problem.?happy to help. are informal ways of responding to a thank you.

Family Member 1

FAMILY MEMBER 1

A. Who is she?
B. She is my aunt.
A. What's her name?
B. Her name is Sinta.

C. Who is he?
D. He is my uncle.
C. What's his name?
D. His name is Wijaya.

1.  Aunt
2.  Uncle
3.  Niece
4.  Nephew
5.  Cousin
6.  Mother-in-law
7.  Father-in-law
8.  Son-in-law
9.  Daughter-in-law
10.  Brother-in-law
11.  Sister-in-law