Speaking Activity
Activity Name: Introducing Yourself
Overview of the activity
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Language Level
 The language level of this particular activity will be most likely addressed,
practiced and understood by students of a beginning level.
Rationale of the Activity
 The content of the activity is not difficult but it is very enlightening and pleasant. The thing that
attracted me more to the activity is because it has very simple and basic structure in order to
help the young learners study with minimal guidance.
 Moreover, this activity also provides some formal and informal ways of introducing ourselves
and this is very important for the students in order to be able to communicate with other people.
 For example, the activity explains that in formal situations and in business you use your full
name or in informal situations you use only your first name.
Procedures of the Activity
In order to introduce yourself you should follow certain steps as follows:-
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Step One
 Make eye contact. Eye contact shows that you're engaged in the interaction. Eye contact is one
way to connect with another human and show that the other person has your attention. When
you make eye contact, it shows that you are open and engaged
Step Two
 Smile. It is important to keep a genuine, bright smile when you meet a new person.
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Step Three
 Use appropriate body language. Your body language should communicate that you are
confident and at ease. Stand with your head high and your back straight, being careful not to
slouch. Mirror the body language of people around you. Also mirror the pace of speech and tone
of speech of those near you to built rapport.
Introducing Yourself to an Individual
 Exchange names. If the introduction is formal, say "Hello, I'm [first name][last name]."
 If it's informal, say "Hi, I'm [first name].
 Immediately after you've stated your name, ask for the other person's name by saying "What’s
your name?" in a pleasant tone.
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 When you learn the other person's name, repeat it by saying "It's a pleasure to meet you, Pedro"
or "Nice to meet you, Caroline."
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Practice
 After that I ask students to ask questions of each other in order to introduce themselves to others
formally and informally.
 Ask students to look at the book and practice the exercises as follow:-
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